University of Waterloo Alumni

Homecoming Then & Now 🏈 Same spirit, new era. From cheering in the stands, to lacing up for Fun Run, to showing Black and Gold pride, Homecoming traditions live on at the University of Waterloo 🖤💛 Join us on Saturday, September 20 as generations of Warriors come together to celebrate decades of UWaterloo pride and unforgettable football memories. Don’t miss out on the Alumni and Student VIP packages, register today: https://lnkd.in/gA96BQdu University of Waterloo Faculty of Arts University of Waterloo Faculty of Engineering University of Waterloo Faculty of Environment University of Waterloo Faculty of Health University of Waterloo Faculty of Mathematics University of Waterloo Faculty of Science

In 1958, Waterloo was the first Canadian university to offer co-op — gaining paid work experience while earning a degree.       Today, the University of Waterloo has the largest co-op program at a research-intensive university in the world, with more than 70 per cent of students gaining up to two years of employment experience during their studies.       Ron Ojanpera (BASc ’69) and Elsa Patterson (BES in progress) share how co-op has impacted their career trajectories in this #UWaterlooMagazine feature.     More on Waterloo’s co-op legacy: https://lnkd.in/gcF844Jk -------------------------------------------------------------------- Co-operative and Experiential Education at University of Waterloo University of Waterloo Faculty of Environment University of Waterloo Alumni

Members of our Waterloo Region Alumni Chapter wrapped up the summer with our annual Ice Cream Social. We enjoyed ice cream cups, bars, sandwiches and locally made treats from Four All Ice Cream, along with lawn games and plenty of laughter at Waterloo Park. A big thank you to our chapter volunteers and everyone who joined us to make this summertime tradition a success. Update your contact information to hear about similar events in your area: https://bit.ly/4hYu5fm University of Waterloo

Forbes-listed Eyitemi Popo (MDEI ’16) is transforming tourism into empowerment through Girls Trip Tours (GTT), a women-powered travel company creating safe, immersive, and socially impactful experiences across the beautiful continent. “Our goal is to shift power in the tourism industry so that African women and girls benefit more from tourism dollars spent here.” From South Africa’s only fully Black-owned wine farm to safari explorations led by Africa’s first all-women guide team, each GTT trip fuels local economies and sponsors girls’ education. In our latest Uncharted podcast episode, Eyitemi shares how her background in digital innovation led to the combination of tech, storytelling and design to build an alternative tourism economy that celebrates culture, connection and collective growth through Girls Trip Tours. Listen to this podcast episode to learn how she’s creating a global movement one unforgettable trip at a time: https://bit.ly/4lDJClH University of Waterloo University of Waterloo Faculty of Arts #UWaterlooAlumni #WaterlooMagazine

In 2013, as the global maker movement gained momentum with desktop 3D printers revolutionizing rapid prototyping, four University of Waterloo alumni, Jesus Zozaya, Katarina Ilić, James Pickard and Alroy Almeida, identified a gap in electronic hardware development. Printing circuit boards remained slow, complex and largely outsourced. They envisioned a new approach: a machine that could prototype printed circuit boards (PCBs), the backbone of modern electronics, using silver-based conductive materials. This vision became the foundation for Voltera and its V-One and NOVA printers, designed to bring the speed and accessibility of 3D printing to electronics. Learn more about the company built right here in Waterloo through the support of Velocity and how the Canadian-made company is making a big impact globally. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/grHQryyk | #UWaterlooNews ----------------------------------------------- University of Waterloo Faculty of Engineering University of Waterloo Alumni

“Being an engineering student at Waterloo shapes the way that you learn to solve a lot of problems with very limited variables.” After being turned away from 15 hair salons because stylists didn’t have the training to work with her Afro-curly hair, Aileen Agada-Davidson, MBET transformed a personal challenge into a national solution. While still an undergraduate student, she co-founded BeBlended, an online marketplace that seamlessly connects people with Afro-curly hair textures to specialized stylists, offering a user experience similar to Airbnb. Today, BeBlended has grown into a thriving Waterloo-based company, completing thousands of transactions and supporting more than 1,500 clients and 150 stylists across Canada. More: https://lnkd.in/gY-D5upw | #UWaterlooNews -------------------------------------------------------------------- Co-operative and Experiential Education at University of Waterloo Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business University of Waterloo Faculty of Engineering University of Waterloo Alumni

Our Seattle University of Waterloo community celebrated summer in style with a relaxed evening of networking, laughter and craft beer at Lucky Envelope Brewing🍻 UWaterloo alumni and friends gathered in the brewery’s welcoming outdoor space, networking with old friends and making new connections. Thank you to our Seattle Global Ambassadors for creating the perfect setting for alumni to unwind. For more exciting alumni events near you, update your contact info: https://bit.ly/4hYu5fm

On Monday, our New York Alumni Chapter brought a beloved NYC summer tradition to Bryant Park with a classic screening of The Godfather! With blankets, snacks and great company, the evening was full of laughter and conversations in the heart of Manhattan. A big thank you to everyone who joined us for this memorable outdoor movie experience and major thanks to our NY Chapter alumni volunteers for putting this fun event together! Update your contact information to stay in the know of similar events in your area: https://bit.ly/4hYu5fm

Calling all #UWaterlooAlumni back to campus for Homecoming 2025 🖤💛 On Saturday, September 20, we’ll be showing our Black & Gold pride and we want you in the stands and on the sidelines, cheering on the Warriors football team. Reconnect with old friends, relive your University of Waterloo glory days, and create new lifetime memories. From our popular Fun Run to the big game, campus tours and celebrations, this is one homecoming you won’t want to miss. Register now for a day filled with campus nostalgia, fun activities and an exciting game - https://lnkd.in/gA96BQdu

The Dieter Schwarz Foundation has made its first university investment in Canada to establish the Dieter Schwarz Chair in the Physics of Information and AI at theUniversity of Waterlooo, held by Dr.Achim Kempff, IQC member and professor of mathematical physics in the University of Waterloo Faculty of Mathematics. New insight into the laws of nature and advances in quantum technology may soon be possible thanks to this transformational gift. https://lnkd.in/gQqrRCu7 University of Waterloo Alumnii