Take part in an exciting hands-on learning opportunity this summer in Ghana through Waterloo International’s Beyond Borders program, in collaboration with the Faculties of Environment and Science. Interested third and fourth year undergraduate students must apply by March 21, 2025 to be considered for the course.
We are thrilled to share that Faculty of Environment graduate students, Adwoa Appiah, Bhargav Singh Thakur, Jake E. Ferguson, and Kate Manninger were selected as finalists in the 2025 GRADflix competition. They were recognized for their exceptional ability to convey their innovative research in just 60 seconds.
After more than four decades of dedicated service, Faye Schultz is stepping away from her role, leaving a lasting impact on the University of Waterloo. As she departs, Tara Charlton has been appointed executive officer, and Tyler Batchelor joins as faculty financial officer, ensuring strong leadership for the Faculty of Environment’s future.
Congratulations to Bethany Poltl, an undergraduate student in the School of Environment, Enterprise and Development, who was recognized as one of Starfish Canada’s Top 25 Environmentalists Under 25.
The dean of the Faculty of Environment, Bruce Frayne, reflects on 2024’s achievements, including the launch of Environment 2035, transformative student experiences, and groundbreaking initiatives like the Future Cities Institute. He expresses gratitude to the community and leadership for their resilience and collaboration. Looking ahead to 2025, he shares optimism for a sustainable and equitable future.
Satveer Dhillon, a PhD candidate in the Faculty of Environment, was honoured for impactful research on aging with HIV/AIDs in Sub-Saharan Africa at the Canadian Association of Geographers (CAG) Ontario Division Conference.
Keely Stenberg, a PhD candidate in the School of Planning, was recently honoured with two prestigious awards at the Canadian Association of Geographers (CAG) Annual Conference for a presentation on her health equity and community collaboration research.
McKenzie Huneke, PhD student in the School of Environment, Enterprise and Development, reflects on his time as a delegate at the World Food Forum 2024. He outlines what's needed to transform the current agri-food system landscape, highlighting collaborative strategies to empower local communities and ensure sustainable food systems for future generations.
The Fall 2024 Environment Leadership Series successfully connected students with accomplished alumni, fostering valuable insights and networking opportunities. As students reflect on their experiences, it’s clear that the event has empowered them to pursue meaningful careers in environmental stewardship and to embrace the potential for growth through collaboration and connection.
Tim Crincoli, graduate student in the Master of Development Practice (MDP) program, attended the United Nations' Summit of the Future. He reflects on his experience as a delegate and offers insights into the new Pact of the Future for sustainable development.