Beyond the Bulletin Podcast

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 you where to find out what’s open and closed over...

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 Tuesday recap: https://youtu.be/Pd0bFRExHBg?si=N4...

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 has been extended. Links and resources: Online Teac...

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 Faculty of Arts and Office of Research host a spea...

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 behaviour. And the University homepage has a new lo...

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 Reconciliation. Links and resources: University Club: https://u...

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 Awareness Week. Links and resources: NPAW: https://...

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 Innovation and Teaching Enhancement (LITE) seed grants...

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. Volunteers are needed for student orientation and move-...

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-profit VC fund. And a community initiative will ide...

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 Sustainability Action Fund is accepting applications for...

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 territory the University is situated. Two annual golf t...

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.

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 representatives and alumni.

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 Faculty of Mathematics hosts a showcase of research...

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 upcoming President’s Forum will formally launch the...

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 welcome an Eagle Staff, which reflects the wisdom, stre...

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 advance of the winter break. Links in this episode:...

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 follow when you believe a student is in distress. And...

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 and initiatives in support of Waterloo’s Environment...

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 Tuesday campaign seeks to raise at least $650,000. Res...

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 Downey. And there are two new award opportunities for s...

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 benefits provider. And the University and Region la...

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 treaty relationship at an event marking Treaties Re...

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 the annual WatITis conference for IT professionals...