A new project led by Dr. Igor Grossmann was awarded $1.5 million in funding from the Templeton World Charity Foundation to study wisdom and standards of wise judgment 🎉 “Studying wisdom is important because it provides insights into how people make decisions in complex, uncertain situations that don't have clear solutions, especially when these situations are influenced by cultural, moral, and interpersonal factors,” says Grossmann. Read more about the project at https://bit.ly/3Z8Ez58 Wisdom and Culture Lab University of Waterloo
University of Waterloo Faculty of Arts
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A dynamic community working across the humanities, social sciences and creative arts at the University of Waterloo.
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Welcome to the Faculty of Arts, a dynamic community of students, faculty and staff working in and across the humanities, social sciences and creative arts. Our ideas and actions are propelled by curiosity, creativity, and a deep commitment to contribute to a better world. Across our programs and in every sector, you will find Waterloo Arts students and graduates who are engaged citizens, agile thinkers, and enterprising workers. A Waterloo Arts education cultivates a student's capacity to think, analyze, imagine and communicate. Undergraduates enhance their academics and major area of study with skills developed through integrated programs such as co-op employment, study abroad, field work, and career-focused minors. Graduate students work at the cutting edge of their disciplines while also learning professional and applied skills to ensure their expertise can serve both inside and outside academia. Tackling some of the most critical issues of our time, Arts professors make meaningful and tangible contributions to public policy, mental health, business accountability, civil liberties, cultural expression, and creative communication - to name just a few areas of impact.
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https://uwaterloo.ca/arts
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Meet Ann Gordon, a passionate Arts and Business co-op student who turned her love for community-building into a series of impactful events for the University of Waterloo Faculty of Arts and was the recipient of the 2024 Arts Award for Excellence in Service. During her co-op terms, Ann created a variety of initiatives to foster connection and support among students, many of whom were transitioning back to in-person learning. From organizing stress-relief events featuring therapy dogs and creative activities, to planning a comprehensive Student Resource Fair, she ensured that students could engage at their own pace and access the resources they needed to thrive. Ann's leadership, empathy, and innovative approach to event planning not only helped build a stronger sense of community in the Faculty of Arts but also connected students to valuable mental health and academic supports. Her work exemplifies the power of student-driven leadership in making a lasting difference. More: https://lnkd.in/gd9eHS4S | #UWaterloo #BackToSchool
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Congratulations to our Mock Trial Club on winning their first competition! 🏆 "Something I’ve learned through mock trialing is you only really get better through your losses. That's the mentality that mock trial brings – that losing is a part of life, and if you're not losing, you're not growing." Read more from the club's co-captains Victoria Ventura and Noah DeSario on their win and the impact the club has had on them personally and professionally: https://bit.ly/3MlEpzz Ontario Mock Trial Association University of Waterloo #UWaterloo #UWaterlooArts #MockTrial
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"The decision of the provincial government to close the Ontario Science Centre is short-sighted and a significant blow to public engagement with science and technology. This decision not only shutters a key resource for science education, it also undermines efforts to build public trust in science." Read more from Drs. Ashley Rose M., Mary Wells, and Donna Strickland from Waterloo's TRUST Network: bit.ly/3YMVVEj University of Waterloo University of Waterloo Faculty of Engineering University of Waterloo Faculty of Science Waterloo Research
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Meet Skyler Duggan! He is a third-year Political Science student who worked in both sectors of the economic development industry. Skyler shares his advice for other students and how he developed his skills through co-op. “The one piece of advice I can give to any student is to be honest and be personable. How personable and unique you are in the cover letter matters. ” Read more about Skyler's co-op experience: https://bit.ly/3zDdzje University of Waterloo Faculty of Arts #UWaterlooCoop #UWaterloo #Arts
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Economic inequality remains a pervasive issue, demanding the attention of scholars, policymakers and activists worldwide. Dr. Francisco Gonzalez, a professor in the University of Waterloo Faculty of Arts, brings a nuanced perspective to this enduring problem. "Today's levels of within-country inequality are excessive and reflect unequal opportunities," says Dr. Gonzalez. His research explores the pivotal role of the welfare state, equitable access to education, and progressive tax policies in mitigating inequality. Addressing these factors not only fosters social cohesion but also promotes economic justice. Full Story: https://lnkd.in/gZVHFZeD | #UWaterloo #SolvingTheCrisis
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After a breast cancer diagnosis during the pandemic, Kellie Chouinard found solace in online communities. Now, her experience is driving innovative research on the power of social media in building supportive spaces. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3LXQs5V | #GRADImpact #CancerResearch #SocialMediaSupport #UWaterloo University of Waterloo Faculty of Arts
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Recently, a team of 11 undergraduate students at Waterloo participated in Canada’s first microgravity research competition for students, the Canadian Reduced Gravity Experiment Design Challenge (CAN-RGX), where they presented their research at the Canadian Space Agency headquarters in Longueuil, Quebec and won the Overall Excellence Award. The competition offers the opportunity for post-secondary students to design, build and test a scientific payload aboard the National Research Council of Canada’s Falcon 20 — a twin-engine jet that has been modified for use in microgravity experiments in association with the Canadian Space Agency. 🔗Learn more: https://bit.ly/3AfIKBT University of Waterloo Faculty of Arts University of Waterloo Faculty of Engineering
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Last week, our CML Showcase featured several undergraduate and graduate student critical design and creative writing projects from the past year. We had poetry readings and project demos at the Communitech Hub, with refreshments and socializing to wrap up the spring term. Congratulations to our students on their hard work! University of Waterloo Faculty of Arts
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“Age, however, isn’t the only factor in an athlete’s peak. What’s really exciting is that we also found that knowing it’s an Olympic year actually helps predict an athlete’s performance,” noted study co-author Matthew Chow, an undergraduate economics student. Learn more about a recent Waterloo study examining at what age Olympic athletes perform their best: https://bit.ly/3yfUtQa #UWaterloo #UWaterlooArts #ParisOlympics
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