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Freedom of Expression and Respectful Engagement Task Force launches
A message from Scott Kline, Chair of the Department of Religious Studies and Christine McWebb, Associate Vice-President, Faculty Planning and Policy.
We are pleased to announce the launch of the task force to develop the University of ݮƵ’s Principles for Freedom of Expression and Respectful Engagement. Thank you to everyone who shared expressions of interest in contributing to this important work. We received many submissions from faculty, staff, and students in response to ourcall for nominations.
After much consideration, we are pleased to confirm the following members:
- Wasem Alsabbagh, Associate Professor, Pharmacy;
- Dan Davison, Associate Professor, Engineering;
- Maura Grossman,Research Professor, Cheriton School of Computer Science;
- Neela Hassan, President, Graduate Student Association;
- Julie Joza, Director, Office of Research EthicsScience;
- Laura Mae Lindo, Assistant Professor, Philosophy and Gender Studies;
- Emmett Macfarlane, Associate Professor, Political Science;
- Rory Norris, President, ݮƵ Undergraduate Student Association; and
- Beth Sandore Namachchivaya, University Librarian.
Among the task force’s objectives, as outlined in theTerms of Reference, is the development of principles that will help create a campus climate of open dialogue and the respectful exchange of ideas. These principles will be developed in consultation with the University community and presented in draft form at the upcoming international conference entitled, “From Targeting in Academia to Promoting Trust and Understanding” (June 27 to29, 2024) and the Senior Leaders Forum on “Institutional Approaches to Principles of Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom” (June 27 and28, 2024), hosted by Universities Canada in parallel to the conference.
We look forward to collaborating with members of the task force and the University community as we work on this important initiative. To share your ideas, comments, and questions with the Freedom of Expression and Respectful Engagement Task Force, please write to us atavpfpp@uwaterloo.ca.
International student supports and programs for winter 2024
A message from the Student Success Office (SSO).
Living in Canada as an international student can be both thrilling and challenging due to the new surroundings and culture. Fortunately, there are many resources available to help students succeed.
Breakfast Seminars are getting a refresh starting with gradstudents
ճBreakfast Seminar programhas been revamped to better meet the needs of both undergraduate and graduate students. The revamped program launches this winter first as “On the Menu” for graduate students. ճfirst session hosted on January 25focuses on research writing support, featuring guest speakers from theWriting and Communication Centreand the.
International Peer Community (IPC)
ճInternational Peer Community (IPC)is a great wayfor international students to connect with other students from around the world. IPC members can attend monthly events that provide opportunities for students to build their support network.Registration for IPCcloses at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 25.
Supporting international students
, International Student Supports Specialist (ISSS), providesdirect individualized support to students and staff who support students. Cyntia is aware of and supports access to resources available for international students experiencing crisis and/or extenuating circumstances.
Immigration consulting sessions and resources
Understanding immigration policies can be difficult as there's a lot of varying information. ճimmigrationconsultants run timelyinformation sessionsthroughout the term to help students wrap their heads around complex immigration topics.Students can alsobook appointmentswith the immigration consultants.
Furthering Research Data Management at the University
A message from the Office of Research.
The implementation of the University of ݮƵ’s newResearch Data Management (RDM) strategyis well underway through cross-campus collaboration efforts led by the RDM implementation working group. Since the strategy was published in March 2023, the working group has been actively engaged in efforts to realize the new strategy across campus, supported by two newly created Library roles withAnneliese Eberas the Research Data Management librarian, and Vicky Chung as a Research Data Management eight-month co-op student.
During the Fall 2023 term, the Library delivered six subject-specific RDM presentations to over 100 members of faculty and held two on-campus RDM workshops for undergraduate and graduate students. Programming plans are currently underway for a series of RDM and data-related events for International Love Data Week 2024.
The RDM working group has led to significant initiatives cross-campus. To further facilitate the delivery of computing and research services to faculty and students, IST recently launched the newIT Services for Researcherssite which hosts a strong RDM presence.
The Office of the Vice-President, Research and International’s Inclusive Research team will be releasing ݮƵ’s Indigenous Data Sovereignty Implementation Plan,Upholding our Commitments to Indigenous Data Sovereignty: Respectful Stewardship of Indigenous Data at the University of ݮƵ, in the future. As part of this plan and the broader RDM strategy, the Inclusive Research team offered 6 virtual seminars and workshops in 2023 on the First Nations Principles of OCAP®,with more sessions planned in 2024.
