Beyond the Bulletin Podcast

Craig Janes, of the School of Public Health and Health Systems, tells us the effect physical distancing can have on the spread of COVID-19 and why we must keep it up. The optometry clinic offers urgent eye care for those without an optometrist. Submit your questions for the upcoming president’s town hall. There's a new pharmacy director and two new Royal Society fellows. All of that and it was Sta...

If you are going to make your own non-surgical mask, Narveen Jandu, a cellular microbiologist and a professor in Waterloo’s School of Public Health and Health Systems, tells you what you need to know. Feridun Hamdullahpur addresses the campus community regarding teaching and working remotely. The Secretariat provides guidance on secure shredding and other matters related to working with restricted...

If you feel bored more often now than before the pandemic, James Danckert, a UWaterloo professor of psychology, provides insights as to why, he shares the risks of boredom, and suggests ways to deal with it. To encourage physical distancing, the University locks academic buildings. Waterloo is getting rid of edu.uwaterloo.ca email accounts, transitioning to uwaterloo.ca ones. And Renison Universit...

Shana MacDonald, an associate professor in Communication Arts, shares ways that online communication can make us feel less isolated, and provides tips on protecting vulnerable people during our increased connectivity. The new Student Emergency Support Fund helps students meet unforeseen expenses related to the pandemic. Concept by Velocity announces the winners of its startup fund for graduate stu...

Working from home can literally be a pain for some, so Andrew Scheifele from the Safety Office offers some helpful advice on setting up your workspace to avoid injuries. The University has updated the protocols for employees and students who disclose that they could have COVID-19. Athletics and Recreation celebrates the outstanding achievements of the top Waterloo Warriors from the 2019-2010 seaso...

In our first episode since COVID-19 brought significant changes to University operations, Christine Purdon, a professor and psychologist, shares ways we can manage anxiety. Many members of the UWaterloo community have stepped up to support our neighbours and frontline workers. And course instruction goes online. Links in this episode: Staying healthy at home: https://uwaterloo.ca/coronavirus/emplo...

The University of Waterloo has been part of HeForShe, the United Nations' gender equity initiative, since 2015. Joel Dubin, the Math Faculty advocate for HeForShe, tells us about the Year of Male Allyship and what actions people at Waterloo are taking to support gender equity. Ottawa hosted the Waterloo Innovation Summit’s look at the future of talent. The Velocity Healthtech Fund launched. And th...

James Skidmore, a professor and member of UWaterloo’s Open Scholarship Committee, tells us that free online textbooks and course materials tailored to instructor needs are only some of the benefits of open education. The winners of the HeforShe writing contest are announced just in time for International Women’s Day. For the first time, an all-women panel of judges will determine the winners of th...

Naila Keleta-Mae, assistant professor in the Faculty of Arts and a recording artist, discusses her work examining blackness and freedom. The Board of Governors approves eight administrative appointments. An event around International Women’s Day highlights female entrepreneurship journeys. And your tax forms are ready. Links in this episode: Beyond Tradition: https://bit.ly/2uFJU8e Administrative...

Adrien Côté is the new executive director of Velocity, Canada’s most productive incubator. He tells us about the evolution and future of Waterloo’s largest entrepreneurship program. The Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association elected its first all-female executive. A new documentary called Beyond Tradition highlights the University’s unique history. And there are some closures for Family Day an...

Larry Smith, director and founder of the Problem Lab, tells us the common mistake entrepreneurs, governments and corporations make when trying to solve a problem. The University sent out another information bulletin on coronavirus that involves traveling to China on university business. The Beyond the Headlines lecture series will take a look at topics in the news. And the RoboHub meets Ironman, s...

With the Faculty, Alumni, Staff, and Students — or FASS — winter production opening February 6, the UWaterloo theatre company’s president, Diana Skrzydlo, is our interview guest. The continuing lecturer tells us why she has been with the group since her student days. Stakeholders from across campus meet to monitor and respond to updates on coronavirus. It’s performance appraisal season. And the Un...

First-year student Coral Markan Davidson recently received a citation for lifesaving after rescuing a child at risk of drowning. The incident inspired her to help ensure others are safe around water. The University established two scholarships to honour the people from the UWaterloo community who died in the crash of a Ukraine International Airlines flight. Several updates to benefits for employee...

