Make a lasting impact
Thank you for your generous support of the Faculty of Environment. Annual philanthropic support from alumni and friends like you has provided thousands of students with financial support, internships and experiential learning opportunities, and helped enhance their student experience through programs and upgrades to facilities in the Faculty of Environment.
To learn more about any of these opportunities please contact Melissa Cousineau, Director of Advancement, Faculty of Environment for more information.
Our donor community
It takes a village! The Faculty of Environment's community of care is made up of alumni, corporate, foundation, parent, faculty, staff, and retiree donors who support our students, teaching, and research efforts.
Faculty
Helena Shilomboleni
For me, being part of the Faculty of Environment means being valued for who I am and being part of something bigger than myself.
I find a lot of value in giving back and supporting student wellness and success. Our ability to thrive individually and collectively depends on being active in our communities. It’s what motivates me in my work, in my mentorship and as a donor.
Staff
Brenda Panasiak
As a staff member in the Dean's office, I help students and faculty navigate the administrative details related to research programs and awards. I enjoy helping with events and activities for the ENV community, like the Fruit and Veggie Market in EV3, and last year I donated to the staff giving program for my first time. I can appreciate that being in academia is hard, stressful and expensive. If a few dollars from my salary helps to improve a student’s experience, it seems like a worthwhile thing to do. I am proud to work with and support people who are actively working on solutions to our planet's greatest challenges.
Retiree
Jean Andrey
For me, students are at the centre of everything that we do at University of Waterloo. As a professor and former dean, I was committed to being accessible and hearing from students how to support their learning journey and overall experience. Now, in retirement, I focus on giving back by supporting student scholarships, like the Jean Andrey Environment Leadership Scholarship, and by being present on campus for special events.
University of Waterloo has been like a second home for me. I have belonged to the Faculty of Environment community since 1983, and it has given me so many opportunities and relationships. The Faculty is a place with heart and mission, and belonging connects my past, present and future. Being actively involved is the only way to give back and a way to help build a better future.
Your Impact
The Waterloo donor community has a tremendous impact on students, teaching and research. Learn more in the Waterloo Report on Giving.
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“Without the generosity of the Global Citizen Internship, I would never have had the opportunity to contribute to such meaningful work in a field I am passionate about, and I am thankful for all the connections I have made along the way. I am extremely grateful for the support of donors who continue to support students’ professional growth and help kickstart our careers. I am excited to see where the next stage of my career takes me.” — Natasha Ing, Planning ‘2022, Habitat for Humanity Waterloo Region Global Citizen intern 2019 |
“The trip was eye-opening. It showed us that natural hazards aren’t distant or abstract—they’re already shaping communities in Southern Ontario. I’m grateful to donors whose support connects what we learn in class to real experiences in our local communities.” — Sheridan Hill, Geography and Environmental Management (GEM) First Year Masters Student, field course supported by Geography donors |
Donations to the School of Planning’s General Fund helped cover the cost of installing cork boards and new track lighting in the Planning Studio, helping students present their project work. These upgrades have supported graduate courses like PLAN 720: Introductory Planning Project Studio, which emphasizes the development of student skills including design, plan making, teamwork, creativity, negotiation, management and policy application and creation. Pictured are master's students taking PLAN 701: Land Use Planning Fundamentals using the refreshed studio space to showcase their final projects, where they pitch development projects to a mock city council meeting minimum targets for return on investment, municipal tax revenue, affordable housing, and net-zero buildings. |