When Jim Pike (BASc ’69, mechanical engineering) was president of the Waterloo Engineering Society (EngSoc), he never imagined he’d leave a legacy for generations of students to come – particularly not in the shape of a very large pipe wrench.
Waterloo students reflect on their favorite spots on campus and offer advice to new students who are adapting to university life
The University of Waterloo will build a new, 500-bed residence building on its main campus planned to open in 2027.
In collaboration with Indigenous-owned architecture firm Two Row, and alongside the Office of Indigenous Relations at the University of Waterloo, the building team is taking a design approach that prioritizes Indigenous engagement and principles.
Engineering is a profession long steeped in tradition, with the symbolism of hard hats and Iron Rings held in high esteem.
This September, the Faculty of Engineering is introducing a new tradition – the Waterloo Engineering pin - to symbolize students’ commitment to their studies and to each other.
After graduating with a three-year degree in Math and Physics, I could not find a job anywhere. I was 21 years old, female, and looked 14. Well, I could have been a key punch operator for Bell, but I turned that down.
Months went by and I had to get a student loan to tie me over. I was still eating at the cafeteria and Wesley (then Professor Graham to me) would stop to talk every day: "Have you found a job yet?" And then, finally: "If you haven't found a job in another month, come to me and I'll make one for you."
Learn how you can build health and wellness strategies into your student experience with a variety of services offered across campus
The following is a transcript of a video message shared with University of Waterloo students on August 31, 2023
Hello everyone
I’m Vivek Goel, president and vice-chancellor of the University of Waterloo. I use the pronouns He/Him
It is my privilege to welcome you to our Fall 2023 term.
For some of you, this will be your first time on our campuses. For others, we welcome you back.
While research and learning on our campuses continues throughout the year, every September, there is a sense of a new beginning.
Find ways to build your Waterloo community and make the best of your university experience this fall and beyond- summary
The spread of disinformation and misinformation — often fuelled by skepticism — is on the rise. Combating this trend and understanding why some people deny, doubt or resist scientific findings and explanations is crucial to addressing the complex and existential issues impacting our societies.
“300 years ago, before the arrival of industrial fishing, the ocean was full of life … and now, it’s like a shadow of itself,” says the narrator at the beginning of the trailer for CAUGHT — a new documentary by Age of Union, which reveals the critical impacts of dangerous fishing methods and dolphin bycatch off the coast of France.