- President issues statement on University responses to world events
- ݮƵ hosts Sustainable Aeronautics Summit today
- Alumnus shares experiences making films with Disney and Netflix
- Computer Museum hosts Hardware Day event
- Bridge opening ceremony to honour the lives of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
- Unleashing the Power of 5G event and other notes
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President issues statement on University responses to world events
This isan excerpt of a message posted on President Vivek Goel's blog.
Since I last wrote to you about the violence occurring in Israel and in Gaza, many of you have reached out to share your thoughts about my words. Some have praised the comments, while othersfelt that they fell short of what was needed.Iappreciateeach and everyperson who shared their thoughts withus– the issue of Israel and Palestine and the recurring violence in this region galvanizes many of us to speak, but we must also listen.
I’dlike to make it clear that the decision by the Israeli government to cut off food,waterand electricity from the innocent civilians of Gaza has had, and continues to have, horrific consequences. I have watched the humanitarian situation in Gaza and the soaring death toll there with great sadness and horror. The number of innocent Palestinian citizens who have been lost in this conflict is unacceptable.The United Nationshas calledfor the immediate cessation of hostilities and unimpeded access to deliver aid to the citizens of Gaza. All parties in such conflicts should abideby the rules of international law and the Geneva Conventionswhichestablishstandards for humanitariantreatment in war.
I reiterate mycondemnation of the terroristattack perpetrated by Hamas on October 7that resulted in thedeaths ofmanyIsraelisand the taking of hostages. This attack targeted innocent civilians because of their identity and because of where they live. These deaths were unacceptable and heartbreaking.
As I shared at Senate yesterdaythere are important questions forthe Universityat times like this: when should an institution like ours comment on international events? How does the University decide when to speak, and what to say? Is theuniversitytakingpolitical positions? Where is the line between the freedom to speak and the necessity of creating safe spaces on our campusesforall ofthe people who study,workand teach here?
We have heard from the Minister of Colleges and Universities on this issue. Minister Dunlop has shared her expectations with our community: that University leaders protect your ability to express your ideas withoutimpediment, but also that alongside this freedom comes the responsibility for exercising it. The Minister has emphasized that the freedom to speak does not mean that there is freedom from the consequences of that speech.The University of ݮƵ will continue to follow therequirements of the Ontario government for our free speech policy.
Read the rest of the statement on the President's website
ݮƵ hosts Sustainable Aeronautics Summit today
The ݮƵ Institute for Sustainable Aeronautics (WISA) is hosting the2023 Sustainable Aeronautics Summittoday at the Bingemans Conference Centre.
Attendees will join experts from academia, government and industry as they share the latest insights and innovations driving sustainability in aeronautics. In addition to talks, exhibits and panel discussions, Summit attendees can take advantage of product demonstrations with corporate partners and visit a new student career fair with our next generation of talent.
Alumnus shares experiences making films with Disney and Netflix
ByOlivia Vanderwal. This isan excerpt of anarticle originally posted on ݮƵ News.
If you don’t recognize his name, you’ll probably recognize some of the movies Chris Williams played a key role in creating. From voicing Oaken indzto writing forѳܱto directingBig Hero 6,Chris has acquired a long list of film credits since studyingFine Artsat the University of ݮƵ. Most recently, he wrote, directed and producedThe Sea Beastfor Netflix, which was nominated for Best Animated Feature at this year’s Oscars.
ճ2023 Arts Alumni Achievement Award winnerjoined the University community on Tuesday, September 26 for an online Q&A, hosted by Mike Farwell (BA ’97). Keep reading for some highlights from their conversation.
As a creator of so many highly successful films, what would you say are the key ingredients to engaging and delighting a diverse audience today?
“There’s a tension between setting up expectations … and having enough that is fresh, surprising and unexpected. You're trying to find that balance between the familiar and the unfamiliar. And I think at the same time, there's also a tension between the universal and the specific when we're talking about our stories, our characters and our themes. We want them to be universal enough that most people will see themselves in that story and be able to connect with and relate to it. At the same time, you don't want to tell such a generic story that it lacks any specificity of character and place. So you’re trying to walk a line between the familiar and the unfamiliar, the universal and the specific.”
