Events

Derek Coleman is a PhD graduate (1974) from the University of Waterloo’s School of Planning. A pioneer in environmental policy in Ontario Planning, Derek started one of the first environmental consulting firms in the province in 1972- Ecologistics Ltd. Since then, he has completed more than 1,000 projects in Ontario and six other provinces over five decades.

Are you comfortable stretching beyond your comfort zone? Have you decided whether you’re going to be a generalist or a specialist in your field? Are you interested in the importance of government relations to help drive an organization’s sustainability strategy? These are some of the topics ENBUS grad, Ravi Chauhan will share in use Alumni Office Hour.

ENVigorate is back for its nineth year! From March 28 to 30, join students, faculty and staff in discovering sustainability workshops, exciting speakers, and fun events around how the Faculty of Environment is working towards realizing the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 

Being comfortable in chaos is no easy task. Just ask INDEV alum, Seyni Mbaye who works as a program officer at Results for Development supporting the Strategic Purchasing Africa Resource Center (SPARC) and the Health System Strengthening Accelerator (HSSA) projects for the progress toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in sub-Saharan Africa.

Let's gather and connect! Students, staff and faculty are invited to the EV3 Atrium on Thursday, July 13 from 12 to 1:30 p.m. for snacks and drinks. Hosted by Dean Frayne, this is an opportunity to re(build) care and connection with others in the Faculty of Environment and is the first in a series of community building events. No registration is required.

The Rekhi Foundation for Happiness extends a warm invite to an interactive session on happy Classrooms to be delivered by Dr. Aneel Chima, an authority in the field of happiness and well-being, with guest Dr. Bruce Frayne, dean of Faculty of Environment.

The Faculty of Environment invites the University of Waterloo community to a special screening and discussion of the documentary CAUGHTat the Modern Languages Theatre.

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.

Ever wonder what it's like to work for one of the largest and most experienced planning and urban design firms in Canada? Are you a Planning student who is daunted by the idea of appearing before municipal councils and tribunals? Hear from Planning alumnus, Ryan Guetter (BES’03, MCIP, RPP) as he draws on almost 20 years of experience working at Weston Consulting. Experienced in feasibility studies, development proformas, urban design, community master plans, subdivision design, zoning by-laws and more, Ryan’s expertise as a planner and project manager is sure to be insightful for any Planning student.

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.