Information session

Maawanji-idiwag (They come together): Institutional Approaches to Decolonizing Curricula

Victoria Lumax — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 17:48:00 +0000

Maawanji-idiwag (They come together): Institutional Approaches to Decolonizing Curricula Victoria Lumax Thu, 08/19/2021 - 13:48

Maawanji-idiwag (They come together): Institutional Approaches to Decolonizing Curricula is a virtual discussion, where a panel of academics and practitioners experienced in theoretical decolonization and who have taken concrete steps and actions to decolonize curricula in their respective institutions will discuss opportunities and challenges for institutional approaches and practices to decolonize curricula.

The discussion will be valuable to any campus community member interested in exploring practical examples of implementing practices, programs, and policies to decolonize curricula in educational institutions. Department chairs and faculty administrators will be particularly interested in thinking about their curricula composition and course design practices. Faculty members and instructors with teaching responsibilities may also be interested in learning from the experience of these panelists in advocating for decolonized curricula. Students will also benefit from this discussion as it impacts their learning and prompts questions and reflection on how knowledge is prioritized or left out.

September anti-racism book club

Victoria Lumax — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 17:29:39 +0000

September anti-racism book club Victoria Lumax Thu, 08/19/2021 - 13:29

In September, Professor Frankie Condon, who has conducted extensive research in anti-racism rhetoric and anti-racism pedagogy, will lead the discussion of Robin DiAngelo’s, White Fragility (2018), the New York Times bestseller that gained international prominence in the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd in the US.

GreenHouse Fall Program Opportunities

Victoria Lumax — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 12:50:41 +0000

GreenHouse Fall Program Opportunities Victoria Lumax Tue, 07/27/2021 - 08:50

Fall 2021 innovation, coaching & networking opportunity for all UW undergraduate & graduate students at GreenHouse Social Impact Incubator. Apply to the Workplace Innovation Program if you’d like to make a meaningful impact within a team by tackling challenges with local organizations. Apply to the Social Innovators in Training Program if you have a problem or venture you’d like to work on. Deadline to apply is August 5th.

Anti-racism book club

Victoria Lumax — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 20:05:54 +0000

Anti-racism book club Victoria Lumax Mon, 07/26/2021 - 16:05

Each month, led by a member of our campus community, a book from the President's Anti-racism Task Force's (PART) carefully curated list will be reviewed and discussed. The book that will be discussed is "21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act: Helping Canadians Make Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples a Reality" by Bob Joseph. This session will be facilitated by Jean Becker senior director, Indigenous Initiatives (operating as interim AVP, Human Rights, Equity & Inclusion). Members of the University community can register for this free event.

Finding library materials: helping instructors support students in online classes

Victoria Lumax — Mon, 05 Jul 2021 14:37:07 +0000

Finding library materials: helping instructors support students in online classes Victoria Lumax Mon, 07/05/2021 - 10:37

The Library has a vast collection of online material available to you and your students, even while we’re all teaching, learning, and working off campus. This session provides a 15-minute overview of where to look for, and how to find, library materials for your classes, plus 15 minutes for your questions.

When: Thursday, July 8, 12:00 to 12:30 p.m.
Where: Microsoft Teams meeting

Registration is NOT required. Join on your computer or mobile app.

Click here to join the meeting.

The Teams application should be used whenever possible. If attendees must call in (audio only), dial: (833) 827 4832,,299080510# (Toll-free in Canada)

Phone Conference ID: 299 080 510#

Brave Space Conversations; A Care-Centered Approach to Navigating Difficult Dialogues Through an EDI-R Lens

Kelly Chen — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 14:59:27 +0000

Brave Space Conversations; A Care-Centered Approach to Navigating Difficult Dialogues Through an EDI-R Lens Kelly Chen Thu, 06/19/2025 - 10:59

Date: Jul 23, 2025

Time: 12 PM - 1:30 PM

Location: Online

Why do we avoid difficult conversations—and what happens when we don't?

Many people at work avoid conversations about race, identity, harm, and systemic inequity—not because they don’t care, but because they’re afraid of saying the wrong thing, causing discomfort, or facing backlash. Yet real progress can’t happen if we can’t talk honestly.

