University of Waterloo alumni David J. Cornfield (BASc ’85, LLD ’24) and Linda Archer Cornfield (LLD ’24) visited campus to announce their transformational investment of $10.5 million to the Faculty of Engineering’s Department of Systems Design Engineering.
The gift advances the department's educational impact, equipping engineers to bridge systems thinking with design practice to create integrated, participatory and human-focused solutions to pressing global challenges.
“We are deeply grateful to David and Linda Cornfield for their generous gift, which strengthens Waterloo’s Systems Design Engineering program and advances our university’s vision to educate innovative problem solvers for a complex world,” said Dr. Vivek Goel, president and vice-chancellor, highlighting the importance and impact of this philanthropic contribution. “Their support is enabling new classrooms designed for active, collaborative learning, a named chair to renew core design courses and expanded opportunities for students to engage globally. Together, these investments empower our community to lead in creating equitable and sustainable solutions for humanity and our planet.”
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