For many new and upper year students, February 7 will be the first time they step foot on Waterloo’s main campus. To provide support and a warm welcome, the Student Success Office is relaunching the Here to Help campaign and will offer wayfinding events during the weeks of February 7 and February 28.
Each morning from February 7 through 11, volunteers will be situated in high traffic outdoor areas around Ring Road. Students will be able to access knowledgeable volunteers in the following locations:
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In front of SCH
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In front of BMH
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In front of DC, near the bus stops
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In front of the SLC
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Between MC, QNC and B1, in the Peter Russel Rock Garden
With most large classes returning to in-person learning the week of February 28, there will be three indoor Here to Help ‘Ask Me Booths’ from Tuesday, March 1 – Thursday, March 3, operating from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Volunteers at these booths will support navigation, and share information about key resources available to students at Waterloo in the following locations:
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Davis Centre (DC) – Main foyer
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South Campus Hall (SCH) – Main foyer
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Student Life Centre (SLC) – Great Hall
The @UWaterlooLife Instagram account will be sharing information for students about the wayfinding and boothing activities during the events. Students can DM the account with their questions as well.
If you are interested in volunteering, please email success@uwaterloo.ca by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, February 4.
If you are unable to volunteer in person, you can still support our students by wearing a Here to Help button or sticker. Wearing the sticker signals that you are more than just a friendly face – it shows that you are ready to share your knowledge of our campus and support new students in our community. If you do not have a sticker, you can pick up a sticker at a booth or at the Student Success Office front desk in SCH.