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��ݮ��Ƶ Architecture Alumni Reception | NEW YORK CITY

Ryan Ferguson — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 17:28:50 +0000

��ݮ��Ƶ Architecture Alumni Reception | NEW YORK CITY Ryan Ferguson Tue, 01/30/2024 - 12:28

��ݮ��Ƶ Architecture Alumni Reception | NYC

June 19, 2024
7-9 pm

We invite ��ݮ��Ƶ Architecture Alumni to come together once again to connect with fellow alumni in NYC. Maya Przybylski, O’Donovan Director, School of Architecture, University of ��ݮ��Ƶ, will be saying a few words regarding the 2024 year, including exciting updates from the School, upcoming alumni events, and more! Refreshments will be served.

Please confirm your attendance by registering in advance of the event. We hope you will be able to join us for an evening of reconnecting with other alumni!

REGISTER NOW TO ATTEND.

Please consider adding a gift of support when you register to help launch ��ݮ��Ƶ Architecture’s Student Experience Fund. Your gift will help expand experiential student opportunities outside of the classroom such as field trips, group exhibitions, field work, and more. If you're not able to attend the reception but would like to support the School of Architecture, please consider making a gift online.

Questions, please contact:
Julie Dring, Advancement Officer, School of Architecture
archadvancement@uwaterloo.ca

Location:
YOSHIHARA l McKEE l ARCHITECTS
12 W 32^nd St. 5th floor NEW YORK NY 10001 USA

��ݮ��Ƶ Architecture Alumni Reception | VANCOUVER

Ryan Ferguson — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 17:16:52 +0000

��ݮ��Ƶ Architecture Alumni Reception | VANCOUVER Ryan Ferguson Tue, 01/30/2024 - 12:16

We invite ��ݮ��Ƶ Architecture Alumni of the greater Vancouver area to come together to connect over a casual night of refreshments. Alumni will hear some important updates from the School, as well as have the opportunity to mix and mingle with other ��ݮ��Ƶ Architecture graduates.

Please confirm your attendance by purchasing your tickets in advance of the event, no later than May 27, 2024. We hope you will be able to join us for an evening of reconnecting with other alumni!

Registration includes event admission, 2 drink tickets, and aperitifs.

Register to attend.

Please consider adding a gift of support when you purchase your event ticket to help launch ��ݮ��Ƶ Architecture’s Student Experience Fund. Your gift will help expand experiential student opportunities outside of the classroom such as field trips, group exhibitions, field work, and more.

If you're not able to attend the reception but would like to support the School of Architecture, please consider making a gift online.

Questions, please contact:
Julie Dring, Advancement Officer, School of Architecture
archadvancement@uwaterloo.ca

Location:
Brass Fish Tavern
385 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC V6C 2G8

��ݮ��Ƶ Architecture Alumni Reception | TORONTO

Ryan Ferguson — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 16:45:19 +0000

��ݮ��Ƶ Architecture Alumni Reception | TORONTO Ryan Ferguson Tue, 01/30/2024 - 11:45

We invite ��ݮ��Ƶ Architecture Alumni to come together to connect with fellow alumni, as well as faculty members, students, and staff of the School. Maya Przybylski, O’Donovan Director, School of Architecture, University of ��ݮ��Ƶ, will be saying a few words regarding the 2024 year, including exciting updates from the School, upcoming alumni events, and more! Refreshments will be served.

Please confirm your attendance by purchasing your tickets in advance of the event, no later than June 3rd, 2024. We hope you will be able to join us for an evening of reconnecting with other alumni!

Registration includes event admission, 2 drink tickets, aperitifs, and door prize entry.

Register to attend.

If you're not able to attend the reception but would like to support the School of Architecture, please consider making a gift online.

Questions, please contact:

Julie Dring, Advancement Officer, School of Architecture
archadvancement@uwaterloo.ca

Location:
Blood Brothers Brewing
165 Geary Ave
Toronto, ON, M6H 2B8

��ݮ��Ƶ Architecture Alumni Reception | TORONTO on June 5 is generously sponsored by Stantec Architecture Ltd.

