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Brandon Sweet
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And we're back for 2024
Campus is waking up from its long winter's nap today, but it's a slow start as students won't be starting the Winter 2024 academic and co-op terms until Monday, January 8.
Winter 2024 move-infor undergraduate students begins today at noon and ends on January 8, 2024. Graduate students could move into CLV as of 8:00 a.m. yesterday.
Front Desks at MKV, REV, UWP and V1reopenedat 8:00 a.m.this morning.
- The Front Desks at REV, UWP and V1 are open 24/7.
- The Front Desks at CLV and MKV are open 8:00 a.m. - midnight, daily.
Campus Wellnesswill open at 8:30 a.m. today.
Athletics facilitiesreopened this morning as well.
2025 ݮƵ operationswill open in stages, with Starbucks STC, Tim Hortons SLC, and Tim Hortons SCH all opening for limited hours today through Friday, January 5. Tim Hortons DC isback to it today, andMudie's in Village 1 will re-openon Wednesday, January 3. The Market at UWP is closed until January 4, reopening Friday, January 5. The remaining 2025 ݮƵ locations will reopen on Monday, January 8 as students return to campus in droves.
IST re-opened all service desks this morning at 8:30 a.m.TheV1 service deskwill be open physically from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. today.
TheLibrarywill be operating under intersession hours from today until Sunday, January 7as follows:
- Dana Porter and Davis Centre:Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to5:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.;
- Chat With Us: Monday to Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday - not available;
- Email Us: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
For full details.
From January 2 to January 5,IST's physical service desksin Dana Porter and Davis Centre will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and virtually available from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. On January 6 and 7, the physical service desks in DP and DC will be open from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., and virtually available from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
TheECEC children's programwill re-open on Monday, January 8with regular hours.
Administrators begin administrating
It's a new year, and that means new terms of office are beginning for several academic and administrative leaders on campus.
Dr. Bessma Momanibegan her five-year term asAssociate Vice-President, International on January 1, 2024.Momani is a Full Professor in the Department of Political Science. She is also a senior fellow at the Centre for International Governance Innovation and non-resident fellow at the Arab Gulf States’ Institute in Washington, DC, and a Fulbright Scholar.She is a Governor on the board of the International Development Research Centre.
Previously, Dr. Momani served as ݮƵ’s Interim Assistant Vice-President, International Relations; Interim Associate Vice-President, Interdisciplinary and Sponsored Research; and Assistant-Vice President, Research and International.
Dr. Anita Taylorassumes the role of Acting Associate Vice-President of the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Anti-Racism (EDI-R) during Dr. Christopher Taylor’s planned sabbatical leave during the same time period. Dr. Taylor's interim appointment runs until June 30, 2024.
Dr. Taylor first joined the University as Associate Director of Strategic Initiatives. Since then, Dr.Taylor has been providing strategic direction, guidance, and support to several of PART’s working groups and implementation teams. Dr. Taylor has spent more than a decade in various strategic planning and implementation roles within the Ontario college system.
Dr. Derek Armitagebegins a term as the Director, School of Environment, Resources and Sustainability that runs untilDecember 31, 2027. Dr. Armitage was most recently SEED'sDirector of Environmental Change and Governance Group Associate Faculty at the Balsillie School of International Affairs.
Dr. Armitagestudies the human dimensions of environmental change (local to global) and emerging forms of environmental governance. He works on projects in Southeast Asia, the Canadian North and the Caribbean, with a particular focus on aquatic systems (freshwater and coastal/marine).
In terms of faculty academic appointments:
- Dr. Eric Helleinerbegins a term as Acting Associate Chair, Undergraduate Studies in the Political Science department that runs until March 31, 2024;
- Dr. Philip Boylestarts asAssociate Chair, Undergraduate Studies, Legal Studies in theSocial and Legal Studies department for a term that runsJanuary 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024;
- Dr. Philip Bigelowbecomes ActingAssociate Dean, Graduate Studies in the Faculty of Health, for a term that ends September 30, 2024;
- Dr. Shoufa Linbegins a term asAssociate Chair, Graduate Studies in theDepartment of Earth and Environmental Sciences for a term that ends December 31, 2026;
- Dr. Heidi Engelhardtstarts a term as Associate Deanfor Faculty and Student Engagement in theFaculty ofScience, for a term running until December 31, 2026; and
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Dr. Jen Parks, who takes on the role ofAssociate Dean for a Diverse, Inclusive and Safe Science, until December 31, 2026.
