Environment

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Harnessing solar for research and community impact

by Chantal Vallis, Faculty of Environment

Earth Day is recognized annually on April 22. This year’s theme, Our Power, Our Planet, invites everyone to unite behind renewable energy, to triple clean electricity by 2030. As people around the world celebrate the planet today and recommit to climate action, we pause to reflect on the ways the University of Waterloo is making advancements to improve energy literacy and conservation on campus.

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

First Glen Schnarr Memorial Award winner announced

by Chantal Vallis, Faculty of Environment

Glen Anthony Schnarr (BES ’74), a graduate of the School of Planning at the University of Waterloo, left an indelible mark on the lives of those who knew him.

Glen Schnarr.
Glen Schnarr’s journey began in Waterloo, where he was born and raised in a loving family of eight children. He credited his strong work ethic and determination to his parents, Cyril and Rita Schnarr.

Friday, April 11, 2025

Students and locals reimagine economic and social future

by Chantal Vallis, Faculty of Environment

In a classroom that feels more like a brainstorming lab than a lecture hall, students at the University of Waterloo are diving into the complexities of local economic systems—agriculture, waste management, housing, and small business development— to find real-world interventions that can make a difference in our local community. But they aren’t doing it alone.