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Tuesday, March 5, 2024 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

2023 TD Walter Bean Public Lecture

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.

Thursday, March 7, 2024 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Jack Rosen Pitch Competition

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.

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Launching your career: A guide to success after graduation

Join David Huynh, BES, PLAN '02, a partner at a leading planning consulting firm, as he shares his journey from education to a successful career in planning. In this interactive session, David will provide valuable insights into the evolving work landscape, emphasizing diversity, equity, inclusion, and technological advancements. Discover what employers seek in new graduates, learn the difference between co-op terms and full-time roles, and gain strategies for a seamless transition from school to a professional career. This session is your opportunity to learn how to make the most of your first job and build a foundation for long-term success. Don't miss out on this chance to engage with an industry expert and prepare for your future career!

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Interdisciplinary graduate diploma in Climate Change information webinar

Graduate students at the University of Waterloo can go beyond the context of their own academic-professional silos to broadly engage with the complexity of whole-of-society climate change solutions from community to global scales. Attend this webinar to learn more about the Interdisciplinary Graduate Diploma (GDip) in Climate Change.

What can you do with an environment degree? It’s up to you. But first you need to figure out how to apply what you’ve learned to a job, how to articulate the skills you’ve gained through class, and what it is you actually want to do.

Join two ERS alums who took very different paths after graduation and ended up, nine years later, joining forces to launch a business consulting firm.

Thursday, August 1, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am EDT (GMT -04:00)

Unveiling Career Success: Insights from David Collins, CEO & Founder - Red Beans Group

Ready to unlock the secrets to career success? Join David Collins, CEO and Founder - Red Beans Group, as he delves into the essence of resilience in business, the art of making wise decisions, and the transformative power of planning in your career journey. Discover how to turn setbacks into opportunities, cultivate luck through practice, and create a positive ripple effect through kindness and fairness. 

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Pioneering New Frontiers: Dean Mutrie’s Path to Industry Excellence

Imagine pioneering an entire new field of environmental specialization, training an industry of specialists and growing the largest firm in Canada in this new area of expertise.  

You’re invited to an Alumni Office Hour with Dean Mutrie, a planning graduate who founded the first ever environmental inspection course for the North American pipeline industry and become a leading international expert in the environmental effects of linear facilities 

Join us to learn how a quiet, unassuming kid who hung around the ecology lab built a respected environmental consulting firm of 450 people in Western Canada.