Alumni Ski Day 2024

Ryan Ferguson — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 19:31:42 +0000

Alumni Ski Day 2024 Ryan Ferguson Mon, 01/08/2024 - 14:31

��ݮ��Ƶ Engineering and ��ݮ��Ƶ Architecture alumni, join us and your fellow classmates for the annual ��ݮ��Ƶ Engineering Alumni Ski Days - the event is now over two days for double the fun - at Osler Bluff Ski Club, a beautiful private resort near Collingwood. The Faculty of Arts, the Faculty of Health and the Faculty of Science will be joining the outdoor fun so come to ski, snowboard or snowshoe with your fellow classmates and make it a memorable day on the hills to make the most of our beautiful Canadian winter.

A warm thank you to Steve Vokes (BASc ’77) and Yeti Agnew (BSc ’75) for hosting the event once again.

Lift ticket pricing for Thursday, January 18, 2024

FULL DAY - 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Adult: $95 Student: $70 (w/ student id) Youth 7-12: $65 Child 4-6: $60 Toddler: Free (3 and under)	HALF DAY - 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Adult: $75 Student: $60 (w/ student id) Youth 7-12: $54 Child 4-6: $43 Toddler: Free (3 and under)
*all prices include HST	HST number R119260685

Lift ticket pricing for Friday, January 19, 2024

FULL DAY - 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Adult: $110 Student: $80 (w/ student id) Youth 7-12: $75 Child 4-6: $65 Toddler: Free (3 and under)	HALF DAY - 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Adult: $75 Student: $60 (w/ student id) Youth 7-12: $54 Child 4-6: $43 Toddler: Free (3 and under)
*all prices include HST	HST number R119260685

The Orchard Lodge - Our Home Base

Our home base for our ski days is The Orchard Lodge! This is where you can pick up your lift tickets, mix and mingle with classmates, warm up by the wood fireplace, access facilities, eat snacks or a meal (cash bar available), and store your gear.

The Café in the Orchard Lodge will be open all day for you to purchase breakfast, lunch and snacks at your leisure. Lunch seating times will be assigned when you arrive to avoid long lineups.

Brown Bagging is allowed in The Orchard Lodge so feel free to bring your own lunch.

Osler Bluff Safety Rules

Please review the following Osler Bluff rules for your safety prior to attending Ski Day:
- Osler Bluff Chairlift Safety Rules (PDF)
- Osler Bluff Alpine Responsibility Code (PDF)

Optional Lessons

Arrangements for skiing or snowboarding lessons - group or private - must be made at least 10 days in advance. Please make your lesson arrangements directly with the Snow School at Osler Bluff Ski Club at 705-445-4507 ext. 231 or email their team. Snow School hours are Wednesday through Sunday 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Please note, staff does not have access to email or voice mail on Mondays and Tuesdays as the Club is closed.

If you have never skied before, a first timers lesson is available for $25.00 at 11:00 am (one hour in length) on the Bee-Hive but pre-registration is required. If you choose to access this lesson, please contact the Snow School at Osler Bluff Ski Club at 705-445-4507 ext. 221 or email their team.

See all options for lessons and rates (PDF) at Osler Bluff.

Equipment Rental

Each guest is responsible for bringing their own equipment or paying for their own rental equipment. Visit Squire John's to book your ski or snowboard equipment online. When booking equipment online, please use the date "Thursday, January 18" or "Friday, January 19", location "Osler Bluff Ski Club" and group name "University of ��ݮ��Ƶ Alumni".

Equipment rentals must be reserved by Thursday, January 4, 2024. Equipment cannot be rented the day of the event if it is not reserved by the deadline. See the equipment rental rates and information (PDF) for prices on rental packages or various pieces of equipment.

