A tribute gift is a meaningful way to honour the life and accomplishments of a friend or loved one, or to commemorate a special occasion such as a retirement or anniversary. Your gift to Waterloo made in memory or in honour of a special person ensures their legacy endures far into the future.
Options for memorial and tribute gifts
Make a one-time memorial or tribute gift
Donate to a fund of your choice in memory or in honour of someone.
Make a gift to an existing memorial or tribute fund
Visit our memorial and tribute gifts page to see a list of established memorial and tribute funds.
Dedicate a tree
The dedication of a tree is an enduring tribute to a loved one that also enhances the campus’s natural environment.
Minimum donation:
- Tree: $2,000
Contact us for more information.
Explore Memorial and Tribute Sites Across Campus
Discover memorial and tribute locations across the University of Waterloo through our interactive campus map.
Created and maintained by the Planned Giving team in the Office of Advancement, the map includes site locations, descriptions and photos to help you learn more about the individuals, families and communities being honoured.
Select any marker to view additional information, or use the search bar to find a specific memorial or tribute. If you're visiting campus, click the location icon in the bottom-right corner of the map to see your real-time position and navigate to nearby sites.
Questions, comments or updates to suggest? Contact the Planned Giving team.
Set up a named memorial or tribute fund
For more information about memorial or tribute giving, contact Dipali Batabyal.