ݮƵ is also contributing to the broader conversation around Canada’s RDM environment. At the end of September 2023, the Office of Research and the Library co-hosted “Building an Inter-Institutional and Cross-Functional Research Data Management Community: From Strategy to Implementation,” a two-day conference with attendees from 42 institutions across Canada, including library staff, IT professionals, and research administrators, with support from a SSHRC Connections Grant, University of ݮƵ, University of Calgary, University of Ottawa, Canadian Association of Research Libraries, Digital Research Alliance of Canada, Compute Ontario, and OCLC.
Exciting things are on the horizon for RDM across the University of ݮƵ, stay tuned for more updates in the upcoming year.
If you have any questions, the RDM strategy implementation working group can be reached throughShaz Rahaman.
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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.
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.
, Monday, January 15 to Friday, January 19.
PDAG seminar:LinkedIn Learning - Content Mapping and an OHD Use Case, Friday, January 19, 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.,.
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.
Warriors Basketball vs. Lakehead,Friday,January 19, 6:00 p.m. (women's),8:00 p.m., (men's), Physical Activities Complex. Think Pink, Residence Day, RBC Three Point Thrills for Tuition Contest..
Warriors Women’s Hockey vs. Ontario Tech,Saturday, January 20, 2:30 p.m., CIF Arena. Alumni Day, Think Pink in support of the Canadian Cancer Society..
Warriors Youth Summer Camps.Registration opens Monday, January 22, 9:00 a.m.
You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know Part 1, Monday, January, 22, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., online.
English Conversation Circlesbegin Wednesday, January 24. Registration required.
Anthropology Research Talk GuestLecture, "Negotiating “Nkudzedze” During Global Trade:Interpreting the Materiality of Indigenous Practices of Taste in Southeastern Ghana"featuring Dr.Dela Kuma,Professor ofArchaeology,University ofPittsburgh, Wednesday, January 24, 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., RCH 306.
Climate Action for Health, Health Action for Climate,Wednesday, January 24, 3:00 p.m.to 4:30 p.m., SLC Black and Gold Room. For students, registration required.
Warriors Men’s Hockey vs. Laurier, Wednesday, January 24, 7:00 p.m., Kitchener Memorial Auditorium. Battle of ݮƵ at the Audin Kitchener..
Medical Histories Graduate Student Research Panel, Thursday, January 25, 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Zoom.
Warriors Women'sVolleyball vs. Lakehead,Friday, January 26, 6:00 p.m., Physical Activities Complex (PAC). Residences Day, Dominos Block Party (if the Warriors complete 7 blocks, all fans will go home with a free pizza voucher), Bell Lets Talk.
Master of Taxation virtual information session,Saturday, January 27,9:00 a.m.To register visit.
Senate meeting, Monday, January 29, 3:30 p.m., NH3407 and Zoom.
,Tuesday, January 30, 12 noon to1:30 p.m., GreenHouse (UTD 164).Please notethe revised date.
Recognizing and Responding to a Person in Distress,Tuesday, January 30, 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Microsoft Teams..
, Wednesday, January 31, 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Federation Hall.
Rock your Thesis I: Plan your project, Wednesday, January 31, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Registration required.
, “Privacy through Contextual Integrity,” Friday, February 2, 11:00 a.m., DC 1302 and.
Warriors Volleyball vs. TMU,Saturday, February 3, women’s game 6:00 p.m., men’s game 8:00 p.m., Physical Activities Complex. Senior day, Warriors Day.
Warriors Women’s Hockey vs. Brock,Sunday,February 4, 2:30 p.m., CIF Arena. Senior Day.
Equitable Recruitment and Selection, Monday, February 5, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., online.
Board of Governors meeting, Tuesday, February 6, 1:30 p.m., NH 3407 and Zoom.
, Wednesday, February 7, 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., SLC Black and Gold Room.
NEW -Indigenous Speakers Series presents Chelsea Vowel,Thursday, February 8, 3:00 p.m. to 4:20 p.m., Theatre of the Arts, Modern Languages.