Information session

International Opportunities Info Session

Rochelle DeSouza — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 20:12:42 +0000

International Opportunities Info Session Rochelle DeSouza Thu, 09/18/2025 - 16:12

Calling all undergrads!

Are you ready to elevate your academic journey and gain a global perspective? Join us at this year’s International Opportunities Event to learn more about international exchange, co-op opportunities and academic certificate programs including EDGE and GLIDE. If you're in your second or third year of studies, don’t miss this chance to explore how you can enhance your education through global experiences!

Event highlights

Learn how to apply for global opportunities from program representatives, including exchange programs, international co-op work terms, and certificate programs that enhance your degree and expand your horizons.
Network with peers and professionals passionate about global engagement and experiential learning to build a valuable global network.

Mark your calendar for an inspiring and informative event, and let us know you're coming!

Can't wait to apply for exchange? Finish the first step to apply by completing the mandatory information session on LEARN.

Please email Rochelle DeSouza at env-exch@uwaterloo.ca should you have any questions about this event.

Field Course Opportunities Info Session

Rochelle DeSouza — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 20:04:22 +0000

Field Course Opportunities Info Session Rochelle DeSouza Thu, 09/18/2025 - 16:04

Calling all undergrads!

Looking for ways to get out into the field and internationalize your degree? Join us at this Field Course Opportunities Info Session to learn about the upcoming field courses open to Environment students!

Event highlights

Learn about the benefits of taking a field course and how it could enhance your degree and expand your horizons.
Hear from field course instructors as they share key details about the Singapore and Ireland field courses.
Hear firsthand student insights about taking a field course.

Mark your calendar for an inspiring and informative event, and let us know whether you're coming! If you are interested in the Singapore or Ireland field course, be sure to RSVP below to express your interest.

Please email Rochelle DeSouza at rdesouza@uwaterloo.ca should you have any questions about this event.

Brand refresh showcase

Chantal Vallis — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 17:05:45 +0000

Brand refresh showcase Chantal Vallis Tue, 06/10/2025 - 13:05

Join the Faculty of Environment’s Brand Refresh Committee for a behind-the-scenes look at the exciting evolution of our mission and vision!

We’re setting up in the EV3 atrium on June 16 and July 8 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to share the research and creative process behind our new mission and vision. Given the recent issues with EV3's cooling system being diverted to cool critical campus infrastructure, we changed the original event from Wednesday, June 25 to Tuesday, July 8.

Whether you’re a long-term supporter of this work or hearing about it for the first time, we would love to see you to discuss the progress and answer your questions. Drop in at any time; no registration is required.

What to expect:

A guided tour of the year-long process
Conversations with the team
A look at where we are at in the brand refresh work and what’s next

What is the brand refresh committee?

18 individuals from across Environment’s schools and departments are spearheading the brand refresh. The committee comprises of students, faculty and staff members and meets monthly since spring 2024. Together they have conducted a competitive and audience analysis, and engaged the Environment community to develop the faculty’s new mission and vision.

Why are we conducting a brand refresh?

As outlined in Environment 2035, the Faculty is embarking on a change exercise to build resilience in the face of contextual challenges and to enable humanity to thrive in today’s rapidly evolving environments. This strategic planning work has outlined challenges and opportunities around three core areas: undergraduate programming, graduate programming and research strengths and foci. As this work progresses and the core elements of what the faculty pursues evolves, so must our brand evolve to not only reflect those changes but also communicate what differentiates us from our competition to our core audiences.

Building a career you love: Strategies for career fulfillment and growth with Deborah Williams

Vyomkesh Ajay Walanju — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 13:39:44 +0000

Building a career you love: Strategies for career fulfillment and growth with Deborah Williams Vyomkesh Ajay … Fri, 12/06/2024 - 08:39

Discover how to create a fulfilling career and embrace the possibility of multiple paths along the way. Join Deborah Williams to explore strategies for finding work you love, adapting to change, and maintaining balance throughout your journey. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to pivot, gain practical advice to help you thrive in every stage of your career.

Please note:

A Zoom link will be shared with you after registration.
Submit your questions for Deborah when you register or ask during the event!

About Deborah

Today, as a Certified Financial Planner, Deborah specializes in providing the road map to making financial and retirement dreams a reality, regardless of what happens along the way. This starts with listening to clients and determining their needs, then analyzing and providing customized solutions.

Deborah and her team work to consolidate clients’ family assets to ensure they have the bigger picture, with the goal of increasing assets while knowing the overall risks involved and ensuring adequate downside protection. In this way, her clients can spend their time enjoying life instead of checking the stock market or account balances.

