Our university community is always looking forward — to the next step in a solution, to a new application for technology, to a brighter future. Recently, I’ve been looking forward to an exciting year ahead.
We have a lot in store for 2024: institutional changes, new community members and lively festivities.
When you think about a university community, you may picture a campus of students walking to classes, faculty members giving lectures and researchers crunching data in a lab. This is certainly part of a university community, but it doesn’t give you the entire picture. Our communities include passionate alumni, forward-thinking industry partners, and generous supporters — whose connections span across borders, countries and continents.
On November 7, 2023, UWaterloo alumni and supporters gathered in Toronto for a dinner and discussion about this vision, and how we might shape our technological future.
Our world is changing — in so many ways. At the University of Waterloo, we have a history of adapting and innovating for the world’s current needs. Our institution was founded with a game-changing model that integrated work with a traditional post-secondary education. UWaterloo is ready to build a better global future. Recently, our community gathered through multiple events to explore the many ways that technology is changing, and how that might improve lives.
On October 12, alumni entrepreneurs and business leaders gathered in Miami to learn about the future of the technology sector and how the University of Waterloo’s strategic vision could play a role.
Much has been said about the University of Waterloo’s bold culture. What makes this culture possible? There is one element we don’t speak about enough: support.
The University of Waterloo is not just an institute of higher education. We are a community, built on shared and diverse histories, places, interests and ambitions for the future. In September 2023, we mark several milestones and commitments that renew and strengthen our community.
In July, alumni working in finance gathered in New York for a special event with discussions about global finance and opportunities to give.
Alumni working in finance gathered in New York for a special event on July 18.
On Tuesday, July 4, University of Waterloo President & Vice-Chancellor Vivek Goel emailed UWaterloo alumni asking them to reflect on the horrific hate-filled attack that occurred on June 28 in Hagey Hall. Dr. Goel shared his shared his appreciation for everyone who has come together to provide support to as our community begins the process of healing.