Impact of giving
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Fall 2023: The New Entrepreneur
A bold legacy supports student entrepreneurs
The Joanna Duong Chang Memorial Award honours an exceptional alum while supporting students who share her ambitious spirit
The Joanna Duong Chang Memorial Award honours an exceptional alum while supporting students who share her ambitious spirit.
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Spring 2023
Computing pioneer Wes Graham: Inspiring the impossible
The innovator, entrepreneur and “father of computing” helped chart Waterloo’s path to the future
When math student Don Cowan (MSc ’61, PhD ’65) arrived at Waterloo, one of the first people he met was statistics professor Wes Graham. It was the beginning of a relationship that would last nearly 40 years.
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Fall 2022
Decades of “giving a little bit” add up to big impact
Give back generously and you’ll see “cosmic payback,” says Waterloo alum and retiree Rose Vogt
When Rose Vogt (BES ’84) thinks back on her time as a student in the Faculty of Environment, she has many of fond memories.
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Spring 2022
Inspiring the next generation of Black STEM leaders
New camp connects Black youth to Black mentors working in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
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Spring 2021
COVID-19 and a cross-country challenge
The pandemic brought anxiety and unexpected expenses to hundreds of Waterloo students like Bryce Giesbrecht (OD '21). Then generous donors stepped in to help.
In early 2020, Bryce Giesbrecht (OD ’21) was looking forward to working with patients in eye clinics in Manitoba and Newfoundland as part of the externships for his optometry studies.
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Fall 2020
Power couple: Working together for a renewable energy future
Adarsh Mehta (BMath '98) and Jeffrey Jenner (BMath '84) persevered despite early skepticism about their shared commitment to renewable energy.
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Spring 2020
When a campus community becomes a Canadian home
“Soccer really is an international game. When you’re playing soccer, language barriers go away because you all know the rules.” Lannois Carroll-Woolery (BASc ’97)
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Fall 2019
Scholarship brings student closer to childhood dream
For as long as she can remember, Leah Drost (BSc ’19), has wanted to be a physician.
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Spring 2019
Giving that goes beyond
Co-op student gives back to her hometown, thanks to a generous donor
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Fall 2018
Entrepreneur-turned-philanthropist says Waterloo stole his heart
Inspired by his own Bill Gates moment, alumnus gives back to the university he credits with defining his core character
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Fall 2017
Karen Wilkinson (MAcc ’90)
60th Anniversary Alumni Award Recipient
Wilkinson is a strong believer in giving back, and is extensively involved with the University and regularly engages with faculty and students.
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Spring 2017
Embracing a new vision for Waterloo Advancement
New vice-president describes alumni as "our most valued resource"
To engage your support we need to deliver strategies and actions that focus on your needs and interests first. As alumni, you simply are our most valued resource.
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Fall 2016
Entrepreneurial Spirit
Supporting the next generation of innovators
A unique fundraising initiative, StartUp Pledge is intended for entrepreneurs, with an emphasis on the founders of early startups.
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Fall 2016
StartUp Pledge participants recognized in a special way at launch event
Cozy way to thank special donors
Khanjan Desai and Chong Shen of Alchemy were among the first founders to join StartUp Pledge. Their participation was recognized on National Philanthropy Day® at the program’s official launch on November 15, 2016.
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Spring 2016
Katra: the soul of a city
International experience captures the lively character of Old Delhi
Kanika Kaushal's research took her to India to study the vibrant energy of katra
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Fall 2015
Sharing the impact of your philanthropy
Student scholar driven to break down barriers
Find out how your gifts support exceptional students like Aidan McKay, who not only excels academically but also volunteers abroad and works for top companies during her co-op terms
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