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A weekly podcast from the University of Waterloo with hosts Pamela Smyth and Brandon Sweet highlighting news, events and commentary from the Daily Bulletin. Feature interviews with students, faculty and staff showcase the depth and breadth of the expertise on campus and the vibrancy of our community. Episode transcripts available on request. Intro music: Nightstop – Harrison Ford: https://youtu.be/Iij7U6eE5lo License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 http://bit.ly/RFP_CClicense Outro music: Eastridge Turnstile by The Loyalist | https://soundcloud.com/the_loyalist_official Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Additional sounds by Jon Linney, Soundsnap https://www.soundsnap.com and Zapsplat https://www.zapsplat.com .

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A weekly podcast from the University of Waterloo with hosts Pamela Smyth and Brandon Sweet highlighting news, events and commentary from the Daily Bulletin. Feature interviews with students, faculty and staff showcase the depth and breadth of the expertise on campus and the vibrancy of our community. Episode transcripts available on request. Intro music: Nightstop – Harrison Ford: https://youtu.be/Iij7U6eE5lo License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 http://bit.ly/RFP_CClicense Outro music: Eastridge Turnstile by The Loyalist | https://soundcloud.com/the_loyalist_official Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Additional sounds by Jon Linney, Soundsnap https://www.soundsnap.com and Zapsplat https://www.zapsplat.com .

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English

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Episodes

Episode 166 - Conrad Grebel at 60, Holiday Video, Storm Closing

12/15/2023
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 the break. Links and resources: Holiday video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxksIM73-4I https://uwaterloo.ca/news/presidents-news/what-university-waterloo-made Severe weather: : https://uwaterloo.ca/secretariat/policies-guidelines-signing-procedures/weather-closing-guidelines https://uwaterloo.ca/campus-status Daily Bulletin: https://uwaterloo.ca/daily-bulletin Conrad Grebel University College: https://uwaterloo.ca/grebel/

Duration:00:26:31

Episode 165 - Student Transition, Giving Numbers, Lunchtime Jam

12/8/2023
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=N4r43BPkiALd4KC9 Lunchtime Jam: https://portal.uwaterloo.ca/#/events/8595/registration UC holiday special: https://uwaterloo.ca/university-club/events/holiday-special

Duration:00:27:07

Episode 164 - Sustainable Flight, Teaching Awards, Employee Engagement

12/1/2023
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 Teaching Award https://uwaterloo.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8HZOM63iFGXaB9k Online Course Design Award https://uwaterloo.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eQGEuonwHhvzxlA DTA: https://uwaterloo.ca/centre-for-teaching-excellence/dta AETS: https://uwaterloo.ca/centre-for-teaching-excellence/chakma December 6: https://uwaterloo.ca/engineering/national-day-remembrance-2023 16 Days of Activism: https://uwaterloo.ca/sexual-violence-prevention-response-office/get-involved/16-days-activism-against-gender-based-violence Employee Engagement Survey: https://uwaterloo.ca/employee-engagement-survey/ Waterloo Institute for Sustainable Aeronautics: https://uwaterloo.ca/sustainable-aeronautics/

Duration:00:28:42

Episode 163 - Sustainability Progress, Highly Cited, Giving Tuesday

11/24/2023
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 speaker series on antagonism and intimidation in academia. Links and resources: Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers: https://uwaterloo.ca/news/12-waterloo-researchers-make-highly-cited-researchers-2023 Rapid antigen tests: https://www.ontario.ca/self-assessment/ Coronavirus website: https://uwaterloo.ca/coronavirus Giving Tuesday: https://imodules.uwaterloo.ca/s/1802/cf20/home.aspx?sid=1802&gid=2&pgid=1912&appealcode=24A2GGSMG Antagonistic Responses to Science and Technology in the Academy: https://ticketfi.com/event/5384/antagonism-and-intimidation-in-academia-speaker-series Sustainability office: https://uwaterloo.ca/sustainability/ 2023 Environmental Sustainability Report: https://uwaterloo.ca/sustainability/our-progress Free Store: https://uwaterloo.ca/sustainability/operations/waste/free-store Waste sorting guide: https://uwaterloo.ca/sustainability/operations/waste/sorting-guide

