BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Drupal iCal API//EN X-WR-CALNAME:Events items teaser X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Toronto BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZNAME:EDT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZNAME:EST TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6ac026b91baa3 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261126T120000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261126T140000 URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/united-college/events/demo-day-ai-compassionate-he alth-care-day-two LOCATION:STP - United College 190 Westmount Road North Waterloo ON N2L 3G5 Canada SUMMARY:Demo Day: AI for Compassionate Health Care (Day Two) CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Join us on November 26th from 12:00 to 2:00 PM to celebrate inn ovative\nhealth transformation projects built by students in Health\, Comp uter\nScience\, Math\, and Engineering alongside community health partners .\nAcross both afternoons\, attendees can test interactive prototypes\,\nt alk directly with the teams behind the work\, and share thoughts on\nhow a rtificial intelligence might support more compassionate care\nthroughout W aterloo Region.\n\nYou can register here\n[https://uwaterloo.ca1.qualtrics .com/jfe/form/SV_3DGukqNEOC2Sl0y]!  DTSTAMP:20261002T214841Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6ac026b92028e DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261116T160000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261116T180000 URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/united-college/events/chats-changemakers-elizabeth -liz-pfisterer LOCATION:STP - United College 190 Westmount Road North Waterloo ON N2L 3G5 Canada SUMMARY:Chats with Changemakers: Elizabeth (Liz) Pfisterer CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:GreenHouse at United College hosts Chats with Changemakers to\n demystify social innovation and showcase the real\, non-linear\ntrajectori es behind community leadership.\n\n* DATE AND TIME: Monday\, November 16\, 2026\, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM\nEST.\n * LOCATION: GreenHouse (UTD 164) a nd Online via Microsoft Teams.\n * RSVP: Reserve a spot through the Chats with Changemakers RSVP\nForm. [https://airtable.com/appvg308eEaXl7sSQ/pagX uoY5frhR2pcXq/form]\n * VIRTUAL MEETING LINK: Join us on Microsoft Teams\n [https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/297996859816869?p=NrIB1Yr4IYic52lqPh%C2% A0%C2%A0]\n\nElizabeth (Liz) Pfisterer directs violence intervention effor ts at The\nHUB Youth Services while maintaining a part-time therapeutic pr actice.\nEmbedded within local neighbourhoods\, she applies public health\ nmethodologies to interrupt cycles of harm and build community\nresilience . Liz breaks down how grassroots intervention operates in\nfrontline setti ngs\, discussing how community mental health support\nconnects with system ic advocacy to foster sustained local healing.\n\nGuests can attend in per son at GreenHouse (UTD 164) for the discussion\ncircle\, followed by dinne r and networking from 5:20 PM to 6:00 PM EST.\nVirtual participants can jo in through Microsoft Teams for the\nfacilitated discussion and audience Q& A between 4:00 PM and 5:20 PM\nEST. DTSTAMP:20261002T214841Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6ac026b921b3e DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261102T160000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261102T180000 URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/united-college/events/chats-changemakers-cherie-wa i LOCATION:STP - United College 190 Westmount Road North Waterloo ON N2L 3G5 Canada SUMMARY:Chats with Changemakers: Cherie Wai CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Chats with Changemakers\, presented by GreenHouse at United Col lege\,\nbrings the university community together for casual\, unvarnished\ nconversations with social impact leaders.\n\n* DATE AND TIME: Monday\, No vember 2\, 2026\, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM\nEST.\n * LOCATION: GreenHouse ( UTD 164) and Online via Microsoft Teams.\n * RSVP: Reserve a spot through the Chats with Changemakers RSVP\nForm. [https://airtable.com/appvg308eEaX l7sSQ/pagXuoY5frhR2pcXq/form]\n * VIRTUAL MEETING LINK: Join us on Microso ft Teams\n[https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/297996859816869?p=NrIB1Yr4IYic 52lqPh%C2%A0%C2%A0]\n\nGreenHouse alumna Cherie Wai currently leads Market -Creating\nInnovation initiatives at World Vision. Her background includes ten\nyears championing ethical supply chain legislation\, alongside\nlaun ching an outdoor backcountry venture that guides first-time hikers\nthroug h Algonquin Provincial Park. Cherie unpacks her ten-year policy\njourney\, offering practical perspectives on humanizing legislative\ndebates\, usin g data to amplify youth voices\, and translating outdoor\nrecreation passi ons into community-centred initiatives.\n\nThe session runs in a hybrid fo rmat. In-person attendees meet in\nGreenHouse (UTD 164) with a hot meal an d open networking starting at\n5:20 PM EST. The Microsoft Teams stream run s from 4:00 PM to 5:20 PM\nEST\, including the interactive question cards. DTSTAMP:20261002T214841Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6ac026b923568 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261019T160000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261019T180000 URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/united-college/events/chats-changemakers-ashoke-mo hanraj LOCATION:STP - United College 190 Westmount Road North Waterloo ON N2L 3G5 Canada SUMMARY:Chats with Changemakers: Ashoke Mohanraj CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Hosted by GreenHouse at United College\, Chats with Changemaker s offers\na candid\, low-barrier setting to explore social innovation path ways\nwithout corporate gloss.