Message from President Vivek Goel
Welcome. As President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Waterloo, I am proud to welcome you to our innovative institution.
The best and brightest are drawn to the University of Waterloo for our renowned academic programs, our world-leading co-operative education and our teaching and research excellence.
Waterloo has long fostered a culture of curiosity, exploration, risk-taking, entrepreneurship, global stewardship and leadership. In 1957, innovation and entrepreneurship brought University of Waterloo into being, as a group of business leaders imagined a new university built to tackle some of the world’s most daunting challenges.
Today, with more than 42,000+ students attending annually, Waterloo is #1 in Canada for experiential learning and employer-student connections. We bring bold ideas and brilliant minds together — inspiring innovations with global impact today and in the future.
During this period of rapid societal, technological and environmental change, our focus over the next few years is to continue to build on our unconventional foundation. We will position Waterloo to develop talent for a complex future, advance research for global impact and strengthen Waterloo’s sustainable and diverse communities.
Whether you are already part of our University community or looking to learn more about our institution, I invite you to connect with us, read our strategic plan or visit one of our campuses.
Sincerely,
Vivek Goel, CM
President and Vice-Chancellor
News
Celebrating convocation
June 10
Congratulations to the Class of 2024. We are so pleased to welcome our graduates and their family, friends and supporters to recognize their accomplishments. This week’s ceremonies celebrate the hard-work and dedication of our students during their time at the University of Waterloo. A Waterloo degree is a culmination of lessons, relationships and experiences. Whether students choose co-op, undertake an entrepreneurial venture or explore courses or opportunities outside their disciplines, Waterloo provides an environment for them to explore their passions and be unconventionally bold.
Recognizing Pride Month
June 2
Pride Month is a time to recognize, celebrate and reflect on the incredible diversity of the Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and additional sexual orientations and gender identities and communities on our campuses and beyond. When I think about Pride, I think about the 2SLGBTQIA+ students, faculty, staff, and alumni who make our institution what it is. All enrich our community and contribute to our diversity which makes us stronger.
Celebrating Indigenous History Month
June 1
As we enter National Indigenous History Month, we must take time to reflect on the rich and diverse cultures, histories, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples across Canada. This month honours the resilience, wisdom, and achievements of Indigenous communities, while acknowledging ongoing struggles, and the work that remains to be done in advancing decolonization and reconciliation.
International Women's Day: Inspiring inclusion
March 8
The theme of International Women’s Day 2024 is “inspire inclusion.” The University of Waterloo is fortunate to have many inspiring female leaders in our community. Vice-presidents, deans, directors, professors, staff, students and alumni who are leaders and mentors. Many had mentors along the way -- someone who inspired them and pushed them to succeed.