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Wednesday, September 25, 2019 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm GMT (GMT +00:00)

Science Graduate Open House 2019

Biology student scooping algae; optometry student in the lab; water collaborative program students sampling the river.
Interested in pursuing a Master's or PhD after graduation? Want to learn more about what graduate studies is really like? 

Attend the Faculty of Science Graduate Open House! Come chat with professors and current grad students to find out more about our programs, the benefits of furthering your studies, and unique research opportunities. 

Friday, October 25, 2019 12:00 pm - Saturday, October 26, 2019 5:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

University of Waterloo 2019 Gem and Mineral Show

Visit the University of Waterloo Earth Sciences Museum for our annual Gem and Mineral Show!  

Friday October 25th: 12 noon - 6 p.m.

Saturday October 26th: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Join us on the first and second floors of the EIT building for two days of gems, minerals, fossils and jewellery.

Saturday, October 26, 2019 1:30 pm - 1:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Timeline of the Elements: Unveiling the Periodic Table

Timeline of elements event

Unveiling an International Masterpiece!

The Department of Chemistry and the Faculty of Science welcome all alumni, friends and family to a very special occasion as we celebrate the International Year of the Periodic Table.

Wednesday, November 6, 2019 7:00 pm - 7:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Gustav Bakos Observatory Tour

Come visit the observatory during the November public tour!

  • Presentation at 7:00 PM in PHY 150
  • Telescope viewing at 7:30 PM (access from 3rd floor of PHY)

The Observatory is open for public tours, usually on the first Wednesday of each month, offering a chance to look through the university's telescope. This will be preceded by a short talk on astronomy (around 30 minutes) plus an opportunity to ask questions, followed by a tour of the dome.

Monday, November 11, 2019 7:40 am - 7:40 am EST (GMT -05:00)

POSTPONED - Transit of Mercury Viewing Party

Update: 11/10, 8:00 PM - Event postponed due to poor weather forecast. Please do not attend at this time. Updates (if applicable) will be posted.

Safely watch Mercury glide across the Sun for the last time until 2032!

 NASA/Bill Ingalls)

Thursday, November 21, 2019 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Carey Bissonnette Memorial Event

Please join us as we celebrate the wonderful life of Carey Bissonnette

headshot of Carey
This memorial reception will bring together family, friends, students and colleagues as we honour a man who inspired over two decades of uWaterloo scientists.

Monday, November 25, 2019 7:30 pm - 7:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Free screening: The Woman Who Loved Giraffes

Join us to celebrate Dr. Anne Innis Dagg's recent honorary doctorate from the Faculty of Science. We are thrilled to offer a free screening of "The Woman Who Loved Giraffes", a documentary about her life and research, and an audience Q&A with Dr. Innis Dagg, moderated by Dr. Barb Katzenback. Registration required.

Thursday, December 5, 2019 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Ace your Grad School Applications

Woman giving presentation to classroom of students

Thinking of applying to graduate school in Science this year or next? Attend our information session for tips and tricks on how to ace your grad applications. Prof. Shawn Wettig, the Faculty of Science Associate Dean of Graduate Studies, will give the talk.