We are so excited to welcome you to the alumni club at Waterloo Engineering! We are a close network, and we don’t want that to change just because you have left campus. The people you met and the things you were involved in are important and will take you far. Let’s stay connected as recent alumni to continue building our community and culture of connection to fellow alumni and current students - all while showing the world how excellent Waterloo engineers are.
There are several ways for you to stay connected through events, our blog, volunteering, and supporting current students during their time on campus. We hope to see you soon.
Mentorship Program
The Recent Alumni – Experienced Alumni mentorship program is a service of the Waterloo Engineering Recent Alumni Council (REAC). REAC aims to provide programming and services to recent alumni of the University of Waterloo, Faculty of Engineering in the zero to ten years since graduation range.
The Giving Back working group of REAC is actively seeking enthusiastic alumni to provide mentorship to recent and soon-to-be Waterloo Engineering graduates. We are also seeking eager mentees to participate in this opportunity. Topics during the mentorship program may include:
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Career Experience
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Managing the transition from school to early-career
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Volunteerism activities
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Diversity and Inclusion
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Post-graduate academics
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Continuous professional development
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Hobbies and life-work balance
Mentor Responsibilities
- Coach and mentor Waterloo Engineering graduates within areas of expertise or interest.
- Facilitate one-on-one and group mentorship sessions at regular intervals
- Act as a positive role model of the University of Waterloo and Waterloo Engineering
- Participate in a program launch event
Qualifications (Preferred, not required):
- Engineering graduate with 7-10 years of experience
- Willing desire to coach and mentor small numbers of alumni virtually or in person. Sessions may be group or individual depending on interest levels and personal preference
- Experience coaching or mentoring (guidance will also be provided)
Mentee Responsibilities
- Be an active participant in your mentorship sessions with fellow recent engineering alumni. This includes
- Being prepared with questions
- Having an agenda
- Being punctual to the meetings
- Participate in the program launch event
Qualifications:
- Current student (who is a part of the class of 2023) or an engineering graduate with 1-2 years of experience
- Actively looking for mentorship support and to grow their network
Recent Engineering Alumni Council
The Recent Engineering Alumni Council consists of Waterloo Engineering alumni, selected to maintain a support infrastructure for young alumni (graduates of the last decade), promote a lasting community of Waterloo Engineering alumni, and support our current engineering students. They work to support the strategy, design, and implementation of our young alumni program at Waterloo Engineering. There work is focused on three main areas: events, giving back and communications, all with the goal of fostering a strong, well-connected student and alumni community,
We currently have 14 members on the Council. They would love to connect with you.
Event listing
The Waterloo Engineering alumni class reunion in 2023 is taking place on June 3, 2023 at Alumni Weekend. The engineering Classes of 1963, 1968, 1973, 1978, 1983, 1988, 1993, 1998, 2003, 2008, 2013 and 2018 are invited to campus to celebrate this milestone in their engineering career.
Blog post list
Your Guide to UWaterloo Alumni Offerings - Part TWO
Welcome to your latest guide to cashing in on all the perks of being a UWaterloo alumni! Whether you’re a recent grad grappling through pandemic times (are we post-pandemic yet?) or a seasoned professional looking to reminisce, this guide will show you all the ways to reconnect, find new adventures, and learn useful skills (especially if you’re on a budget). If you have ideas on what else you’d like to see in this guide as you’re perusing, stay tuned for a poll coming out in a couple weeks where you can add suggestions or go ahead and leave a comment down below.
Your Guide to UWaterloo Alumni Offerings - Part One
Welcome to your latest guide to cashing in on all the perks of being a UWaterloo alumni! Whether you’re a recent grad grappling through pandemic times (are we post-pandemic yet?) or a seasoned professional looking to reminisce, this guide will show you all the ways to reconnect, find new adventures, and learn useful skills (especially if you’re on a budget). If you have ideas on what else you’d like to see in this guide as you’re perusing, stay tuned for a poll coming out in a couple weeks where you can add suggestions or go ahead and leave a comment down below.