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The Super 6: A 50-year bond formed in civil engineering
Fifty-four years ago six young men met as undergrads of the University of Waterloo civil engineering program and sparked a friendship that would go on to span their lifetimes. Bill Vogl, Ken Mackenzie, Don Whalen, Norm D’Andrea, Oleh Dubek and Mike Kellestine graduated with civil engineering degrees in 1974 and have nurtured a friendship that has spanned five decades.
Sustainable Cities Lego Activity
"Perspective", "Insightful", "Sustainable". These are just a few words echoing last week's impactful event.
Hosted by Professor Nadine Ibrahim as part of the Exploring University With You initiative, high school students were invited to campus for a taste of university life. The highlight? A dynamic lecture on "Sustainable Cities" through a LEGO® activity. 🏙️
Imaginations soared as students built their dream sustainable cities, creating a future of innovation and progress. From intricate models to thoughtful descriptions of sustainability features, each creation was a testament to creativity and community.
When asked to sum up their thoughts in just one word, the responses spoke volumes: "Creativity", "Sustainability", "Future", "Progression", "Interesting", "Community", "Innovative".
Here's to fostering the leaders of tomorrow and shaping a brighter, more sustainable future together!
Skating on solid ice: Waterloo Engineering student shares how to balance studies and athletics with success
Fourth-year student Keiara Raitt grew up in a hockey family, hitting the ice for the first time at the age of four. Now, seventeen years later, she not only skates with the precision of a seasoned athlete but also navigates the rigorous demands of an architectural engineering program at the University of Waterloo.