$100K RBC research sponsorship supports healthy aging research
RBC will sponsor new research initiatives related to healthy aging and well-being in retirement, thanks to a renewed partnership with Applied Health Sciences (AHS). RBC is one of Waterloo’s most important research partners and philanthropic supporters, directing much of its corporate giving to retirement- and age-related research.
Your gifts now support a new undergraduate research fund
Thanks to generous gifts from alumni and other donors, AHS is now able to create a $25K fund to help undergraduates bring their research to a wider audience. The fund will provide $500 grants to help students attend external conferences or workshops or take part in related research events. Thank you!
Outstanding alumni recognized
Dr. Patrick Brill-Edwards (BSc ’79, Kinesiology) was awarded the 2017 Alumni Achievement Award in recognition of his work with Merck in bringing its human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine Gardasil to market. The vaccine provides groundbreaking protection against cervical cancer, HPV-related anal cancers, and 90 per cent of all genital warts.
Shelley Martin (BA ’15, Therapeutic Recreation) received the 2017 Young Alumni Award, partly in recognition of her work in establishing Arts Abound, an innovative arts studio that provides meaningful art experiences for kids of all ages and abilities.
Nominate an outstanding AHS grad!
These awards recognize alumni who have made outstanding contributions to the health and well-being of society through their professional accomplishments, public service and/or support of UWaterloo. Nominations are accepted each year until the end of April. See Applied Health Sciences alumni award nominations for details.
Honorary degree for John Frank
Epidemiologist, teacher and advocate for strengthening public health systems John Frank addressed graduates at Spring 2017 convocation and received an Honorary Doctor of Laws.
Laurie Hoffman-Goetz named Distinguished Professor Emerita
Laurie Hoffman-Goetz was conferred the title Distinguished Professor Emerita at Spring 2017 convocation, in recognition of a lifetime of scholarship, teaching and administrative excellence in the School of Public Health and Health Systems.
Bill McIlroy recognized for excellence in graduate supervision
Bill McIlroy has received the 2016–17 University of Waterloo Award of Excellence in Graduate Supervision, recognizing his outstanding work with grad students. This award was established by the Graduate Studies Office and the Graduate Student Association. McIlroy is Chair of the Department of Kinesiology and holds a University Research Chair.
Applied Health Sciences students form 32.7% of 2016–17 Academic All-Canadians
This year 214 student-athletes placed on the academic honour roll, maintaining academic averages of 80 per cent and higher and earning the title Academic All-Canadians. AHS was represented by 70 of these students (32.7 per cent), and we are proud of each and every one of them.
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