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“Queer at 30”: Queer Rights and South Africa’s 1996 Constitution
The Human Rights program at United College recently hosted “Queer at 30”, an event that invited students and community members to a conversation about queer rights in South Africa.
Held on Thursday, March 5, the event marked the 30th anniversary of South Africa’s Constitution. Promulgated in 1996, this landmark document helped shape the country’s transition from apartheid to democracy and was the first constitution in the world to prohibit discrimination based on sexuality and sexual identity
United College Begins Search For New Chancellor
United College is beginning the search for its fourth Chancellor.
For the past six years, the College has had the honour of having the Rt. Hon. Michaëlle Jean as its Chancellor. Mme. Jean is a former Governor-General of Canada and a former Secretary-General of the Organization of the Francophonie.
Her profound interest in human rights, international development, refugees, youth and social innovation has made her an exceptional embodiment of the College’s values and priorities.
March Open House 2026: Curiosity, Wonder and Fun!
On March 28, United College at the University of Waterloo welcomed prospective students and their families for its annual March Open House, offering a closer look at residence life, academic opportunities and student community.