Duration:00:30:22

Episode 162 - Whale Safe, Flu Vaccine, Bystander Training

10/13/2023
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 look. Links and Resources: High-risk flu clinic: https://uwaterloo.ca/campus-wellness/news/high-risk-flu-vaccine-clinic New-look homepage: https://uwaterloo.ca/ Bystander training: https://uwaterloo.gosignmeup.com/public/Course/browse?courseid=7590 (in-person session) https://uwaterloo.gosignmeup.com/public/Course/browse?courseid=7591 (virtual session) Equity census: https://uwaterloo.ca/equity-data-strategy Whale Safe James Dyson Awards: https://www.jamesdysonaward.org/2023/project/whalesafe/#:~:text=What%20it%20does,prevent%20the%20extinction%20of%20whales.

Duration:00:22:33

Episode 161 - Reconciliation Student, University Club, Employee Equity

9/29/2023
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://uwaterloo.ca/university-club/ Equity Equity Census: https://uwaterloo.ca/equity-data-strategy Nish Vibes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7wfkgWn3uY National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: https://uwaterloo.ca/indigenous/national-day-truth-and-reconciliation-2023 United Way: https://ecommunity.uwaywrc.ca/crm/Start.jsp https://uwaterloo.ca/united-way/about-united-way-campaign/go-red-day-2023

Duration:00:20:39

Episode 160 - SMILE Club, Postdoc Appreciation, Consent Culture

9/15/2023
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://www.nationalpostdoc.org/ Postdoc Appreciation: https://uwaterloo.ca/graduate-studies-postdoctoral-affairs/welcome-postdoctoral-affairs/national-postdoc-appreciation-week Consent Culture: https://www.couragetoact.ca/consent-awareness-week https://uwaterloo.ca/sexual-violence-prevention-response-office/get-involved/consent-week SMILE Club: https://www.smileclubs.ca/ Colorful Zone: https://colorful.zone/ Joyi App: https://joyi.app/

Duration:00:23:15

Episode 159 - Tobacco Control, Student Relief Fund, Seed Grants

8/25/2023
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. And get your tickets for a sneak preview of this year’s performance of TBH: To Be Honest. Links and resources: Global Emergency Student Relief Fund: https://imodules.uwaterloo.ca/s/1802/21/form.aspx?sid=1802&gid=2&pgid=2660&cid=7415 TBH: To Be Honest: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/tbh-to-be-honest-2023-premiere-performances-tickets-696180664107?aff=oddtdtcreator LITE Seed Grant: https://uwaterloo.ca/centre-for-teaching-excellence/support/teaching-and-learning-research-and-grants/learning-innovation-and-teaching-enhancement-lite-grants/learning-innovation-and-teaching-enhancement-lite-seed-grant International Tobacco Control Policy Evaluation Project: https://itcproject.org/

Duration:00:27:12

Episode 158 - Disappearing Wetlands, Community Forums, Orientation

8/11/2023
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-in days. And the Centre for Work-Integrated Learning has a new website that combines the previous WatPD and EDGE websites, while also highlighting newer programs and initiatives. Links and resources: Community Forums: https://uwaterloo.ca/university-relations/uwaterloo-community-forum-july-2023 WIL: https://uwaterloo.ca/centre-for-work-integrated-learning/ Waterloo Orientation: https://uwaterloo.ca/welcome-warriors/waterloo-orientation Move-in and Orientation Volunteer Sign-up: https://app.initlive.com/web-admin/app/#/join-party?k=lo3gat4b8ainpb&fromOpp Save Ontario Wetlands site: https://saveontariowetlands.weebly.com/take-action.html Special Report on Changes to the Greenbelt: https://www.auditor.on.ca/en/content/news/specials_newsreleases/ataglance_Greenbelt_EN.pdf Save Ontario Wetlands on Greenbelt special report: https://saveontariowetlands.weebly.com/response-to-auditor-general-report.html Wetlands and climate: https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/environmental-indicators/extent-wetlands.html

