News for Alumni

Thursday, May 28, 2020

Promoting wellness through active living…even while remote!

Indranil Go Warriors Go

However you choose to move, the most important part is that you do! We spoke with Robbyn Hesch, Donna Rheams and Adam Steeves from the Department of Athletics and Recreation about the importance of active living and the wellness initiatives they’re leading.

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, May 14, 2019

Students create religiously relevant supports for students

Ayane Kawe May Wellness Champion

 

Ayana Kawe’s drive to find support for Muslim students leads to creation of two Muslim chaplain positions

Ayana Kawe has been a part of an innovative initiative to bring about positive change in our campus community. Ayana provided leadership to establish the Muslim Chaplaincy Waterloo, with support from the University of Waterloo Chaplains’ Association, to provide services that are sensitive to the Muslim student experience. The Chaplains provide on-campus care sessions free of charge to those who need it.

Wednesday, March 13, 2019

Feeding the wellness of international students

Breakfast buffet

University of Waterloo Information Systems Specialist develops breakfast club to encourage social connection