I love the autumn. There is an energy in the Faculty of Environment's halls and a crispness in the air. This particular autumn, I have another reason to be excited and that’s because we are starting the next phase of a transformational change initiative we are calling Environment 2035, and it is already impacting our programming in big ways.
We piloted the first interdisciplinary capstone course which brought students together from Environment, Engineering and Math to design sustainability solutions. We also launched a new climate change diploma for all Waterloo graduate students. We are excited to share these developments and our renewed vision with you in this issue.
Last, but possibly the biggest news this term, we are pleased to showcase the 2024 alumni award winners and share their inspirational contributions. The incredible accomplishments of our alumni continue to impact the Faculty in many ways. I want to congratulate this year’s recipients and I look forward to connecting with our alumni both locally and globally in the coming year.
Enjoy the stories and updates in this issue of ENVision, and please stay in touch.
Each year, we are honoured to recognize some of our most illustrious graduates through our annual awards program. Congratulations to Frank Cairo (BES ‘05), Michael Wulder (MES ‘96, PhD ‘98), the Jack Rosen family, Eldon Theodore (BES ‘02), Sabine Weber (MES ‘15, PHD ‘22) and Ashley Salvador (MA ‘20).
Masters of Climate Change alumni returned to campus to celebrate the 10th year anniversary of the program and share their reflections on the importance of climate skills in every job in Canada.
Dr. Katie Plaisance shares insights into why organizations are increasingly employing collaborative approaches to problem-solving and why it is a core value for the Faculty of Environment.
TD Walter Bean Lecturer, Dr. Denis Aheto, shares five ways to advance global solutions for healthy oceans.
CLASS NOTES
Wondering what your classmates have been up to? Find out who’s been promoted, who’s launched a new project, who’s published a book and who’s started a family. Catch up, then submit an update of your own for next issue’s Class Notes.
