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Annual environmental sustainability report released
The University of Waterloo’s 2016 Environmental Sustainability Report is now available online.
"Each year, Waterloo publishes a summary of the actions that students, staff and faculty have taken across campus to reduce our environmental impact," wrote President Feridun Hamdullahpur in a memo to campus circulated this morning. "From new research projects to student events to ongoing changes to policy and practice, it is inspiring to see the dedication and involvement of so many people in our University community."
Highlights from the 2016 report include:
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Development of Policy 53: Environmental Sustainability;
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Growth in curriculum and research related to sustainability;
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an 18 percent reduction in emissions intensity from 2010; and
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the launch and expansion of the Green Office program.
The report also describes Waterloo's performance in areas such as climate change, waste management, curriculum development and more.
Support your Warriors and the United Way on Friday
A message from Athletics and the United Way campaign.
Talk about a winning combination!
The Waterloo Warriors are teaming up with the university’s United Way campaign on Friday, October 27. Come watch the women’s volleyball home opener against the Windsor Lancers, and for every ticket sold, $1 will be donated to the campaign.
You can get social at the game by snapping a picture and tweeting @WlooWarriors with #UnitedWayWarriors telling us why you support the United Way. One lucky fan will take home a Warriors prize pack after the second set.
Come cheer on the Warriors and support your community at the same time. Purchase your tickets today!
Museum exhibition celebrates trailblazing women
A new exhibition at the Waterloo Region Museum focused on women’s history—one of the first of its kind in Canada—will soon be traveling across the country, but got its start at the University of Waterloo.
Trailblazing: Women in Canada since 1867 had its genesis in a series of meetings at the University involving University of Waterloo Retiree’s Association (UWRA) members Dr. Gail Cuthbert Brandt, Dr. Ken McLaughlin, and Dr. Wendy Mitchinson. With fellow committee members Nancy Birss, retired undergraduate coordinator for the Department of History, Dr. Marlene Epp of Conrad Grebel University College, and Dr. Kristina Llewellyn of of Renison University College, in September 2014 they successfully pitched a proposal to managers at the regional museum to launch a Canadian women’s history exhibition for Canada’s 150th anniversary.
This exhibit, which launched in September 2017, explores how women have transformed Canadian politics, work, and everyday life.
The University’s HeForShe campaign will be hosting a Night at the Museum tonight. Registrants for this free event will receive free admission, refreshments and two-way bus transportation between Renison University College and the Waterloo Region Museum. The bus departs from Renison at 5:30 p.m.
As a bonus, there will be an interactive talk entitled Unmentionables, a discussion about the history of women’s underwear.
The event is sponsored by Renison University College, the University of Waterloo, the Waterloo Region Museum, and UW HeForShe.
Following its time housed at the Waterloo Region Museum, the exhibition will begin travelling across the country for three years.
JP Gladu installed as Chancellor of St. Paul's
JP Gladu, president of the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB), was formally installed as St. Paul's second Chancellor in an afternoon ceremony on October 19.
Several University representatives gave words of welcome to the new Chancellor, including Associate Provost, Graduate Studies Jeff Casello, who noted the timeliness of the appointment as the University of Waterloo embarks on its Indigenization strategy, and the key role that entrepreneurship plays for the University.
Katherine Bergman also welcomed Mr. Gladu on behalf of the Affiliated and Federated Institutions of Waterloo, as did Peter Frick on behalf of faculty at St. Paul's, Amy Smoke on behalf of staff, and Ben Zammit on behalf of students.
St. Paul's Principal Rick Myers described Mr. Gladu as "a dynamic young entrepreneur" who bridges many communities, including two key aspects of our programming at St. Paul's: Indigenous education and social entrepreneurship.
In a citation read by the Principal, former CEO of Research in Motion Jim Balsillie said, "Today’s appointment of JP is a confirmation of his leadership and the positive impact he is having within the First Nations community nationally, especially on the issue of economic advancement. I can’t think of a more suitable individual to be asked to serve as Chancellor of St. Paul’s University College.”
Mr. Gladu seemed genuinely touched by the heartfelt welcome, saying he was "blown away" by it. He added, "If my grandmothers could see where society is headed regarding Indigenization today, they would be incredibly proud."
What's the buzz and other short cuts
The Department of Psychology will be taking a little off the top next week with a United Way fundraiser entitled 'The Buzz: Who Will Be the Best Baldie?" Psychology staff member Prath Balasingam, graduate student Mona Zhu, and faculty member Ori Friedman are trying to raise $1,000 in exchange for having their heads shaved by buzzers Michelle Fowler and Amanda Weldon.
The Buzz will take place in the Hagey Hub on Tuesday, October 31 from 11:30 a.m. to noon. The first head will be buzzed after $250 is raised, the second at $600, and the third when the donations total or exceed $1,000. The candidates' names will be drawn randomly to see who goes under the clippers first.
Tax receipts will be issued for donations of $20 or greater. All proceeds will go to the University's United Way Campaign.
The President's Advisory Committee on Student Mental Health (PAC-SMH), Student Experience Panel is hoping to get some insights from students on their perspective on mental health and the resources offered at the University of Waterloo.
The panel is encouraging students to fill out a survey that will help build a report to be presented to President Feridun Hamdullahpur in December on student perspectives of the culture and available resources on campus.
More information about the PAC-SMH is available on the Mental Health and Wellness website.