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A message from the Faculty of Mathematics.
Gioia De Cari’s play Truth Values: One Girl’s Romp Through M.I.T.’s Male Math Maze tells the story of what it’s like to be a professional woman in a field dominated by men. Based on a true story, De Cari takes her audience on a humorous, insightful, and uplifting adventure as she shares her experience.
Inspired by the controversial statements by President of Harvard University Larry Summers suggesting that women in science, technology, engineering and math fields (STEM) are not as competent as their male counterparts. De Cari took her experience as a mathematics PhD candidate and turned it into an award-winning show which originally premiered at the New York International Fringe Festival and won an Overall Excellence Award for Best Solo Show.
Gioia De Cari started out as a mathematician until she left that life behind to chase her dream as an artist. In an episode of the The Story Collider podcast, De Cari discusses her relationship with STEM and what she did after leaving the world of mathematics. It was a tough decision for her to leave a field where she spent years studying, but De Cari found her true calling and the path she became dedicated to pursuing. “Little by little, I came to realize that in leaving math I had joined a very significant group of women who get to a certain point in STEM fields and then disappear or stay and struggle” she explains. “Woman after woman would come up to me after the show with tears in their eyes saying, ‘You’re telling my story.’”
Despite De Cari promising to never return to the world of mathematics and academia, her experience in STEM and as a writer changed her life and the lives of many others.
Her play, Truth Values, aims to create a supportive environment for those in STEM and help break down barriers for entry into these professionals, while also encouraging retention for those who do. Despite women making up half of the bachelor-level graduates in the sciences, a majority of the representation in academics and industry are men. De Cari’s project sparks an important conversation to the diversity in STEM and especially encourages women to shine in their field.
This show, which takes place on Saturday, September 24 at 7:30 p.m., is free and open to all UWaterloo students, staff and faculty.
Truth Values is organized by the Women in Mathematics (WiM) in partnership with the Faculty of Mathematics and the Faculty of Engineering.
Visit the event website. Register in advance to attend and don’t miss this great performance.
By Megan Vander Woude.
Jeff LeJeune (BMath ’96) studied Computer Science at Waterloo, and got his first full-time job through a co-op term. After graduation, he worked in network management for a telecom company. He’s been working in the Canadian tech sector ever since.
But over time, his career took him further from the actual tech and more entrenched with the people who build it. Today, he’s the VP of Engineering at Magnet Forensics, where he leads a team building software to help investigate cyberattacks and digital crime. That team includes a number of co-op students. And just like Jeff, they often return as full-time team members after graduation. 
Listen to this episode to hear about Jeff’s career journey, his advice for aspiring managers, and why Magnet Forensics hires so many co-op students.
A message from the Games Institute.
Join University of Waterloo professor and Tolkien expert Dr. Neil Randall for a weekly Rings of Power (RoP) watch party and discussion group in the Collaboration Space at the Games Institute (GI).
Beginning weekly on September 9, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. we will watch (or rewatch) that week’s episode of RoP. From 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. we will discuss the episode from a critical perspective.
No previous Lord of the Rings or media studies experience is needed.
Coffee will be provided by the GI, but we encourage you to bring your own mugs and RoP watching snacks.
If you have never been to the Games Institute before, enter the doors at the front of EC1, enter the door on your left and follow the signs to the end of the hall to find the GI entrance on your right.
If you are a GI guest please sign in using the clipboard at the front table.
The watch party will run weekly from September 9 to October 28.
This article was originally published on the Faculty of Arts news site.
Please join the 2022 Faculty of Arts Distinguished Lecture in Economics with Paul Beaudry, Deputy Governor of the Bank of Canada, on Pandemic macroeconomics: What we’ve learned, and what may lie ahead.
The COVID-19 pandemic brought unprecedented shocks on the Canadian and global economies, and the speed at which these shocks unfolded pushed policymakers to learn lessons and course-correct in real time. Although we are still living through an extraordinary period, we can start to reflect on what this episode may have taught us about how the macroeconomy works in times of crisis, what important questions this experience has raised and what may lie ahead as we continue to face challenges like stubbornly high inflation.
