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Recent mathematics alumnus recognized for his outstanding research

Tuesday, August 16, 2016 by Aleks Bahdanovich

Every year, the Jessie W.H. Zou Memorial Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Research is presented to an exceptional student enrolled in their final year of any program within the faculty of Mathematics. In order to qualify for the award, the student needs to conduct significant research within their field and be nominated by their supervisor.

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Waterloo student awarded prestigious Ontario Pharmacist Association Student of Distinction Award

Tuesday, July 19, 2016 by Aleks Bahdanovich

Each year, the Ontario Pharmacist Association (OPA) Student of Distinction Award recognizes one exceptional student province-wide. Waterloo’s very own Jenn MacKenzie, a fourth-year Pharmacy student, took home the accolade for 2016.

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Waterloo graduate student wins prestigious W.G. Weston award for Northern Research

Tuesday, July 12, 2016 by Aleks Bahdanovich

As a Biology graduate student, Casey Remmer has an inherent passion for understanding and preserving our environment. That passion, coupled with a commitment to wetland preservation and outstanding scholarship, made her the perfect candidate for a W.G. Garfield Weston Award: a $15,000 accolade recognizing outstanding northern research in universities across Canada.

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Scholarship celebrates 70 years of Dutch liberation

Tuesday, June 9, 2015 by Carla Rodrigo

It's not too often you get awarded something in the presence of a bonafide King and Queen. Waterloo Masters student Madelaine Liddy is one of few who can now proclaim such an accomplishment on a resumé.

Dutch Liberation Scholarship

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An exceptional EYE-dea

Wednesday, March 11, 2015 by Kayla Dixon

Alex Wong and Shahid Haider. Original photo from Waterloo Stories.

It's difficult for Shahid Haider to watch his younger brother prick his finger every day. For people with type 1 diabetes, this is a painful reality when it comes to regularly testing their glucose levels.

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The ultimate number cruncher

Tuesday, December 9, 2014 by Taylor Neufeld

Here's someone who really knows his numbers. Out of approximately 4,000 students, a recent UWaterloo grad achieved the highest standing this year on a nation-wide exam.

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Student wins excellence in teaching

Thursday, November 13, 2014 by Taylor Neufeld

Many may consider studying English and Engineering to be two very separate worlds. A UWaterloo student has been working to show these two worlds can nicely complement each other in the world of teaching. Now he has an award to prove it.

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Work. Study. Play Volleyball.

Thursday, October 2, 2014 by Taylor Neufeld

An award-winning varsity athlete with a 95.6 per cent average shows us that it is possible to attain a life/school balance while in university.

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A rewarding experience

Tuesday, July 15, 2014 by Taylor Small

Applied Health Sciences student earns Duke of Edinburgh Award

Sarah Money, a second-year Applied Health Sciences student, was recently awarded the Duke of Edinburgh Award by Governor General David Johnston. The award is open to anyone aged 14 to 25, and it challenges participants in four key areas: community service, skill development, physical recreation, and adventurous journey. “I've met a lot of people, traveled and gained independence - this prepared me for university,” shared Sarah.

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Raise your voice

Thursday, June 26, 2014 by Taylor Small

Fatin with Margarita Astrálaga, the Regional Director, UNEP Regional Office for Latin America & the Caribbean

Environment student wins vlogging competition, advocates for environmental action in Barbados

Fatin Chowdhury, a UWaterloo Environment student, has a fierce commitment to sustainability in the face of climate change. Recently, he followed this passion and entered a vlogging competition held by the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP), where actor and UNEP ambassador, Don Cheadle personally selected him for first place.