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ݮƵ Innovation Summit begins today
ճkicks off today astop business, academic and policy decision-makersgather in Kitchener and ݮƵ to get a taste of what’s in the water in one of the world’s leading innovation ecosystems.
Attendees will hear from influencers, share best practices with enablers, and experience first-hand what it takes to lift a region into global contention as an innovation powerhouse.
Events will be held at the Mike and Ophelia Lazaridis Quantum-Nano Centre, the Communitech Hub, the University of ݮƵ's Science Teaching Complex, and the Centre for International Governance Innovation.
Pre-registration activities take place at the Delta ݮƵ this morning, followed by a guided tour of the ݮƵ Region innovation ecosystem, which includes stops at the Faculty of Engineering, the David Johnston Research + Technology Park, the Communitech Hub, the Velocity Garage, Google Canada's R&D office in Kitchener, and the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics.
A welcoming reception for registered guests takes place at the Communitech Hub tonight at 6:00 p.m.
The summit will officially open tomorrow with welcoming remarks and a keynote address by Minister Navdeep Bains at 8:45 a.m. in the Humanities Theatre.
Check thefor video updates and other highlights of each day's proceedings.
There is a WINS16 app available for download on, the,and theor at.You’ll get the agenda, maps to venues, plus information on speakers and sponsors.
Follow along with the hashtag #WINS2016.
Building community at the Maker Expo
This is the latest in a series of #UWCommunity stories that feature ݮƵ in the community.
The University of ݮƵ’s maker and entrepreneurial spirit shined bright aton Saturday, September 10. Hosted at Kitchener City Hall, the event brought together a diverse, family-friendly showcase of artists, makers, and hands-on activities featuring select UݮƵ groups and companies, as well as an array of community partners.
As the leading entrepreneurship program at the University of ݮƵ,was proud to exhibit a printer that enables low-cost circuit boards to be prototyped within minutes from, as well as the latest in app-controlled home gardening with.
Science Outreachsparked curiosity and interest in understanding how things work through a series of interactive demonstrations designed to engage youth in hands-on learning.
ճݮƵ Unlimited high school enrichment programencouraged people of all ages to come create and play by helping build our community, literally. Kids and adults alike added their creative and colourful touches to buildings, schools, and houses, contributing to a community-driven collection. Check out all the ݮƵ Maker Expo fun with.
ݮƵ Unlimited is currently accepting applications for the November 16-18 grade 12 program. Bright, motivated students from across Canada will attend lectures and participate in workshops, seminars and labs offered by all the faculties, exploring the theme of research. Grade 10, 11, and 12 program and application details are available on theݮƵ Unlimited website.
Further Education Boot Camp set for September 24
Mark your calendars! The Centre for Career Action (CCA) will be hosting its semi-annualFurther Education Boot Campevent onSaturday, September 24from 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the William M. Tatham Centre (TC). The Boot Camp offers twelve unique workshops for students and alumni.
Attendees can view thefull-day’s scheduleԻregistertoday. Schedules are customizable and workshops are available throughout the day.Please note that attendees must register for each individual session that they plan to attend.
The workshops feature experts from health-related fields and cover:
- Dentistry
- Chiropractic Medicine
- Health-related careers
- MCAT
- Medical School
- Naturopathic Medicine
- Optometry
- Pharmacy
- Rehabilitation Sciences
- Veterinary Medicine
- Volunteer for your career
- How to ace CASPer
During the event, professionals will talk about experiences in their field and, where relevant, explain how they manage their private practice. Career Advisors will provide specific advice about application requirements for professional and graduate programs. An Admission Test Prep representative will deliver tips and strategies on how to be successful on the MCAT.
Students who attended the Further Education Boot Camp consistently said what a great opportunity it was for them to experience the convenience of a conference-style workshop day – a format that few other schools offer. For many students, it helped determine the career path that most interests them.
For more information about further education workshops or to book individual appointments, please visit theCentre for Career Action.
See you there!
Wednesday's notes
ݮƵ’s annual United Way workplace campaign is on track to be great. Students, staff, faculty and alumni are invited to compete in theUnited Way KW’s 2016 Train Pull and campaign kick off eventhappening Friday, September 23 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Twelve members from the University of ݮƵ will work together to pull a 70-ton Switcher diesel train at ݮƵ Central Railway in St. Jacobs.
