Name that Prof
UW history
Science Faculty
City of Waterloo
Campus
100

This professor carries around a shark backpack

Who is Dr. Mike Chong?

100

Year the University of Waterloo was founded 

When is 1952?


100

Used to accurately dilute mixtures, this piece of glassware displays a mark in which solutions are filled to

What is a volumetric flask?

100

Known to most uWaterloo students as a "right of passage" eat, this local spot has no trouble drawing lines for its "lines"

What is Lazeez?

100

Lovingly gifted the nicknames "sub" or "McDonalds play place" this major building won awards for its different design.

What is DC?

200

This professor loves their cat Steve VERY much 

Who is Dr.Heidi Engelhardt?


200

These animals were released onto the uWaterloo campus by the first grounds and building director in hopes of imitating a beloved oxford campus.

What are peacocks?

200

Based on the element named after the German folklore creature, this mascot represents the University of Waterloo's Chemistry Department 

Who is Cobalt the Dinosaur?

200

Waterloo houses the second largest of this alcohol related festival

What is Oktoberfest?

200

This building was the first to be constructed on campus grounds and was renamed after a former president and dean

What is DWE?

300

This professor is an amateur beekeeper

Who is Dr. Vivian Dayeh?

300

This department was the first to have a co-op program outside of engineering

What is the department of physics?

300

Used to accurately determine what is in a mixture of chemicals, this expensive piece of lab equipment specializes in liquid solutions. 

What is HPLC?

300

This restaurant is a retro hot spot for Uwaterloo students and locals alike, featuring their "God-father" challenge.

What is Mel's Diner?

300

This building recently had a resurgence of its history of being a frequented spot for "undesirables" with the 2021 "Nude Dude" run

What is SLC?

400

This professor dressed as Elle Woods this Halloween, and has an intense love for Chris Evans

Who is Stacey Lavery?

400

This famous poet is a UW alumnus

Who is Rupi Kaur?

400

This technique was developed by Dr. Janusz Pawliszyn at the University of Waterloo

What is SPME?

400

The Latin name of our feathered friends we encounter everyday

What is Branta canadensis?

400

This building was theorized to be built without taking stored materials in mind, causing it to slowly sink.

What is the Dana Porter Library?

500

Their license plate is ATOMBOY

Who is Dr. Jake Fisher?

500

This Univeristy of Waterloo president had also served as the 28th Governor General of Canada 

Who is David Johnston?

500

A major in the science faculty that combines accountancy and _

What is biotechnology?

500

A major war ended after a battle connected to the original namesake of Waterloo, led by this general

Who is Napoleon?

500

With the rising of tensions across national borders, this building drew a conspiracy of being a target for a nuclear strike due to its ability to be a substitute for NORADS computational power

What is MC?