Beyond Grateful
Alumnus builds community through giving. Michael Robson (BA ’13) found his support among African, Caribbean and Black student groups at Waterloo when an unfortunate hip surgery kept him from the football field.
Alumnus builds community through giving. Michael Robson (BA ’13) found his support among African, Caribbean and Black student groups at Waterloo when an unfortunate hip surgery kept him from the football field.
By Reid McRob Office of AdvancementMichael Robson (BA ’13) found his support among African, Caribbean and Black student groups at Waterloo when an unfortunate hip surgery kept him from the football field.
Inspired by the commitment these students showed and the impact they made on his life, Michael established an award to support other students who volunteer with African, Caribbean and Black communities, and who build a culture of helping others at Waterloo.
Learn more about Michael and his journey.

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Waterloo’s 132nd convocation honoured 7,349 graduates, highlighting perseverance, community and the shared accomplishments of an extraordinary class

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The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is co-ordinated within the Office of Indigenous Relations.