The Wellness Collaborative strives to embed health and wellness into campus culture, and in this episode's interview, Jennifer McCorriston from Campus Wellness tells us about the role we all have in the initiative. Hundreds of people attended a memorial for the members of the UWaterloo community who died in the crash of Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752. Finance offers training for the Fac...

Roly Webster, the director of athletics and recreation, recaps the Warriors’ fall season and gears us up for the winter one. Waterloo community members named to the Order of Canada. Registration opens for the Waterloo’s Experiential Learning Symposium. And Jay Shah announces his departure from the Velocity incubator. Links in this episode: Waterloo Athletics: https://athletics.uwaterloo.ca Order o...

For the last episode of the year, Brandon and Pamela take a deep dive into 2019 and revisit the highlights of the past year at the University of Waterloo. Beyond the Bulletin returns with a new episode on January 10, 2020. Links in this episode: Student Service Centre: https://uwaterloo.ca/the-centre/about WIS UK: https://uwaterloo.ca/news/news/waterloo-innovation-summit-hardware-rise Trudeau Fell...

In the wake of the release of Waterloo’s 2019 Environmental Sustainability Report, Mat Thijssen tells us where campus is making great strides, opportunities for improvement, and what the deal is with coffee-cup recycling. Waterloo’s first-ever senior director of Indigenous initiatives starts in the new year. There’s a new deadline for workshop proposals for the 13th Waterloo Staff Conference. And...

Lowell Ewert, a professor at Conrad Grebel University College, discusses Math for Good and Evil, an innovative course that examines the relationship between peace and mathematics. ‘Tis the season for exams and talk of snow closings. Holiday charity drives are in full swing. And the University reappoints two deans. Links in this episode: Exams: https://uwaterloo.ca/registrar/final-examinations Stor...

Joyce Barlow, workplace accessibility specialist, tells us about mandatory new accessibility training for all UWaterloo employees. Also this week, details of the University’s economic impact, a Toasty Toes tally and you will soon be able to use a preferred name on campus. Links in this episode: University of Waterloo Economic Impact Report: uwaterloo.ca/about/reports/univ…omic-impact-report Presid...

With UWaterloo supporting more than 20 activities and installations as part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, Meaghan Ross, from the Human Rights, Equity and Inclusion Office, tells us about gender-based violence and the range of events to help raise awareness about it. In a move to help Waterloo become a zero-waste campus by 2035, new waste/recycling bins debut in Math 3....

Yimin Wu, from the Faculty of Engineering and WIN, has an invention that pulls carbon dioxide and could be a big help in removing greenhouse gas emissions. UWaterloo will sign the UN Principles for Responsible Investment. Many events for International Education Week are coming up. And the president hosted the President's Town Hall. President’s Town Hall livestream recording: https://livestream.com...

As the Student Service Centre approaches its first anniversary, Nancy Heide, shares ways the Centre supports students, and talks about what's coming up. Services mark Remembrance Day on November 11. Thrive Week was a success. And Excellence Canada awards UWaterloo gold certification. Links in this episode: The Centre : https://uwaterloo.ca/the-centre/about Excellence Canada: https://uwaterloo.ca/e...

In a special extended interview, Feridun Hamdullahpur, UWaterloo's president and vice-chancellor, shares details of the new strategic plan for 2020-2025. He will soon host the annual President's Town Hall, too. We've got another fall convocation under our belt. And we're collecting warm socks for those who need them. Links in this episode: Food Services Mobile Ordering App: https://uwaterloo.ca/fo...

Kimberley Snage discusses challenges with implementing Workday, the cloud-based HR system, as well as some new features to come. Get your flu shot on campus. Next month, get a progress report from the Committee on Student Mental Health, which has been implementing the recommendations from the President's Advisory Committee on Student Mental Health. And more than 1,500 graduands will attend Fall Co...

The Waterloo Centre for Astrophysics will be at the forefront of several important international projects in the years to come, says Will Percival, the centre's director. We learn the names of the recipients of honorary doctorates and other special honours at fall convocation. Students get a week off for Fall Reading Week, and so does Beyond the Bulletin. Links in this episode: Waterloo Centre for...