New York-based Balyasny Asset Management (BAM), engaged with University of Waterloo co-op students at a fireside chat recently. On May 24, at the University of Waterloo’s Davis Centre, BAM hosted a fireside chat with one of their leaders in technology followed by a “Bubble Tea with BAM” networking session.
Much like the namesake of the award they recently received, three University of Waterloo students are dedicated to the pursuit of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The students, who each have a strategic vision in this space, were awarded the Louis Giroux Scholarship in Greenhouse Gas Reduction Science.
Global leaders in work-integrated learning (WIL) recently gathered at the University of Waterloo to discuss the future of work. Key themes of the conference included innovation, entrepreneurship and economic recovery.
On Friday, June 30, the University of Waterloo and the Suranaree University of Technology (SUT) solidified their first bilateral work-integrated learning agreement. The agreement allows both universities to offer exceptional international co-op/WIL experiences to students at both institutions.
Staff loss is a struggle that many universities are facing post-pandemic. To combat this trend, leaders should focus on human-centered approaches, including recognition, professional development, and building community in the workplace.
University of Waterloo alumni reflect on how the tech-centered university was crucial in their success in the field. The unique combination of accessible tech courses and hands on learning prepares students to find innovative solutions in a competitive space.
SDG Week Canada promotes interdisciplinary engagement with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Over 70 events were held across 50 campuses in Canada to advance the 17 SDGs.
Pharmacy students from the University of Waterloo are helping to fill clinical roles at CHEO, a pediatric hospital in Ottawa, due to the surge in respiratory virus patients.
Each year, Co-operative and Experiential Education (CEE) presents one student from each of Waterloo’s six faculties with a Co-op Student of the Year award for exceptional contributions to their employers. CEE announced the award winners in a hybrid in-person and virtual ceremony on March 9, 2023.
On Thursday, April 20th, the United Way Waterloo Region communities (United Way WRC) recognized the University of Waterloo for its outstanding contributions in helping develop a better community. The University, specifically Co-operative Experiential Education (CEE), received the 2022 Spirit of Community Award in recognition of the Co-op for Community program.