Amanda Connolly

(she/her) higher ed marketer | kid wrangler | dog walker | food lover | traveller

[University of Waterloo @UWaterloo]

Chris Wilson (BSc ‘21) has followed an unconventional road that started as a full-time DJ and has led to delivering support and advancing change for Black creators and artists.

Read more from this #UWaterlooMagazine feature.👇

🔗 https://t.co/jdIjdrOGdD

[University of Waterloo @UWaterloo]

“I believe innovation most often comes from inspiration, not desperation."

@floydmarinescu launched @ubi_works in 2019, a non-profit that shares knowledge and mobilizes support for basic income.

Read more from this #UWaterlooMagazine feature.👇

🔗 https://t.co/22OrRAmbni

[University of Waterloo @UWaterloo]

What is happiness & why do we strive for it? Can we become happier? Should we? Is happiness a good thing?

These are questions asked by Dr. Megan McCarthy in her first year Arts 140 class as they explore the meaning of happiness.

🔗 https://t.co/myFiznsMa7 | #UWaterlooMagazine

[University of Waterloo @UWaterloo]

"Reach out to a woman in your circle & make them feel included. Tell someone what they mean to you & the impact they have on your life." - @EMcMahon_TCT

This and other inspirational messages were part of the #IWD2024 breakfast this morning at Fed Hall.

#InspireInclusion 💜

[University of Waterloo @UWaterloo]

#UWaterloo will be building a new, 500-bed residence prioritizing Indigenous design principles.

The new residence building will be located on main campus with a targeted opening of fall 2026.

Full Story: https://t.co/J1ClMlidb8 | #UWaterlooNews

[University of Waterloo @UWaterloo]

Emergency Response Africa is transforming the way medical emergencies are managed in Africa. 🚑

Co-Founder @FolakeOwodunni (MBET’ 21) shares how a personal experience inspired the idea and more in this #UWaterlooMagazine feature.

Full Story: https://t.co/PMA4ovaT1l

[Amanda Connolly @connolly_a]

This is seriously the best account on Twitter.

[US Consumer Product Safety Commission @USCPSC]

You in our comments:
I don't need these firework safety tips. I'm built different.

Fireworks:
You are a sentient gelatin and your cousin is one margarita away from trying to relight a "dud". You are *exactly* who needs these safety tips.

[Amanda Connolly @connolly_a]

“When it’s important to stand out, that’s when you need people.” Interesting perspectives on AI in journalism #Collision2023

[Amanda Connolly @connolly_a]

Great news for our startup ecosystem!

[University of Waterloo @UWaterloo]

“At #UWaterloo we have always taken pride in our unconventional spirit. This approach to supporting entrepreneurs in our ecosystem is just another example of how we are doing things differently.”

- @UWaterlooPres | #UWaterlooNews

[Amanda Connolly @connolly_a]

The thoughts so far on AI and the future of talent from at #Collision2023 at the @UWaterloo survey wall

[Amanda Connolly @connolly_a]

Lots of interesting perspectives on AI in the first day of #Collision2023

[University of Waterloo @UWaterloo]

Today #UWaterloo was at @CollisionHQ, the biggest tech conference in North America, getting the scoop on AI and more from experts and attendees!

#CollisionConf #Collision2023

@WatSPEEDUW @WaterlooMath @WaterlooAI @uwaterlooARTS @uwaterlooalumni

[University of Waterloo @UWaterloo]

A packed house for a Masterclass hosted by #UWaterloo @WatSPEEDUW on “How to disrupt an industry using Generative AI” @CollisionHQ

#CollisionConf #Collision2023

[Amanda Connolly @connolly_a]

Standing room only crowd for @UWaterloo Masterclass at #Collision2023 to discuss generative AI.

[University of Waterloo @UWaterloo]

#UWaterloo is in Toronto today at North America’s biggest tech conference!

#CollisionConf #Collision2023

[Kerry Stryker @running_calm]

@UWaterloo interactive survey wall at #CollisionConf asking about talent and AI.

What attributes are most important when you’re hiring?

[Becky Elming @becky_elming]

I've been privileged to work with the scientists and institutions involved in this incredible mission over the past months - can't wait to watch it take off on July 1! #Space

[University of Waterloo @UWaterloo]

#UWaterlooSummit, in partnership with @MaRSDD, is next FRIDAY! Hear from leading experts on sustainable aeronautics, electric vehicles, autonomous technologies, clean energy, and urban planning to reimagine the future of transportation.

Get tickets now: https://t.co/sB1WO08ZdH

[University of Waterloo @UWaterloo]

#UWaterloo and @UWVelocity are officially expanding their presence in downtown Kitchener today with a groundbreaking event at the new Innovation Arena building on #UWaterloo's Health Sciences campus. More: https://t.co/fxF3f35Fjb

[Michael J. Dorr @MichaelJDorr]

📣Calling all Social Media gurus📣

We're looking for skilled content creators to join our team at @UWaterloo working alongside @IvaBadjari who heads up Digital Comms

Check out the Social Media Manager job posting https://t.co/c3HE3oUL42

#uwaterloo #careers #socialmedia ⚫️🟡

[Michael J. Dorr @MichaelJDorr]

Save the date: April 21 ➡ @UWaterloo & @Marsdd will bring together the world’s experts on sustainability & transport at this year's Innovation Summit!

https://t.co/2cY5BgyCKA

Where: MaRS Discovery District
Time: 9am-noon

#UWaterlooSummit #Sustainability #SustainableTravel