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Increased funding available for Provost postdoctoral scholars
A message from Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs (GSPA).
Launched in 2022, Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs (GSPA) is proud to support theProvost’s Program for Black and Indigenous Scholarsand theProvost’s Program for Interdisciplinary Scholars. These programs reflect the fact that University of ݮƵ postdocs play a vital role in advancing the University's objectives of conducting transformative, interdisciplinary research and creating diverse and inclusive environments.
The Provost’s postdoctoral scholar programs are top-tier funding opportunities that attract exceptional scholars across all disciplines. When the program was conceived, the Tri-Agency support for postdoctoral scholars included a very modest salary, and the University significantly exceeded these levels of support, to create a very competitive package for these emerging scholars.
Recently, thea substantive increase in support for postdoctoral scholars funded by the Tri-Agencies. The University of ݮƵ applauds the recognition of the enormous value of postdoctoral scholars’ work in developing knowledge and advancing the Canadian (and global) economy. Recognizing that many of the scholars in the Provost’s programs may have qualified for Tri-Agency postdoctoral positions, GSPA is pleased to announce the salary for postdoctoral scholars in the Provost’s programs has increased to $70,000 per year, beginning on July 1, 2024.
Stay tuned for the launch of applications for the next cohort of scholars in the Provost’s postdoctoral scholars programs, which will open in September 2024! We also look forward to announcing the incoming 2024 cohort in August.
Celebrating the spring's retirees
A number of faculty and staff members have retired recently, and in all the hubbub of campus life this spring we might have missed announcing their well-deserved departures:
February 2024
- Mary Burden, who started working at ݮƵ in June 1985, retired as IT and Client Services Manager in Environment Technology and Instructional Support;
- Randall Dicknoether, who began working the University in October 2015, retired as a Custodian in Plant Operations;
- Krunomir Dvorski, who started at ݮƵ in January 1999, retired as Electronic Hardware Specialist in Science Technical Services;
- Laurie Hanley, who joined the University in December 1980, retired as Admissions Coordinator Team Lead in Registrar’s Office – Admissions;
- Gabrielle Huber, who started at ݮƵ in October 1978, retired as Acquisitions Associate, Invoicing & Ledgers Department in the Library.
March 2024
- Adnan Dzinic, who began working at the University in January 2004, retired as Systems Integration Specialist in IST – Network Services;
- Lori Gamble, who joined ݮƵ in October 2012, retired as Administrative Officer in the Office of the President;
- Dave Gawley,who started at the University in November 1999, retired as Technical Manager in the Computer Science Computing Facility (CSCF);
- Patricia Hrynchak, who began working at ݮƵ in September 1987, retired as Regular Faculty in the School of Optometry & Vision Science;
- Terence Labach, who joined the University in September 2004, retired as Systems Integration Specialist in IST-Information Security Services;
- Gregory Newman, who started working at ݮƵ in January 1993, retired as Groundsperson in Plant Operations;
- Ross Willard, who joined the University in July 1992, retired as Regular Faculty in Pure Mathematics; and
- Joanne Stewart, who began working at ݮƵ in January 2012, retired as Senior Development Officer, Planned Givingin the Office of Advancement.
April 2024
- Cindy Futher,who started at the University in June 1987, retired as Research Ethics Advisor in the Office of Research – Ethics;
- Paul Kates, who began working at ݮƵ in October 2003, retired as Centre for Teaching Excellence (CTE) Liaison – Math in the Centre for Teaching Excellence (CTE);
- Connie Kovac, who started at the University in July 1976, retired as Library Associate in the Library;
- Ming Li, who began working at ݮƵ in July 1989, retired as Regular Faculty in the Cheriton School of Computer Science;
- E. Paul Penner, who started at the University in June 1988, retired as Director of Operations in Conrad Grebel University College;
- Adairsh Ramlall, who began working at ݮƵ in March 1991, retired as Library Assistant/Trainer, Reserves, Circulation in the Library;
- Marilyn Thompson, who started at the University in January 2014, retired as Special Advisor to the Provost on Organizational Strategy in the Office of the Provost.
