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• Oct 5, 2023 Point and shoot: AI generates location-specific photo inspirations Lookr, a new company at Velocity, University of Waterloo’s startup incubator, takes inspiration beyond the search engine and uses on-location spatial information and artificial intelligence to inspire creators to capture the perfect shot. News
• Oct 2, 2023 Pharmacists can improve access to life-saving vaccines University of Waterloo researchers have found a possible solution to this on-going issues. Using an electronic questionnaire at the time of appointment scheduling for seasonal influenza or COVID-19 vaccines, researchers have found, is a quick and efficient way to identify people in Ontario willing to receive additional life-saving vaccines. News
• Sep 27, 2023 Indigenous optometry student helps bring reconciliation into focus If you’ve ever had an eye exam, you’ve probably been asked to read from a card to test your near vision. The words were likely from standardized text developed in the 1960s. That text is now being changed thanks to an initiative by a University of Waterloo optometry student to advance health equity for Indigenous peoples. News
• Sep 20, 2023 Using machine learning to close Canada’s digital divide A team of researchers from the University of Waterloo and the National Research Council (NRC) are using machine learning to tackle the long-standing issue of inequity in internet access. The team’s method, the Multivariate Variance-based Genetic Ensemble Learning Method, merges several existing AI-driven models to detect anomalies in satellites and satellite networks before they can cause major problems.  News
• Sep 18, 2023 What is the carbon footprint of a hospital bed? Researchers from the University of Waterloo completed the first-ever assessment of a Canadian hospital to reveal its total environmental footprint and specific carbon emission hotspots. Studying a hospital in British Columbia during its 2019 fiscal year, the researchers identified energy and water use and purchasing of medical products as the hospital’s primary hotspots, accounting for over half of the yearly footprint, totalling 3500-5000 tons of CO2 equivalent. One hospital bed is roughly equivalent to the carbon footprint of five Canadian households. News

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We offer a variety of public tours for your service club, church group, or community program at the City of Waterloo Museum, in Mount Hope Cemetery, and online! See below for details. 

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History happened here: license to sell.

The City of Waterloo Museum is eager to take you on a tour down King Street looking at various public licensed locations over time. Follow along to discover Waterloo’s pub past, with a combination of drinking establishments to the first licensed cannabis store in the UpTown.

The self-guided tour is accessible via Wi-Fi, QR code, or a map can be collected at the Visitor Information Centre in UpTown Waterloo or at the City of Waterloo Museum.

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Bring your service club, church group, or community program to the Museum for a guided tour of the current exhibition. Our exhibitions change regularly so check out our What's On and What's Next pages to find out what will be on during your visit.

These tours are approximately 1 hour and can be geared toward your community group's needs.  

Fee: $5 per person

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Join Museum staff at Mount Hope Cemetery for a guided tour of Waterloo’s oldest community cemetery. In 1865, the councils of Waterloo and Berlin (Kitchener) decided to form a joint committee to investigate having a large community cemetery overlap between the two municipalities. A year later in September 1866, Waterloo decided to act on its own and purchased seven acres of land from the Village Reeve and Chairman of the Cemetery Committee, John Hoffman. An additional acre of land was donated by Hoffman to be used as a Free Cemetery. The cemetery opened on January 14, 1867 after the council of Waterloo passed by law 25 which set out the regulations for use; officially creating Mount Hope Cemetery. So let's explore this hidden jewel in Waterloo!

Tours offered below are approximately 1 hour and terrain is sometimes uneven and rough, so travel friendly shoes are recommended.

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To book your tour fill out the request for booking form or contact the museum at 519-885-8828 ext. 29011. 

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University of Waterloo is an interesting place to begin exploring Waterloo . This modern university is recommended by fellow travelers, but it's not the only spot to see here. Allow time for other attractions like Wilfrid Laurier University, St Jacobs Farmers Market, and Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex to really enjoy what the area has to offer.

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Explore the great outdoors at Victoria Park, a lovely green space in Kitchener. Experience the area's festivals and live music.

