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September 2015

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Co-op student designs major Kik feature

Monday, September 28, 2015 by Aleks Bahdanovich

At the beginning of her university career, Katherine Carras vowed to never repeat a co-op placement. However, this summer she found herself working at Kik for the second term in a row.

Why the change of heart? Katherine cites a unique design challenge - Kik Codes, as the main reason for coming back.

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Canada's First HeForShe Scholarship Winners

Wednesday, September 23, 2015 by Aleks Bahdanovich

Earlier this month, the University of Waterloo announced the first six recipients of the prestigious HeForShe IMPACT scholarship.

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Waterloo welcomes Schulich Leader Scholarship winners

Wednesday, September 16, 2015 by Aleks Bahdanovich

This fall, the University of Waterloo welcomes four incoming first-year students that were awarded the Schulich Leader Scholarship for their demonstrated leadership in academic excellence.

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Four-year Warrior fever

Friday, September 4, 2015 by Aleks Bahdanovich

Brittany with friends and school mascot.

Most students participate in one Orientation week. Maybe two if they volunteer as a leader. But for Brittany Caines, one or two just wasn’t enough. This year she’ll be volunteering for the fourth time during Orientation.

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