\n\n* DATE AND TIME: Monday\, October 19\, 2 026\, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM\nEST.\n * LOCATION: GreenHouse (UTD 164) and Online via Microsoft Teams.\n * RSVP: Reserve a spot through the Chats wi th Changemakers RSVP\nForm. [https://airtable.com/appvg308eEaXl7sSQ/pagXuo Y5frhR2pcXq/form]\n * VIRTUAL MEETING LINK: Join us on Microsoft Teams\n[h ttps://teams.microsoft.com/meet/297996859816869?p=NrIB1Yr4IYic52lqPh%C2%A0 %C2%A0]\n\nPractising as a maritime and admiralty lawyer by day\, Ashoke M ohanraj\nis simultaneously an author and aspiring television producer by n ight.\nHis journey shows how legal grounding and creative expression infor m\none another\, enabling professionals to sustain distinct callings\nwith out draining their artistic momentum. Ashoke discusses how to\nbalance str uctured careers with independent storytelling\, explaining\nhow legal know ledge acts as protective armour for grassroots ventures\nto safeguard comm unity impact.\n\nThe event takes place in GreenHouse (UTD 164) with dinner and\nnetworking running from 5:20 PM to 6:00 PM EST. Virtual attendees ca n\nparticipate through Microsoft Teams from 4:00 PM to 5:20 PM EST during\ nthe guided card questions and open Q&A. DTSTAMP:20261002T214841Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6ac026b924e7e DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261005T160000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261005T180000 URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/united-college/events/chats-changemakers-penn-bolo urchi LOCATION:STP - United College 190 Westmount Road North Waterloo ON N2L 3G5 Canada SUMMARY:Chats with Changemakers: Penn Bolourchi CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:GreenHouse at United College hosts Chats with Changemakers\, gi ving\nuniversity students candid insight into building socially focused\nv entures. The series replaces formal presentations with an egalitarian\ndis cussion circle\, highlighting the rejected pitches\, administrative\nroadb locks\, and sudden pivots that shape impact work.\n\n* DATE AND TIME: Mond ay\, October 5\, 2026\, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM\nEST.\n * LOCATION: GreenH ouse (UTD 164) and Online via Microsoft Teams.\n * RSVP: Reserve a spot th rough the Chats with Changemakers RSVP\nForm. [https://airtable.com/appvg3 08eEaXl7sSQ/pagXuoY5frhR2pcXq/form]\n * VIRTUAL MEETING LINK: Join us on M icrosoft Teams\n[https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/297996859816869?p=NrIB1Y r4IYic52lqPh%C2%A0%C2%A0]\n\nPenn Bolourchi\, founder of goodDEED\, entere d the housing sector to\ndevelop innovative models that reimagine equity a nd homeownership for\neveryday individuals. Moving past tidy success stori es\, this session\nlooks directly into the messy early days of enterprise creation. Penn\nshares candid reflections about launching a venture prior to feeling\ncompletely prepared\, challenging entrenched industry conventi ons\, and\nworking through the trial-and-error process of securing seed ca pital.\n\nIn-person guests gather in GreenHouse (UTD 164) for the discussi on and\nstay for dinner and networking between 5:20 PM and 6:00 PM EST. Re mote\nparticipants are welcome on Microsoft Teams from 4:00 PM to 5:20 PM\ nEST to take part in the conversation and submit audience cards. DTSTAMP:20261002T214841Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6ac026b926b6c DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260922T153000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260922T163000 URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/united-college/events/human-rights-program-essex-i nformation-session-meet-and LOCATION:UTD - United College 190 Westmount Road North Waterloo ON N2L 3G5 Canada SUMMARY:Human Rights Program: Essex Information Session & Meet and Greet CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:On September 22\, the Human Rights Program has two very importa nt\nevents\, and all the human rights students are invited\, as well as\na nyone considering pursuing the Human Rights Minor or the Double\nDegree in Human Rights and Law (University of Waterloo and University\nof Essex\, U K). Join us to learn about studying law at Essex and to\nconnect with fell ow human rights students and professors! DTSTAMP:20261002T214841Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6ac026b928035 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260922T163000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260922T180000 URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/united-college/events/human-rights-program-essex-i nformation-session-meet-and LOCATION:UTD - United College 190 Westmount Road North Waterloo ON N2L 3G5 Canada SUMMARY:Human Rights Program: Essex Information Session & Meet and Greet CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:On September 22\, the Human Rights Program has two very importa nt\nevents\, and all the human rights students are invited\, as well as\na nyone considering pursuing the Human Rights Minor or the Double\nDegree in Human Rights and Law (University of Waterloo and University\nof Essex\, U K). Join us to learn about studying law at Essex and to\nconnect with fell ow human rights students and professors! DTSTAMP:20261002T214841Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6ac026b9291ad DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260921T160000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260921T180000 URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/united-college/events/chats-changemakers-maddi-leb lanc LOCATION:STP - United College 190 Westmount Road North Waterloo ON N2L 3G5 Canada SUMMARY:Chats with Changemakers: Maddi Leblanc CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Chats with Changemakers is a conversation series hosted by Gree nHouse\nat United College\, University of Waterloo. Swapping traditional\n auditorium lectures for an open circle\, these sessions offer an\nunscript ed look at the winding realities of purpose-driven careers.