News archive - 2017

Wednesday, November 8, 2017

HVACR Career Night: the hottest and coolest event in November

by Jacqueline Gergal.

Last Wednesday, November 1, Waterloo students learned about the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) industry at the HVACR Career Information and Networking Night, hosted by Co-operative Education and the Centre for Career Action. The event brought students, employers and industry experts together to talk about careers and co-op opportunities in HVACR.

Wednesday, November 1, 2017

Kinesiology student bends over backwards for manufacturing safety

by Alecz Sallows.

Waterloo kinesiology student Mack Gingerich knows that better ergonomics can have a big impact on manufacturing. In his first co-op work term at Canadian automobile parts manufacturer Linamar, Mack conducted ergonomic tests on new production lines being built in the factory. His role was to identify changes that would increase the efficiency, comfort, and safety of workers - changes engineers could incorporate before the line was running in full production.

Wednesday, November 1, 2017

HVACR Career Information and Networking Event

The HVACR industry is growing quickly, with a need for talented workers. Learn about career paths and co-op opportunities in HVACR– heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration – from industry experts at CEE's upcoming info and networking event.

Wednesday, November 1 | 6:30-8:30 p.m.

RCH, room 307

Thursday, October 26, 2017

Professional School & Post-Degree Day

Thursday, October 26, 2017
11:00 AM
Student Life Centre, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo

Professional and graduate school representatives from Canadian and international universities/colleges will provide information to assist you in planning your further education. A list of representatives will be available on our website a week prior to the event. Representatives from education, law, MBA, Engineering, health, pharmacy, optometry, veterinary, social work and college postdegree/certificate programs attend.

Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Co-op student implements new exercise program for seniors

by Alecz Sallows

Karen Poveda, a kinesiology student at the University of Waterloo, is helping seniors remain physically active as they age. During her co-op work term at the Schlegel Villages long-term care facility, she implemented a new program called Move More. This program focuses on finding creative ways to incorporate movement into senior residents’ daily lives.