Congratulations to Emma Wegener, an MSc student, in Geography and Environmental Management, who was awarded the 2024 Social Impact Award by Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs.
Dr. Denis Aheto will discuss a holistic approach to caring for the world’s oceans, lakes and rivers. Using examples from African countries, he will explore how the global community can transform the challenges facing our oceans into opportunities for growth to bolster sustainable development and stimulate socioeconomic transformation.
The Jack Rosen Memorial Award Entrepreneurship Panel brings established entrepreneurs to Faculty of Environment students to discuss environmental entrepreneurship; what it takes, and how to get started. Students will learn about the Jack Rosen Memorial Award aimed at supporting graduate and undergraduate students with an innovative idea aimed at solving environmental challenges or issues.
Changing jobs, even careers, is something that modern workers are embracing. Join Dr. Stephanie Whitney as she shares her journey from consulting to academia and answers your questions about these industries, embracing change and taking well-reasoned risks.
Embark on a compelling exploration with Matthew Denomme, (BES & MA 1991-8) a distinguished alumnus of the University of Waterloo's Faculty of Environment Geography program, as he unveils his unexpected journey from Geography and Economic studies to a thriving career in market research. In this session, Matthew will share insightful perspectives gleaned from over two decades as an international strategic marketing and research leader. Matthew's unexpected leap serves as a roadmap for students, showcasing the transformative power of interdisciplinary skills in forging a unique and impactful professional path. Don't miss this opportunity to navigate the uncharted and make your own unexpected leap to success.
The Jack Rosen Memorial Award Entrepreneurship Panel brings established entrepreneurs to Faculty of Environment students to discuss environmental entrepreneurship; what it takes, and how to get started. Students will learn about the Jack Rosen Memorial Award aimed at supporting graduate and undergraduate students with an innovative idea aimed at solving environmental challenges or issues.
Curious where a UWaterloo Environment degree can take you? Join 5 Environment and Business alumni to learn about their different career journeys, from law and investment to energy and sustainable agriculture.
What's it like to start a new company? Join the co-founder of Geomate, Nastaran Saberi to learn how she pursued her entrepreneurial goals while maintaining a healthy work-life balance, a must-have skill for any professional.
Embark on a compelling exploration with Matthew Denomme, (BES & MA 1991-8) a distinguished alumnus of the University of Waterloo's Faculty of Environment Geography program, as he unveils his unexpected journey from Geography and Economic studies to a thriving career in market research. In this session, Matthew will share insightful perspectives gleaned from over two decades as an international strategic marketing and research leader. Matthew's unexpected leap serves as a roadmap for students, showcasing the transformative power of interdisciplinary skills in forging a unique and impactful professional path. Don't miss this opportunity to navigate the uncharted and make your own unexpected leap to success.
Join fellow UWaterloo alumni from the Greater Vancouver Area for a film screening and community building event featuring The Corridor, a film by environmental alliance, Age of Union. All are welcome to this educational and family-friendly event at the Science World!