Issue 9
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Issue 9: Building MomentumDean’s Message
Never a goodbye!
It’s good to be getting back to some sense of normalcy on campus after so many COVID-19 virus disruptions to our lives. I believe humans are resilient and that we can best respond to challenges by working together. And that’s what we’ve been doing.
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Issue 9: Building MomentumReady for the future, together
Momentum builds providing new and diverse spaces, research centres, areas, and experiences
“…momentum is seen on campus and in community level progress on sustainability initiatives; in the research impact of our faculty members and their teams; and in the Faculty’s shared vision for a “caring” and inclusive future.” — Dean Jean.
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Issue 9: Building MomentumUniversity of Waterloo appoints new dean of Environment
The University of Waterloo has appointed Bruce Frayne as the next dean of the Faculty of Environment
“Professor Frayne’s commitment to sustainability, social justice, interdisciplinarity and internationalization through transformative education, scholarship and service resonates with the Faculty and University Strategic Plans.” — James Rush, vice-president academic and provost at Waterloo
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Issue 9: Building MomentumTechnology for good
Driving innovation and sustainability in residential construction
As innovations in robotics and the application of AI continue to advance, non-traditional industries including residential homebuilding will be able to harness efficiency and improved quality.
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Issue 9: Building MomentumLeading sustained impact toward climate action in Canada
Working with key stakeholders to reduce the impacts of climate change and extreme weather, Waterloo Intact Centre is leading the charge for Canada’s sustainable climate action
By working with community stakeholders to create tools to help them retain and restore natural infrastructure, improve their ability to accommodate natural processes and build extreme-weather adapted homes, businesses and infrastructure, the Intact Centre is helping communities to reduce the impacts of this climate-influenced “domino effect.”
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Issue 9: Building MomentumInvested alumni, creative opportunities
An opportunity to give back in a meaningful way and assist the next generation of change-makers
Tangible, in-person connections are a beautiful testament to the engaged, caring, inspiring and invested people who make up the Environment community and a foundational part of building a sustainable future, together.
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Issue 9: Building MomentumWaterloo students win Expand Your Empire 2022 real estate competition
The overarching goal is to emphasize sustainability and foster a transit-oriented community
“Given the international exposure that this competition generates, we took the great opportunity to showcase Waterloo’s international competency, in addition to inspiring fellow students who are interested in the world of real estate development.” — Matthew Van Bakel, 3B, School of Planning, Faculty of Environment
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Issue 9: Building MomentumFlying the environmentally friendly skies
Researcher Suzanne Kearns pioneers the Waterloo Institute for Sustainable Aeronautics
“As we emerge from closed borders and lockdowns, aviation will play a critical role in reigniting the global economy by transporting goods, humanitarian aid, and connecting us in person once again,” says Kearns.” — Suzanne Kearns
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Issue 9: Building MomentumResearchers discuss water sustainability at the TD Walter Bean events
The research being developed on water sustainability and resource management creates solutions
The goal of the TD Walter Bean high school lecture is to encourage our youth to get engaged in water sustainability and provide opportunity for water sustainability researchers to scale up interdisciplinary research initiatives focused on sustainable water and food transitions.
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Issue 9: Building MomentumClass Notes
See what your fellow alumni are up to
Wondering what your classmates have been up to? Find out who’s been promoted, who’s launched a new project, who's published a book and who’s started a family. Catch up, then submit an update of your own for next issue’s Class Notes.
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