You worked at Disney for 25 years and then moved to Netflix in 2018. By this point in your career, you have obviously played multiple roles in the creation of these animated features. Could you talk a bit about a role that you're especially excited about?
“Ultimately the thing that I love most about my job and really appreciate about animation is the fact that it's such a collaborative art form…. I love that when it comes to animation, no one person can actually tell you how an animated movie gets made. We are so deeply dependent on each other, and I think if you embrace that, if you understand that we're all going to be stronger if we work together and collaborate – and real collaboration, which involves honesty and at the same time respect for each other's points of view – if you can really find that place, then you will ultimately be able to make the best possible version of the film. So I think as far as the role that I that I value the most, I would say it's contributing to a collaborative environment.”
Could you share with us an experience from your personal or professional life that you would say has been critical to your success?
“As far as my career goes, I think one of the things that I most benefited from was actually turning down an opportunity early in my career…. There was a moment where [Disney] offered me a job as the head of story, and at the time I told them, no, I didn't want to. I wasn't ready. I didn't feel that I was good enough as a story artist to be in a position of looking at other people's work and starting to critique it and giving that kind of feedback. I still had so much to learn, and I still do…. And I think that was actually an important thing because it was in keeping with my general philosophy. I've never really had a grand design for myself, for my career. I didn't envision becoming a director necessarily. I just wanted to work hard on good movies with interesting people and get better at what I do, and everything was ultimately a just a by-product of that.”
Read the rest of the Q&A on ݮƵ News.
Computer Museum hosts Hardware Day event
On Saturday, October 28 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in DC 2585, the²ٱǴdzܳٱѳܲܳis hosting an, with the goal of having a number of older machines up and running that attendees can see and try out for themselves.
The event also features presentations by Cheriton School ofComputerScience Professor Gregor Richards and Steven A. Garan, a ݮƵ alumnus and the Director of Bioinformatics at the Centre for Research & Education on Aging.
At 11:00 a.m., Gregor Richards will give a talk titled “Unearthed or Exhumed? Obscure Computing and Gaming Trash and/or Treasure.”
At 2:00 p.m., Steven Garan will give a talk titled “How Silicon Valley became Silicon Valley.”
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Bridge opening ceremony to honour the lives of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
You are invited toparticipate in the opening ceremony ofBridge: Honouring the Lives of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit Peopleon Friday, October 27 at 10:00 a.m. This annual installation is meant to create a space for all University community members to learn about the crisis, reflect upon their responsibilities, and share in speaking the names of the lives taken as red fabric is tied to the bridge between Environment 3 and United College. The ceremony will be followed by a catered soup lunch and creative reflection.
Unleashing the Power of 5G event and other notes
"Join us for an in-person‘armchair chat’ with Ron McKenzie, Chief Technology and Information Officer of Rogers Communicationsand Vivek Goel, University of ݮƵ President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of ݮƵ, hosted by Nenone Donaldson, Vice-President, Advancement of University of ݮƵ," says a message from the Office of Advancement.
ճUnleashing the Power of 5Gevent takes place on Wednesday, November 1 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Engineering 7's event space on the 2ndڱǴǰ.by Friday, October 27. A WatIAM login is required.
The Institute for Polymer Research (IPR) is hosting a Distinguished Lecture event today featuringDr. Timothy ManningSwager ,theJohn D. MacArthurProfessor of Chemistry at theMassachusetts Instituteof Technology. His lecture is entitled"Intrinsically Porous Organic Polymers in Sensing and Catalysis."The event will take place at 11:00 a.m. in QNC 0101.
ճNoon Hour Concert seriescontinues today with well-known pianist and singer Mike Janzen presentingճPsalms Project,a series of biblical psalms set to music. For this concert he will be joined by Shannon Knights onviolaand Lydia Munchinsky oncello.The event takes place at 12:30 p.m. in the Conrad Grebel University College chapel. Admission is free.
Employers hostingEmployerInformation Sessionsthis week areWiley Edge, MTE Consultants andInterac.Make sure to register throughand check the calendar for any updates.
Upcoming office closure
ճSafety Officewill be closed for the afternoontodaystarting at 1:30 p.m. Normal operating hours will resume on Thursday, October 26.