Did we miss anyone's start date? Send an email tobulletin@uwaterloo.cato let us know.
Announcing Advancement's new CRM
A message from Sean Thomas, Associate Vice-President, Advancement Services.
The AdvancementCRMproject team (a partnership between Advancement and Information Systems & Technology) is excited to announce thatproduct has been selected (via a request for proposal) to provide a constituent relationship management (CRM) system for Advancement teams across campus. We look forward to sharing more information about this exciting new solution in 2024 and how it will positively impact our University-wide campaign fundraising efforts.
Questions can be sent to Sean Thomas:sean.thomas@uwaterloo.ca.
Participants needed for macular degeneration study
A message from the School of Optometry & Vision Science.
Researchers at the School of Optometry & Vision Science are currently seeking adults 18 years and over diagnosed with macular degeneration who use their side vision to see for a study which examines whether reading can be improved through a combination of practice and the use of a safe, well-established technique for modulating brain function called non-invasive brain stimulation.suggest that a single session of non-invasive brain stimulation may have a short-term effect on reading in adults with macular degeneration. The current study is exploring the possibility of longer lasting effects.
Participants will be asked to read words on a computer screen for 9 study sessions (each 2 hours per visit) spaced out over a period of 2 to 3 months. Participants should not be undergoing eye-based injections and must be eligible for non-invasive brain stimulation (researchers will screen for this). Eligible participants will receive $20 per session in appreciation for their time and regional transportation costs will be covered. If you, your family members, or acquaintances might be eligible and interested, please contact Melanie Mungalsingh for more information atmamungal@uwaterloo.ca.This study has been reviewed and received ethics clearance through a University of ݮƵ Research Ethics Committee.
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:Season Passes, Black and Gold Alumni Passes and Single Game Tickets now available for the 2023-24 varsity season.
Winter, March Break and PD Day camps available for boys and girls ages 5-18. Baseball, Basketball, Football and Multi-Sport and Games camps available.
TheStudent 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.
,Thursday, January 4,4:00 p.m.
Warriors Men’s Hockey vs. Laurier,January 5, 7:00 p.m.,CIF Arena. Battle of ݮƵ,Think Pink in support of the Canadian Cancer Society..
Athletics presents,Monday, January 8 to Sunday, January14.Fitness Classes, Club sessions, Instructional sessions and more.
, Monday, January 8 to Friday, January 12.
Winter 2024 lectures and classes begin, Monday, January 8.
Co-operative work term begins,Monday, January 8.
MDEI Virtual Open House, Monday, January 8, 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m..
Athletics and Recreation Open House,Tuesday, January 9, 9:30 a.m. to2:00 p.m., SLC Great Hall. Stop by to find out how to get active and engaged with your fellow Warriors this term.
Liability for Environmental Harm to the Global Commons: Book launch and panel discussion, Wednesday, January 10, 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Zoom.
Warriors Basketball vs. Laurier,Wednesday,January 10, (W) 6:00 p.m.,(M) 8:00 p.m.,PAC.Battle of ݮƵ, RBC Three Point Thrills for Tuition Contest..
,Thursday, January 11, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., St. Bede's Chapel, Renison University College.
What is Self-Compassion and How Can We Use it?Thursday, January 11, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Central Library branch, Kitchener.
Combining Two Cultures (C2C) 2024: Jack of All Trades,Friday, January 12 to Sunday, January 14.
Warriors Volleyball vs. York,Saturday,January 13, (W) 4:00 p.m.,(M) 6:00 p.m.,PAC. Think Pink in support of the Canadian Cancer Society..
, Monday,January 15, 1:00 p.m. Other programs are ongoing.
NEW -, Monday, January 15, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., NH 3407 and online via Microsoft Teams.
NEW -, Wednesday, January 17,4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
NEW -Métis 101, Thursday, January 18, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
NEW -Queer Film Seriespresents "The Celluloid Closet,"Thursday, January 18, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
NEW -University of ݮƵ Knowledge Mobilization Community of Practice:“Research Impact Canada Network Overview and plans for our CoP for 2024,”Friday, January 19, 10:30 a.m to 12 noon.Contact Nadine Quehlatnquehl@uwaterloo.cato request a Teams invitation for this session.