Q and A with Michelle Morrissey (BSc ’80, MSc ’83, Kinesiology)
What is a special memory from your time at Waterloo?
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think each time I come back, I see how far the Faculty has developed and progressed from when I was a student. Although the transformation is significant, the original principles have been maintained.
As a student, we would have classes and labs in every corner of the University. I remember running from Optometry to the Arts Library to the Engineering Lecture Halls and then to the PAC for a lab, all before lunch. As Kinesiology students, we got to know the University campus very well and stayed in shape whether we wanted to or not.
How long have you been a donor or supporter and why did you start?
I’m not really sure. I think originally, I would give what I could when the donor calls came in. Over time, as my association with the Faculty increased, it has become a more formal process.
I started for a couple of reasons. I am grateful for the support I received as a student and it is important to give back. The other is I believe in and understand the importance of the work that the Faculty is involved in.
What motivates you to support the Faculty of Health?
The importance of giving back. I have personally benefited from my experiences and association with the University of Waterloo. It has been a pleasure to watch and cheer on the relevant and progressive work that the brilliant minds have and are tackling. I am particularly proud of how far the Faculty has come. From not having a dedicated building and our labs in the basement of other Faculty buildings to state-of-the-art facilities that not only support the students and faculty but, equally important, support the greater community. By supporting, I am helping in a small way to create a healthier future for all.
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