Duration:00:29:59

Episode 157: Trauma Healing, Community Forum, Velocity Fund II

7/14/2023
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 identify and inventory all species around our main campus. Links and resources: Campus Attack: https://uwaterloo.ca/news/prioritizing-well-being Community Forum: https://uwaterloo.ca/president/uwaterloo-community-forum-july-2023-registration-page SEE Grant: https://uwaterloo.ca/human-resources/strategic-partners-programs-and-initiatives/see-canada-grant BioBlitz: https://uwaterloo.ca/sustainability/events/bioblitz https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/bioblitz-tickets-666920054837 Campus Wellness https://uwaterloo.ca/campus-wellness/ Employee and Family Assistance Program https://uwaterloo.ca/employee-assistance-program/ Here 24/7 https://here247.ca/ Good2Talk https://good2talk.ca/ Talk Suicide Canada https://talksuicide.ca/ Empower Me https://studentcare.ca/rte/en/IHaveAPlan_WUSA_EmpowerMe_EmpowerMe IMPACT https://cmhaww.ca/programs/impact-integrated-mobile-police-and-crisis-team/

Duration:00:31:20

Episode 156 - Pride Month, Consent Culture, Sustainability Fund

6/16/2023
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 projects that will work towards the University’s Environmental Sustainability Strategy.

Duration:00:23:46

Episode 155 - Basketball Coach, Tuition Waiver, Golf Tournaments

6/2/2023
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 tournaments take place this month. And Waterloo has a new Chief Information Officer. Links and resources: Women’s Basketball: https://athletics.uwaterloo.ca/sports/womens-basketball Indigenous tuition waiver: https://uwaterloo.ca/indigenous/student-resources/tuition-waiver-eligible-indigenous-students Burt Matthews Golf Tournament: https://uwaterloo.ca/matthews-golf-classic/ Convocation: https://uwaterloo.ca/convocation/ Beyond the Bulletin on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLawkBQ15NDEkkHnZKLer9upKt2l9edSoe

Duration:00:29:00

Episode 154 - Math Innovation, Daily Bulletin at 30

5/19/2023
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.

Duration:00:40:07

Episode 153 - Student Para Athlete, Board Chair, Dean Announcement

5/5/2023
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.

Duration:00:23:58

Episode 152 - Trust in Science, President’s Forum, Innovation Arena

4/14/2023
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 and innovation. Links in this episode: President’s Forum: https://uwaterloo.ca/president/events Innovation Arena: https://uwaterloo.ca/innovation-arena/ Research Discovery Days: https://uwaterloo.ca/math-innovation/math-and-computing-research-discovery-days Beyond the Bulletin on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLawkBQ15NDEkkHnZKLer9upKt2l9edSoe

Duration:00:22:44

Episode 151 - Football Alliance, Eagle Staff, Honorary Degrees

3/31/2023
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 Waterloo at 100 vision document. Links in this episode: Honorary degrees: https://uwaterloo.ca/secretariat/honorary-degrees-committee/honorary-degrees-granted Honorary degree guidelines: https://uwaterloo.ca/secretariat/governance-committees/honorary-degrees-committee/guidelines-awarding-honorary-degrees Staff conference registration: https://uwaterloo.ca/staff-conference/registration Faculty registration for President’s Forum: https://ticketfi.com/event/5049/waterloo-at-100-launch-and-presidents-forum Wellness sessions: https://uwaterloo.ca/healthy-workplace/winterspring-2023-wellness-sessions Wellness sessions registration: https://portal.uwaterloo.ca/#/calendar/events?organizations=Organizational%20%26%20Human%20Development Waterloo Warriors Football: https://athletics.uwaterloo.ca/sports/football The Alliance: https://athletics.uwaterloo.ca/sports/2020/11/18/the-alliance.aspx

Duration:00:23:39

Episode 150 - Anti-Racism, Research Ranking, Eagle Staff

3/17/2023
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, strength and honour of those who carry it. And registration is open for the annual staff conference. Links in this episode: Research Infosource: https://researchinfosource.com/top-50-research-universities/2022 Staff Enhancement Experience: https://uwaterloo.ca/daily-bulletin/2023-01-20#see-canada-2022-23-grant-recipients-named Eagle Staff Ceremony: https://ticketfi.com/event/5003/eagle-staff-ceremony Staff Conference: https://portal.uwaterloo.ca/#/events/e586/registration Staff Conference Volunteers: https://uwaterloo.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ec80c689a7b4e6e8e2eae0a8d&id=7b2bf30267&e=37d67c1d4b Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism: https://uwaterloo.ca/equity-diversity-inclusion-anti-racism/equity-office Beyond the Bulletin on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLawkBQ15NDEkkHnZKLer9upKt2l9edSoe

Duration:00:25:48

Episode 149 - Indigenization Activity, Storm Closings, Winter Break

12/16/2022
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: Storm Closing: https://uwaterloo.ca/secretariat/policies-procedures-guidelines/guidelines/weather-closing-guidelines Waterloo Weather Station: https://uwaterloo.ca/weather President’s winter video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amOj9oCP7tc Daily Bulletin: https://uwaterloo.ca/daily-bulletin/2022-12-15 Myeengun Henry interview from Episode 137: https://bit.ly/3huwcNM Waterloo Indigenous Student Centre: https://uwaterloo.ca/united-college/waterloo-indigenous-student-centre Faculty of Health Indigenous Initiatives: https://uwaterloo.ca/health/about/indigenous-initiatives Beyond the Bulletin on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLawkBQ15NDEkkHnZKLer9upKt2l9edSoe

Duration:00:29:03

Episode 148 – Homelessness Crisis, Giving Leaderboard, Supporting Students

12/9/2022
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 this year’s TD Walter Bean Lecture features an alum speaking about the changing Arctic. Links in this episode: Giving Tuesday: https://imodules.uwaterloo.ca/s/1802/cf20/home.aspx?sid=1802&gid=2&pgid=1912&appealcode=23A2GGOLG&utm_source=old-site&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=Giving_Tuesday_Central_2022 Supporting students: https://uwaterloo.ca/campus-wellness/faculty-and-staff/how-support-student Walter Bean Lecture: https://uwaterloo.ca/environment/td-walter-bean-professorship-environment Lecture registration: https://imodules.uwaterloo.ca/s/1802/21/event.aspx?sid=1802&gid=2&pgid=2748&content_id=4114Registration Housing as a human right: https://theconversation.com/housing-is-both-a-human-right-and-a-profitable-asset-and-thats-the-problem-172846 Beyond the Bulletin on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLawkBQ15NDEkkHnZKLer9upKt2l9edSoe

Duration:00:32:35

Episode 147 – COP27 Students, Climate Research, Sustainability Report

12/2/2022
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 Environmental Sustainability Strategy. And the University and the Canadian Federation of University Women Kitchener-Waterloo host the annual ceremony of remembrance on the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. Links in this episode: Climate Action and Awareness Fund: https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2022/11/the-government-of-canada-invests-up-to-58-million-in-24-projects-that-support-canadas-goal-of-net-zero-greenhouse-gas-emissions-by-2050.html Sustainability report: https://uwaterloo.ca/sustainability/our-progress IDPD at Waterloo: https://uwaterloo.ca/accessibility/international-day-persons-disabilities-december-3-2022 Inclusive communications guide: https://uwaterloo.ca/university-relations/resources/inclusive-communications-guide Accessibility Advisory Panel: https://uwaterloo.ca/accessibility/about/accessibility-advisory-panel Ceremony of Remembrance: https://ticketfi.com/event/4861/national-day-of-remembrance-and-action-on-violence-against-women Ceremony livestream - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMjIM2G8oII Waterloo Climate Institute: https://uwaterloo.ca/climate-institute/ Beyond the Bulletin on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLawkBQ15NDEkkHnZKLer9upKt2l9edSoe Podcast listener survey: uwaterloo.ca/daily-bulletin/pod…st-listener-survey

Duration:00:33:07