University of Waterloo Stratford Campus

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Waterloo Stratford Campus, during your trip to Waterloo. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theater scene in this walkable area.

Brubacher House Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Brubacher House Museum during your travels in Waterloo. Discover the breweries and its live music while you're in the area.

Earth Sciences Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Earth Sciences Museum during your travels in Waterloo. Discover the breweries and its live music while you're in the area.

Waterloo Park

Explore the great outdoors at Waterloo Park, a lovely green space in Waterloo. Experience the area's live music and festivals.

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Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit Wilfrid Laurier University, during your trip to Waterloo. Experience the area's live music and festivals.

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Across Waterloo , Brantford and Milton , each Laurier campus offers unique programs and community partnerships while holding true to the cross-campus community culture we’re known for. We care about supporting you as a whole person and our campuses are set up to reflect that, from their physical buildings and green spaces to the supports and services you’ll have access to.

Now it’s time to find out what campus life is really like from real students. You can come visit us in person in Waterloo, Brantford or Milton.

The Waterloo campus is tucked into about one city block, so you’re steps away from your classes, food and your new favourite study spot.

The Brantford campus is woven into the downtown core of Brantford, where historical buildings have been transformed into modern student spaces.

Our Milton campus gives local and commuter students the chance to study close to home. Laurier’s newest campus brings Laurier’s incredible academic and student experience to the fast-growing community of Milton.

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Date: June 15, 2024

Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Location: Waterloo, IA 50701 map

Contact: Teresa Bryant ( email ) 319-234-6357

Tour beautiful gardens in Waterloo & Cedar Falls as part of the Friends of the Grout Historic Houses "Garden Tours" fundraiser!  Digital Map

This year's participating gardens:

• Steve Carignan, 199 Hampshire Rd., Waterloo, 50701
• Reynold & Joyce Erdmann, 7066 LaPorte Rd., Waterloo, 50702
• Northeast Iowa Food Bank Community Garden, 261 Vinton St., Waterloo, 50702
• Ginny & Randy Platte, 3042 North Elk Run Rd., Waterloo, 50703
• Karin & David Sigl, 870 Prospect Blvd., Waterloo, 50701
• Kim & Grant Veeder, 135 Graceline Blvd., Waterloo, 50701
• Bill Witt & Karen Franczyk, 1006 W. 9th St., Cedar Falls, 50613

Register here on the website, at the Grout Museum, or at any garden of your choosing on the day of the tour. Children 12 and under are free of charge. All proceeds from this event benefit the District's two historic houses; the Snowden House and the Rensselaer Russell House Museum. Presenting Sponsor  KOCH Construction Sponsor Matthias Landscaping  

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Kate's 5 fun things to do in and around Waterloo region: July 19 to 21

So much music this weekend with uptown waterloo jazz festival, hillside, cambridge scottish fest and more.

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After a very wet week, some sunshine this weekend will be appreciated (although there is a small chance of rain on Sunday). 

The Fergus Medieval Faire is on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in downtown Fergus. It's a free and family oriented event with much merriment. Meet lords and ladies, as well as birds of prey, archers, musicians and kids can test their own skills with "fight the knight."

There's a Festival of Music and Art at the Nancy Campbell Academy in Stratford on Saturday which includes kids activities, live music and interactive art installations.

A Family Fun Day is also planned for downtown Cambridge on Saturday, including clowns, bouncy castles, live music and a kids zone.

In Guelph, Punkside 2024 is set for Friday night at the Red Papaya Thai and Grill in Old Quebec Street mall. This event will feature bands and musicians from Toronto, Guelph and Hamilton including The Class Assassins, The Washout and Cody James McDusa.

The Kitchener Panthers are on the road to London this Sunday with just one game over the weekend because the Intercounty Baseball League all-star game is happening Saturday in Welland.

The Guelph Royals — who have eight players in the all-star game and outfielder Josh Garton will take part in the homerun derby — are also on the road Sunday in Hamilton.

