Events

This event is now at capacity. Limited Walk-in spots will be available. Please email wie@uwaterloo.ca to be added to the waitlist. 

Calling all Halloween lovers! Get in a festive mood for Halloween this year with WiE! Join us on October 30th in E7 from 5 to 8 pm to decorate desserts, watch a spooky movie and meet new people! Space is limited, so please register to secure your spot!

Date: Monday, October 30th, 2023

Time: 5pm-8pm

Location: E7 Pitch Space (second floor)

WAITLIST NOW OPEN!

Join our WiE Mini Hackathon! The point of this short hack is to practice iterating fast + rapid prototyping + learning how to work in a team under pressure + consuming lots of caffeine to get through it all. The scale and ideas would be smaller, but you'll still go through all the steps of a full hackathon! Bonus- you don't need to have any prior experience- so if you've always wanted to learn, this is your chance!

Details:

When: Saturday, November 4th

Time: 9:00 AM– 10:00 pm

Where: Engineering 7 Building

Food: Breakfast, Lunch, dinner, snacks and COFFEE for all hackers!

Extra Perks: Connect with your peers, develop new skills, free swag and a chance to win prizes!

Looking for a fun lunch and learn after the stressful midterm season? The Women in Engineering Talk will showcase the stories of female leaders and female interns at AMD. They will discuss their own career journeys and how they overcome biases in the workplace! A networking session will follow at the end of the event. Free lunch will be served!

Please register by Friday, November 3rd so we can confirm numbers for food and swag.

Date: Wednesday, November 8th

Time: 12om-1:30pm

Location: Conrad Hub (E7-2357)

Do you want to learn more about taking a parental leave as a grad student in Engineering?
 
Are you a supervisor who wants to learn more about supporting a student intending to take a parental leave?
 
The Women in Engineering Graduate committee is proud to present an information session on parental leave in grad school. The event will include information for both those interested in taking leaves, and those supporting students and post-docs taking leaves, like faculty members and research associates.

A GSPA representative was invited to present university guidance and resources available. Three other speakers will share their personal experiences: a supervisor and two grad students, one who took the leave and one who decided to not take it. Hear about what is expected from you, where to find support, and personal experiences of both taking and returning from leave.

Breakout roundtable discussions about navigating leaves as a future parent, or as supervisor will provide an opportunity for Q&A with our special guests.
 
Parenting is not gender-exclusive: all genders are welcome. 
What: Parental Leave Info Session
Where: E5-2004 with Hybrid MS Teams option
When: Friday November 10th from 11:30-12:30pm 

 Bring your own lunch - supplementary snacks and drinks will be provided.

Come and join WiE for an ornament decorating movie night and meet new people on Monday November 20th from 5 - 7 pm at E7 Floor 2 at the IDEAS Clinic.

Register to secure a spot as there are limited ornaments to decorate, and please make sure to arrive on time! See you there!!

Note: If you know you will not be able to arrive on time, please message our Instagram @uwaterloowie so we can hold onto an ornament for you :)

This event was very popular and has now reached capacity. Please email wie@uwaterloo to be added to the waitlist in case of cancellations. 

Join us for a rejuvenating yoga session organized by the Women in Engineering Graduate Committee in collaboration with Waterloo Recreation! Whether you’re new to yoga or an enthusiast, this class is designed to accommodate all skill levels.

After yoga, enjoy some bubble tea provided by Lait Night and relax in the SLC Multipurpose Room.

This event is open to women-identifying and non-binary individuals seeking a serene break as the term concludes. Come unwind, relax, and foster well-being in a welcoming environment.


Date: December 6th, 2023
Time 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Location: PAC Studio 4 (Yoga) & SLC Multipurpose Room (Bubble Tea)

Sign up now spaces are limited! Registrations close on November 29th.

Join us for this term’s WiE Kickoff event! There will be food & drinks, a photo booth, and networking with fellow UW students in the E7 Ideas Clinic! Register by Tuesday, January 23rd to secure a food ticket.

Date: Thursday, January 25th

Time: 11:30am-1:00pm

Location: E7 First Floor IDEAs Clinic (E7-1427)

Want more information and tips on what industry leaders are looking for in a candidate? Not sure what to do after you’ve finished your degree? Then this event is for you! Join us for an evening of insightful discussions, networking with company representatives and free swag! This is your opportunity to learn about different career paths in a variety of industries and, useful tips to become a standout candidate. Free dinner will also be served!

Join the WiE Graduate Student Committee at the Waterloo Warriors Rock Climbing Wall located in the PAC on campus on Thursday, February 1 from 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM.

No previous experience is needed to join this event. You will be supplied with equipment and instruction on how to safely use the walls. This is a great opportunity to meet other current graduate engineering students and get fun exercise!

Please register in advance as space is limited. 

Love is in the air, and the Women in Engineering undergraduate committee is celebrating Valentine's Day in style! Join us for an evening full of cupcake-decorating 🧁, chocolate strawberries 🍓, card-making ✨, and other sweet treats! Let your creativity flourish as you design the picture-perfect cupcake, and the most heartwarming cards for yourself or a loved one! 💃

🗓 **Date:** Tuesday, February 13
🕠 **Time:** 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
📍 **Location:** E7 - 2nd floor Ideas Clinic Room 2409

**Note:** Space is limited, so reserve your spot early to ensure you don't miss out on our Valentine's evening. If you do have a change in plans, kindly notify us via email (wie@uwaterloo.ca) to open up space for other eager participants! ❤️