\n\n* DATE AND TIME: Monday\, September 21\, 2026\, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM\nEST.\n * LOC ATION: GreenHouse (UTD 164) and Online via Microsoft Teams.\n * RSVP: Rese rve a spot through the Chats with Changemakers RSVP\nForm. [https://airtab le.com/appvg308eEaXl7sSQ/pagXuoY5frhR2pcXq/form]\n * VIRTUAL MEETING LINK: Join us on Microsoft Teams\n[https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/29799685981 6869?p=NrIB1Yr4IYic52lqPh%C2%A0%C2%A0]\n\nMaddi Leblanc never followed a l inear blueprint. After studying\nenvironmental disciplines\, her path wove through competitive\npaddle-boarding and sports journalism before leading into her current\nrole as a structural firefighter. Rather than viewing t hese distinct\nchapters as detours\, Maddi approaches them as a continuous commitment\nto community service. This gathering provides an honest accou nt of\nwhat happens when post-university plans shift off course\, sharing\ npractical ways to let go of rigid expectations and use community needs\na s a reliable compass.\n\nParticipants joining in person gather at GreenHou se (UTD 164) for the\ndialogue\, followed by dinner and networking from 5: 20 PM to 6:00 PM\nEST. Virtual attendees can connect via Microsoft Teams f rom 4:00 PM to\n5:20 PM EST for the presentation and live question circle. DTSTAMP:20261002T214841Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6ac026b92a807 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261124T120000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261124T140000 URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/united-college/events/demo-day-ai-compassionate-he alth-care-day-one LOCATION:STP - United College 190 Westmount Road North Waterloo ON N2L 3G5 Canada SUMMARY:Demo Day: AI for Compassionate Health Care (Day One) CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Join us on November 24th from 12:00 to 2:00 PM to celebrate inn ovative\nhealth transformation projects built by students in Health\, Comp uter\nScience\, Math\, and Engineering alongside community health partners .\nAcross both afternoons\, attendees can test interactive prototypes\,\nt alk directly with the teams behind the work\, and share thoughts on\nhow a rtificial intelligence might support more compassionate care\nthroughout W aterloo Region.\n\nYou can register here\n[https://uwaterloo.ca1.qualtrics .com/jfe/form/SV_3DGukqNEOC2Sl0y]!  DTSTAMP:20261002T214841Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6ac026b92bdb3 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261125T160000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261125T173000 URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/united-college/events/social-impact-showcase LOCATION:STP - United College 190 Westmount Road North Waterloo ON N2L 3G5 Canada SUMMARY:Social Impact Showcase CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:BE INSPIRED BY STUDENT CHANGEMAKERS!\n\nGreenHouse is proud to present the 37th Social Impact Showcase\, where\nthe next generation of ch angemakers from right here on campus will\npresent their ventures. This ev ent marks the conclusion of our Fall\n2026 Social Innovators in Training t erm\; following a ten-week journey\nwhere students transform ideas into ta ngible plans for social and\nenvironmental good. \n\nDETAILS: \n\n* When: November 25\, 2026\n * Time: 4:00-5:30 PM\n * Where: Alumni Hall\, United College (UTD 201)\n\nYou can RSVP here\n[https://airtable.com/appvg308eEa Xl7sSQ/pagR6yeA7rUeENybZ/form]! DTSTAMP:20261002T214841Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6ac026b92ce4d DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261021T170000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261021T183000 URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/united-college/events/demo-day-0 LOCATION:STP - United College 190 Westmount Road North Waterloo ON N2L 3G5 Canada SUMMARY:Demo Day CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Drop by GreenHouse (UTD 164) for Demo Day! Students from Social \nInnovators in Training will be showcasing early-stage ventures\ntackling climate resilience\, health equity\, community connection and\nmore. They need your real-world insights to refine their work! Expect\nto encounter innovations like sustainable material solutions\ntransforming ecological c hallenges\, digital platforms advancing donor\ntransparency\, assistive te chnologies restoring mobility\, and\nyouth-driven hubs bridging housing an d mental health supports. It’s\na can’t-miss opportunity to witness ho w student ingenuity is shaping\nmeaningful change.\n\nWhat to expect:\n\n* Help students strengthen their ventures by sharing practical\nfeedback on prototypes addressing local and global challenges\n * See firsthand innov ative ideas emerging from campus—from\ncircular economy models to cultur ally responsive health\ntech—designed to build more just and sustainable communities\n * Connect with fellow changemakers over light refreshments while\nexploring how these ventures align with climate action\, social\nju stice\, and community resilience\n * Your perspective matters. Join us to support the next wave of\nsolution-builders turning ideas into impact.\n\n Let us know you'll be coming\n[https://airtable.com/appvg308eEaXl7sSQ/pagS LdOwV33oKWhpg/form]!  DTSTAMP:20261002T214841Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR