A weekly podcast from the University of Waterloo with hosts Pamela Smyth and Brandon Sweet highlighting news, events and commentary from the Daily Bulletin. Feature interviews with students, faculty and staff showcase the depth and breadth of the expertise on campus and the vibrancy of our community. Episode transcripts available on request. Intro music: Nightstop – Harrison Ford: https://youtu.be/Iij7U6eE5lo License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 http://bit.ly/RFP_CClicense Outro music: ...
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Episode 166 - Conrad Grebel at 60, Holiday Video, Storm Closing
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Marcus Shantz, president of Conrad Grebel University College, discusses 60 years of Grebel and the way its guiding principles inform its course offerings and student life. President Vivek Goel releases his annual winter holiday video. A new campus status page provides real-time status updates for each campus in the event of severe weather. We tell …
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Episode 165 - Student Transition, Giving Numbers, Lunchtime Jam
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Dr. Jenna Gilchrist, a postdoctoral fellow in psychology, discusses her study researching students' transition to first year of university. Get a recap of Giving Tuesday by the numbers. And the Keeping Well at Work Committee organizes a lunchtime jam session for people on campus to get together for musical collaboration.Links and resources: Giving …
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Episode 164 - Sustainable Flight, Teaching Awards, Employee Engagement
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Suzanne Kearns, aviation professor and director of the Waterloo Centre for Sustainable Aeronautics, discusses the ways that interdisciplinary research and learning in sustainable aeronautics can benefit industry, people and the planet. Nominations are open for teaching excellence awards. The deadline for filling out the Employee Engagement Survey h…
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Episode 163 - Sustainability Progress, Highly Cited, Giving Tuesday
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Mathew Thijssen, director of sustainability, discusses the 2023 Environmental Sustainability Report and the progress we are making towards becoming carbon neutral. A dozen Waterloo researchers appear on a distinguished list for being highly cited. Fundraising challenges for Giving Tuesday allow you to support many causes at the University. And the …
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Episode 162 - Whale Safe, Flu Vaccine, Bystander Training
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Graduate student Jake Chateauneuf tells us about a system he’s co-created to prevent whales from getting entangled in fishing gear. Health Services is offering the flu vaccine to students, their families, employees, alumni and retirees. Training is available for staff and faculty to help them intervene when they see harmful or potentially harmful b…
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Episode 161 - Reconciliation Student, University Club, Employee Equity
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First Nations student Jeremiah Hyslop tells us what removing an offensive term in an eye exam has to do with reconciliation. The University Club is reopened for your dining pleasure. Complete your employee equity census to help paint an accurate picture of the UWaterloo community. And Waterloo recognizes the National Day for Truth and Reconciliatio…
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Episode 160 - SMILE Club, Postdoc Appreciation, Consent Culture
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Math student Rastin Rassoli discusses SMILE, a student mental health club he created. Some units on campus have refreshed their identities for 2023 and beyond. Waterloo hosts a number of events as part of National Postdoc Appreciation Week. And Waterloo’s Sexual Violence Prevention & Response Office is bringing awareness to the 2nd Annual Consent A…
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Episode 159 - Tobacco Control, Student Relief Fund, Seed Grants
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With Canada's new health warnings on individual cigarettes and little cigars, we hear from professor Geoffrey Fong on his work examining the effectiveness of anti-smoking policies. The University hopes to raise $100,000 for the Global Emergency Student Relief Fund. The Centre for Teaching Excellence announced the deadline to apply for Learning Inno…
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Episode 158 - Disappearing Wetlands, Community Forums, Orientation
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Rebecca Rooney, a professor and wetland ecologist in the Department of Biology, discusses Ontario’s More Homes Built Faster Act and allowing development in the Greenbelt. Following the hate-motivated attack on campus, the president, provost and vice-president, administration and finance participated in two campus forums, now available online. Volun…
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Episode 157: Trauma Healing, Community Forum, Velocity Fund II
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The attack that took place on our campus shook our entire community. Dr. Dillon Browne, professor and clinical psychologist, tells us ways to support each other and ourselves. The president and provost will host two community forums to hear concerns and answer questions about moving forward together. Waterloo invests from its endowment into a for-p…
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Episode 156 - Pride Month, Consent Culture, Sustainability Fund
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Tracelyn Cornelius, director of inclusive communications, discusses Pride Month and other initiatives at Waterloo expressing solidarity with the 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. June is also National Indigenous History Month. An art contest encourages students to create an original piece of art that expresses their interpretation of consent. And the Sustain…
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Episode 155 - Basketball Coach, Tuition Waiver, Golf Tournaments
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Jess Roque, head coach of the women’s basketball team and Waterloo’s coach of the year, led her team to their best season ever and tells us how she made the transition from winning athlete to history-making coach. Waterloo announced a full tuition waiver for all qualifying students from two local First Nations communities on whose traditional terri…
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Episode 154 - Math Innovation, Daily Bulletin at 30
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Charlie Clarke, a professor of computer science and associate dean, discusses ChatGPT, and innovation and entrepreneurship in the Faculty of Mathematics. In honour of the Daily Bulletin’s 30th birthday, Brandon fills us in on its history and evolution into the DB the UWaterloo community knows today.University of Waterloo
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Episode 153 - Student Para Athlete, Board Chair, Dean Announcement
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Nasif Chowdhury, a student in Recreation and Leisure Studies, is a national-level para athlete with big hoop dreams. Murray Gamble is the new chair of the University’s Board of Governors. Chris Houser will be the next dean of the Faculty of Science. And a University delegation heads to the UK for meetings with other institutions, industry represent…
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Episode 152 - Trust in Science, President’s Forum, Innovation Arena
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Ashley Mehlenbacher, Arts professor and Canada Research Chair in Science, Health, and Technology Information discusses a new research network to examine trust in science and technology. The President’s Forum featured a discussion about the recently-launched Waterloo at 100 vision document. Waterloo breaks ground with the Innovation Arena. And the F…
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Episode 151 - Football Alliance, Eagle Staff, Honorary Degrees
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Darrell Adams, associate head coach in the Waterloo Warriors football program, discusses his anti-racism work and what motivates him on and off the field. The University welcomed an Eagle Staff to our institution, marking an important step in the journey toward reconciliation. Waterloo now has an open call for honorary degree nominations. And the u…
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Episode 150 - Anti-Racism, Research Ranking, Eagle Staff
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Jennisha Wilson, director of anti-racism at Waterloo, discusses the unit’s priorities and plans, and what we can all do to advance anti-racism efforts at the University. Research Infosource designated Waterloo Research University of the Year among Canadian comprehensive universities for the 15th consecutive year. The University community will welco…
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Episode 149 - Indigenization Activity, Storm Closings, Winter Break
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Elder Myeengun Henry, Indigenous Knowledge Keeper in the Faculty of Health, tells us the winter solstice is a time of reflection, and he shares some highlights from 2022. With wintry weather here, the University’s official emergency weather closing procedure is in effect. And the president releases a video that reflects on the winter solstice in ad…
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Episode 148 – Homelessness Crisis, Giving Leaderboard, Supporting Students
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Brian Doucet, a professor in the School of Planning, discusses the housing crisis and a research project where members of our community with lived experience of homelessness help with information gathering. The campus community rose to the challenge on Giving Tuesday smashing records once again. The new Crisis Navigation Tool provides steps to foll…
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Episode 147 – COP27 Students, Climate Research, Sustainability Report
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PhD candidate Isra Saeed and master’s student Alexandra Ho share their experiences as part of Waterloo’s delegation at the UN climate change conference, COP27. Six Waterloo research projects receive $15.8 million to advance science and technology to combat climate change. The Sustainability Office has released its annual report outlining actions an…
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Episode 146 - Disappearing Wetlands, Exam Supports, Mental Health Literacy
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Rebecca Rooney, a wetland ecologist and professor in Waterloo's Department of Biology, discusses the value of wetlands and the actions she’s taking action to prevent their destruction. As final exam season approaches, a new campaign focuses on student support. Campus Wellness offers the Mental Health Literacy Certificate. And Waterloo’s Giving Tues…
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Episode 145 - Sustainable Tourism, Winter Safety, Downey Remembrance
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Daniel Scott, a professor in the Faculty of Environment, discusses sustainable tourism and the International Tourism Panel on Climate Change he launched at COP27. The Safety Office reminds us with the arrival of snow and ice comes the risk of serious injury. The University makes plans to celebrate the life and legacy of former president James Downe…
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Episode 144 - Homelessness Project, Masks Back, Benefits Sessions
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John McMinn, professor of architecture, discusses the tiny homes he and his students design and build to help address the issue of homelessness in our community. Masks are required for all indoor academic activity for the rest of the term. We rank fourth in Canada for sustainability. HR hosts information sessions with Green Shield Canada, our new b…
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Episode 143 - Pearl Sullivan Legacy, Academic Warriors, Treaties Recognition
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As the University prepares to honour Pearl Sullivan, late dean emeritus of the Faculty of Engineering, Mary Wells, dean of Waterloo Engineering, and Jay Shah, alum, entrepreneur and former director of Velocity, discuss Sullivan’s many contributions to engineering education at Waterloo. Elder Myeengun Henry discusses treaties, wampum belts and the t…
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Episode 142 - German Canadians, Convocation Numbers, Chancellor Gift
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James Skidmore, professor and director of the Waterloo Centre for German Studies, discusses a new book that students and faculty wrote about Germans arriving to Waterloo region after the Second World War. More than 2,500 graduands receive degrees at fall convocation. Dominic Barton, Waterloo’s chancellor, donates $1 million to the University. And t…
