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Bernice Ma in a field
Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Designing Meaningful Experiences: Bernice Ma’s (MDEI '18) Path to Entrepreneurship

Bernice Ma's (MDEI '18) path to becoming a business owner wasn’t originally what she had planned. After completing her undergraduate degree, she discovered an interest in web and digital design during her co-op terms. This led her to the Master of Digital Experience Innovation (MDEI) program, where she set out to build a career in digital design and user experience. When she did not immediately find herself in the role she had envisioned at first, she created that opportunity for herself.

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Sun Life Lunch & Learn

Discover how the hiring process really works, from a recent co-op whose just navigated it, and an industry leader who hires students like you. A practical session designed to help you stand out, build the right connections, and land the co-op job that shapes your career.

Students working in groups at tables
Friday, May 22, 2026 - Friday, May 29, 2026 (all day)

uXperience: Designing the Ideal Journey

Presented by Co-operators, the uXperience Design Jam is back for Spring 2026!

This Design Jam runs from May 22nd - May 29th, starting asynchronously from May 22nd- 28th, then in-person on May 29th for final prep and presentations to the Co-operators judging team.

This Design Jam is exclusively open to University of Waterloo students.

Monday, April 6, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Junk Journaling

All materials will be provided, though feel free to BYOJ (bring your own junk) to personalize your creations. Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with crafting, light refreshments and a sweet send-off to the term.

Giang Tran
Thursday, April 2, 2026

Congratulations to Giang Tran, Arts Co-op Student of the Year

Giang Tran, a third-year Global Business and Digital Arts (GBDA) student, was awarded Arts Co-op Student of the Year for her work with Rootly. As this was Tran’s first co-op term, her relevant experience came from class projects and personal side projects. Those projects gave her experience working through open-ended problems, collaborating in teams, and translating ideas into practical design solutions, even without prior industry experience. By sharing her work online she piqued the interest of Rootly’s CEO, leading to her first co-op role as Rootly’s first intern.