Events

Hosted by Ileana Diaz, the IBPOC Student Writing Cafés are spaces where Indigenous, Black, and graduate students of colour can come together to form supportive communities of writers. Structured by timed writing spurts and breaks, these groups make space for concerns specific to IBPOC writers.

When: Thursdays, from 4:30pm-6:30pm EST (Sept. 28 to Dec. 14, 2023)
Where: Virtual Writing Café using MS Teams

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Writing shouldn't have to be solitary! Grab a coffee and get writing. Join our network of graduate student and faculty writers at the #WaterlooWrites Writing Cafés! Meet other writers, stay on track, and make progress in your work. Virtual Writing Cafés are open to any graduate student, postdoctoral fellow, and faculty member at the University of Waterloo. 

When: Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (noon) EST
Where: Virtual Writing Café using MS Teams

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Drop-ins at Dana Porter Library are back for the Fall 2023 term! Spots are walk-in only and are booked on a first come, first served basis.

When: Tuesday to Thursday from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Where: Dana Porter Library (next to the circulation desk)

Tuesday, September 12 to Thursday, December 7, 2023.

Drop-ins at Dana Porter Library are back for the Fall 2023 term! Spots are walk-in only and are booked on a first come, first served basis.

When: Tuesday to Thursday from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Where: Dana Porter Library (next to the circulation desk)

Tuesday, September 12 to Thursday, December 7, 2023.

Looking for a writing community? Grab a coffee and get writing. Join our network of graduate student and faculty writers at the #WaterlooWrites Writing Cafés! Meet other writers, stay on track, and make progress in your work. These cafés are also open to any open to any graduate student, postdoctoral fellow, and faculty member at the University of Waterloo.

When: Wednesdays from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST
Where: The GSA Grad Lounge (SLC 3216)

Want more confidence in English? Join the English Conversation Circles (ECC) to practice your English conversation skills and learn more about life in Canada with other international students! Our weekly meetings are open to undergraduate and graduate students. Each meeting offers a friendly and supportive environment to practice speaking English and share our experiences.

When: Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Where: SCH 228F

Dates: September 27 to November 9, 2023

Register now

Drop-ins at Dana Porter Library are back for the Fall 2023 term! Spots are walk-in only and are booked on a first come, first served basis.

When: Tuesday to Thursday from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Where: Dana Porter Library (next to the circulation desk)

Tuesday, September 12 to Thursday, December 7, 2023.

Want more confidence in English? Join the English Conversation Circles (ECC) to practice your English conversation skills and learn more about life in Canada with other international students! Our weekly meetings are open to undergraduate and graduate students. Each meeting offers a friendly and supportive environment to practice speaking English and share our experiences.

When: Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Where: SCH 228F

Dates: September 27 to November 9, 2023

Register now

Hosted by Ileana Diaz, the IBPOC Student Writing Cafés are spaces where Indigenous, Black, and graduate students of colour can come together to form supportive communities of writers. Structured by timed writing spurts and breaks, these groups make space for concerns specific to IBPOC writers.

When: Thursdays, from 4:30pm-6:30pm EST (Sept. 28 to Dec. 14, 2023)
Where: Virtual Writing Café using MS Teams

Register now

Writing shouldn't have to be solitary! Grab a coffee and get writing. Join our network of graduate student and faculty writers at the #WaterlooWrites Writing Cafés! Meet other writers, stay on track, and make progress in your work. Virtual Writing Cafés are open to any graduate student, postdoctoral fellow, and faculty member at the University of Waterloo. 

When: Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (noon) EST
Where: Virtual Writing Café using MS Teams

Register for Virtual Writing Cafés