The School of Environment, Enterprise and Development was represented by Profesor Steven Young at the annual Master of Development Practice meeting of institutions – the 11thGlobal MDP Summit, June 11th-16th2019.
This year the School of Environment, Enterprise and Development will be represented by Professor Steven Young at the MDP Global Summit, the annual meeting of members of the Global Association of Master of Development Practice (MDP) programs. The MDP is an interdisciplinary graduate degree program that prepares students to better identify and address the challenges of sustainable development.
Two of the School of Environment, Enterprise and Business SUSM Master's students; Noor-ur-Rahman Shaikh (supervisor: Professor Steve Young) and Daniel Francisco Gonzalez (supervisor: Professor Goretty Dias) are the 2019 national winners of the Comission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) Youth Innovation Challenge. Noor-ur-Rahman and Daniel will travel to Mexico City this month to present their project "IXIM - Using your waste to create change!" The project involved the creation of a 100% biodegradable and sustainable material alternative to bricks, allowing us to reinvision the "framework" of walls.
In this position, Beth will focus on engaging students at SDSN Canada member campuses to take action and pioneer solutions that advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
For International Development students at the University of Waterloo and St. Paul’s University-College, the final Capstone presentation is a culmination of four years of study, and an intensive two-term placement with the World University Service of Canada, and a local partner organizations in Bolivia, Ghana, Malawi, Nepal, Senegal, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, and Vietnam.
A team of SEED faculty and staff participated in a campus "20 minute makeover" organized by the UW Sustainability office. Just one simple way to help keep waste out of our environment and to be disposed of properly.
Last night the School of Environment, Enterprise and Development (SEED) hosted its annual Environment and Business (EB) final capstone project showcase. This event is the culmination of ENBUS 402A and B instructed by Professors Dan Murray and Goretty Dias. The two courses span eight months and give students the chance to apply the knowledge and skills they gain in the classroom to a meaningful project for the business community. Teams of four to five students are matched with organizations to work on projects that integrate and apply the concepts of business and sustainability.
The following two courses are available next semester, and have been updated:
Last Wednesday at the EDCO 2019 annual conference, Paul received the President's Award in recognition of his contribution to graduate studies and professional training.
What FUN! The Faculty of Environment's Dean Jean, threw a surprise pop up party for the upcoming 50th anniversary this morning in the atrium of EV3. Students from the Faculty of Environment were treated to delicious homemade cupcakes baked by Bruce Frayne, the director of SEED and owner and baker from Black Island Bakery. Are there more surprises to come??