Desire2Learn Inc. has acquired Metranome Inc., a Waterloo startup co-founded by Dave Kruis (BES '94, Geography/Drama) that developed mobile applications for smartphones.
Chris Liscio (BMath '03, Computer Science) developed Capo, an award-winning Mac application that helps people learn how to play the guitar.
Chunsheng (Charlie) Xiang (PhD '94, Biology) returned to China in 2009, where he set up Hangzhou-based S-Evans Biosciences.
Natalie Hyde's (BA '87, German) debut novel for children, Saving Arm Pit, is a feel-good story focused on the benefits of people working together for positive community goals (she has written more than a dozen non-fiction books for children). Occasionally, Hyde drops hints of Waterloo Region into the story, using similar-sounding names for some familiar local locations.
The Board of Trustees of The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) announces the appointment of Robert Harding (BMath '80; LLD '05) as the Chair of the Board.
Ostomy Toronto, led by its president Mary Penner (BMath '92, Computer Science), has announced a partnership with IBM which will see IBM employees, retirees and business partners donate their time and expertise to the charity during the company's centennial year.
Himanshu (Hemi) Thaker (MASc '88, Electrical Engineering), President and CEO of Anue Systems, was recently recognized as Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year® 2011 Central Texas Award Winner.
Crazy Horse Resources Inc., a Philippines based mineral exploration company, announces the appointment of Robert Pease (BSc '91, Earth Sciences) as its Chairman of the Board of Directors.
Professor Zhe George Zhang (PhD '93, Management Sciences) of Western Washington University received public recognition at the university's Inaugural Provost/Faculty Senate Spring Awards Ceremony May 23. He was one of seven faculty members recognized for excellence in teaching, research and scholarship.
Mike Jutan (BMath '07, Computer Science) will speak on his passion for computer graphics (which led to his dream job) at the TEDxIB@York conference in Toronto on Nov 18, 2011.