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Monday, June 17, 2013

Spring Convocation: Time for grads to "make their mark"

From Tuesday, June 11 through Saturday, June 15, the University of Waterloo celebrated Convocation, sending the newest wave of Waterloo grads out into the world.

Over 5,400 degrees were awarded during throughout the course of the week. From Tuesday through Friday, each day featured two ceremonies, with the final ceremony taking place Saturday morning.

"Convocation is the most special occasion at the university," said President Hamdullahpur.

Monday, June 10, 2013

Successful Keystone Campaign raises funds, builds community

On Friday, June 7, the University of Waterloo celebrated the continued success of the Keystone Campaign with the event “Waterloo World”, a day of fun that included music, dancing, and even a dunk tank.

Designed to bring together Waterloo faculty, staff, and retirees who give their time and resources to support campus-wide initiatives such as scholarships and projects to enhance the student experience, Keystone raised more than $1.3 million over the last campaign year.

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

RBC presents $1.75 million to University of Waterloo's Water Institute

On Tuesday, June 4, the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) presented a gift of $1.75 million to the University of Waterloo in support of the Waterloo Institute's RBC Water Scholars program.

"The University of Waterloo has a long and proud history of interdisciplinary, innovative water research," said President Hamdullahpur during his remarks at the announcement. "We are here today because our partners at RBC share our belief in the importance of water research and preservation."

Monday, May 13, 2013

President Hamdullahpur, Provost McBoyle discuss the university’s Strategic Plan at back-to-back Town Halls

On Wednesday, May 8 and Thursday, May 9, President Feridun Hamdullahpur and Provost Geoff McBoyle hosted a set of Town Halls designed to discuss the university’s Strategic Plan and provide an update on next steps.

The Town Halls marked the conclusion of the Strategic Plan drafting process, facilitating a gradual pivot to the approval, implementation, and accountability phases.

“I am truly energized about this plan, and about this university,” said President Hamdullahpur. “The participation from campus was fabulous.”

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

VIDEO: President Hamdullahpur showcases Waterloo’s strengths at global conference

On Tuesday, April 30, University of Waterloo President Feridun Hamdullahpur participated in an hour-long panel discussion about the direction of post-secondary education at the 2013 Milken Institute Global Conference. The annual event, held in Santa Monica, California, is one of the world’s premier gatherings of eminent leaders, thinkers and statespersons, convened to discuss the world’s top challenges, trends, and opportunities.

Monday, April 22, 2013

"Great Innovation Systems": President Hamdullahpur Opens Innovation Conference - April 2013

Thank you, Jim. Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Leadership Innovation Conference, at the University of Waterloo.

I’d like to thank Minister Goodyear for his remarks, and thank you Jim for setting the stage for us. Of course, thanks to each of you for coming to this first-of-its-kind gathering of leaders, innovators, investors, and entrepreneurs.

This conference could not have come a moment too soon – for Canada, for Ontario, and for economic eco-systems across this country looking for the path that leads to jobs and prosperity.