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A University of Waterloo researcher has been recognized as a world leader in tobacco control.

Prof. Geoffrey Fong received an award from the American Cancer Society for his outstanding research contribution.

UWaterloo CanBuild collected over 4,500 cans with approximately 1,000 items going to the Federations of Students Food bank and the remaining items going to the Food Bank of Waterloo Region. Through the hard work and dedication of 16 teams we were able to gather 4904 pounds of food, equalling 6,538 meals for our community!

The EWO Co-op Student of the Year Award recognizes Ontario Co-op students who have showcased exceptional job achievement, extra-curricular involvement, academic achievement and a strong contribution to Co-operative Education.

The Early Childhood Education Centre (ECEC) participated in the second annual University CanBuild project to collect food items for donation to the food bank. The youngsters (2 ½ to 5 years of age) built a castle they called “The Good Castle” with the help of their parents and teachers. 

The authors of a recent study linking smart phone use and lazy thinking say the results don’t mean users need to throw away their cellphones, but rather people should think twice before reaching for Google.

Shy babies need to have a strong bond with their parents to avoid developing anxiety disorders in their teens, according to a new study co-authored at the University of Waterloo.

Listen to Dr.  Heather Henderson  

talking with  Craig Norris about the link between childhood shyness and teen angst on CBC The Morning Edition K-W.  

Watch the Kitchener CTV News interview with Dr. Christine Purdon from the Department of Psychology. 

http://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/video?&binId=1.1147281

The interview starts at minute 36.

 

When you play pat-a-cake with your baby, you might think you’re just enjoying a fun game. However, child experts say rhymes, songs, and finger play actually help our children develop early literacy skills and build the foundations for a lifetime of learning.