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Opening doors to new possibilities: the Global Business and Digital Arts entrance scholarship
The Global Business and Digital Arts (GBDA) Entrance Scholarship at the University of Waterloo supports students from disadvantaged backgrounds, helping them focus on their studies and campus life without financial burden. The scholarship boosts confidence and sense of belonging, with recipients like Lia expressing deep gratitude and commitment to giving back.
Learn more about the GBDA Entrance Scholarship, and join us on May 15th for Giving Day, encouraging donations to support educational initiatives.
GBDA Alumni at Skip
Cycles of light, stories of land shine at Lights On Stratford
Three student-designed installations will be featured within Destination Stratford’s Welcome Centre.
46 students from the course “GBDA 412 – Special Topics in Digital Culture” were challenged to create large-scale interactive media art pieces for the Lights On festival, inspired by the Thirteen Grandmother Moons stories, an Indigenous knowledge tradition. Students drew inspiration from this tradition to create installations that explore light as a symbol of knowledge, community, and continuity.
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BLEND - Business + Design Conference
Join us in March 2026 for BLEND: Business + Design, a conference designed for professionals and students. Hear from designers, leaders, and innovators who share real stories and actionable strategies for turning work into purpose, leading through change, and building meaningful careers. With inspiring talks and hands-on workshops, BLEND equips you with practical skills you can apply immediately. Connect with a community that values courage, optimism, and growth.