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United College recently opened its doors to welcome more than 100 prospective students and their parents and guardians for Fall Open House, one of the College’s largest and most engaging events of the year. The day offered future students a first-hand look at the dynamic community that defines United College, including tours of residence spaces, conversations with current students, and opportunities to meet staff and faculty members.

When Francesca Girmenia enrolled in INNOV 200: Theory & Practice of Social Innovation, she was looking to explore alternative business models and ways to create meaningful change. However, what she discovered went far beyond a traditional classroom experience. It was a journey of self-discovery, systems thinking, and reimagining how communities can thrive.

Adam Livshits, a Master’s of Economic Development and Innovation student at the University of Waterloo, has always been passionate about the intersection of education and social impact.

He holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Economics with a concentration in Managing for Sustainability from McGill University and has worked with several social impact, innovation, and finance organizations in areas like market research, impact investment, and project coordination.


For Mozna Elshafia, a senior student in the International Development (INDEV) program, choosing to enroll in INNOV 201: Social Innovation and Impact was more than an academic decision, it was a chance to merge passion with purpose.

“I saw it as the perfect opportunity to deepen my understanding of how to effectively provide change to marginalized communities internationally,” Mozna shared. “It allowed me to connect my academic interests with my professional experience in NGO project facilitation.”