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Impact Stories
Black and white photo of man in full pushup position
April 12, 2021

Jump-start your fitness routine with these tips from a Guinness record holder

Coach Nick Anapolsky (BA ’14) attempted a world record to help keep his gym members motivated. He shares his top tips for starting or maintaining a fitness program, even in a pandemic.

Pride flag flies in a whit
March 24, 2021

Glow turns 50

Over 50 years, the Glow Centre has made a difference to thousands of LGBTQ+ folks. Three alumni share their stories.

Anetta and Alex Ille
April 1, 2021

A virtual run for hope

Siblings Anetta (BSc ’19) and Alex Ille (BSc ’15) share how they aspire to advance biomedical research in the fight against childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases

Photo of 7 Remarkable UWaterloo Female Alumni
March 8, 2021

Seven Waterloo alumni smashing glass ceilings

Happy International Women’s Day! Meet 7 Waterloo alumni who have broken down gender-based barriers.

 
Sharon Chen smiles at a volunteer event
March 5, 2021

The perks of being a volunteer

Shengdi (Sharon) Chen (BASc ’18) shares the opportunities and benefits of her many volunteer experiences

Tray of glasses, filled with frothy beer
April 1, 2021

From acting to brewing a business

Chris Goddard (BA ’01) developed critical business skills at Waterloo – in the theatre program

Gloved hands taking culture sample alongside robot
March 2, 2021

Philanthropic champion steps forward to support Waterloo’s Innovation Arena

Entrepreneur and angel investor Mike Stork gives $1.5 million to spur advances in business and health care. 

close up in a corn field
February 23, 2021

My fate

Carolyn Muir Helfenstein (BIS ’13) reflects on her life’s journey from Newfoundland at the age of 6, to an Ontario farm wife, newspaper editor, author and 73-year-old university graduate.

Don Livermore stands, arms crossed, in front of a row of whisky barrels
January 20, 2021

Explore the spirit of Canada with the Whisky Doc

Canadian whisky is as diverse as Canada itself. Let award-winning master blender Don Livermore (BSc ’95) help you find your new favourite. 

January 18, 2021

A degree in rugby and a minor in kinesiology

Stephen Webb (BSc ’79) shares how rugby influenced his time at Waterloo and beyond

A view of Dana Porter Library across frozen Laurel Creek
January 14, 2021

Welcoming a new year

2021 will be a time of change, challenge and excitement at Waterloo. Here, President Hamdullahpur shares his priorities for the final six months of his tenure.

January 6, 2021

Warrior stories of inspiration

Four alumni share heartwarming stories about the people who helped them through their student journey, and how they left a lasting impact.

aerial view of an evergreen forest
January 4, 2021

Investing for good

Upkar Arora (BA '85, MAcc '85) shares how you can use your finances, time and skill to improve the world.

Phone with a qr code on the screen
December 16, 2020

The value of your data

Data expert Asif Khan (BA ’97) offers insight about the data your phone collects, and shares a free service for small businesses during the pandemic

Workers meet with masks on
December 9, 2020

Business lessons from 2020

Alumni share new business practices uncovered by a very unusual year

triumphant figure on a mountaintop with 2020 in background
December 7, 2020

Our top 10 feel-good stories of 2020

You can’t keep a good school down. In the middle of a pandemic, Waterloo alumni continue to connect, teach and inspire.

Donors and student in lab
November 24, 2020

Rising to the challenge

Meet 6 Giving Tuesday Challenge Champions

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