Complete the Employee Equity Census
This year’s Employee Equity Census (previously known as the Equity Survey) has launched in Workday. Learn more about the Employee Equity Census on theEquity Data Strategywebsite. Watch this shortvideoon how to access the Employee Equity Census in Workday.
Check the link that was sent to you in the UݮƵ’s Employee Equity Census email or.
The Employee Equity Census will take only a few minutes to complete. Data collection for this year's annual reportwill close in mid-November.
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When and Where
:Season Passes, Black and Gold Alumni Passes and Single Game Tickets now available for the 2023-24 varsity season.
ճStudent health Pharmacy(located in the lower level of the ݮƵ Centre) is offering flu shots with no appointments needed daily from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Call519-746-4500 or extension 33784 for more info. COVID shots will be available beginning October 23.You can register online at.
Dissertation Boot Camp, Tuesday, October 24 to Friday, October 27.
What Were You Wearing? Exhibit, Tuesday, October 24 and Wednesday, October 25, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., ݮƵ Centre multipurpose room.
ݮƵ Institute for Sustainable Aeronautics Summit 2023, Wednesday, October 25,8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Bingemans Conference Centre.
Recognizing and Responding to a Person in Distress Training for Faculty and Staff, Wednesday, October 25, 9:30 a.m., Needles Hall 2447..
IPR Distinguished Lecture by Professor Timothy Manning Swager, Wednesday, October 25, 11:00 a.m., QNC 0101.
W3+ presentsSTRAPPED: A resistance band fitness class, Wednesday, October 25, 12 noon to 1:00 p.m., PAC.
Games @ Lunch presented by the staff association, Wednesday, October 25, 12 noon to 1:00 p.m., DC 1301.
, Wednesday, October 25, 12 noon to 5:00 p.m., SLC lower atrium.
Noon Hour Concert:Psalms Project,Wednesday, October 25,12:30 p.m.,Conrad Grebel University College Chapel. Free admission.
Unlearning the Binary, Wednesday, October 25, 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., online.
IDEA Series 2023: Dr. Donna Strickland,Wednesday, October 25, Panel5:00 p.m. Reception 6:00 p.m., DC 1302 (open to all students, faculty and staff – registration required).Dr. Strickland shares her incredible journey to winning the Nobel Prize with a student panel.
Velocity presents Startup101: navigating start-up grants, Wednesday, October 25, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., PHY 150.
Warriors Women’s Hockey vs. Laurier,Wednesday, October 25, 7:00 p.m., CIF Arena. Battle of ݮƵ, Employee Day (emailWarriorstickets@uwaterloo.cafor free ticket code sponsored by Homewood Suites St. Jacobs). Free tickets for UݮƵ students.
Zero Waste Fair, Thursday, October 26, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., SLC marketplace and multipurpose room.
WIN & CENIDE Seminar Series on 2D-MATURE: Quantum Functionality in 2D Materials, Thursday, October 26, 10:00 a.m., QNC 1501.
Accessing national health statistics to improve health outcomes with Dr. Jeff Latimer, Thursday, October 26, 11:00 a.m. to 12 noon, DC 1302.Register now.
Gender Equity Lecture Series | Faculty of Science: Epistemic Injustice, Personal Responsibility, and Gender Equity in Academia, Thursday, October 26, 1:00 p.m., QNC 0101.
St. Jerome’s University Campus Ministry hosts, Thursday October 26, 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Notre Dame Chapel at St. Jerome’s University.
United Way Live Cooking Show, Thursday, October 26, 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. online.Register now.
"Soulful Recitations: Celebrating Arabic Poetry in Canada", Thursday, October 26, 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Federation Hall.
Graham Seed Fund networking event, Friday, October 27, 12 noonto 1:30 p.m., Enterprise Theatre (EC5, Room 1111),Register by October 24.
2023 Gem and Mineral Show, Friday, October 27, 12 noon to5:00 p.m., and Saturday, October 28 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., EIT 1stand 2ndfloors.
The Psychology of Fun and Frustration: Understanding the Demands and Interactivity in VR/AR and Video Games, Friday, October 27, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., EC1 1323.
David Sprott Distinguished Lecture by Jeffrey Rosenthal, Friday, October 27, 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., DC 1302.
