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The founding principal of environmental consulting firm AET Group Inc. has signed on to teach Environment & Business 202 (Environmental Management Systems) this fall.

Scott Freiburger is highly qualified for the role of sessional instructor with 17 years of experience in the field. In addition to academic theory, he plans to integrate his practical knowledge of environmental management systems and auditing into the course. He will be supported by Janet McKenzie, another Principal with AET.

Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA) hosted SEED’s Master of Development Practice (MDP) students for a day of learning and sharing around MEDA’s international development projects. 

The School of Environment, Enterprise and Development's Master of Development Practice (MDP) program, which launched this past Fall, is already organizing its first international conference. Bruce Frayne, Director of the MDP program here at Waterloo, is excited about the opportunity to start contributing to the development practice field so soon after launching.

Each year, the Master of Environment and Business (MEB) Awards recognize the program's top three students in each cohort, based on their cumulative grades. These students not only earn a place in the spotlight, they also receive $2,000 towards their tuition. 

Tas, a student in the Environment and Business 2 plus 2 program, affiliated with the University of Waterloo and Nanjing University of Fiannce and Economices (NUFE) speaks of his once in a life time opportunity with the UN.

Did you know our program director and field placement coordinator are on twitter? You can follow both Larry Swatuk and Grainne Ryder as they travel the world, interact with students and comment on the latest news and issues in global development, all in 140 characters or less!

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