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A message from the Student Success Office (SSO).
Waterloo should feel a whole lot busier this week, as new undergraduate and graduate students start to make themselves at home on campus.
September 1 to 3: International students get settled and learn about life in Canada at International Orientation;
September 1 to 4: First-Year Orientation begins on students’ campus residence move-in day;
September 4: First-Year Orientation begins for those living off-campus;
September 2, 3 or 4: Parent and Supporter Orientation runs in the Village 1 (V1) Great Hall;
September 6: Graduate Orientation;
September 7: Classes begin; and
Saturday, September 10: Orientation wraps up with an action-packed day including the Black and Gold Day carnival, and a Warriors vs. Guelph Gryphons football game.
Find out where students are headed next using the open Orientation schedule in Portal, or see it from students’ perspective by following the #UWOW22 hashtag. You can also join in on the excitement by volunteering to support move-in this weekend or other new student transition activities. Take a look at our list of current opportunities to learn more.
Orientation at Waterloo is a team effort, made possible through a shared partnership between the Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association (WUSA), the Graduate Student Association (GSA), the Student Success Office and all six faculties. 
By Stephanie Longeway. This article was originally published on Waterloo News.
You’re probably familiar with the University of Waterloo’s world-renowned incubator, Velocity, but did you know that Velocity also leads student programming and resources on campus? Students exploring entrepreneurship can get support from Velocity at every step of their journey in turning an idea into an early-stage business.
This fall, we will have even more on-campus opportunities with the re-opening of Velocity Science — set to welcome a new wave of student trailblazer’s with a passion for starting a science-based company. We’re also opening the Problem Lab HQ and Velocity Digital creator spaces, in addition to hosting a lineup of in-person events for all skill levels. Students can validate their ideas and develop business strategies through workshops, hackathons, networking, one-on-one coaching and grant funding competitions like the Velocity $5K and more.
Recent Velocity $5K (formerly Concept $5K) startups include The President Braids (spring 2022) and Cauchy Analytics (winter 2022) as well as Maesos Technologies winner of the winter 2022 Problem Pitch.
After winning $5,000 in funding from Velocity this past spring term, founder of The President Braids, Adanna Amechi is excited for what the future holds for her business. “Velocity has the most amazing coaches, they helped me understand what is required of me as a business owner and a startup. They have allowed me to realize that I have so much potential that has been sitting inside me all this time. Most of the things I’ve done this far have been on my own, I’m finally feeling like a part of a community where I’m able to get ideas from people, talk to people and network.”
Velocity and the University of Waterloo startup community offer an inspiring network of talent that welcomes students form all backgrounds and life experiences.
“If you’re thinking of applying to Velocity, just do it,” says Cauchy Analytics founder James Lowman who plans on continuing his work in Waterloo. “This is an ecosystem that I do not just want to be a part of it, but I want to see it flourish.” Lowman adds, “I really do like this area that we are going to be housing Cauchy Analytics here in Waterloo for that exact reason that it has an incredible talent pool.”
With the excitement of a new academic year and more programming on campus, we’re welcoming students back in a big way at the University of Waterloo Innovation Ecosystem event on Tuesday, September 20 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Join us in the SLC and explore all that our entrepreneurial ecosystem has to offer through panel discussions, founder stories, Q&A opportunities, networking and more. Students will be able to connect with advisors and mentors from Velocity, Problem Lab, Zero, Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business, GreenHouse (Social Impact Incubator), Grebel Peace Incubator and the Library.
Whether you have experience or not, exploring new ideas, or are looking to take the next step as an entrepreneur, Velocity is here for you.
“I truly believe there is nothing more powerful than a great idea,” says Iris Redinger (BAS ’21), a former Velocity $5K winner and founder of Material Futures. “A great idea not only answers a need for others, but also a need within yourself. Value your ideas. Follow them and visualize where they might lead.”
Register to attend the Innovation Ecosystem event
(l-r) Jadiha Aruleswar, Mairah Hashmi, Hewan Amare and Ayaan Daba have won $30,000 scholarships.
This article was originally published on the Faculty of Engineering news site.
