They always say that we, as people, should always look for meaningful ways to give back, contribute to things that have provided us with the opportunities to where we are today, and create a stronger sense of community among like-minded people.
As a previous student at the University of Waterloo, I have had many opportunities to open up and get involved as a student leader.
My name is Luane Lentz. I am Cree from Northern Ontario. I am also the Waterloo Aboriginal Education Centre (WAEC) Coordinator.
My name is Wil Schmor, and I am in my second year at UWaterloo, studying Global Business and Digital Arts.
As both an alumnus and employee of UWaterloo, I have strong ties to this university and give back in a variety of ways.
As the new Programs Assistant on the Alumni Relations team, and a recent graduate from UW, I am filled with pride when I hear about the great ideas that are changing the world involving our Alumni…not that I'm biased or anything.
Research? Like a guinea pig? All my associations with being a part of research beforehand were lab rats and potential risk for developing a third eye, but I assure you that is not the case.
Coffee is the solution to many problems in university: all-nighters, difficult math problems, lack of term paper ideas, early classes, late classes, boring classes, and the list goes on…
What does it mean to be a Waterloo grad? To be a grad and a staff member here at Waterloo? To be a grad, staff, and the second generation in my family to graduate from Waterloo? It means I am three times lucky!
Wow what a year it has been! Our team has been keeping busy all year excitedly providing our valued alumni all the engagement opportunities we could think of.