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March 1, 2021

Community leader commits $1.5 million to University of Waterloo’s new Innovation Arena

Entrepreneur and angel investor Mike Stork steps forward as project’s philanthropic champion

November 23, 2020

Innovation Arena comes to the Region of Waterloo

Expanded Health Sciences Campus to bolster regional economy and profile

July 5, 2021

A message of introduction from Vivek Goel, President and Vice-Chancellor

President Goel shares a video greeting as he starts his tenure as president

Debra Kakaria standing at a table with colleagues

December 10, 2018

How alumnus' success started with her co-op employer

When Debra Kakaria (BA ’93) began her first of several co-op work terms with MacNaughton Hermsen Britton Clarkson Planning Limited (MHBC), she had no idea that she would one day become a partner of this firm.

December 10, 2018

Waterloo Region’s jack of all trades

Alumnus Mike Farwell (BA ’97) is the host of the Mike Farwell Show on 570 News, the voice of the Kitchener Rangers, and a force in the Waterloo Region.

December 10, 2018

Getting the band back together: a giving story

When Michael Symonds (BMath ’00) talks about finding study space on the sixth floor of the Math and Computer building, it sounds like he’s letting you in on a secret. “There’s about a thousand doors,” he says, “and if you’re a student, you kind of know the four that are unlocked.”

December 10, 2018

Depression to Expression: An alumnus shares his journey

Former St. Paul’s residence don and alumnus Scott Ste Marie (BES ’13) is the host of the YouTube channel and website Depression to Expression, which explores the causes of depression and anxiety and provides proven techniques to overcome symptoms. Drawing upon his own struggles, Scott provides viewers with proven tools to combat their mental illness and provide a community of support.

December 10, 2018

Award-winning craft brewery keeps alumnus and co-op student hopping

When Steve Innocente (BSc ’96) parlayed his craft brewing hobby into an award-winning business, he also tapped into the opportunity to reconnect with Waterloo as a co-op employer, vendor, and faculty member.

December 7, 2018

Waterloo a force to be reckoned with on Forbes 30 Under 30 list

At least 11 alumni and former students make nationally recognized list for 2019.

December 7, 2018

Printing a Labour of Love

Father surprises daughter with translation of her thesis.

Alumni Council member and alumnus Vikas Gupta

December 7, 2018

Beyond reality – true-to-life AR experiences

Alumni Council member and alumnus Vikas Gupta (BSc ’91) is the co-founder and CEO of AVARA, a company creating innovative technology to enable compelling and immersive Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) experiences that transport people to the most unique places, moments, and interactions around the world far beyond their imagination.