Agenda (both days)

TIME	ACTIVITY
8:30 a.m.	Lift tickets can be picked up at the registration table inside Orchard Lodge on the upper level.
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.	Lifts are open. Stay warm!
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.	Food options: The Orchard Lodge Café will be open all day for you to purchase breakfast, lunch and snacks at your leisure. To avoid long lineups at peak times, lunch seating times from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. will be assigned when you check-in at the registration table. Cash bar available. Brown bagging is allowed in The Orchard Lodge so feel free to bring your own lunch.
12:30 p.m.	Half-day lift tickets can be picked up from the registration table inside Orchard Lodge on the upper level.
4:00 p.m.	Lifts close
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.	Après Ski reception in Orchard Lodge where door prizes will be awarded and complimentary snacks will be served. Cash bar available.

Check out the snow conditions and access the live webcam at Osler Bluff Ski Club.

* REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN*

When registering, please select the date of your lift tickets carefully as ski day now has two date options.

Snowshoeing

If you do not ski or snowboard, please join us for some snowshoeing! Snowshoeing is a growing sport and an excellent opportunity for non-skiing guests to enjoy the great outdoors. Snowshoeing trail maps may be picked up at the Club ticket office prior to setting out on the trail. It is strongly suggested that showshoeing participants carry a cell phone for communication while they are out on the trail. Although the snowshoe trails are not patrolled by the Club’s Ski Patrol, the trails are well marked to make certain guest safety has been considered. Please be advised that downloading passengers on the chairlifts is not permitted at any time.

��ݮ��Ƶ Architecture Alumni Trip | LA BIENNALE DI VENEZIA

Ryan Ferguson — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 20:38:34 +0000

��ݮ��Ƶ Architecture Alumni Trip | LA BIENNALE DI VENEZIA Ryan Ferguson Fri, 01/06/2023 - 15:38

��ݮ��Ƶ Architecture Alumni Trip | LA BIENNALE DI VENEZIA

The University of ��ݮ��Ƶ School of Architecture is excited to bring alumni together for an exciting and eventful trip to Venice during Biennale Architettura 2023. ��ݮ��Ƶ Architecture alumni, friends and guests are invited to join in the events to take place October 28-30, 2023. The three-day itinerary includes: a welcoming reception along the Grand Canal, historical walking tour through the streets of Venice with Professor Rick Haldenby, 3-day admission to the La Biennale Architettura 2023 including a private talk and tour of the Canadian Pavilion with Professor Adrian Blackwell, several lunch and dinner socials, and a tasting tour at the Distilleria Nardini, Italy’s first distillery.

Adults: $800
Children under 12: Free

REGISTER NOW

Ticket prices cover the cost of the activities. Net proceeds will go towards studying in Venice this fall 2023. If you are unable to attend this event, but would like to make a contribution to our students, please visit our support page and select the Venice Biennale Fund.

DAY 1: Saturday, October 28, 2023

Morning: Welcome Registration
Location: Casa Artom, Wake Forest University Campus

��ݮ��Ƶ Architecture Alumni Trip | LA BIENNALE DI VENEZIA will launch with registration and a welcome breakfast at the magnificant Casa Artom. Alumni will enjoy stunning views along the Grand Canal, meet with Associate Professor and AAHA curatorial collective member, Adrian Blackwell, and visit with students participating in the Venice Biennale Studio.

Daytime: Walking Tour of Venice with Professor Rick Haldenby

In the afternoon, alumni will spend a memorable afternoon walking the streets of Venice with long-time ��ݮ��Ƶ Architecture Faculty member, Professor Rick Haldenby.

��ݮ��Ƶ Architecture grad and former Director of the School, Professor Rick Haldenby founded ��ݮ��Ƶ’s highly successful Rome program. Over the past four decades, Haldenby has conducted archaeological work in Italy, Malta, and Tunisia. He is an expert in Mediterranean archaeology and the design and management of historic landscapes and sites. In 2022, Haldenby was inducted in the Order of Canada.