Four incoming students at the University of Waterloo are backed by $30,000 scholarships through an Amazon program that was created to boost diversity in technology fields.
Hewan Amare, Jadiha Aruleswar, Ayaan Dada and Mairah Hashmi are among 10 first-year students across the country announced today as winners of Amazon Future Engineer Canada scholarships.
Waterloo has more winners than any other university in Canada in the second year of the annual program, which provides financial support to graduating high school students from underserved and underrepresented groups to help them cover their tuition over four years.
The ultimate goal of the program, which selects winners based on academic achievement and leadership in school, work and community activities, is to increase diversity in computer science, engineering and related technology fields.
“At Amazon, fostering diversity in the Canadian tech sector starts with ensuring that students from all backgrounds are able to discover computer science and pursue postsecondary education, focusing on their studies instead of financial concerns,” said Susan Ibach, the head of Amazon Future Engineer Canada, in a media release.
In addition to financial support, scholarship winners are offered paid summer internships at one of Amazon’s Canadian Tech Hubs.
Amare, who went to high school in Stratford, and Hashmi, of Toronto, will be studying computer engineering. Aruleswar, of Scarborough, and Dada, of Mississauga, are respectively enrolled in systems design engineering and computer science.
A message from Systems Design Engineering.
Kish and Helena Hahn arrived at the University of Waterloo in 1962 and long careers with the Faculty of Engineering and Faculty of Science respectively followed. They played an important role in shaping the University of Waterloo that we know today. Helena worked in many roles across science and served as the President of the University of Waterloo Staff Association. Kish was a founding professor of the Systems Design Engineering Department and worked for years as the admissions director of the program.
Together with their families, we invite you to celebrate Kish and Helena’s lives, work and contributions to the University of Waterloo on October 5 at 2:00 p.m. Celebrations will include a memorial tree unveiling on campus with a light reception to follow so we can remember them both.
If you can join us, please register at https://ticketfi.com/event/4697/remembering-kish-and-helena-hahn.
If you have questions about the celebration, please reach out to [email protected].
Somehow, September is already upon us with Move-in and Orientation in full swing. Amid all the hard work of gearing up for the fall term falls Labour Day, a holiday that occurs on the first Monday in September. Many University operations will be closed or operating under modified hours over the long weekend.
W Store | South Campus Hall will be open from 12 noon to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 3 and Sunday, September 4, but will be closed on Monday, September 5. For other locations and hours check out the Print + Retail Solutions website.
Food Services locations that are open Monday, September 5 include The Market at UWP (8:30 a.m to 10:30 p.m.), Tim Hortons SLC (7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.), Mudie’s (8:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.), and REVelation (9:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.).
Food Services locations that are closed Monday, September 5 include Brubaker’s food court, DC Bytes, Starbucks STC, Tim Hortons DC, Browser’s Café, CEIT Café, Chatime DC, Ev3rgreen Café, Eye Opener Café (closed until September 11), Jugo Juice – CIF (closed until September 18), Jugo Juice – SLC, Liquid Assets Café, South Side Marketplace (closed until September 11), Starbucks HLTH, and Tim Hortons SCH.
Check the Food Services locations and hours page for detailed information.
Library locations will be closed Monday, September 5. Check out the Library website for hours of operation on Saturday and Sunday.
Athletics and Recreation facilities, including the Physical Activities Complex and CIF, will be closed on Sunday, September 4 and Monday, September 5.
The Student Life Centre and SLC Turnkey desk will be open 24/7 on Monday, September 5, while the DC Turnkey will be closed Monday.
As always, there are a few essential University services and stalwart operations that never shut down:
And while we’re on the subject of closures, be aware that there will be several road closures, turning and parking restrictions on some local streets this weekend as thousands of students converge on the University District to move in and get ready for the fall term.
Have a great long weekend everyone. The Daily Bulletin will return on Tuesday, September 6.
