Current students

The Global Citizen Internship program enabled committed, talented, and passionate Environment undergraduate and graduate students to apply their knowledge at Canadian registered charities and non-profit organizations with local and global reach. Discover the valuable lessons they learned through these transformative experiences. 

Sabine Weber (MES, PhD' 98) is a dedicated researcher and advocate at the forefront of sustainable and textile waste management in Canada. She is the 2024 Recent Alumni Inspiration Award winner.

Jack Rosen’s legacy continues to inspire the next generation of environmental leaders. Discover the story behind the Faculty of Environment’s Jack Rosen Memorial Award which annually is bestowed on students who ideate a solution for one of the environmental challenges we face today.

Katie Plaisance, professor and chair of Knowledge Integration at the University of Waterloo, leads the university’s involvement in a $2.5 million SSHRC-funded research project aimed at equipping graduate students with the skills to address societal challenges through experiential learning. 

Frank Cairo (BES ‘05) is a leading force in revolutionizing the homebuilding industry. He is the 2023 Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award winner.

Eldon Theodore (BES ‘02), a Partner at MHBC and a Registered Professional Planner, has over 20 years of experience in urban design and planning. He is the 2024 Friend of the Faculty Impact Award winner.

Michael is a visionary Senior Research Scientist at the Canadian Forest Service of Natural Resources Canada. He is the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award winner.

Ashley Salvador (MA ‘20) is an Edmontonian making waves as one of the youngest city councillors in the city’s history. She is the 2023 Recent Alumni Inspiration Award winner.