Deborah lives in Markham, Ontario, has twin sons and enjoys reading, spinning, biking and red wine. She is a board member of various non-profit organizations and regularly volunteers in a variety of community outreach activities.

Key takeways

Find a job you love and never work a day in your life. .
Understand how to find balance in your life, The earlier, the better.
The top things to know about your financial future.

This is a limited space event. If you register and are no longer able to attend, please notify the advancement office so we may offer your spot to another person. Failure to comply with this policy will result in not being able to attend the next two Alumni Officer Hour events.

Discover the power of corporate sustainability with Majid Mirza

Vyomkesh Ajay Walanju — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 19:12:22 +0000

Discover the power of corporate sustainability with Majid Mirza Vyomkesh Ajay … Fri, 11/08/2024 - 14:12

Curious about Corporate Sustainability and its real-world impact? Join Majid Mirza for a dynamic session on ESG reporting, development investments, and ethical finance. Discover how his expertise and commitment to social justice empower investors to create sustainable, and equitable change. Don’t miss this chance to deepen your knowledge!

Please note:

A Zoom Link will be shared with you after registration
Submit your questions for Majid Mirza when you register or ask them during the event

About Majid

Majid Mirza is pursuing his PhD in Sustainability Management at the University of Waterloo with a focus on 'Private Capital Markets and Responsible Investment.' He is also the Founder of ESGTree, an enterprise software-as-a-service platform which helps large financial institutions streamline and automate their environmental, social, governance (ESG) reporting. Prior to the PhD and start-up, he had over 10 years of international development and impact investing experience and was a consultant to the Canadian Government on development finance. His experience also includes blended finance and working with the private sector, corporate foundations, family foundations, non-profit organizations and governments. Majid's international development work has covered value chain work, SME development, technical skills training and corporate social responsibility. It has taken him to 20 countries in Africa, Latin America, South and South East Asia and the Middle East. Majid is also a Founding Board Member of the Canada Forum for Impact Investment and Development (CAFIID), which is one of Canada's largest industry associations for impact investing.

https://uwaterloo.ca/environment/news/doing-right-thing

Key takeaways

The T shape model of general knowledge and specialization
The age of conceptualization and human connection
A 10 year path to product-market fit

Building a future in the public sector with Carlo Bonanni

Vyomkesh Ajay Walanju — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 19:10:41 +0000

Building a future in the public sector with Carlo Bonanni Vyomkesh Ajay … Fri, 11/08/2024 - 14:10

Interested in pursuing a career in the public sector? Join Carlo Bonanni, Senior Vice President Planning and Design at CreateTo to explore the intricacies of building a career across different industries. Gain insights on the importance of understanding the municipal and provincial approvals process, cultivate political acuity, and recognize the role of “public interest” in decision-making.

Please note:

A Zoom Link will be shared with you after registration.
Submit your questions for Carlo Bonnani When you register or ask during the event!

About Carlo

Carlo obtained his undergraduate Bachelor's of Environmental Studies degree at the University of Waterloo in Co-op, Urban and Regional Planning, and a Master of Environmental Studies degree from York University. Carlo has had career opportunities in both public and private sectors, spending majority of his career as a Land Use Planner specializing in urban development for the City of Toronto. He held positions at the City of Toronto; Toronto Economic Development Corporation; Build Toronto, and more recently at CreateTO, the City of Toronto's real estate development Agency as Senior Vice President, Planning and Design. In addition to this, for the past 18 years he also acted as a Sessional Faculty Member at Toronto Metropolitan University teaching a 3rd year undergraduate course in the School of Urban and Regional Planning.

Key takeaways

Importance of understanding the municipal/provincial approvals process
The importance of political acuity
The relevance of the "public interest" in the planning process

Defining Success: How Curiosity and People Shape Your Path with Andrew Battiston

Vyomkesh Ajay Walanju — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 18:12:00 +0000

Defining Success: How Curiosity and People Shape Your Path with Andrew Battiston Vyomkesh Ajay … Tue, 09/24/2024 - 14:12

Career paths aren't always straight. Join Andrew Battison, Vice President Construction Operations at Mattamy Homes to explore how curiosity, bravery, and a strong team can open doors to success. Learn how being open to new opportunities can unlock unexpected paths the and how people you surround yourself with can shape your journey and help you achieve your goals.

Please note:

A Zoom Link will be shared with you after registration
Submit your questions for Andrew Battinson when you register or ask them during the event

Key Takeaways

In this AOH learn how :

Career journeys aren't always linear.

