Graduate Student Association-University of Waterloo

The GSA is teaming up with GH and is hosting local comedian Joe Botelho, visiting from Hamilton, Ontario, for a night of laughs and good company. Create your own mocktail, unwind with friends, and enjoy a fun, relaxed evening.
 
This event is exclusively for graduate students. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
 
Date: Thursday | January 22
Time: 7 PM–9 PM 
Location: Graduate House Green Room

🧘🏽‍♂️ Guided Meditation with Rev. Ananda 
 
Hosted by the Graduate Student Association – UWaterloo 
Join us for a grounding, restorative 1-hour meditation session led by Buddhist Monk, Rev. Ananda, designed to help you reconnect with yourself, set your intentions for the term, and step into Winter 2026 with clarity, calm, and compassion. 
 
✨ All grad students & GSA partners welcome 
✨ No experience needed — just come as you are. 
📍 Location: Grad Lounge, SLC 
🕒 Date & Time: 21st January, 2026 |12pm -1:30pm 
🎁 Free mental-health-themed giveaway for attendees! 
 
Let’s begin the term by honouring who we are, where we are, and how we want to show up. Link in bio to register!

Calling all graduate students at University of Waterloo! 📢 It’s your time to shine and represent your department on the GSA-UW Council. Nominations for GSA Councillor Elections - Winter’26 are now open until Jan 23rd! Visit our website for open positions and submit your nomination today!

We’re planning a Q***r Movie Night and we want to hear from you! Which of these q***r cult classic movies should we watch? The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert or But I’m a Cheerleader? Vote on the poll in our story!
 
Come be in community, make connections with other grad students, and enjoy some snacks while we watch the q***r cult classic film. All are welcome 😊 
 
📅 15 January 6 PM
📍SLC Grad Lounge

The GSA is partnering with Odd Bunch to provide students with fresh fruit and vegetables on a monthly basis! Every month, the GSA will be providing 50 Small Boxes (Mixed) for graduate students to purchase for $10 a box - These boxes retail for $28.00, that is 65% off the cost of the box! These boxes will be delivery straight to your door- No need to go grocery shopping. The contents of the box will vary from week to week; however, it consists of a variety of fruits and vegetables. Full information can be found on the submission form.  Submission forms are now open and will close on January 13th at 11:59 PM or until all boxes are claimed. Link in bio!

Happy New Year! ✨ From everyone at GSA & Grad House, we’re wishing you a year of new opportunities, shared experiences, and continued support. Here’s to another year of coming together as a community.