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Uptown Waterloo Jazz Festival

Friday 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday 12:30 p.m. to 11 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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This annual festival will bring together local, national and international musicians to the outdoor stage, including: Laila Biali, Hilario Duran and his Latin Jazz Big Band, the Canadian Jazz Collective as well as a youth ensemble, Allison Au, Patti Payne and more.

The festival is free to attend. There's also food and other vendors who will be on site and the Jazz After Jazz series with concerts in local bars and restaurants.

• Waterloo Jazz Fest website

The Eras Tour: Responsible Dog Ownership

Saturday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Gaukel Block, downtown Kitchener

Swifties and dog owners combine for this summer block party. Bring your four-legged friend and celebrate them while feeling the Taylor Swift vibes.

Organizers say this event " focuses on responsible dog ownership through the 'eras' of a dog's life."

Dogs must be kept on a six-foot leash at all times (no retractable leashes) and people are asked not to make introductions without asking permission. 

(I probably should make some joke or reference about Taylor Swift's The Black Dog song here but the song is not about a dog and instead references a bar name and it's kind of sad, and dogs are anything but sad, so, when it comes to something clever, there's a blank space in my brain on this one. But I know all too well that many people will be yelling "but daddy I love him" at the adorable pooches attending this event and an event filled with dogs is the opposite of a cruel summer.)

• Dog Friendly K-W event page

Cambridge Scottish Festival

Friday 5:45 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Churchill Park, 200 Christopher Dr., Cambridge

Friday night, the festival kicks off with a concert including Steel City Rovers, Blair Scottish Country Dancers, Old Man Flanagan's Ghost and Tom Keefer. There's also a celtic night market.

Then it's Games Day on Saturday which includes pipe and drum competitions, a massed fling, highland dancing, a children's area and the Heritage Highlands section, which includes clan tents, highland cows, spinners and weavers and a Jacobite encampment (kind of a re-enactment of a camp that would have been set up by the Jacobite army in 1745).

• Cambridge Scottish Festival website

Hillside Festival

Friday 5:45 p.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday 12 p.m. to 11 p.m., Sunday 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Guelph Conservation Area

This annual festival has some pretty big names playing this year and some must-discover artists you will no doubt enjoy listening to in this outdoor event.

Here's just a taste of some of the artists: Aysanabee, Dwayne Gretzky, Patrick Watson, Moonbeam, Five Alarm Funk, Nobro, Ashley MacIsaac, Miniscule, Tragedy Ann, Moonriivr, Bombino, Blacking and the Rodeo Kings with Daniel Lanois and Terra Lightfoot.

That doesn't even mention the wide range of workshops, food stalls, artist vendors, children's area and so much more to enjoy.

Single day tickets and weekend passes are still available.

• Hillside Festival website

Downtown Kitchener Ribfest and Craft Beer Show

Friday 12 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday 12 p.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Victoria Park, Kitchener

As the name suggests, there will be ribs and craft beer.

Of course, there's also other food vendors (blooming onions, ice cream, other smoked and barbecued treats), other drinks beyond craft beer, a kids' fun zone and live entertainment.

Admission is free but donations are accepted for The Food Bank of Waterloo Region.

• Kitchener Rib and Beer Fest website

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Tour NDSU: ‘We roll out the red carpet’

Interested students can learn all about what NDSU has to offer with a visit and tour of campus.

College tours help determine what college is the perfect fit for a student. At NDSU, tours are led by students who share their own campus experiences.  Every tour is personal and tailored for potential students.

Read below for some advice from two of our campus tour guides on how to make the most of your campus visit. Austin Anderson is a junior architecture major from Victoria, Minnesota, and Ally Hoekstra is a junior math education major from Forest Lake, Minnesota.

NDSU summer visit days are scheduled for Friday, July 26 and Friday, Aug. 2. Both include a morning session from 8:30 to noon and an evening session from 1 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. Sign up at the NDSU Visit Days website. Click the “Summer and Special Events” tab for more information.

How to prepare 

Anderson and Hoekstra’s biggest piece of advice is to come ready for questions.  Some common questions are about dining and residence halls, campus life and the Fargo community.  Even if you don’t have any specific questions, ask your tour guides about their personal experiences at NDSU. We encourage prospective students to bring a friend or family member so your tour can be a fun and comfortable experience.