Being curious and brave can open doors for you

You won't accomplish anything without a team and the people that you surround yourself with will define your success.

About Andrew Battiston

With a career that began as a summer laborer in construction, Andrew has grown alongside one of North America’s largest privately held home developers. Starting with sweeping floors and site clean-up, Andrew progressed through various leadership roles in construction management and site operations. Today, Andrew leads a team of 600 people, delivering 2,400 homes annually across Kitchener-Waterloo, the GTA, Simcoe, and Durham Region. With a Bachelor of Environment and Resource Studies from the University of Waterloo (2007) and an MBA from the University of Toronto (2018) Andrew is passionate about building homes, creating communities, and fostering career growth.

International Opportunities Info Session

Maliha Karim — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 15:20:53 +0000

International Opportunities Info Session Maliha Karim Tue, 09/17/2024 - 11:20

Calling all undergrads!

Are you ready to elevate your academic journey and gain a global perspective? Join us at this year’s International Opportunities Event to learn more about international exchange, co-op and EDGE opportunities and field courses. If you're in your second or third year of studies, don’t miss this chance to explore how you can enhance your education through global experiences!

Room change: the info session will now be held in AL 208 to accommodate demand

Event highlights

Learn how to apply for global opportunities from program representatives, including exchange programs, international co-op placements, and field courses that enhance your degree and expand your horizons.
Hear firsthand insights from students about their international experiences.
Network with peers and professionals passionate about global engagement and experiential learning to build a valuable global network.

Mark your calendar for an inspiring and informative event, and let us know you're coming!

Please note that field courses will run subject to student interest. If you are interested in the South Africa or Singapore field courses, be sure to RSVP below to express your interest.

Can't wait to apply for exchange? Finish the first step to apply by completing the mandatory information session on LEARN.

Unlocking career potential: Transferable skills, networking, and impact with Glenn Milner

Chinweike Anastasia Ike-Orji — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 18:03:12 +0000

Unlocking career potential: Transferable skills, networking, and impact with Glenn Milner Chinweike Anas… Tue, 09/10/2024 - 14:03

An Environment degree is versatile and specific, learn how to adapt your skills across industries, build valuable connections, and align your career with the scale of impact that drives you. This session with Glenn Milner covers how to communicate your experience for different roles, network effectively, and identify the right opportunities for long-term success.

Please note:

A Zoom link will be shared with you after registration.
Submit your questions for Glenn Milner when you register or ask them during the event.

About Glenn Milner

GLENN MILNER, MCC 2014 is an engineer, project manager and climate risk expert with 11 years of experience working in private, public, and non-profit sectors. Prior to joining Housing Infrastructure and Communities Canada, Glenn led climate risk and resilience across North America at JLL, a global real estate firm. He is a licensed professional engineer specializing in water resources, and holds a Master’s degree in climate change from the University of Waterloo.

Glenn is deeply passionate about translating complex data into usable information to drive action and has led numerous training sessions on applying climate scenarios for engineering, planning and decision making across Canadian and U.S. communities. When not talking to people about climate risk, Glenn can often be found singing a cappella across Toronto, walking his dog Haku who looks like a small polar bear, and running along the shores of the Great Lakes.

Chart Your Course: Career Development Strategies with Darby Mcgrath

Raya Soltani — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 18:49:07 +0000

Chart Your Course: Career Development Strategies with Darby Mcgrath Raya Soltani Thu, 08/22/2024 - 14:49

Are you ready to chart a successful career path in STEM? You’re invited to an inspiring session with Darby Mcgrath, Vice President of Research and Development at Vineland and a prominent educator at Brock University and the University of Waterloo.

Registration

Please note:

A Zoom link will be shared with you after registration.
Submit your questions for Darby Mcgrath when you register or ask them during the event.

About Darby Mcgrath

Darby joined Vineland Research and Innovation Centre in 2013 as a Research Scientist, and her dedication and contributions led to her promotion to Senior Research Scientist in Environmental Horticulture.

In 2018, she assumed the role of Program Leader for the Plant Responses and the Environment program, where she oversaw a team of scientists, technical staff, and external partners on multiple projects. She consistently secured grants to fund her research, from federal, provincial, and private sources.

In recognition of her leadership and expertise, she was promoted to Vice President of Research and Development at Vineland in 2022. In this leadership role, Darby guides the direction of Vineland’s innovation portfolio, working with a team of more than 50 scientists and technicians.