Join the University of Waterloo community for the livestream of President Bill Rosehart's installation as Waterloo's eighth President and Vice-Chancellor.
Meet President Rosehart
President Rosehart came to Waterloo as an engineering student and left with three degrees. Now he's back as the University's eighth President and Vice-Chancellor, and the first alum to hold the role.
In between, he built a career as a scholar and academic leader. His research focuses on the planning and operation of sustainable energy systems. As Dean of Engineering at the University of Calgary and Provost at the University of Guelph, he championed student-centred, experiential learning.
Since July, he has been listening to students, faculty, staff, alumni, and partners across Waterloo. He is hearing about the strengths, opportunities, and hopes our community has for our University, and is inspired by your ambition.
President Rosehart believes Waterloo is at its best when it's bold, takes risks, and stays true to itself. He's focused on backing talented people, turning ideas into impact, and working together to deliver what the Region, Canada, and the world needs now.
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We've got the talent and the mindset. We just need to be bold and distinctly Waterloo.
What is a presidential installation?
A presidential installation is the formal ceremony marking a new chapter in a university's leadership.
President Rosehart became Waterloo's eighth President and Vice-Chancellor on July 1, 2026. At his installation, Chancellor Jagdeep Singh Bachher will formally entrust him with the leadership of the University on behalf of the Senate and Board of Governors.
The ceremony honours Waterloo's past while looking to its future. For President Rosehart—a three-time Waterloo graduate—it also marks a homecoming.
Celebrate with us!
Host a watch party
You don't have to be in the room to be part of the celebration. Gather your team, department, class, or friends and watch the livestream on Thursday, October 22 at 3:00 p.m. ET.
Share your watch-party photo and you could be selected for a visit from President Rosehart. Send it our way using the submission form by October 30, and you will be submitted into the draw. A date and time will be arranged with the selected group — and the President won't arrive empty-handed!
President Rosehart's first 100 days
During his first 100 days, President Rosehart has been engaged and listening to our community across campus and the region.
Join us for the installation
On Thursday, October 22, join the Waterloo community as we mark the installation of President Rosehart and the start of a new chapter for the University.