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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.