Events

To mark the 50th anniversary of Canada’s landmark 1976 Immigration Act, which contributed to advancing the protection of human rights and directly influenced Canada’s modern identity, the Human Rights Program of United College at the University of Waterloo invites you to join us on Nov. 12 for the launch of the book “Our Place in this Universe” and the conversation on “Women, education and migration: life stories from Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq and Syria/Palestine.”

GreenHouse at United College hosts Chats with Changemakers to demystify social innovation and showcase the real, non-linear trajectories behind community leadership.

• Date and Time: Monday, November 16, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM EST.
• Location: GreenHouse (UTD 164) and Online via Microsoft Teams.
• RSVP: Reserve a spot through the Chats with Changemakers RSVP Form.
• Virtual Meeting Link: Join us on Microsoft Teams

Elizabeth (Liz) Pfisterer directs violence intervention efforts at The HUB Youth Services while maintaining a part-time therapeutic practice. Embedded within local neighbourhoods, she applies public health methodologies to interrupt cycles of harm and build community resilience. Liz breaks down how grassroots intervention operates in frontline settings, discussing how community mental health support connects with systemic advocacy to foster sustained local healing.

Guests can attend in person at GreenHouse (UTD 164) for the discussion circle, followed by dinner and networking from 5:20 PM to 6:00 PM EST. Virtual participants can join through Microsoft Teams for the facilitated discussion and audience Q&A between 4:00 PM and 5:20 PM EST.

Join us on November 24th from 12:00 to 2:00 PM to celebrate innovative health transformation projects built by students in Health, Computer Science, Math, and Engineering alongside community health partners. Across both afternoons, attendees can test interactive prototypes, talk directly with the teams behind the work, and share thoughts on how artificial intelligence might support more compassionate care throughout Waterloo Region.

You can register here! 

Be inspired by Student Changemakers!

GreenHouse is proud to present the 37th Social Impact Showcase, where the next generation of changemakers from right here on campus will present their ventures. This event marks the conclusion of our Fall 2026 Social Innovators in Training term; following a ten-week journey where students transform ideas into tangible plans for social and environmental good. 

Details:

• When: November 25, 2026
• Time: 4:00-5:30 PM
• Where: Alumni Hall, United College (UTD 201)

You can RSVP here!

Join us on November 26th from 12:00 to 2:00 PM to celebrate innovative health transformation projects built by students in Health, Computer Science, Math, and Engineering alongside community health partners. Across both afternoons, attendees can test interactive prototypes, talk directly with the teams behind the work, and share thoughts on how artificial intelligence might support more compassionate care throughout Waterloo Region.

You can register here!