Collaborative Water Program Information Session and Panel Discussion
CWP Orientation 2:30-3:00 p.m. (In person)
The Future of Water Jobs in Canada and Beyond 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. (In person or virtual)
Interested in adding a Water Qualification to Your University of Waterloo graduate degree?
The University of Waterloo’s Collaborative Water Program (CWP) is the most interdisciplinary water graduate program in Canada. Co-delivered by 11 departments and schools from all 6 faculties, over 400 students have participated in the CWP since its launch in 2013.
Current CWP students, prospective CWP students and faculty are welcome to join a CWP Information Session on October 28.
The purpose of the information session will be to review and discuss program objectives and requirements, course descriptions and expectations and other academic-related topics. You will meet the CWP Director Dr. Dustin Garrick, course instructors, Water Institute staff and graduate students.
Join us after the information session for a virtual panel discussion on
The Future of Water Jobs in Canada and Beyond
The Collaborative Water Program at UWaterloo will host an hour-long hybrid panel to discuss the changing landscape of jobs in the water sector. Panelists from across consulting, government, academia and more will share insights and tips to support meaningful jobs and career pathways.
Learn about the knowledge, skills, and networks to become part of the next generation of water leaders.
Hear insights and career advice from experts across government, academia, and industry including:
* Laura Cervoni – Director, Freshwater Policy, Canada Water Agency
* Alan Shapiro – Principal, Shapiro & Company
* Fabiola Alvarado – Department for Environment, Food, and Rural affairs (Defra), UK
* Maricor Arlos – UW Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
* Emily Hines – Director of the Forum for Leadership on Water (FLOW)
UWaterloo students are encouraged to attend in person to network.
Light refreshments will be available.
Link to the hybrid panel will be emailed 24 hours before the event.