UW seeks new Board of Governors members
The University of Waterloo is inviting nominations for external governors for its Board of Governors for terms beginning in 2025. The Board of Governors, which plays a crucial role in the university’s governance, is seeking individuals with specific […]
Students feel university is not ensuring safety amid Chem Club allegations
Then second-year student Annie (name changed for privacy) joined the UW Chemistry Club (Chem Club) in fall 2022 looking for a community of like minded people. While initially finding the club welcoming, she said she soon found herself […]
Staying active: A week of fitness classes at UW
One thing I will always remember about my elementary school gym teacher is his constant reminder of the importance of getting 60 minutes of physical activity daily. While I never grew to be an athletic person, because of […]
Paws and relax: Destress with Dogs event brings comfort to Waterloo students
On July 31, the SLC was transformed into a puppy haven as students gathered for the highly anticipated Destress with Dogs event. Organized in collaboration with National Service Dogs (NSD) and hosted jointly by the Women’s Centre and […]
From Cambridge to campus: Nikki Rana’s exciting journey to UW with Ted Rogers Scholarship
Nikki Rana, an incoming systems design engineering student at UW, was awarded the Ted Rogers Legacy Scholarship, a prestigious award valued at $100,000 over four years. Rana, a Cambridge native, is one of only ten annual recipients of […]
The University of Toronto’s response to encampments
In the early morning hours of May 2, 2024, students at University of Toronto (U of T) set up an encampment on front campus as part of a global movement calling for solidarity with Gaza and divestment from […]
The response to university protests: the Gaza solidarity encampments in Alberta
In early May 2024, students at the University of Alberta and the University of Calgary established protest encampments on their respective campuses. Following movements across the world
UW addresses concerns over RAAC concrete amid Ontario Science Centre closure
The abrupt closure of the Ontario Science Centre (OSC) due to concerns over the structural integrity of its roof has sparked widespread alarm. The decision came after a report from Rimkus Consulting Group revealed that the building’s roof, […]
Occupy UW holds press conference in response to $1.5 million lawsuit
The Occupy UW encampment held a press conference this morning, Friday June 28, at the Gaza House to address the recent lawsuit filed against them by the university. The lawsuit seeks an injunction to dismantle the encampment and demands $1.5 […]