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Episode 141 - Stratford Anniversary, Fall Convocation, Zero Waste
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Professor Christine McWebb, the director of the Stratford School of Interaction Design and Business, looks at its history and future as we mark its tenth anniversary. President Goel discussed recent in-person events and an overview of Waterloo at 100 at the President's Forum. Waterloo celebrates its 125th convocation. And it's Zero Waste Month.Link…
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Episode 140 — Conflict Architecture, Truth & Reconciliation, CIF Funding
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Anwar Jaber, an AMTD postdoctoral fellow in the School of Architecture, discusses the effect politics and conflicts have on the built environment and vice versa. The University observes the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to honour the lost children and survivors of residential schools, their families and communities. The Canadian Foundat…
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Episode 139 - Waterloo at 100 Update, Powwow, Convocation Volunteers
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Vivek Goel, Waterloo’s president and vice-chancellor, provides an update on the Waterloo at 100 initiative, with details on the new discussion paper. Consultations with campus and external stakeholders continue as we envision Waterloo in 2057. The Waterloo Indigenous Student Centre's powwow celebrates Indigenous culture. And fall convocation is rec…
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Episode 138 - Women in Math, New VP, Royal Society
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Ghazal Geshnizjani, professor and chair of Women in Math, appears with performance artist Gioia De Cari to discuss the latter’s experience in what she’s described as the male math maze at MIT and the show it inspired. Jacinda Reitsma, who has an excellent background in audit, finance, and corporate administration, is the new vice-president, adminis…
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Episode 137 - Knowledge Keeper, Benefits Provider, Indigenous Commitment
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Myeengun Henry, the Faculty of Health’s first Indigenous Knowledge Keeper, discusses Indigenization, reconciliation, and his role at Waterloo. The provider for extended health and dental benefits is changing. Waterloo holds a special ceremony that is the first of its kind on a university campus. And it’s that time for campus move-in and orientation…
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Episode 136 — Braids Startup, COVID Update, Oral History
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Adanna Amechi, a third-year engineering student from Nigeria, discusses the history and significance of braids in Black culture and why she created a startup to train more stylists. The president and provost provide a safety and operational update for the upcoming fall term. Special Collections and Archives is working on an oral history project to …
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Episode 135 - Modernizing Medicine, Climate Institute, Mental Health Literacy
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Math professor and Canada 150 Research Chair Anita Layton discusses using computer models to modernize medicine and make it more equitable. IC3 becomes the Waterloo Climate Institute. Orientation, campus move-in, and the University’s United Way Campaign seek volunteers. And registration is open for the Mental Health Literacy Certificate.Links and r…
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Episode 134 - Inflation, Subject Rankings, Autonomous Robot
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Jean-Paul Lam, professor of economics, discusses the highest inflation in decades and tells us why things are so much more expensive now. The annual Global Ranking of Academic Subjects is out, with strong results from the University in a wide range of subject areas. Waterloo students may soon be able to order pizza or a burger from a nearby plaza a…
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Episode 133 - Second boosters, COVID Update, Concept Winners
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Kelly Grindrod, a professor in the School of Pharmacy, discusses the second COVID boosters, recently made available to all adults in Ontario. The president and provost urge everyone on campus to ensure their vaccination status is up to date. Four start-ups each won $5,000 at the Concept $5K pitch competition. And the Office of Research hosts a Pivo…
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Episode 132 - PhD Entrepreneurship, Commercialization, Panoramic Camera
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Mark Weber, Eyton director of the Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business, discusses the new entrepreneurship fellowship for PhD students. The University launches an institutional commercialization framework that contains information about the management and protection of intellectual property and more. And W Store introduces a series of vir…
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Episode 131 - Opioid Crisis, Masks Suspended, Zelenskyy Address
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The School of Pharmacy’s Wasem Alsabbagh discusses what led to the opioid crisis, who’s affected, and ways to get us out of it. The University suspended its mask requirement following a number of similar changes to mask mandates at the municipal and provincial levels. Waterloo students had the privilege of participating in a live virtual address fr…
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Episode 130 – Vivek Goel, Spring Convocation, Commitment Ceremony
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Vivek Goel, the University of Waterloo's president and vice-chancellor, discusses the Waterloo at 100 initiative, where we ask ourselves as an institution what we aspire to become by our 100th anniversary. Our 124th convocation ceremonies are underway. The Faculty of Health formally welcomes Myeengun Henry as Indigenous knowledge keeper and commemo…
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Episode 129 - Postdoctoral Scholar, Ukrainian Students, Eye Care
