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Celebrating our convocation award winners
As the University communitycounts down to its live virtual fall convocation ceremonies on Saturday, October 24, we recognize special award winners in each faculty who will be recognized for their outstanding accomplishments.
Faculty of Applied Health Sciences
Eric Thomas Hedgewill be recognized with the Alumni Gold Medal in recognition of outstanding academic achievement in a master's program.
Amanda Rafka Raffoulwill be named a University Finalist for Alumni Gold Medal at the doctoral level.
Faculty of Arts
Tianjia Huangwill be awarded the Accounting Alumni Award for Excellence in Accounting, given to the student graduating from the Master of Accounting program, who has the highest marks in all required and elective accounting courses.
Houman Mehrabianwill be recognized with the Amit and Meena Chakma Award for Exceptional Teaching by a Student, awarded to a graduating student who has had a formal teaching role at the University and shown intellectual vigour and strong communication.
Tanya Michelle Tomasinwill receive the Renison University College - President's Special Award for Academic Achievement.
Katelynn Alida FolkertsandMelissa Meadewill both be named University Finalist for the Alumni Gold Medal
Faculty of Engineering
Jason Lars DeglintandLinda Yunzhi Wangare University Finalists for the Alumni Gold Medal.
Faculty of Environment
Simar KaurandNichola Mercerwill be recognized as University Finalists for the Alumni Gold Medal.
Faculty of Mathematics
will be awarded the University of ݮƵ Alumni Gold Medal in recognition of his outstanding academic achievement in a doctoral program.
Ishan Bansalwill be recognized as University Finalist for Alumni Gold Medal.
Yuyu Duanwill be named winner of the James D. Leslie Undergraduate Prize, awarded to a student who has achieved a first-class standing and has earned at least half of the credits for their undergraduate degree through online courses.
Nicholas Joseph Emile Richardsonwill be recognized with the K. D. Fryer Gold Medal, awarded to a graduating Faculty of Mathematics student who best exemplifies academic excellence and good citizenship.
Faculty of Science
Mohammad RoostaieandShawna Leigh-Ann Semplewill be recognized asUniversity Finalists for the Alumni Gold Medal.
Congratulations to all of our special award winners. Youcan share a message of congratulations to our graduating students by engaging with our hashtag #UݮƵGrad and leaving a note on one of the virtual message boards below:
University provides update on anti-racism activities
President Feridun Hamdullahpur and Vice-President, Research and International Charmaine Dean have provided the campus community with an update on the latest activities of thePresident’s Anti-Racism Taskforce, or PART.
Hamdullahpur and Dean have held additional discussions with BIPOC members of the community and have heard from more than 40 BIPOC individuals who have expressed interest in participating in anti-racism work.
"We have brought these individuals together to create a forum, called the Community Collaborative, for broad consultation on the initiation and development of PART," write the president and vice-president in a memo circulated to employees yesterday. "On September 29, we were pleased to host the first official meeting of this Community Collaborative. The meeting was an opportunity for members to share ideas and to discuss how our anti-racism work should be shaped."
"Our discussions with our Community Collaborative members have revealed six thematic areas for our anti-racism work, that will be considered by PART:
- Safety
- Race, culture & ethnicity education
- Campus representation (faculty, staff, students)
- Professional and academic development & mentorship
- Pedagogy & the psychological development of learners
- Health and mental health strategy
"Weencourage you to provide feedbackon the proposed thematic areas above, and on our entire anti-racism efforts. It will be helpful to hear from you by Tuesday, October 27," the memo continues. "We have updated our anti-racismwebsiteto keep you informed on the consultations we have held over the last two months. Wewill besharing a list of community members that are engaged in this work and we thank them for their time and commitment."
"We remain both grateful and inspired by the level of open engagement and dialogue that members of our community have demonstrated," write President Hamdullahpur and Vice-President Dean.
Speaking out against contract cheating
A message from the Office of Academic Integrity.
Today marks the. Institutions around the world, including the University of ݮƵ, raise awareness by speaking out againstcontractcheating.
Contractcheatingis an academic offence occurring when someone else, such as a friend or online service, completes academic work on the student’s behalf.
Visit theOffice of Academic Integritywebsite for academic integrity resourcesfor studentsandfor instructors and TAs, and follow us on Instagram @uwacademicintegrity or Twitter @ݮƵAI to hear our students speak out againstcontractcheating.