Paul Beaudry became Deputy Governor of the Bank of Canada in 2019. In this role, he oversees the Bank’s financial system activities and shares responsibility for setting monetary policy. Since 2021, he also oversees the Bank’s analysis of international economic developments in support of monetary policy decisions—serving as the Bank’s G7 and G20 Deputy.
Before coming to the Bank, Mr. Beaudry spent 25 years as a professor at the University of British Columbia. He has also held academic positions at Oxford University, Boston University and Université de Montréal and was a visiting professor at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Pantheon-Sorbonne University and Université de Toulouse. Mr. Beaudry held a Canada Research Chair in economics from 2000 to 2015 and is a two-time recipient of the Bank of Canada’s Research Fellowship Award.
Born in Montréal, Mr. Beaudry holds a BA in Economics from Laval University, an MA in Economics from the University of British Columbia, and a PhD in Economics from Princeton University.
A reception with Mr. Beaudry will follow the lecture at 4:45 p.m. Register for the lecture only, the lecture and reception, or to attend online.
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Students can visit the Student Success Office online for supports including academic development, international student resources, immigration consulting, leadership development, exchange and study abroad, and opportunities to get involved.
Instructors looking for targeted support for developing online components for blended learning courses, transitioning remote to fully online courses, revising current online courses, and more please visit Agile Development | Centre for Extended Learning | University of Waterloo (uwaterloo.ca).
Instructors can visit the Keep Learning website to get support on adapting their teaching and learning plans for an online environment.
Course templates are available within your course in LEARN to help you build and edit your content and assignment pages quickly.
The following workshops, webinars, and events are offered by the KL team (CTE, CEL, ITMS, LIB):
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Methods – self-directed, continuous self-enrollment course in LEARN.
Independent Blended Course Design (iBlend) – self-directed, continuous self-enrollment course in LEARN.
Copyright Overview for Waterloo Instructors and Staff – self-directed, continuous self-enrollment course in LEARN.
Independent Remote Course Design Essentials (iReCoDE) – self-directed, continuous self-enrollment course in LEARN.
Supporting Student Mental Health (for Instructors) – self-directed, continuous self-enrollment course in LEARN.
Supports are available for employees returning to campus. Visit IST’s Hybrid Work and Technology guidelines and workplace protocols to assist with the transition.
Students with permanent, temporary and suspected disabilities and disabling conditions (medical conditions, injuries, or trauma from discrimination, violence, or oppression) can register with AccessAbility Services for academic accommodations (classroom accommodations, testing accommodations, milestone accommodations).
Instructors can visit AccessAbility Services' Faculty and Staff web page for information about the Instructor/Faculty role in the accommodation process. Instructors/ Faculty members are legally required to accommodate students with disabilities. AccessAbility Services (AAS) is here to help you understand your obligations, and to offer services and resources to help you facilitate accommodations.
The Writing and Communication Centre has in-person and virtual services to support grad and undergrad students, postdocs and faculty with any writing or communication project. Services include one-to-one appointments, drop-ins at Dana Porter Library, online workshops, writing groups, English conversation practice, and custom in-class workshops.
Co-op students can get help finding a job and find supports to successfully work remotely, develop new skills, access wellness and career information, and contact a co-op or career advisor.
The Centre for Career Action (CCA) has services and programs to support undergrads, grad students, postdocs, alumni, and employees in figuring out what they value, what they’re good at, and how to access meaningful work, co-op, volunteer, or graduate/professional school opportunities. Questions about CCA's services? Live chat, call 519-888-4047, or stop by our front desk in the Tatham Centre 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.
Drop-in to Warrior Virtual Study Halls on Wednesdays from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Come together in this virtual space to set goals and work independently or in groups each week.
Renison's English Language Institute continues to offer virtual events and workshops to help students practice their English language skills.
If you feel overwhelmed or anxious and need to talk to somebody, please contact the University’s Campus Wellness services, either Health Services or Counselling Services. You can also contact the University's Centre for Mental Health Research and Treatment. Good2Talk is a post-secondary student helpline available to all students.
The Library is open with expanded hours for access to book stacks, drop-in individual study space, bookable group study rooms, drop-in access to computers and printers, book pick-up services and IST Help Desk support. Librarian consultations, Special Collections & Archives and the Geospatial Centre are available by appointment. Full details on current services and hours are available on the Library’s COVID-19 Update webpage.
