Women of Waterloo (WoW)
Women of Waterloo (WoW) is a termly networking event organized by WiM and supported by various campus clubs and committees. In previous terms, we’ve collaborated with FemPhys, Glow Centre, oSTEM, QTPOC KW, WiCS, WiE, WiHc, and WiSTEM. WoW aims to help female and underrepresented gender identity students connect.
Spring 2024
The theme of the Spring 2024 WoW event was Mental Health Awareness and Exam Distress. The event, led by WiM and supported by FemPhys, Glow Centre, WiCS, WiE, WiHC, and WiSTEM, featured a "Mindfulness Kahoot Game" and a Collaborative Art Installation: "Messages of Wellness."
Winter 2024
The first ever Women of Waterloo event was led by WiM and jointly hosted by FemPhys, oSTEM, QTPOC KW, WiCS, WiE, WiHc, and WiSTEM to Celebrate International Women's Day on May 8. Students from all six faculties at the University of Waterloo gathered for an evening of socializing, speed networking, and trivia. There was bingo, photo booths, prizes, and snacks and pizza!
Undergraduate Pizza Piazza
Pizza Piazza is a monthly event organized by the Women in Mathematics Committee and supported by MathSoc for women and gender minority students in the Math Faculty. This event is inspired by the Piazza forum that University of Waterloo students use to have course-related discussions. The goal of Pizza Piazza is to allow students to socialize and meet new friends. Every month, the event focuses on a different topic that aligns with the event's activities. The best part? Delicious pizza and other snacks are available to enjoy while you connect with your peers!
November
The topic for November was "Co-op Experience." We were pleased to welcome Greg Campbell from the MUO, Justin Kieffer from the CEE, and Sarah Wilson, a third-year Computer Science student, for a discussion on navigating the co-op experience.
October
The topic for October was "Zine Making Workshop." We welcomed back the Feminist Think Tank for a creative session where participants could explore ideas and make their own zines!
September
The topic for September was "New Beginnings," as we’re starting a new school year. To embrace new beginnings together, WiM hosted a fun seed planting activity.
Graduate Pizza Piazza
The success of the undergraduate Pizza Piazza events has led to the launch of a Graduate Pizza Piazza in the Fall 2024 term, catering to graduate students and postdocs.
November
The second Graduate Pizza Piazza event encouraged graduates and postdocs to get creative with friendship bracelet making!
September
The first-ever Graduate Pizza Piazza event served as a warm welcome for graduates and postdocs in the Math Faculty. The event included a fun seed-planting activity!
Supporters
The Women in Mathematics committee would like to thank the University of Waterloo's Faculty of Mathematics, the Mathematics Society of the University of Waterloo (MathSoc), and the Waterloo Women Impact Network.