Evening: Dinner Reception
Location: Trattoria Da Gigio, Rio Terà S. Leonardo, 1594, 30121

In the evening, alumni will regather as a group and end their first day enjoying the fine foods of the region. A private reservation will be made for our group.

DAY 2: Sunday, October 29, 2023

Day Time: Talk and Tour of La Biennale Architettura 2023
Location: Giardini della Biennale, Sestiere Castello 30122

On day two guests will arrive at the Canadian Pavilion in the morning for a light breakfast reception.

Starting with introductions at the Canadian Pavilion's exhibition, Not for Sale! Architects Against Housing Alienation (AAHA) member, Associate Professor Adrian Blackwell, will lead a private tour the group for the morning. Alumni will be accompanied by exhibition participants and ��ݮ��Ƶ Architecture faculty, Professor David T Fortin and Associate Professor Jane Mah Hutton. The group will also be accompanied by a studio of 3B ��ݮ��Ƶ Architecture students, who will be studying in Venice for the term.

Guests will enjoy lunch in small groups before having time to tour the biennale on their own.

University of ��ݮ��Ƶ and the University of British Columbia are proud to partner together as sponsors of Not for Sale! — this year's feature exhibition at the Canadian Pavilion.

Evening Event: Dinner Reception
Location: Ristorante Taverna al Remer Venezia, Cl. Seconda del Cristo, 5701, 30121

In the evening, alumni will gather with Faculty for a dinner reception held at the charming Taverna al Remer. Just a stone’s throw from the Rialto bridge and facing a suggestive glimpse of the Grand Canal, the dinner menu is inspired by the traditions of Venice, and beyond!

DAY 3: Monday, October 30, 2023

Day Time: Distillery Tour and Farewell Lunch
Location: Nardini Distillery, Via Pralongo, 31, 31050 Fornaci TV, Italy

On the last day of the trip, alumni will visit the stunning Nardini distillery, Italy’s first distillery. The Nardini Grappa Distillery was completed in 2004, designed by Massimiliano and Doriana Fuksasin Bassano del Grappa. Alumni will enjoy a tasting and tour of the facility, before ending their three-day trip with a farewell lunch in the nearby the area.

After events: guests are encouraged to re-visit the biennale on their own over the next several days using their 3-day pass.

Travel and Accomodations

Travel and accomodations not included in ticket price. We recommend that you make your arrangements for travel and accommodation as soon as possible.

Please note that details of this itinerary, such as times and locations, are subject to change depending on guest count. A finalized itinerary will be circulated to registered guests in advance of travels.

For more information, please contact:
Julie Dring, Advancement Manager, School of Architecture
archadvancement@uwaterloo.ca

Note: HST number R119260685

Building a Canadian Startup in California

Amanda Guderian — Wed, 08 May 2019 16:55:31 +0000

Building a Canadian Startup in California Amanda Guderian Wed, 05/08/2019 - 12:55

President and Vice-Chancellor, Feridun Hamdullahpur invites you to join fellow U��ݮ��Ƶ alumni at the new offices of Embark Technology as we bring together industry experts (who just happen to be former ��ݮ��Ƶ students!) for a panel discussion on the challenges of “Building a Canadian Startup in California.”

Panelists

Jay Shah, BASc ’11, Director Velocity, University of ��ݮ��Ƶ - Moderator
Rosco Hill, BASc’03, CEO, Perpetua Labs and Founder, Blend Labs
Alex Rodrigues, former UW Student, CEO & Co-Founder, Embark Technology
Alexa Roeper, current Science student @ UW, CEO & Co-Founder, Penta Medical
Marcelo Cortes, former Math/Computer Science student @ UW, CTO & Co-Founder, Faire Agenda

Agenda

7:00 - 7:30 Registration
7:30 - 8:30 Remarks & Panel Discussion
8:30 - 9:30 Networking

Space is limited so register early.