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University of Waterloo land hosts new joint hospital
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On July 22, the City of Waterloo announced their plan to build a new hospital at David Johnston Research + Technology Park, a site owned by the University of Waterloo, to provide more healthcare services and employment opportunities. The new hospital is a joint venture between Grand River Hospital and St. Mary’s General Hospital to…
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OccupyUW calls for university to take direct action
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Occupy University of Waterloo (OccupyUW) launched their encampment “Gaza House” in front of the Graduate House building on campus to protest the University of Waterloo’s complicity and involvement in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. The encampment was first set up at 7 a.m. on May 13. This occupation follows a series of encampments and protests enacted…
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Attack at hagey hall spurs protests and promotes unity
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Declared as a “hate-motivated” act of violence, two students alongside the professor of Philosophy 202: Gender Issues were stabbed at the University of Waterloo’s Hagey Hall on June 28th at 4pm. The following day, City of Waterloo police chief Mark Crowell spoke to address the timeline of the attack, detailing how the assailant spoke to…
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“For Mahsa Amini”: How to assist the people of Iran
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On Oct. 6, interested individuals in the community gathered on the University of Waterloo’s campus for the information session “For Mahsa Amini.” For those not aware of the ongoing crisis in Iran, Mahsa Amini was a 22-year-old Iranian woman whose life ended on Sept. 16 after being beaten for not wearing her hijab in accordance…
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COVID-19 outbreak declared in all of University of Waterloo’s residences
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On Tuesday, Mar. 30, the University of Waterloo announced that ten people who live on or have visited campus tested positive for COVID-19. Region of Waterloo public health has declared an outbreak of COVID-19 in all University of Waterloo residences. “All of the cases are related to a large cluster of COVID-19 cases in the…
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New University of Waterloo PhD project looking to change the landscape of engineering
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A new University of Waterloo-led program will provide funding and mentorship to eligible doctoral students in engineering and math. The Indigenous and Black Engineering Technology (IBET) PhD Project will provide financial support of up to $30,000 per year for four years, for Black and Indigenous recipients pursuing PhDs in engineering and math. Tizazu Mekonnen, chemical…
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University of Waterloo student creates trivia game to combat COVID-19 misinformation
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In an effort to combat COVID-19 misinformation, Ridhi Patel, a third-year science major at the University of Waterloo, created a video game called Quarantrivia. This educational game was made with the intention of dispelling myths and misconceptions about the virus. “It’s a game that I’ve developed as a side project, essentially in my own time…
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Laurier opens its residence buildings to healthcare workers
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Laurier has recently partnered with regional hospitals to provide temporary housing to healthcare professionals who are choosing to live away from their families during the COVID-19 pandemic. Announced in a news release on May 4, about 150 residence rooms will be available for hospital workers to isolate in, starting early this month. “We’re always looking…
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Waterloo tech team named one of ten finalist in fight against fake news
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On Jan. 10, local Waterloo team, the Traveling Wilburys, was announced as one of the finalists in the first phase of a competition in effort to combat fake news using artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Out of the 150 teams across the country who entered the competition, the Traveling Wilburys are one of only ten teams…
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Waterloo hosts information session on student tenancy rights
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On Nov. 12 the University of Waterloo hosted a student tenancy rights information night with the goal of equipping students with the tools they need to navigate the often treacherous student housing market. The event was open to students of all institutions and was held in the Engineering 7 building on the University of Waterloo…
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