Please send an email tocre@uwaterloo.caif you’re interested in joining the team.
If you are a staff member who has ever considered sitting on theboard of directors ofthe University of ݮƵ Staff Association (UWSA), then an upcomingUWSA Information Sessionmight be for you. Board members support and champion staff while building life-long skills, and have the opportunity to participate in University-level committees. Information session attendees will have the opportunity to chat with the current UWSA directors at the event, which takes place from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Friday in HH 373.
second information sessionhas been scheduled forMonday, September 26at 12:00 noon in MC-5501.
The Registrar's Office is reminding students thatthe last day toadd classesfor fall2016 isSeptember 21.The last day todrop a classwith a 100 per centrefund of tuitionisSeptember 28.Students are invited to contact theiracademic advisorif they have any questions.
Employers on campus next week hostingemployer information sessionsincludePwC, ArcelorMittal Dofasco, Wish, IBM Canada, Intact Financial, London Life Insurance Company, Yext, TunnelBear Inc. , Electronic Arts, Novantas Inc, Bloomberg, Willis Towers Watson, Hatch, Jane Street, A Thinking Ape, CIBC- Technology, Capital One Canada, Sun Life Financial (Information Technology), Manulife Financial (CPA), Amec Foster Wheeler Canada, Manulife Financial (Actuarial), TextNow, Suncor Energy, WeMesh, Digiflare Inc. , BuildDirect, Kik Interactive,. Economical Insurance, Capco, andSAP..
Science Undergraduate Office closing over lunch
The Science Undergrad Office (SUO)in STC 2031will beclosed todayfrom 12:00p.m. to 1:00p.m.due to staff training.
"We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause," says the note from the SUO.
Check theSUO webpagefor regular office hours. Don't forget to sign up for theirdrop-in hours.
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When and where
HeForShe Writing Contest, submissions accepted between Monday, September 6 and Friday, October 14.
, Monday, September 12 to Friday, September 16.
, Wednesday, September 14 to Friday, September 16.
Centre for Bioengineering and Biotechnology presents Pizza with the Profs, “Space to Earth: How spaceflight research helps with fall prevention,” Wednesday, September 14, 12:00 p.m., Grand River Hospital Freeport Campus.
Fall Farm Market, Thursday, September 15, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., ݮƵ Centre Lower Atrium.
featuring Dr. Jean-François Morin, Department of Chemistry, Université Laval, “Well-Defined Graphene Nanoribbons and Nanographenes from Photochemical Processes: Synthesis and Properties”, Thursday, September 15,10:30a.m., C2 361.
Writing Centre presents "STEM lab reports: Improve your lab report writing,"Thursday, September 15, 1:00 p.m.
, "What Hello Barbie Can Tell Us About Behavioural Targeting," Thursday, September 15, 2:30 p.m., DC 1302.
WaterTalks series: Peter van der Zaag, "Water Storage: Nature-based Solutions for Resilient Communities", Thursday, September 15, 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., Davis Center, Room 1304.
Celebrate the life of Pino Tenti, Thursday, September 15, 4:00 p.m., Mathematics 3 atrium.
Together: When We Are Engaged - Opening Reception, Thursday, September 15, 4:30 p.m., Conrad Grebel Gallery.
Graduate scholarship information session, Thursday, September 15, 5:00 p.m., Humanities Theatre.
ݮƵCentre for German Studies presents "Von Berlin to Kitchener: Connotations and Cultures, A Discussion Panel",Thursday, September 15, 7:00 p.m., Kitchener Public Library.
, Friday, September 16 to Sunday, September 18.
Doors Open ݮƵ Region,Friday, September 16 to Saturday, September 17.
Seminar, “Life is Good: A Journey From Energy Storage To Protein Therapeutics”by Yunfeng Lu, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The University of California Los Angeles, Friday, September 16, 11:00 a.m., E6 4022.
, Friday, September 16,12:00 p.m., HH 373.
The Writing Centre presents Literature reviews for grads (Part A): Organizing research, Friday, September 16, 1:00 p.m.
