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Friday, August 30, 2024

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Enhancing access to health and well-being resources for students

Students smile and chat as they sit on a bench.

A message fromCampus Wellness.

Mental health and well-being are more important than ever as students navigate the varying demands of university life. At Campus Wellness, we remain dedicated to prioritizing students' mental health and well-being, with a continued focus on improving the student experience.

In partnership with the UݮƵ Life team, we’re making enhancements to our web presence to provide health and well-being information to students in an easy-to-navigate student-first site. Student information about health and well-being supports and resources have been integrated into the current student's site. This move marks an important step forward in building on the foundation of the site as a resource hub for students, based on student-identified themes rather than individual units.

In addition, resources for student supporters (staff and faculty) are now available on a new website—CampusWellness Resources.

Overview of siteupdates

  • Student Impact: Information about Campus Wellness supports and resources is being integrated into thecurrent student's site,under the health and well-being theme.

  • Student Supporters: Information for faculty and staff supporting students is available on a new website –Campus Wellness Resources

  • Redirects: 1:1 redirects from key Campus Wellness pages to the current student site and the staff and faculty resources have been set up to reduce impact to our students and ease the transition.

  • Bookmarks: we recommend updating your bookmarks and verifying website links to ensure they direct to the correct location (see below).

Resources have moved

Thank you for your support as we continue to make enhancements to student health and well-being information. If you have feedback or questions, please contactAlayna PintoorJennifer Halcrow.

W Store launches new Indigenous collection

Three young people wear shirts with Canada Geese illustrated in an Indigenous style.

By Emily Brant. This article wasoriginally published on ݮƵ News.

Two years after the successful launch of the first Indigenous collection at the W Store, in collaboration with local artist Alanah Astehtsi Otsistohkwa (Morningstar) Jewell, the Office of Indigenous Relations (OIR) and Print and Retail Solutions have partnered again to feature an exciting new line with Anishinaabe Onyota’a:ka artist, Tehatsistahawi (Tsista) Kennedy.

Kennedy is from Beausoleil First Nation and Oneida Nation of the Thames. A self-taught artist, Kennedy often creates his art digitally and works with various mediums like etching on birch bark and ink on paper. His passion for art startedduring his childhood, and at 14 years old, he created his first woodland-style piece. Since then, he has developed a unique variation of woodlandstyle art, characterized by semi-bold black lines, intricate patternsand vibrant colours that make his artwork flow elegantly across the canvas.

ka artist, who designed the new Indigenous collection at the W Store, sits in front of a yurt-like dwelling.

Tehatsistahawi (Tsista) Kennedy,Anishinaabe Onyota’a:ka artist, who designed the new Indigenous collection at the W Store.

“I grew up in Kitchener-ݮƵ for the first 14 years of my life before moving off elsewhere, so when I was approached by the University of ݮƵ for this project, I was very excited to put together some artwork for them,” Kennedy says.

“In my initial meetings with the client, they mentioned how the Canada goose was the unofficial mascot of the university, for how many that hang around the campus. This sparked a lot of fond memories for me as a kid growingup in this city; getting chased by them unprovoked, feeding them bread in the park with my family, and from a distanceenjoying the sight of the fluffy little goslings come springtime.”

The collection, which prominently features Canada geese, will include a variety of unique items such as apparel, drinkware and gift items. The entire collection will be available to shop at the W Store located in South Campus Hall(SCH) and the online store at wstore.ca on September 5, following the official launch ceremony at the W Store.

“It has been an enormous privilege working with the team in theOIR to launch two collections of exclusive products designed by talented local Indigenous artists,” says Ryan Jacobs, director of Print and Retail Solutions. “The campus community made it clear how much they value having access to Indigenous items when we launched the first partnership in 2022, and we are pleased that Tsista was willing to share his talents with the University and provide us with a beautiful new design.”

The initial collection designed by Jewell has generated more than $40,000 for the, formerly the Indigenous Student Success Fund. The W Store will again be transferring a portion of the proceeds from the sale of this new collection to, which was established to provide financial assistance to those  Indigenous  students who are most at risk of abandoning their education due to financial hardship.

“We are thrilled to see that the Indigenous collection featuring Alanah Jewell was so well received and are excited to see another collaboration happening, featuring another talented and local artist,” says Jean Becker, associate vice-president for the OIR.