"I love when people ask me why I chose NDSU, but if I had a preference, I love it when they get more specific. Why did you choose to join Greek Life? Why did you choose NDSU over Iowa? Because then I can give them better insight that they can relate to. That's why you ask questions so then you can relate more,” Anderson said.

What to expect

Every college tour looks at classrooms, low rise and high-rise residence halls, the Memorial Union, the Wallman Wellness Center, lunch at a dining center, the library and the Quentin Burdick building - IT services. Getting a firsthand look at what we have to offer helps you envision your college experience at NDSU. Each tour is about two hours and an additional meeting with an admissions counselor is an additional 45 minutes.

Tailor the tour to you

“We roll out the red carpet and treat everyone as a VIP,” said Zeb Watkins, campus visit specialist in the Office of Admission. If you have specific places, buildings or people you want to see, we will try our best to make it happen. Be sure to ask about any clubs or activities you’re interested in. Some students may ask to see specific academic buildings or residence halls. We offer a various selection of tours throughout the year, including week day visits, group visits, virtual visits and summer events.

Explore what campus has to offer

There are a lot of on campus opportunities. NDSU offers around 280 student organizations,  including Greek life, intramurals, musical theater and cultural affiliations.  Ask your tour guide what they are involved in and let them know what interests you have. NDSU Memorial Union is a homebase for students between classes. It offers a variety of food options, the bookstore, multicultural programs, student help and more. Our wellness center not only has treadmills and weights, but it also has a variety of group fitness classes, swimming pools, rock climbing and more. Our culture at NDSU is very welcoming and fun. You will see people enjoying our outdoor volleyball, skating around campus or participating in events.

"There's so many opportunities that you can take advantage of,” Hoekstra said.

Learn about the local community

Check out what the Fargo-Moorhead community has to offer after your tour. We suggest you go downtown to eat, check out the coffee shops and shop at the various boutiques.  Take the opportunity to learn the local Metro bus system. It’s free for students with an NDSU identification card. After going downtown, you can explore the rest of the area. We have something for anyone to enjoy, including Suiteshots golf simulation, the Red River Zoo, Thunder Road fun park, West Acers mall, the Lights Event Center in West Fargo and many restaurant options all around Fargo.

Schedule a campus visit and tour at our Campus Visit website .

PGA TOUR University on TOUR:  Ludvig Åberg finishes T4 at Genesis Scottish Open

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Ludvig Åberg finished inside the top 10 for the seventh time this season after a T4 effort at the Genesis Scottish Open. Åberg stays at No. 6 in the FedExCup for the fourth consecutive week. Åberg has now finished in the top 12 in three of his last four starts. Åberg will make his debut at The Open Championship this Thursday and will look to add to a 2024 major record that includes a runner-up finish at the Masters and a T12 finish at the U.S. Open.

Pierceson Coody turned in his best result of the season, finishing T2 at the ISCO Championship after a five-man playoff. Coody jumps 22 spots to No. 112 after his runner-up finish. Coody held the 54-hole lead for the first time on TOUR at Keene Trace Golf Club. This is the second top-five finish of the season for Coody, with the first coming at the Charles Schwab Challenge in May where he finished T5.

Coody and Åberg, the No. 1 players in the Class of 2022 and Class of 2023, respectively, were the top alumni who played the weekend across the two TOUR events. Mac Meissner finished T16 in Kentucky, while Davis Thompson finished T46 in Scotland.

Eleven PGA TOUR University alumni made the cut at the Explore NB Open on PGA TOUR Americas. John Keefer finished 2nd in New Brunswick, his third straight top-five finish and second straight runner-up, and currently holds the No. 7 spot in the Fortinet Cup points list. Michael Brennan (T4) and Dylan Menante (T7) also recorded the best finishes of their seasons in New Brunswick. Frederik Kjettrup finished T49 and occupies the No. 1 in the Fortinet Cup Points list for the second straight week.

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