Remembering Distinguished Professor Emeritus Arnold Ages
The Department of French Studies has reported thatDistinguished Professor EmeritusArnoldAges died on Friday, October 9.
Ages studied French History at Carleton University and received his MA and PhD from Ohio State University in Romance Languages. He also studied at Jerusalem's Hebrew University. His research foci and areas of interest included 18thcentury French Literature, Old French Literature, Contemporary French Literature, problems of biculturalism, the French Canadian, Hebrew language and culture, Jewish religion, Israel and Zionism.
Ages started working at the University of ݮƵ in September 1963 and was promoted to associate professor in 1966. He was named a full professor in 1969.
Professor Ages was a regular contributor toThe Jewish Tribune.Hewas also a longtime scholar-in-residence at Toronto’s Beth Tzedec Congregation.
In 2004 Ages was granted the title Distinguished Professor Emeritus.
A private memorial service has taken place.
Wednesday's notes
Here's what’s happening at the Centre for Career Action (CCA) this week:
Wednesday, October 21:
- , 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.EST
- , 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 22:
- , 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
- , 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
You can viewCCA’s full offeringof virtual programming online. Students can register on . į
CCA virtual drop-in advising hours for October:
- Résumé, cover letter, andinterview drop-ins for undergraduateand Masters students are offered9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. EST Monday - Friday and 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. EST, Monday to Thursday.
- Career Consult and work search drop-ins for undergraduateand Masters students are offered9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. EST, Monday to Friday
- Further Education drop-ins are offered1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. EST, Monday to Friday
- PhD and Postdoc drop-ins are offered12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. EST,Monday to Friday
Students can bookallvirtual drop-insthrough.Onlinebegins at 8:00 a.m. daily.
The Libraryis hosting anOpen Education Resources WorkshoponFriday, October 23, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. onZoom. This introductory workshop covers copyright, licensing, sourcing, and selection of OERs and participants willlearn how to search for and ethically use open educational resources in theircourse materials.
Contactkblair@uwaterloo.caorcpeters@uwaterloo.catoregister by October 21.
There's a battle going on:the annualWarriors vs. Laurier Blood Donation Battle.From now until December, you can join your fellow Warriors by donatingblood and helping ݮƵwin the Blood Battle against Laurier for a second year in a row.or add the PFL code: UNIV960995 to your account if you have aaccount already. If you have questions, you can contactWarriorsInfo@uwaterloo.cafor more information.
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When and Where to get support
Studentscan visit theStudent Success Officeonline for supports including academic development, international student resources, leadership development, exchange and study abroad, and opportunities to get involved.
Instructorscan visit theKeep Learning websiteto get support on adapting their teaching and learning plans for an online environment. The following workshops are current offerings from the KL team (CTE, CEL, ITMS, LIB):
Getting Ready to Facilitate Online Courses: TA Training, beginning Tuesday, October 13.
Remote Course Design Essentials, beginning August 26.
Independent Remote Course Design Essentials. Self-directed, continuous self-enrollmentcourse in LEARN.
Getting Ready to Facilitate Online Courses: TA Training, Tuesday,October 13 toNovember 10.
Supporting Student Mental Health (for Instructors):self-directed, continuous self-enrollment course in LEARN.
PebblePad Users Group, Wednesday, October 21, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Thirty Minute Thursdays – PebblePad,Thursday, October 22, 12:00 p.m. to12:30 p.m.
Integrative and Experiential Learning Session,Wednesday, October 28,2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Employeescanto help them work remotely, includingmanaging University records and privacy of personal information.
Interested in learning more about engaging your students in an online course?The Centre for Extended Learning has created a new resource for you called
ThisOpen Educational Resourcewas designed for post-secondary instructors and teaching assistants who would like to better understand the critical role of facilitation in online course delivery, and build practical skills and strategies that are relevant, effective, and authentic.
Here are sometips for staying healthywhile working from home.
The Writing and Communication Centreis rolling out virtual services and programs for fall term:
- Undergrad students-- work with us to brainstorm, draft, revise, and polish assignments by meeting with our writing advisors in virtual appointments. Chat with our friendly and knowledgeable peer tutors in our virtual drop-ins and PJ-friendly writing groups. Or experience an online workshop at your own pace.