Join us for the official launch ceremony

This collection officially launches the first week of September and all are welcome to attend thelaunch ceremony on Thursday, September 5,at 8:45 amat the W Storelocated in SCH. Light refreshments will be provided.

Items are available for purchase in-store or online at  . For more information about this collection, please contact the W Store viaemail at wٴǰ𰪳ܷɲٱǴ.. For more information about decolonization, reconciliation and indigenization on campus please visit the.

What's open and closed Labour Day long weekend

If that's summer, I guess we've had it! The Labour Day long weekend is ahead of us, and while it may be a break for many in the rank and file, the University will be anything but quiet as Move-In and Orientation go into overdrive.

W Store in South Campus Hallwill be open from 12 noon to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 31 and Sunday, September 1, but will be closed on Labour Day Monday, September 2. All other Print + Retail Solutions will be closed on Labour Day Monday, September 2.

2025 ݮƵ operationsare a mixed bag. Most locations will be closed until the first week of term, with the following exceptions:

  • Subwayin the SLC Brubaker's Food Court will be open Saturday, August 31
  • Mudie'sin Village 1 will be open on Saturday, August 31 from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, September 1 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., and Labour Day Monday, September 2 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
  • REVelationin Ron Eydt Village will be open from Saturday, August 31 to Labour Day Monday, September 2 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily.
  • The Marketat UWP will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Friday, August 30 and Saturday, August 31, and open from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 1 and Monday, September 2.
  • Starbucksat STC will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 31 but will be closed Sunday, September 1 and Monday, September 2.
  • Tim Hortons SLCwill be open all weekend, including Labour Day Monday, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Check 2025 ݮƵ'hours and locations websitefor more detailed information.

TheDana Porter and Davis Centre librarieswill be open on Saturday, August 31 and Sunday, September 1 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., but will be closed Labour Day Monday, September 2.for more detailed information.

Athletics facilitiesinclude thePhysical Activities Complex,which will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 31 and from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 1 and Labour Day Monday, September 2. TheColumbia Icefield (CIF)will be open on Saturday, August 31 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. but will be closed Sunday and Monday.for more details.

TheݮƵ Centre,Turnkey SLCandFlock Stopwill beopen 24/7 throughout the Labour Day weekend, according to SLC Director Scott Pearson.Turnkey@DC is closed all weekend and will reopenon September 4.

TheCentrein Needles Hall will be open to welcome new students from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 31 and Sunday, September 1, and will be closed on Labour Day Monday, September 2.

Other operational changes to note:

With Campus Move-In happening this week and into the weekend, Sustainable Transportation reports thatparking lots K, J, S, and V will be closed to Staff and Faculty permit holdersfrom August 31 to September 1. "This weekend, the University will be welcoming many new and returning students as they move into on-campus housing," says a note from Sustainable Transportation to affected passholders. "Permit holders who are affected by the closures can park in lot X for free over the weekend.We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your cooperation."

And in other news:

Information Systems & Technology (IST) haspublished the latest in the Atlassian Blog seriesentitledBoost Your Team's Efficiency with Calendars in Confluence.

Have a relaxing, enjoyable long weekend, and catch your breath before the pace of the fall term picks up next week. TheDaily Bulletinwill return on Tuesday, September 2.

Upcoming office closures

The Office of Indigenous Relationswill be opening at 10:00 a.m. onThursday, September 5.

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When and Where

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 on appointment basis only. You can register online at.

Purchase your single game tickets or season packages today to cheer on your Warriors this season. Tickets on sale now for Basketball, Football, Hockey and Volleyball. Check out theand!

International Orientation, Thursday, August 29 to Saturday, August 31.

To Be Honest: The Musical premiere performance,Friday, August 30, 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Physical Activities Complex (PAC) Gymnasium..

First-year Orientation,Saturday, August 31 to Saturday, September 7.

Labour Day,Monday, September 2, most University buildings and operations closed.

Co-operative work term begins, Tuesday, September 3.

Knowledge Gathering and Sharing Consultation Sessions: 2SLGBTQIA+ employees (staff and faculty),Tuesday, September 3, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., virtual..

Fall term lectures and classes begin, Wednesday, September 4.