The latest episode of the Beyond the Bulletin podcast is now live. Myeengun Henry, the Faculty of Health’s first Indigenous Knowledge Keeper, discusses his inspiration in life and his role at Waterloo. The provider for extended health and dental benefits is changing. Waterloo will make a formal commitment to Indigenization, decolonization, and reconciliation with a special ceremony. And it’s that time for campus move-in and orientation.
50 years ago: The '72 Summit Series begins
Students can visit the Student Success Office online for supports including academic development, international student resources, immigration consulting, leadership development, exchange and study abroad, and opportunities to get involved.
Instructors looking for targeted support for developing online components for blended learning courses, transitioning remote to fully online courses, revising current online courses, and more please visit Agile Development | Centre for Extended Learning | University of Waterloo (uwaterloo.ca).
Instructors can visit the Keep Learning website to get support on adapting their teaching and learning plans for an online environment.
Course templates are available within your course in LEARN to help you build and edit your content and assignment pages quickly.
The following workshops, webinars, and events are offered by the KL team (CTE, CEL, ITMS, LIB):
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Methods – self-directed, continuous self-enrollment course in LEARN.
Independent Blended Course Design (iBlend) – self-directed, continuous self-enrollment course in LEARN.
Copyright Overview for Waterloo Instructors and Staff – self-directed, continuous self-enrollment course in LEARN.
Independent Remote Course Design Essentials (iReCoDE) – self-directed, continuous self-enrollment course in LEARN.
Supporting Student Mental Health (for Instructors) – self-directed, continuous self-enrollment course in LEARN.
Supports are available for employees returning to campus. Visit IST’s Hybrid Work and Technology guidelines and workplace protocols to assist with the transition.
Students with permanent, temporary and suspected disabilities and disabling conditions (medical conditions, injuries, or trauma from discrimination, violence, or oppression) can register with AccessAbility Services for academic accommodations (classroom accommodations, testing accommodations, milestone accommodations).
Instructors can visit AccessAbility Services' Faculty and Staff web page for information about the Instructor/Faculty role in the accommodation process. Instructors/ Faculty members are legally required to accommodate students with disabilities. AccessAbility Services (AAS) is here to help you understand your obligations, and to offer services and resources to help you facilitate accommodations.
The Writing and Communication Centre has in-person and virtual services to support grad and undergrad students, postdocs and faculty with any writing or communication project. Services include one-to-one appointments, drop-ins at Dana Porter Library, online workshops, writing groups, English conversation practice, and custom in-class workshops.
Co-op students can get help finding a job and find supports to successfully work remotely, develop new skills, access wellness and career information, and contact a co-op or career advisor.
The Centre for Career Action (CCA) has services and programs to support undergrads, grad students, postdocs, alumni, and employees in figuring out what they value, what they’re good at, and how to access meaningful work, co-op, volunteer, or graduate/professional school opportunities. Questions about CCA's services? Live chat, call 519-888-4047, or stop by our front desk in the Tatham Centre 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.
Drop-in to Warrior Virtual Study Halls on Wednesdays from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Come together in this virtual space to set goals and work independently or in groups each week.
Renison's English Language Institute continues to offer virtual events and workshops to help students practice their English language skills.
If you feel overwhelmed or anxious and need to talk to somebody, please contact the University’s Campus Wellness services, either Health Services or Counselling Services. You can also contact the University's Centre for Mental Health Research and Treatment. Good2Talk is a post-secondary student helpline available to all students.
The Library is open with expanded hours for access to book stacks, drop-in individual study space, bookable group study rooms, drop-in access to computers and printers, book pick-up services and IST Help Desk support. Librarian consultations, Special Collections & Archives and the Geospatial Centre are available by appointment. Full details on current services and hours are available on the Library’s COVID-19 Update webpage.
The Faculty Association of the University of Waterloo (FAUW) continues to advocate for its members. Check out the FAUW blog for more information.
The University of Waterloo Staff Association (UWSA) continues to advocate for its members. Check out the UWSA blog for more information.
The Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office (SVPRO) supports all members of the University of Waterloo campus community who have experienced, or been impacted, by sexual violence. This includes all students, staff, faculty and visitors on the main campus, the satellite campuses, and at the affiliated and federated Waterloo Institutes and Colleges. For support, email: [email protected] or visit the SVPRO website.