Knowledge Integration seminar, “Applied Knowledge Integration in industry: a case study”, featuring John Vieth, Friday, September 16, 2:30 p.m., EV3-1408.
The Mush Hole Project: site-specific art and performance,Friday, September 16, 6:00 p.m., Woodland Cultural Centre, Brantford.
eCon 2016: What's next?Saturday, September 17, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Environment 3.
Postdoc Appreciation Week, Monday, September 19 to Friday, September 23.
The Writing Centre presents Say it in your own words: Paraphrase & summary, Monday, September 19, 1:00 p.m.
SeptemberSenate meeting, Monday, September 19, 3:30 p.m., NH 3407.
The Writing Centre presents Clarity in Scientific Writing, Tuesday, September 20, 1:00 p.m.
, "Barbarian Lost," Tuesday, September 20, 2:00 p.m., Renison University College.
CBB Workshop: UݮƵ Intellectual Property Part 2 Case Study,Wednesday, September 21, 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., DC 1304.
Noon Hour Concert: Earth Peace,Wednesday, September 21, 12:30 p.m., Conrad Grebel Chapel.
UWRC Book ClubfeaturingHouse in the Skyby Amanda Lindhout,Wednesday, September 21, 12:00 p.m., LIB 407.
UW Retirees Association Fall Reception, Wednesday, September 21, 3:00 p.m., University Club.
Panel: Stories of Refugee Support and Resettlement, Wednesday, September 21, 7:30 p.m., Conrad Grebel Great Hall.
FallFarm Market, Thursday, September 22, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., ݮƵ Centre Lower Atrium.
, Thursday, September 22, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., ݮƵ Centre Great Hall.
The Writing Centre presents Tri-Agency Scholarships (NSERC, SSHRC, CIHR), Thursday, September 22, 1:00 p.m.
Conversations on Crisis: A FAQ Panel about Migration, Thursday, September 22, 3:30 p.m., Conrad Grebel room 2202.
ResearchTalks event featuring Linda Nazar,"New vistas in electrochemical energy storage," Friday, September 23, 12:00 p.m., QNC 0101.
Further Education Boot Camp, Saturday, September 24.
13th Annual Traditional Pow Wow, Saturday, September 24, 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., ݮƵ Park West (bandshell area).
School of Planning’s 2016 Induction Ceremony,Saturday, September 24, 9:30 a.m. (reception in EV3 atrium), ceremony at 11:00 a.m., Theatre of the Arts, Modern Languages.
Writing Centre presents Critical Reading and Listening,Monday, September 26, 10:00 a.m.
, Monday, September 26, 12:00 p.m., MC 5501.
Monday, September 26, 4:00 p.m., CPH 4333.
The First 1,000 Days: A Crucial Time for Mothers and Children – and the World, Monday, September 26, 7:00 p.m., Balsillie School of International Affairs.
The Writing Centre presents STEM lab reports: Improve your lab report writing, Tuesday, September 27, 1:00 p.m.
Violence, Education and Life Seminar Series, "The Root of Violence,"Tuesday, September 27, 3:00 p.m., E5 6004.
P4E Career Fair 2016,Wednesday, September 28, 10:00 a.m., Manulife Sportsplex.
Fall Farm Market, Thursday, September 29, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., ݮƵ Centre Lower Atrium.
The Writing Centre presents Literature reviews for grads (Part B): Writing it, Friday, September 30, 12:00 p.m.
Dealing with our Darknesses: An Anglican-Muslim Conversation about Transgression, Penitence, and Transformation, Friday, September 30, 7:00 p.m., Theatre of the Arts.
Positions available
On this week's list from the human resources department, viewable on theUݮƵ Talent Acquisition System (iCIMS):
- Job ID# 2016-1232 – (Senior) Development Officer – Dean of Science Office,USG 9-11
- Job ID# 2016-1203 – Chemical Preparation Technician – Chemistry,USG 6
- Job ID# 2016-1235 – Faculty Financial Officer -Dean of Environment Office,USG 10
- Job ID# 2016-1218 – Network Support Specialist – Information Systems and Technology,USG 11/12
- Job ID# 2016 –1233 – Office Administrator – Library,USG 7
Internal secondment:
- Job ID# 2016 – 1231 – Project Archivist, Special Collections & Archives – Library,USG 8-13