Tuesday, August 16, 2016

Social Impact Fund recipients named

Social Impact Fund recipient Tina Chan (right) and her PASS co-founder, Erik Van Ees

Several St. Paul’s GreenHouse students received Social Impact Fund grants at the most recent Social Impact Showcase, held at St. Paul’s University College. All of the recipients were GreenHouse Fellows, winners of Big Ideas Challenge for Social Good whose GreenHouse accommodations were funded by the Libro Prosperity Fund.

A big thank you goes to the Kitchener and Waterloo Community Foundation, TD Canada Trust Merv Lahn Community Development Fund, and the Youth Advisory Council Fund for contributing to this term’s Social Impact Fund, allowing students more financial assistance with which to move their ventures forward.

Congratulations to the following Social Impact Fund recipients:

• Zied Etleb (Curiato): $2,500

Developing an adjustable smart mattress that automatically redistributes pressure to prevent bedsores and provides data to health care providers.

• Sharita Henry (SUNSHINE): $2,500

Integrating support systems for youth living with Autism Spectrum exceptionalities.

• Nikhil Jagga (Habit Insights): $2,000

Designing a simple low-tech solution to help create positive habits by developing self-awareness.

• Tina Chan (PASS – Panic, Anxiety, Stress, Support): $2,000

Developing and selling a mental health first aid kit for stress management on campuses and workplaces.

• Richard Yim (The Landmine Boys): $2,000

Building an autonomous machine to defuse landmines safely in Cambodia.

• Nia Rajamohan (Saakshi Innovations): $2,000

Organizing South East Asian classical performing art workshops and performances for therapeutic purposes.

• Joanna Hausen (Bee Balm): $1,000

Creating healthy, natural, and ethically sourced skin care products with repurposed waste materials.

Deadline for Johnson Scholarships approaches

The University of Waterloo Staff Association (UWSA) has announced that the deadline for the Johnson Inc. Academic Scholarship is August 31.

The scholarships were established in 1998 by Paul J. Johnson and members of Johnson’s Corporate Leadership Team. Johnson has awarded 100 Scholarships annually since that date, with each award valued at $1,000.

Canadian students who are graduating high school and pursuing post-secondary education in Canada may apply. For more information, visit the website or call 1-877-328-7878.

Library term loan date change and other notes

The term loan date has changed from September 15 to January 15, 2017, according to an announcement from the Library.

The term loan date change went into effect on Monday, August 15. Borrowers can begin renewing their books after Thursday, August 18 for the Fall term. Renewal reminder notices will be sent to patrons on Wednesday.

The Great Campus Window Wash of 2016 continues, with the following buildings getting cleaned as per this schedule:

• Biology 1 - August 15 to 19
• Biology 2 - August 15 to 19
• Chemistry 2 - August 15 to 19
• Douglas Wright Engineering - August 15 to 19
• Energy Research Centre - August 15 to 19
• Earth Science & Chemistry - August 15 to 19
• Carl Pollock Hall - August 16
• Engineering 2 - August 17
• Math & Computer - August 17
• Needles Hall - August 18
• Central Services - August 18
• Health Services - August 19
• Optometry - August 19
• Psychology - August 19
• Student Life Centre - August 19
• Environment 2 - August 19
• Tatham Centre - August 29 to September 2
• Arts Lecture Hall - August 29 to September 2
• Modern Languages - August 29 to September 2
• Environment 1 - August 29 to September 2
• Environment 3 - August 29 to September 2
• Tech Town - August 29 to September 2

There is still time to sign up for the UW Staff Association's annual shopping trip to Erie, Pennsylvania, which will be held from November 11 to 13. The UWSA's website has more details about the trip. Hosts Sue Fraser (fraser@uwaterloo.ca) and Peggy Day (pday@uwaterloo.ca) are happy to answer any questions you might have.