The Office of Indigenous Relations is a central hub that provides guidance, support, and resources to all Indigenous and non-Indigenous campus community members and oversees the University's Indigenization strategy.
The Waterloo Indigenous Student Centre, based at St. Paul’s University College, provides support and resources for Indigenous students, and educational outreach programs for the broader community, including lectures, and events.
WUSA supports for students:
Peer support – MATES, Glow Centre, RAISE, Women’s Centre – Click on one of the links to book an appointment either in person or online for the term.
Food Support Service food hampers are currently available from the Turnkey Desk 24/7 in the Student Life Centre. Drop-off locations are also open again in SLC, DC, DP, SCH, and all residences.
Co-op Connection all available online.
Centre for Academic Policy Support – CAPS is here to assist Waterloo undergraduates throughout their experience in navigating academic policy in the instances of filing petitions, grievances and appeals. Please contact them at [email protected].
WUSA Student Legal Protection Program – Seeking legal counsel can be intimidating, especially if it’s your first time facing a legal issue. The legal assistance helpline provides quick access to legal advice in any area of law, including criminal. Just call 1-833-202-4571.
Empower Me is a confidential mental health and wellness service that connects students with qualified counsellors 24/7. They can be reached at 1-833-628-5589.
GSA-UW supports for graduate students:
The Graduate Student Association (GSA-UW) supports students’ academic and social experience and promotes their well-being.
Advising and Support – The GSA advises graduate students experiencing challenges and can help with navigating university policies & filing a grievance, appeal, or petition.
Mental Health covered by the Health Plan – The GSA Health Plan now has an 80 per cent coverage rate (up to $800/year) for Mental Health Practitioners. Your plan includes coverage for psychologists, registered social workers, psychotherapists, and clinical counselors.
Dental Care – The GSA Dental Plan covers 60 to 70 per cent of your dental costs and by visiting dental professionals who are members of the Studentcare Networks, you can receive an additional 20 to 30 per cent coverage.
Student Legal Protection Program – Your GSA fees give you access to unlimited legal advice, accessible via a toll-free helpline: +1-833-202-4571. This advice covers topics including housing disputes, employment disputes, and disputes with an academic institution.
The Graduate House: Open Monday to Tuesday 11:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Wednesday to Friday 11:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. We’re open to all students, faculty, staff, and community members. The Graduate House is a community space run by the GSA-UW. We’re adding new items to the menu. Graduate students who paid their fees can get discounts and free coffee. Note: The Graduate House is closed from August 20 to September 5, 2022.
Warriors vs. Laurier Blood Donation Battle. Join our “Waterloo Warriors” team on the Blood.ca website or app. #ItsInYouToGive
Warriors Youth Summer Day Camps, July 4 to September 2. Open to boys and girls age 5-18. Baseball, Basketball, Football, Hockey, Multi-Sport and Games & Volleyball. Register today.
Warriors Game Day Tickets and Season Passes, on sale now. Cheer on your Warriors W/M Basketball, Football W/M Hockey and W/M Volleyball teams at home during the 2022-23 season. Purchase today.
Visitors Centre in SCH closed, Monday, August 22 to Friday, September 2. Phone and email inquiries will be monitored during weekday business hours.
Residence move-in, Thursday, September 1 to Sunday, September 4.
Fall 2022 Orientation, Thursday, September 1 to Saturday, September 10
Fall 2022 International Orientation, Thursday September 1 to Saturday, September 3.
Labour Day holiday, Monday, September 5, most University operations closed.
Co-operative work term begins, Tuesday, September 6.
Graduate student orientation, Tuesday, September 6.
Fall 2022 lectures and classes begin, Wednesday, September 7.
Deadline to register for Centre for Extended Learning (CEL) "Getting Ready to Facilitate Online Courses: TA Training – Fall 2022" course, Sunday, September 11.
University of Graz x University of Waterloo Erasmus+ Staff Mobilities 2022 application deadline, September 30, 2022.
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The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is centralized within our Office of Indigenous Relations.