The Faculty Association of the University of Waterloo (FAUW) continues to advocate for its members. Check out the FAUW blog for more information.
The University of Waterloo Staff Association (UWSA) continues to advocate for its members. Check out the UWSA blog for more information.
The Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office (SVPRO) supports all members of the University of Waterloo campus community who have experienced, or been impacted, by sexual violence. This includes all students, staff, faculty and visitors on the main campus, the satellite campuses, and at the affiliated and federated Waterloo Institutes and Colleges. For support, email: [email protected] or visit the SVPRO website.
The Office of Indigenous Relations is a central hub that provides guidance, support, and resources to all Indigenous and non-Indigenous campus community members and oversees the University's Indigenization strategy.
The Waterloo Indigenous Student Centre, based at St. Paul’s University College, provides support and resources for Indigenous students, and educational outreach programs for the broader community, including lectures, and events.
WUSA supports for students:
Peer support – MATES, Glow Centre, RAISE, Women’s Centre – Click on one of the links to book an appointment either in person or online for the term.
Food Support Service food hampers are currently available from the Turnkey Desk 24/7 in the Student Life Centre. Drop-off locations are also open again in SLC, DC, DP, SCH, and all residences.
Co-op Connection all available online.
Centre for Academic Policy Support – CAPS is here to assist Waterloo undergraduates throughout their experience in navigating academic policy in the instances of filing petitions, grievances and appeals. Please contact them at [email protected].
WUSA Student Legal Protection Program – Seeking legal counsel can be intimidating, especially if it’s your first time facing a legal issue. The legal assistance helpline provides quick access to legal advice in any area of law, including criminal. Just call 1-833-202-4571.
Empower Me is a confidential mental health and wellness service that connects students with qualified counsellors 24/7. They can be reached at 1-833-628-5589.
GSA-UW supports for graduate students:
The Graduate Student Association (GSA-UW) supports students’ academic and social experience and promotes their well-being.
Advising and Support – The GSA advises graduate students experiencing challenges and can help with navigating university policies & filing a grievance, appeal, or petition.
Mental Health covered by the Health Plan – The GSA Health Plan now has an 80 per cent coverage rate (up to $800/year) for Mental Health Practitioners. Your plan includes coverage for psychologists, registered social workers, psychotherapists, and clinical counselors.
Dental Care – The GSA Dental Plan covers 60 to 70 per cent of your dental costs and by visiting dental professionals who are members of the Studentcare Networks, you can receive an additional 20 to 30 per cent coverage.
Student Legal Protection Program – Your GSA fees give you access to unlimited legal advice, accessible via a toll-free helpline: +1-833-202-4571. This advice covers topics including housing disputes, employment disputes, and disputes with an academic institution.
The Graduate House: Open Monday to Tuesday 11:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Wednesday to Friday 11:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. We’re open to all students, faculty, staff, and community members. The Graduate House is a community space run by the GSA-UW. We’re adding new items to the menu. Graduate students who paid their fees can get discounts and free coffee. Note: The Graduate House is closed from August 20 to September 5, 2022.
Warriors vs. Laurier Blood Donation Battle. Join our “Waterloo Warriors” team on the Blood.ca website or app. #ItsInYouToGive
Warriors Youth Summer Day Camps, July 4 to September 2. Open to boys and girls age 5-18. Baseball, Basketball, Football, Hockey, Multi-Sport and Games & Volleyball. Register today.
Warriors Game Day Tickets and Season Passes, on sale now. Cheer on your Warriors W/M Basketball, Football W/M Hockey and W/M Volleyball teams at home during the 2022-23 season. Purchase today.
Visitors Centre in SCH closed, Monday, August 22 to Friday, September 2. Phone and email inquiries will be monitored during weekday business hours.
Retirement celebration for Ron Koelewijin, Wednesday, August 31, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., South Side Marketplace dining hall.
TBH: To Be Honest premiere performance, Thursday, September 1, 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., PAC gym.
Labour Day holiday, Monday, September 5, most University operations closed.
Deadline to register for Centre for Extended Learning (CEL) "Getting Ready to Facilitate Online Courses: TA Training – Fall 2022" course, Sunday, September 11.
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