May 2024
- Gwen Potter, who joined the University in October 2011, retired as Assistant to the School of Social Work in Renison University College;
- Janice Campbell, who started working at ݮƵ in July 1980, retired as Administrative Assistant in the Chemistry department;
- Kerri-Lee Lewis, who began working at the University in March 2011, retired as Financial Aid Specialist, Part-Time OSAP & Bursaries, BSWD and UW Work Study in Student Awards and Financial Aid;
- Jayne Hayden, who started at ݮƵ in January 1992 retired as Career Advisor - Graduate & Post-Graduate Career Educationin the Centre for Career Development (CCD);
- Brenda Doyle, who joined the University in October 2008, retired as Accounting Manager at Renison University College;
- Michael Boehringer, who started working at ݮƵ in August 1996, retired as Regular Faculty in Germanic and Slavic Studies;
- Anthony Endres, who began working at the University in September 1999, retired as Regular Faculty in Earth and Environmental Sciences;
- Ljubisa Bob Mihajlov, who started at ݮƵ in November 2012, retired as Residence Attendance in Campus Housing;
- Jason Wong, who began working at the University in August 2005, retired as 2025 ݮƵ Assistant in 2025 ݮƵ;
- Kim St. Marie, who started at ݮƵ in July 2004, retired as Payroll Assistant in Human Resources;
- Dorin Cuc, who joined the University in January 2005, retired as Custodian in Plant Operations;
- Damir Huseljic, who started at ݮƵ in June 2011, retired as Residence Attendant in Campus Housing;
- Elisabeth D'Alessio, who began working at the University in September 1999, retired as Administrative Coordinator in Pure Mathematics;
- Maggie Heeney, who started at ݮƵ in May 2012, retired as Continuing Lecturer at Renison University College; and
- Tracy Peressini, who began working at the University in September 2000, retired as Renison Faculty in Renison University College.
Congratulations all!
Weekend musical interludes and other notes
If music is your thing, considertwo concerts taking place this weekendfeaturing University of ݮƵ ensembles:
Wild Forces: University of ݮƵ Choir:"Singing in a choir is beneficial in that it helps form social bonds, a valuable commodity in today’s often alienating world," says a note from the Music department. "The joy gained from singing is evident when you listen to the University Choir. This term they are presenting songs by Pearsall, Walker, Gjeilo, Runestad, and Vasks. Directed by Liska Jetchick, this 60-voice choir is guaranteed to delight the audience with their wide range of musical pieces."
The concert is scheduled forSaturday, July 20 at 7:30 p.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church at22 Water Street inKitchener. Tickets are$5 for students and $10 general admission, and tickets areavailable at the door.
Instrumental Chamber Ensemble concert:"This concert is a highlight of every term," says the Music department."Please join us for some beautiful classical music, performed by three different student groups playing a diverse range of instruments.Composers performed this term include Brahms, Haydn, and Dvorak. Chamber Ensembles are directed by Ben Bolt-Martin."
The concert takes place Sunday, July 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the Conrad Grebel University College chapel. Admission is free.
What else is going on?
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ճUW Zoology Clubis flitting off to thefrom 12 noon to 3:00 p.m.
ճInternational and Canadian Student Network (ICSN)has organizedfor undergraduate students on the Grand River from 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon on Saturday, July 20. Keep those lifejackets handy!
ԻInformation Systems & Technology (IST)has published the latest in theAtlassian Blog Seriestoday, entitledNew Feature Alert: Assign and Transfer Page Ownership in Confluence!
Have a good weekend everyone.
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When and Where
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 on appointment basis only. You can register online at.
Warriors Youth Summer Camps.Basketball, Baseball, Football, Hockey, Multi-Sport and Volleyball.
Food Truck Wednesday, Wednesday, May 8 to Wednesday,July24, 11:30 a.m. to2:30 p.m.,Arts Quad.
WatITis 2024 call for proposals, Saturday, June 15 to Friday, August 30.
Green Labs Water Month,Monday, July 1 to Wednesday, July 31.
Ministry for Seniors and AccessibilityWeb Accessibility User Surveyto collect feedback from persons with disabilities, July 10 to July 31.Learn more about the short survey.
Shad Design Project Conference, Friday, July 19, 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.,Great Hall, Conrad Grebel University College.
Wild Forces: University of ݮƵ Choir,Saturday, July 20,7:30 p.m., St. John the Evangelist Church, 22 Water Street, Kitchener.$5 students/$10 general
tickets available at the door.
Instrumental Chamber Ensemble concert, Sunday, July 21,7:30 p.m., Chapel at Conrad Grebel University College. Free admission.
Student Led Individually Created Course (SLICC) Instructor Workshop: Introduction to the SLICC Framework (CTE7030), Tuesday, July 23, 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., MC 2036.
Biomedical Engineering and Technology Research Day,Wednesday, July 24, 11:00 a.m. to 12 noon, poster showcase from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.Register on the Centre for Bioengineering and Biotechnology websiteby July 10 to reserve a poster space.
Afternoon Art Social for Students, Thursday, July 25, 12 noon to 2:00 p.m.
Wicked Problem of Precarity Symposium, Thursday, July 25, 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., SLC Black & Gold Room..
WICI World Café and Social: Intro to Complex Systems, Thursday, July 25, 1:00 p.m. to2:30 p.m., MC 4042 (Optional social from 3:00 p.m. to4:30 p.m. at the Grad House).
Shad ݮƵ 2024 Open Day Exhibits, Thursday, July 25, 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Conrad Grebel Great Hall.
NeuroMinds CollectiveforStudents,Thursday, July 25, 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.To learn more and/or to register, please contactChrisMartin.