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Edris Madadian, is one of the first AMTD postdoctoral scholars, and is just wrapping up his work at Waterloo. He discusses his process for removing substances in drugs and personal care products from wastewater to turn what’s left into renewable energy. The University is welcoming more than 30 Ukrainian students whose studies were interrupted by th…
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Episode 128 - Textbook Changes, New Environment Dean, Vaccination Clinics
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Shawn Gilbertson, manager of course materials, discusses the shift to digital in the textbook market, what’s behind it, and what it means for students. Bruce Frayne will soon begin his tenure as the new dean of the Faculty of Environment. Two pop-up COVID vaccination clinics happen in May and June. And the Event Horizon Telescope Collaboration rele…
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Episode 127 - Student Naturalist, Convocation Volunteering, Waterloo at 100
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Environment student Baxter Naday is on a personal mission to identify 1,000 plants not far from campus this year. He discusses the value of citizen science and what he’s found so far. Volunteers are needed for Convocation ceremonies and celebrations. The Waterloo at 100 initiative looks ahead to the University in 2057. And the next President’s Foru…
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Episode 126 - PART Recommendations, Celebrating Excellence, Benefits Changes
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Charmaine Dean, vice-president, research and international, leads engagement and action for the President’s Anti-Racism Taskforce, and shares the recommendations from its report. The President’s Excellence in Teaching and Research celebration highlighted 189 professors, grad students, and postdoctoral fellows who earned awards for excellence in tea…
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Episode 125 - Indigenous Knowledge, PART Report, SDG Picture
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Myeengun Henry, the Faculty of Health’s first Indigenous Knowledge Keeper, shares his goals and motivation as he approaches in this new role at Waterloo. The President’s Anti-Racism Taskforce, or PART, has developed 88 recommendations aimed at rooting out and eliminating racism at the University. The University of Waterloo has published its first r…
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Episode 124 - Climate Change, Masking Extended, Scholars at Risk
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Sarah Burch, Canada Research Chair and executive director of the Interdisciplinary Centre on Climate Change, discusses her work on the UN Climate Report and the relevance of Earth Day. The University is extending the face-covering requirement until further notice. Waterloo joins the Scholars at Risk Network. And W Store and the Office of Indigenous…
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Episode 123 - Supply Chain, Vacation Time, Convocation Volunteers
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Fatma Gzara, a professor in the Faculty of Engineering and an expert on supply chain management and logistics, tells us how world events drastically affect manufacturing, shipping, and the prices we pay. Take your remaining vacation days or arrange to defer them. There are many volunteer roles and shifts available for spring convocation. And the ne…
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Episode 122 - President Legacy, Prof Remembered, In-Person Exams
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James Downey led the University of Waterloo for six years during a challenging time of provincial budget cuts by two consecutive Ontario governments. Ken McLaughlin, historian and distinguished professor emeritus, discusses the lasting impact Downey made. The University remembers Edward Lank, a professor of computer science. Students return to writ…
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Episode 121 - Black Entrepreneurship, Safety Restrictions, Work from Home Survey
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Trevor Charles, a professor in the Department of Biology and an entrepreneur, discusses the LiftOff program for Black entrepreneurs. The University has announced changes to public health restrictions on our campuses for the Spring term and beyond. Employees are invited to take a survey capturing worker and workplace experiences with remote work dur…
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Episode 120 - Disinformation Dangers, Ukraine Response, In-person Convocation
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Rob Danisch, a professor in communication arts, discusses misinformation, disinformation, and the ways the things we share online and the language we use could have negative implications for our society. Waterloo’s staff, students, and faculty come together to facilitate a broad range of support for people affected by the attack on Ukraine. Convoca…
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Episode 119 - Student Olympian, Ukraine Support, Reopening Roadmap
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Just back from her first Olympic Games, first-year planning student Madeline Schizas discusses balancing world-class figure skating and her studies. The University shares support for the people of Ukraine. As Ontario moves to reopen, some safety measures remain in place at Waterloo for now while others change. And registration is open for both the …
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Episode 118 — Sustainable Aeronautics, FAUW Scholarships, Days Off
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The Waterloo Institute for Sustainable Aeronautics is geared to shape the future of aviation at a pivotal moment for the sector and the climate, and professor Suzanne Kearns, founding director, discusses what’s needed to make flying more sustainable in three big ways. Students return to campus. The Faculty Association of the University of Waterloo …
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Episode 117 – Ujima Black History, President’s Forum, Homewood Breach
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Clive Forrester, a continuing lecturer in the Department of English Language and Literature, is one of the lead organizers of Waterloo’s Ujima Black History Month, and he discusses its meaning and its potential. The president’s forum featured senior leaders of the University providing updates on the return to in-person experiences. And there was a …
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