Thursday, August 24, 2023

Read all about the New Entrepreneur in Waterloo Magazine's fall issue

The fall issue of the Waterloo Magazine is now available! The theme of this issue is The New Entrepreneur - celebrating how today’s entrepreneurs are designing new solutions to bring about positive environmental and social change.  

You’ll discover many innovators and changemakers who are creating lasting and positive change. From developing radical new housing models to improving the lives of individuals with dementia, Waterloo entrepreneurs are creating solutions to some of the most pressing challenges we face as a society.  

The Waterloo Magazine is produced by a team of people from across the University – led by University Relations in collaboration with the Office of Advancement. The stories, illustrations and photography in each edition exemplify the ongoing impact of our Waterloo alumni, researchers, students and staff.   

Content highlights 

• We must stand against hate - a message from President and Vice-Chancellor Vivek Goel.  

• A radical response to the housing crisis - entrepreneur Sean Campbell (MES ’16, PhD in progress) is creating a new model for affordable housing.  

• Green Care Farms takes root - Rebekah Churchyard (BA ’13, BSW ’14) has launched Canada’s first care farm for people with living with dementia.  

• The mushroom startup with the power to heal  - Indigenous entrepreneur Evan Vandermeer (BSc in progress) is using his mushroom-supplements business to start a dialogue for a positive future.  

• When there is no 9-1-1  - Emergency Response Africa, founded by Folake Owodunni (MBET ’21), is connecting people experiencing medical emergencies to the care they need. 

You can read all the stories on the magazine website.  

We hope you enjoy these stories and encourage you to share them using #UWaterlooMagazine and tag @uwaterlooalumni.  

Welcoming new Warriors to Orientation

A message from the Student Success Office (SSO), Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association (WUSA) and Graduate Student Association (GSA).

Orientation kicks off just one week from today! As we gear up for the start of fall term, we want to thank our community for their dedication to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all incoming undergraduate and graduate students. By offering a helping hand, a warm smile and a friendly face, we can make a difference in their university experience.  

There are many exciting in-person events and activities happening to welcome new Warriors:  

• August 31 to September 2: International students get settled and learn about life in Canada at International Orientation;  

• August 31 to September 3: Waterloo Orientation starts on students' campus residence move-in day;  

• September 3: Waterloo Orientation begins for those living off-campus;  

• September 1, 2 or 3: Parent and Supporter Orientation runs in the Village 1 (V1) Great Hall and Fed Hall (FED).  

• September 5: Graduate Orientation welcomes grad students in Physical Activity Complex (PAC), Student Life Centre (SLC), Health Expansion Building (EXP), and Graduate House (GH).  

• September 6: Classes begin as drop-in events continue for new undergraduate students; and  

• September 9: Orientation wraps up with an action-packed Black and Gold Day and celebratory events in the evening for new undergraduate students.  

Find out where undergraduate students are by using the open Orientation schedule in Portal.  

We want your help

We are calling for volunteers to support move-in and other new student transition activities. Sign up here to be part of the vibrant energy and excitement that surrounds Orientation! Thank you for supporting our students and helping create a positive and engaging campus community. 

Orientation at Waterloo is a partnership between the Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association (WUSA), the Graduate Student Association (GSA), the Student Success Office (SSO) and all six faculties.