News archive - 2019

Thursday, December 12, 2019

Teaching to make an impact

Students talking

The importance of health and wellness in the classroom is something Cealan Wang works hard to achieve. Wang, recipient of the Amit and Meena Chakma Award for Exceptional Teaching by a Student (2019), knows that creating a healthy and engaging learning environment goes beyond simply giving information.

Tuesday, October 29, 2019

The importance of community in the workplace

People making plant holders

With the demands of work, creating and maintaining a resilient community within the workplace can be a challenge.

Tuesday, September 24, 2019

Professor creates thriving classrooms with student-focused teaching practices

Classroom chairs

 

Kelly Anthony Consistently Receives Praise from Students for Teaching Methods

Thursday, August 15, 2019

Engineering staff member develops yoga program for the University of Waterloo staff

Yoga class

Kathy Becker secured funding from the Staff Excellence Fund to promote wellness amongst staff.

Monday, July 22, 2019

Handmade with love provides gifts to graduate students taking parental leave

Knitted hats

University of Waterloo Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs (GSPA) staff knit for graduate students on parental leave to let students know they are supported beyond their academic life.