University of Waterloo Stratford School of Interaction Design and Business
125 St. Patrick Street N5A 0C1 Stratford, ON, Canada

"Waterloo has a proud tradition of student innovation. This project will give our students the chance to interact with cutting-edge 5G technology and will really showcase how these bright young people will shape the future of corporate Canada," said Carly Cameron, Manager of Entrepreneurship Experience at Concept. We are excited to be a part of this hackathon and to see what our students create with this new technology!

Remembrance Day is a time of reflection for those who call Canada home. We remember those who have fought. We remember those who have and continue to serve. And, we remember the countless who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the name of protecting our nation and our way of life. We cannot take what we have for granted. We cannot take the sacrifices of our heroes for granted. This is especially true to remember during this time of COVID-19 when it can be easy to be distracted by... our new day-to-day. Remembrance Day gives us the opportunity to honour those who have served in the Armed Forces, not only because of their sacrifices, but also who they fought for, what they stood for and why Canada is stronger because of those actions. As we remember our veterans, it is imperative to reflect on the diversity of our heroes in uniform. Our Indigenous soldiers from First Nations, Metis and Inuit communities and those People of Colour have fought for you, fought for me and many have died for all of us and our way of life. There is no doubt that we are a stronger nation because of them. I encourage you to not only remember, but to talk about our veterans, past and present. Talk about their accomplishments at Vimy Ridge, in Afghanistan, Kosovo, and so many other theatres of action. And, show your appreciation whether through a donation to the Poppy Fund or simply wearing the red poppy proudly. Please take the time to have a moment of silent remembrance at 11:00 a.m. and by acting upon the values that make Canada a global beacon of peace, democracy and prosperity. Sincerely, Feridun Hamdullahpur

This chat will: 1) Give you an opportunity to put a face to the name of the counsellor for Stratford students 2) Discuss strategies for building and maintaining resilience during times of set back, struggle and difficulty, including self-care, mindsets, self compassion and rising strong after failure... 3) Give you more info about getting connected with virtual Counseling Services supports. For more info visit: https://uwaterloo.ca//e/thrive-coffee-chat-your-counsellor

Convocation is a time to celebrate a significant milestone. This year’s convocation celebrations may look a little different, but the role of the valedictorian remains the same to represent the graduating class and address the students, families and supporters who will come together to recognize this important day. Valedictorians have been selected by their peers in recognition of their social and academic contributions to the Waterloo community. We are excited that Sim Purba, BGBDA '20 was selected for the Faculty of Arts.

We are excited to be teaming up with Sportsnet, Rogers, NHL, Intel, University of Waterloo GEDI, & Concept by Velocity to offer an incredible opportunity for UWaterloo students to create brand new NHL fan experiences. The Sportsnet Hockey Hack: Powered by Rogers 5G will empower students to use real datasets and find new ways for hockey fans to interact with the game they love.

Interviewing as an incoming grad can be daunting especially during the COVID pandemic. What makes an application stand out? What do you need to prepare? Hear from designers who made their way through this transition and are now transforming industries with design thinking. We have advice for different types of design interviews and will walk you through how to navigate them effectively. This talk is designed to prepare you for your job hunt and empower you to make the most of... your opportunities! Join @konradgroup Designers for a Live Q & A on Thursday, October 29, 1:00pm, and watch their prerecorded talk now! https://uwaterloo.ca//how-prepare-and-what-expect-ux-inter Meet the panelists Sarah Hope Keast is an Experience Designer at Konrad Group Toronto. Since graduating with a bachelor of design 2 years ago, she has worked on projects ranging from enterprise level applications, to large scale eCommerce platforms. As a passion of hers, Sarah loves helping students enter the workforce by sharing her experience and offering guidance and encouragement. Anoosha Sajjad is a 2017 bachelor of design graduate specializing in product and motion design. She is currently an Experience Designer at Konrad Group, designing digital and innovative solutions to help transform businesses. Anoosha is dedicated to incorporating ethical technology as an everyday practice, mentorship for upcoming + recent graduates, and building sustainable and supportive environments in the workplace. David Luong is an Experience Designer who graduated with a bachelor of design just last year. He is passionate about entrepreneurial thinking, peak performance habits, behavioural science, and bridging the gap between design and business. Within the past 3 years he’s had the opportunity to work in start-up, agency, and his own entrepreneurial ventures. His current focus right now is to create and share as much value as possible to the younger generation of students while continuing to grow his career as a designer.