Chemistry Seminar,“Recent development and applications in U-shaped mobility analyzer - Mass spectrometry,”featuring Dr. Wenjian Sun, Managing Director, Shimadzu Research Laboratory, Shanghai, China, Friday, July 26, 2:30 p.m., C2-361 Reading Room.
Sweet Dreams: UݮƵ Jazz Ensemble, Sunday, July 28, 2:00 p.m., Great Hall (room 1111) at Conrad Grebel University College. Free admission.
Serenades, Ships, and Tombs: Orchestra@UݮƵ,Sunday, July 28, 7:30 p.m., Knox Presbyterian Church, 50 Erb St. West ݮƵ.Free admission.
Last day of lectures and classes, Tuesday, July 30.
Pre-examination study days, Wednesday, July 31 and Thursday, August 1.
WICI Workshop: People Need People – A Warm Data Lab Approach, Thursday, August 1,9:00 a.m. to 12 noon, online via Zoom.
Knowledge Gathering and Sharing Consultation Sessions:2STNBGNC+ allies who are employees(staff and faculty), Tuesday, August 6, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., virtual.Register.
Knowledge Gathering and Sharing Consultation Sessions: 2STNBGNC+ allies who are employees(staff and faculty), Wednesday, August 7,11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., in person.Register.
, Wednesday, August 7, 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Ontario Mennonite Music Camp, Sunday, August 11 to Friday, August 23.
WICI Speaker Series: Embracing Complexity in Sustainability Transitionswith Dr. Enayat Moallemi,Monday, August 19,10:00. a.m. to 11:30 a.m., DC 1302.
PhD oral defences
Psychology.Alyssa Smith, "Examining the Relation between Oral Contraceptive Use and Attention- Related Traits and States." Supervisor Dr. Dan Smilek.Available upon request from the Faculty of Arts, Graduate Studies and Research Officer. Oral defence Wednesday, July 24, 1:00 p.m., PAS 2464 and hybrid.
Germanic and Slavic Studies.Jana Köpcke, "Die Königin von Frankreich in Its Codological Contexts: Multi-Text Manuscripts and Their Thematic Threads." Supervisor, Dr.Ann Marie Rasmussen.Available upon request from the Faculty of Arts, Graduate Studies and Research Officer. Oral defence Thursday, July 25, 9:00 a.m., PAS 2464 and hybrid.
Computer Science. Justin Tracy, "Raising the Bar on Lowering Barriers: Improving Ease of Research and Development Contributions to Privacy Enhancing Technologies." Supervisor, Dr. Ian Goldberg. Thesis available from MGO -mgo@uwaterloo.ca. Oral defence Thursday, July 25, 9:00 a.m., remote.
Civil & Environmental Engineering.Michelle Chien, "Improved Evaluation Methods for Fracture Toughness Design of North American Steel Bridges." Supervisor, Dr.Scott Walbridge.Thesis available via Sharepoint: emaileng.phd@uwaterloo.cato request a viewing link. Oral defence Thursday, July 25, 2:30 p.m., E2 2350.
Upcoming service interruptions
Stay up to date on service interruptions, campus construction, and other operational changes onthe Plant Operations website. Upcoming service interruptions include:
- MC to QNC Pedestrian Bridge temporary closure, Monday, June 17 to Friday, September 27, no access to bridge between QNC to MC due to construction.
- UW Place sidewalk construction, Monday, July 15 to Friday, July 26, roadside parking lots, local community roads and sidewalks will be strategically closed for a temporary period, vehicles and pedestrians will be directed to alternative routes.
- Commissary corridor concrete removal and drain repair, Friday, July 19, corridor 134 from entrance to room 136 to entrance of room 118A will be closed off and there will be loud noise in the morning due to concrete cutting and removal.
- Physics, Earth Science and Chemistry, Chemistry 2, Centre for Environment & Information Technology fire alarm testing, Friday, July 19, 7:30 a.m. to 8:15 a.m., fire alarm will sound, building evacuation not required.
- Village 1 fire alarm testing, Friday, July 19, 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., fire alarm will sound, building evacuation not required.
- Biology 1 Greenhouse main path crane operation,Saturday, July 20, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., main path will be temporarily closed for the crane operation, signage will be placed to direct people to alternate routes.
- Village 1 electrical shutdown, Sunday, July 21, 8:00 a.m. for 6 hours, normal power will be off, emergency power will be available.
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EV1 1stfloor power interruption, Monday, July 22, 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., most lights and receptacles will be without power for approximately 2 hours.
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Physical Activities Complex, ݮƵ Centre, Federation Hall, East Campus Hall, Engineering 5, Engineering 6, Engineering7 fire alarm testing, Monday, July 22, 7:30 a.m. to 8:15 a.m., fire alarm will sound, building evacuation not required.
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ESC building electrical shutdown,August 24, 6:00 a.m. for 14 hours, building will be closed, all power to ESC will be shut down, elevators will not be functional.