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The University of Waterloo is proud to mark International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8. Championing our female students, researchers and leaders makes Waterloo and Canada more resilient, innovative and prosperous.

While we mark this day across our campuses and faculties, we work every day to inspire those who are a part of our campuses and members of our communities. One way we can support this effort is to showcase the inspiring work of our female colleagues, students and alumni.

On March 13, 2025, the Moon will glow in shades of red and orange as it passes through Earth’s shadow during a total lunar eclipse, commonly called a Blood Moon. We spoke with Dr. Roan Haggar, a postdoctoral fellow and outreach coordinator at the Waterloo Centre for Astrophysics (WCA) at the University of Waterloo, to uncover its science and what to watch for in the night sky.

Velocity’s Health Innovation Challenges, in partnership with the Grand River Hospital Foundation (GRHF), offer University of Waterloo students an experiential learning opportunity with local hospitals and organizations. Students hear about the real-world challenges faced by patients and health-care workers in local hospitals and work with Velocity experts to develop practical solutions.  

Paper cups are back for this year’s Tim Hortons Roll Up to Win sweepstakes — and so is high-profile winner, Dr. Michael Wallace.

University of Waterloo researchers, staff and students have a strong tradition of working together to effectively address local and global challenges. Several outstanding members of the Waterloo community have been recognized for those efforts with the King Charles III Coronation Medal.

For engineers across Canada, the Iron Ring is more than a piece of jewelry — it’s a symbol of responsibility, integrity and pride. Now in its 100th year, the Iron Ring ceremony is an important rite of passage for University of Waterloo Engineering graduates, reminding them of their duty to do good work that serves society.