- First-year Warriors!Check out ݮƵ Ready to Write to build your skills for writing success.
- Graduate Students-- meet with an advisor in a virtual appointments, take an online workshop, join the grad writing community at our Virtual Writing Cafés and #ݮƵWrites groups, develop your academic voice at Speak Like a Scholar, or make progress on your thesis at Dissertation Boot Camp.
- Instructors and faculty-- Request and access WCC workshops for use in your courses, join a virtual writing group, or speak with a writing advisor about a writing project.
We understand that these circumstances can be troubling, and you may need to speak with someone for emotional support.Good2Talkis a post-secondary student helpline based in Ontario, Canada that is available to all students.If you feel overwhelmed or anxious and need to talk to somebody, please contact theUniversity’s Campus Wellness services, eitherHealth Servicesor Counselling Services. You can also contact the University'sCentre for Mental Health Research and Treatment.
The Libraryhasonhow to avoid information overload.
TheFaculty Association of the University of ݮƵ (FAUW)continues to advocate for its members.for more information.
TheUniversity of ݮƵ Staff Association (UWSA)continues to advocate for its members.Check out the UWSA blogfor more information.
WUSA supports for students:
food hampersare currently available from the Turnkey Desk on weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.in the ݮƵ Centre. If you have any questions please email us atfoodsupport@wusa.ca.
– Now open by appointment for your bicycle repair and rental needs in the ݮƵ Centre.For more information or to schedule an appointment, please go to:
Centre for Academic Policy Support-CAPS is here to assistݮƵ undergraduates throughout their experience in navigating academic policy in the instances of filing petitions, grievances and appeals. Please contact them atcaps@wusa.ca. More information at
WUSA Commissionerswho can help in a variety of areas that students may be experiencing during this time:
- Equity –equity@wusa.ca
- Co-op and Experiential Affairs –coop.affairs@wusa.ca
-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 call1-833-202-4571.
is a confidential mental health and wellness service that connects students with qualified counsellors 24/7. They can be reached at1-833-628-5589.
When and Where (but mostly when)
.Free programming including Online Fitness, Health Webinars, Personalized Nutrition and more from Warriors Athletics and Rec. Open to students, staff, faculty and alumni..
continues to offerto help students practice their English language skills.
Portage-Global Water Futures Research Data Management webinar series:“”,Tuesday, October 20,1:00 p.m. Registration details are available.
Arriscraft Speaker Series: What is Solidarity? | Breaking the Code: Designing for Non-Conforming Bodies, Tuesday, October 20, 6:30 p.m.
,Wednesday, October 21, 12:00 p.m. Class free for all Students, Staff and Faculty..
Noon Hour Concert: Duo Tubello,Wednesday, October 21, 12:30 p.m., online, free.
Workplace Harassment Prevention Workshop, hosted and facilitated by the Conflict Management and Human Rights Office, Wednesday, October 21, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
QPR Mental Health Training for Faculty and Staff ,Wednesday, October 21, 1:30 p.m., Online –Register on.
, Wednesday, October 21, 5:00 p.m., Virtual Event.
Equity 101, hosted and facilitated by the Equity Office, Thursday, October 22, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Grad Student Community and Conversation Circle,Thursday, October 22, 3:30 p.m., Online –Register on.
OER Workshop (Copyright, Licensing, Searching, and Selection), Friday, October 23, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Zoom.Register by October 21. Contactkblair@uwaterloo.caorcpeters@uwaterloo.catoregister.
What's Next/What Now - Women in Engineering Conference, Friday, October 23 and Saturday, October 24.
Positions available
On this week's list from the human resources department, viewable on theUݮƵ Talent Acquisition System (iCIMS):
- Job ID# 2020-5823 - Executive Director, Research Strategic Initiatives - Office of Research, USG 15
- Job ID# 2020-5839 – Recruitment and Admissions Coordinator – Stratford School, USG 7
Internal secondment opportunities:
- Job ID# 2020-5834 - Equipment Operator - Plant Operations – Grounds, CUPE
- Job ID# 2020-5832 - Grants & Contracts Manager - Office of Research, USG 9 – 11
- Job ID# 2020-5744 - Manager, Research Program Development and Partnerships, Anti-Racism - University Research, USG 10
- Job ID# 2020-5745 - Manager, Research Program Development and Partnerships, Indigenous Initiatives - University Research, USG 10