News archive - 2016

Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Schulich Leaders at Waterloo

"The prestigious Schulich Leader Scholarships are already transforming the lives of our most promising STEM students, helping them blossom into the innovators and problem solvers of tomorrow," said Feridun Hamdullahpur, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Waterloo.

Two past recipients reflect on how the generous award is helping them reach their academic goals (video).

Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Erin Sargeant Greenwood heading to St. Mary’s University

Erin Sargeant Greenwood, the University’s Interim Vice-President, Advancement, will be joining St. Mary’s University in Halifax, Nova Scotia as its Vice-President, Advancement, in the New Year.

Monday, November 7, 2016

Two University of Waterloo donors honoured for their outstanding philanthropy

As we celebrate National Philanthropy Day® on November 15, we are thrilled to congratulate two of the University of Waterloo’s most generous supporters for being named 2016’s Outstanding Philanthropist and Outstanding Foundation by the Golden Horseshoe chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

Both donors were nominated by the University of Waterloo for their outstanding commitment and leadership in all aspects of philanthropy.

Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Making The Evidence Room: a donor-funded success story

The enthusiastic support of donors helped a Waterloo team take their exhibition about the architectural evidence of Auschwitz to the Venice Biennale, the most prestigious architectural show in the world, where it is raising questions about the moral responsibility of architects.

Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Thomson Reuters and University of Waterloo to Fuel Innovation in Data Science, Finance Education

a group of female students socializes on campus

Thomson Reuters and the University of Waterloo are joining forces to fuel breakthroughs in data science and develop the next generation of global entrepreneurial leaders. The wide-ranging collaboration is valued at over CAD $20 million over the next five years and will include: