Monthly E-Newsletter
February 2023
News & Services
Happy Black History Month! 

The incredibly diverse history of the Black diaspora can not be confined to one month. That being said, we hope you take this time to learn about and acknowledge the Black voices in your respective fields.  
"Black history is not just for Black people - Black history is Canadian history."  - Jean Augustine  
Happy Lunar New Year! 

Wishing everyone celebrating luck, abundance, and good health this Lunar New Year!    
Applications are Open: Graduate Award for Black and Indigenous Students 

Through a commitment of funding from the Graduate Student Association (GSA), the Graduate Studies Endowment Fund (GSEF) and Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs (GSPA), we are re-launching the “Graduate Award for Black and Indigenous Students” to increase accessibility to education for Black and Indigenous students who are currently underrepresented in graduate programs at the University of Waterloo. Scholarships, each valued at $5,000, will be awarded to eligible students who are registered full-time in their first year of a doctoral program. 

If you are eligible, make sure to apply by February 23rd! For more information, please visit gsauw.ca or email gsa-equity@uwaterloo.ca. 
Events
February 8: WRCLS Virtual Housing Legal Drop-In Session @  2 - 4 PM 

Don’t forget to register or drop-in to the Virtual Housing Legal Drop-In Sessions with the Waterloo Region Community Legal Services. Get all your tenancy questions answered before any potential issues arise!  
February 15: Black Student Social @  5:30 - 6:30 PM @ The Graduate House

Calling all members of the Black diaspora at UWaterloo! To celebrate Black History Month and the re-launch of the Graduate Award for Black and Indigenous Students, we’re hosting a Black Student Social on Thursday, February 15, from 5:30pm to 6:30pm! This is an opportunity to meet other Black students, unwind, and enjoy some free pizza. This is also an opportunity to ask any questions you may have about applying for the award.  
While its not mandatory, we’d appreciate if you can RSVP using the following link 
We hope to see you there!

Check out the Events section on our website for more information.
Graduate House
OPEN
Monday and Tuesday from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Wednesday - Friday from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Service begins at 11:30 AM
Kitchen closes at 6:00 PM / 8:00 PM
Last call at 6:30 PM / 8:30 PM
February 1 & 29: Music Bingo at GH @ 6 PM

The dabbing doesn't STOP when this playlist only BOPS! Join us at GH for FREE music bingo feat. uh, PRIZES and playlists :) February 1 and 29, 6pm , listen closely, dab quickly. More music bingos to come this term! 
Every Monday: Board Game Nights @ 4 - 7 PM

Our collection grows as the Winter snows 😊 Join us for open board game nights almost every Monday this term. We're hosting free space to learn and play a SWEET selection of games old, new, simple, fun, and frustrating. Hate or love your friends February 5, 12, 26, and even more the rest of the term! Play anytime from 4pm to 7pm, gamers. 
February 7: Trivia Night at GH @ 6 PM

Trivia grows stronger every term, and it's back! Join us for free tricks and tough questions February 7  from 6pm. Come as you are, bring a friend, form a fellowship - whatever gets you closer to PRIZES or preference.  
SAFE LOVE WEEK is here!  February 13-16 

SAFE LOVE RETURNS, ‘cause it never went away. Join us February 13th to 16th for Cookie Decorating, Trivia AFTER DARK, Sex Toy Bingo hosted by @kasha.czech, and our BIG QUEER DANCE PARTY to burn out the week! All events are free and open to all students, but please bring your WATcard and Gov ID anyway!  

February 13: Cookie Decorating @ 4:30 PM 

Need something to give to your Valentine? Or merely enjoying the auto-decadence of hedonism... yes, that last one. Join us at 4:30pm on Tuesday Feb. 13th for a sweet time: we're kicking off SAFE LOVE WEEK 2024 with good ol' Cookie Decorating. For FREE and for ALL!  

February 14: Trivia (AFTER DARK) @ 6:30 PM 

We're talking XXX Trivia here, 'cause this time of year it's always 'after dark.' Come on by when the saccharine sweet turns up the heat Wednesday Feb 14th at 6:30pm. Safe Love only gets dirtier from here folks, though no less safe. 
Safety first - then teamwork. 
February 15: Sex Toy Bingo @ 6:30 PM 

Kasha Czech is BACK to CALL. YOUR. NUMBER. Zat's a BINGO! No, zat's a SEX TOY BINGO! on Thursday Feb. 15 at 6:30pm. Join for free, flap those wings, and win that high tech [REDACTED] with the add-on attachment that [REDACTED] for [REDACTED], sometimes even [ESPECIALLY REDACTED]
February 16:  Big Queer Dance Party @ 6:30 PM 

It is what it sounds like - it's the BIG QUEER DANCE PARTY. Come celebrate the fabulous umbrella of expression for FREE with the classic pastime of reverie. Love safely lovelies, but party hard on Friday Feb 16th at 6:30pm. Oh, and please bring your Government ID and Watcard*** You won't get in otherwise, kid. 
Check out more details about these events in the Events section of our website.

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