NEW - W Store Indigenous Collection launch ceremony, Thursday, September 5, 8:45 a.m. to 9:15 a.m., W Store, South Campus Hall.Light refreshments will be served.

,Thursday, September 5, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., SLC green space.

NEW -, Saturday, September 7, 1:00 p.m., Warrior Field. Gates open at 11:30 a.m.

NEW -WUSA x UݮƵ presents Dillon Francis, Saturday, September 7, 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., North Campus Field 7.

WUSA,Monday, September 9 to September 13.

NEW -Creating a Competitive Graduate Scholarship Application Webinar, Monday, September 9, 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., online.

NEW -Athletics Open House, Tuesday, September 10, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., PAC-SLC atrium (in front of Jugo Juice).

NEW -Velocity - Up Start Application Deadline, Wednesday, September 11.

2STNBGNC+ (undergraduate) students:Wednesday, September 11, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., in person.Find out more.

Monitoring water resources in Canada: The value of water data and national hydrometric program, presented byWayne Jenkinson, Executive Director, National Hydrological Service, Meteorological Service of Canada, ECCC,Wednesday,September 11, 12 noon.

NEW -Velocity Innovation Open House Mixer, Thursday, September 12, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., SCH 228.

NEW -Infodemic! Is Misinformation Killing Us?,Thursday, September 12, 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Federation Hall.

NEW -Lectures in Catholic Experience presents Michael W. Higgins, Thursday, September 12, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., St. Jerome's University.

"Getting Ready to Facilitate Online Courses: TATraining – Fall 2024" course,  Monday, September 16.

NEW -Monday, September 16, 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Federation Hall.

2STNBGNC+ (graduate) students,Tuesday, September 17,9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.,in person.Find out more.

NEW -, Tuesday, September 17, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Arts Quad. Part ofBlack and Gold Week.

2STNBGNC+(graduate) students,Thursday, September 19, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., virtual.Find out more.

2STNBGNC+ (undergraduate) students,Thursday, September 19,11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., virtual.Find out more.

2STNBGNC+(undergraduate) students,Thursday, September 19,2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., virtual.Find out more.

PhD oral defences

Civil & Environmental Engineering.Lamisa Malik, "Phosphorus Legacies and Water Quality Trajectories Across Canada." Supervisor, Dr.Nandita Basu. Thesis available via SharePoint - emaileng.phd@uwaterloo.cato request a viewing link. Oral defence Friday, September 13, 9:15 a.m.,E2 2350.

Statistics and Actuarial Science.Tatiana Krikella, "Methods for Improving Performance of Precision Health Prediction Models." Supervisor, Dr.Joel Dubin. Thesis available from MGO -mgo@uwaterloo.ca. Oral defence Friday, September 13, 1:00 p.m., hybrid.

Civil & Environmental Engineering.Sayed Abedin, "A Stochastic Framework for Urban Flood Hazard Assessment: Integrating SWMM and HEC-RAS Models to Address Watershed and Climate Uncertainties." Supervisor, Dr.Bruce Jonathan MacVicar.Thesis available via SharePoint - emaileng.phd@uwaterloo.cato request a viewing link. Oral defence Tuesday, September 17, 8:30 a.m., remote.

Computer Science.Farshad Kazemi, "Studying Practical Challenges of Automated Code Review Suggestions." Supervisor, Dr.Shane McIntosh.Thesis available from MGO -mgo@uwaterloo.ca. Oral defence Tuesday, September 17, 2:30 p.m., in-person.

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.
  • Biology 1, Biology 2, Health Services, Quantum Nano Centre,Science Teaching Centrefire alarm testing,Friday, August 30, between 7:30 a.m. and 8:15 a.m.

  • Arts Lecture Hall, Hagey Hall Humanities, Psychology, Tatham Centre fire alarm testing, Wednesday, September 4,7:30 a.m. to 8:15 a.m.

  • East Campus 1, East Campus 2, East Campus 3 fire alarm testing, Wednesday, September 4, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

  • School of Pharmacy, Integrated Health Building, Avril Building fire alarm testing, Friday, September 6, 7:30 a.m. to 8:15 a.m.

  • University Club, Bauer Warehouse fire alarm testing, Friday, September6, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.