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February 2014

Waterloo students are accomplishing awesome things every day - and we want to tell your stories of success.

Man of cold-steel

Thursday, February 27, 2014 by cnwiraha

Engineering graduate student won 2nd place in an International design competition

Out of 55 engineering design entries from eight universities around the world, Colin Van Niejenhuis, an engineering masters student, ranked second at the 2013 International Student Competition on Cold-formed Steel Design last December.

Engineering

award

Humans of UWaterloo

Tuesday, February 25, 2014 by cnwiraha

Two creative Arts students launched a popular Facebook Page

Two first-year Arts and Business students created a Facebook page that generated a huge buzz on campus recently: Humans of UWaterloo.

Arts

photography

social media

2014 Feds election winners

Tuesday, February 18, 2014 by Clara Wirahardja

Students take on legacy of University of Waterloo’s Federation of Students

After countless hours of campaigning and participating in inspiring debates, four students became the victors. Meet your new 2014 Feds executives:

Feds

Eco-friendly flight

Thursday, February 13, 2014 by cnwiraha

First-year student wins $1000 award for innovative, sustainable energy idea

Brieuc de Vuyst, a first-year Geography and Aviation student competed in the annual Jack Rosen Memorial Award last January, and successfully carried home the $1,000 grand prize for his creative and innovative presentation that aims to prevent, mitigate or solve environmental problems – ultimately paving the way to a sustainable future.

Environment

award

Happy to help

Tuesday, February 11, 2014 by tgasmall

Applied Health Sciences student earns $5,000 leadership award

Saba Oji arrived in Waterloo when she was 13. She soon began grade nine at Waterloo Collegiate Institute (WCI), but began to feel alienated at school. She couldn’t speak English, and missed her home in Iran.

award

Applied Health Sciences

volunteer

Sochi Warriors

Thursday, February 6, 2014 by cnwiraha

uWaterloo students compete in 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics 2014

Andrew Poje, a Science student, and his partner Kaitlyn Weaver, who is working towards a Bachelor of Arts, will represent Canada at the Sochi Winter Olympics in figure skating. Follow the action and help us cheer them on by using the #SochiWarriors tag on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram!

Mend with math

Tuesday, February 4, 2014 by cnwiraha

PhD Math student helps surgeons correct skull deformities in infants

André Linhares, a 24-year-old PhD student in the Faculty of Mathematics, is working with surgeons at Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children to help ensure the best possible outcome for infants who undergo skull surgery.

Math

Graduate

research