Warriors Men’s Hockeyvs. Nipissing,Friday October 27, 7:00 p.m., CIF Arena. 50thAnniversary celebration, Alumni Day. Free tickets for UW students.
Kids' Science Open House 2023, Saturday, October 28, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., STC and EIT.
,Saturday, October 28, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.,DC 2585.See older computers up and running and attend talks by Cheriton School of Computer Science Professor Gregor Richards and Steven A. Garan, a ݮƵ alumnus and the Director of Bioinformatics at the Center for Research & Education on Aging.
Board of Governors meeting, Tuesday, October 31, 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., NH 3407 and Zoom.
, Tuesday, October 31, 6:00 p.m., Graduate House.
NEW -Noon Hour Concert:Women in Song,Wednesday, November 1, 12:30 p.m., Conrad Grebel University College Chapel. Free admission.
NEW - Statistical Consulting and Survey Research Unit presents“Nonprobability Online Samples: Promises and Pitfalls”presented by Carina Cornesse and Olga Maslovskaya,Wednesday, November 1, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.,M3-3001..
Unleashing the Power of 5G featuring armchair chat with Vivek Goel and Ron McKenzie, CTO of Rogers Communications, Wednesday, November 1, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Engineering 7 event space, 2ndfloor. Pleaseby Friday, October 27.
NEW -University of ݮƵ Knowledge Mobilization Community of Practice, Wednesday, November 1,2:00 p.m. to3:30p.m.“The Schegel-UW Research Institute for Aging and CHOICE+: An example of CoPs in action”with Dr. Heather Keller.Contact Nadine Quehlatnquehl@uwaterloo.cato request a Teams invitation for this session.
NEW -Slowing Down and Showing Up: Leading with Presence(staff workshop), Thursday,November 2, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m., EC5 1111 and online.
NEW -Sustainable Future Perspectives Series: Circular Economies: Electronic and Electrochemical Devices,Thursday, November 2, 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., E7-7303/7363. Registration is required... Refreshments will be provided.
When and Where to get support
Check out the support listings for faculty, staff and students.
Positions available
On this week's list from the human resources department, viewable on theUݮƵ Talent Acquisition System (iCIMS):
- Job ID# 2023-11112 - Administrative Coordinator, SVPRO - Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office, USG 7
- Job ID# 2023-10923 - Associate Director, Math Undergrad Office - Mathematics Undergraduate Office, USG 11
- Job ID# 2023-11246 - Financial Analyst - ݮƵ Undergraduate Student Association, USG 7
- Job ID# 2023-11022 - Undergraduate Studies Manager - Statistics and Actuarial Science, USG 11
- Job ID# 2023-11172 - Multimedia Specialist - Dean of Science, USG 9
- Job ID# 2023-10469 - Financial Officer - School of Accounting and Finance, USG 10
- Job ID# 2023-11234 - Liaison Librarian – Library, USG 10 – 13
- Job ID# 2023-11208 - Records Supervisor - Office of the Registrar, USG 8
- Job ID# 2023-11235 - Undergraduate Coordinator and Administrative Assistant, Architectural Engineering - Civil & Environmental Engineering, USG 6
Secondments/Internal temporary opportunities
- Job ID# 2023-11221 - Manager, Advocacy and Stakeholder Relations - ݮƵ Undergraduate Student Association, USG 10
- Job ID# 2023-11231 - Accommodation Consultant - AccessAbility Services, USG 9
- Job ID# 2023-11232 - Accommodation Consultant, Mental Health - AccessAbility Services, USG 9
- Job ID# 2023-11230 – Receptionist - AccessAbility Services, USG 4
- Job ID# 2023-10679 - Executive Editor - ݮƵ Undergraduate Student Association, USG 7
- Job ID# 2023-11211 - Junior Business Systems Analyst - Office of the Registrar, USG 7
- Job ID# 2023-11249 - Data Specialist - Polar Data Catalogue/ ݮƵ Climate Institute, USG 7
- Job ID# 2023-11264 - Donor Relations Officer - Dean of Engineering Office, Advancement Unit, USG 10
Affiliated and Federated Institutions of ݮƵ opportunities
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