Brave Space Conversations is a 90-minute, equity-rooted workshop designed to help individuals and teams move beyond silence and into meaningful dialogue. This session combines emotional insight, practical tools, and evidence-based strategies to help participants show up with confidence and compassion, even when the conversation is hard.

Together, we’ll explore:

Why difficult conversations feel risky and why we avoid them
How power and positionality shape whose voices are heard
The difference between intent and impact
Tangible strategies to stay grounded, present, and equity-centered in real time

Whether you're leading a team or a staff member on a team, this session equips you with the language, posture, and courage to speak truth with care and to lead dialogue that transforms, not just informs.

Startup 101: How Recent Grads Are Shaping the Future of Healthcare

Kelly Chen — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 12:55:41 +0000

Startup 101: How Recent Grads Are Shaping the Future of Healthcare Kelly Chen Tue, 06/17/2025 - 08:55

Date: July 09, 2025

Time: 5PM - 6:30 PM

Location: MC #2065

How Recent Grads Are Shaping the Future of Healthcare

Startup 101 is an information session where recent grads in the health care field discuss their journey on how they turned their ideas into health tech ventures. Join us for a special edition of Velocity’s Startup 101 series, spotlighting the bold and inspiring journeys of recent graduates who are transforming their ideas into impactful startups.

Employer Information Sessions for June 25th

Kelly Chen — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 17:27:21 +0000

Employer Information Sessions for June 25th Kelly Chen Thu, 06/12/2025 - 13:27

Date: Jun 25, 2025

Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Location: E6 Room 4022

Calling all graduate students! Join us for an event featuring Jenike & Johanson, a globally recognized engineering firm specializing in the science of bulk material handling. Founded by Dr. Andrew Jenike, the company pioneered the field of bulk solids flow and storage. This employer information session is for students looking to land a full-time role.

J&J is looking for students interested in working across a variety of industries, including mining, geology, chemical science, pharmaceuticals, and sustainable energy. This event is targeted to all engineering students (mechanical, computer, chemical, etc.) as well as geologists and students in mining-related disciplines, but anybody is welcome!

Engineering Graduate Studies Fair

Kelly Chen — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 14:53:31 +0000

Engineering Graduate Studies Fair Kelly Chen Mon, 06/09/2025 - 10:53

Date: Jun 24, 2025

Time: 1PM - 4PM

Location: Engineering 7 2nd Floor Event Space

Want to learn more about the Engineering Master’s and PhD programs offered at the University of Waterloo?

Join us for our in-person Graduate Studies Fair to have all your questions answered by Engineering faculty members, current grad students and admissions experts from each department!

The future of care starts before you're sick: How a WRHN team is changing the game in heart health

Kelly Chen — Sat, 07 Jun 2025 15:57:27 +0000

The future of care starts before you're sick: How a WRHN team is changing the game in heart health Kelly Chen Sat, 06/07/2025 - 11:57

Location: ONLINE

Date: June 27, 2025

Time: 12PM - 1PM

The CareNext Collective is hosting a virtual event that shines a spotlight on the PREVENT Clinic – a pioneering initiative that challenges traditional care pathways and demonstrates what happens when practitioners coordinate across silos and intervene earlier to prevent cardiovascular disease.

Learn from the visionary team at Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN) who brought the clinic to life, including practitioners, partners and the patients whose lives have been positively impacted by this preventative approach to care.

The CareNext Collective is virtual forum facilitated by the CareNext Coalition, a unique partnership between the University of Waterloo and the Waterloo Regional Health Network. The coalition is committed to bringing together clinicians, researchers and entrepreneurs to create more innovative and integrated heath care systems.

Speakers

Danina Kapetanovic
Vice-President, Innovation and Chief Health Innovation Officer
CareNext Coalition
Dr. Heather Warren
Vice-President, Medical Affairs
WRHN
Dr. Ala Qahwash
Director, Cristical Care and Regional Cardiac Program
WRHN
Joanna Marcovici
Director, Community Investment Lead
Manulife Canada

Registration is not required. Please submit any questions beforehand via Slido.