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• No more pay and display: AMP mobile pay coming to visitor parking lots in January 2025

• Nyasha Gondora wins Canada’s Top 100 Black Women to Watch award

• ��ݮ��Ƶ makes a splash as No. 1 University in Canada for water resources in global ranking

• Notice of regular senate elections for faculty and graduate students

• Gifts for Tickets season returns at Sustainable Transportation

No more pay and display: AMP mobile pay coming to visitor parking lots in January 2025

Pay and display parking is about to become a thing of the past on campus.

“The University continues to explore more streamlined and efficient practices to improve the parking experience on campus,” says a memo from Sustainable Transportation sent to students and employees yesterday. “The team in Sustainable Transportation has recently focused on daily visitor traffic to our campuses.”

“As a part of this work, we will start using the AMP mobile pay app in all visitor lots effective January 20, 2025. We will decommission and begin removal of all pay-and-display machines from visitor lots after this date. AMP mobile provides a safe and convenient digital payment experience for users and supports sustainability by eliminating the need for physical machines and paper tickets.”

"The AMP mobile pay (AMP) app provides a safe and convenient digital payment experience for users and supports sustainability by eliminating the need for physical machines and paper tickets," the memo continues. "With AMP, you can pay for parking using your license plate, view pictures of parking location for easy reference, renew parking sessions from your phone, and more. AMP has been operating successfully in limited parking lots on our campuses including in Health Services, Village 1, and South Campus Hall since 2022."

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“Beginning in mid-December, you will see signs for the mobile payment option beside existing pay-and-display machines,” the memo continues. “Sustainable Transportation staff will be on site throughout January in high-traffic visitor lots and available via email or phone at 519-888-4567 x33100 for support in the transition to AMP.”

All university pay-and-display visitor lots in ��ݮ��Ƶ and Kitchener will switch to AMP beginning January 20, 2025, including:

• Physical Activities Centre/��ݮ��Ƶ Centre;��
• Lots B, C, CLV, J, M, N, Q,��S, UWP, T, V, W, and X;��
• Davis Centre/General Services Complex;��
• Health Services;
• South Campus Hall;
• Toby Jenkins building;
• Village 1 lots;
• School of Pharmacy; and
• University Club.

“We will continue to collectuser feedback on the AMP experience and make ongoing adjustments and improvements,” the memo concludes. “Please email comments or questions to sustainable.transportation@uwaterloo.ca.”

Nyasha Gondora wins Canada’s Top 100 Black Women to Watch award

This is an excerpt of an article that originally appeared on ��ݮ��Ƶ News.

Dr. Nyasha Gondora (PhD ’20) has been honoured with the prestigious Canada's 2024 Top 100 Black Women to Watch award for her outstanding contributions. Canada International Black Women Excellence (CIBWE) recognizes Black Canadian women who are making a difference in their communities and professions.

Moving from Zimbabwe to Texas to Kitchener-��ݮ��Ƶ, Gondora’s journey instilled in her courage, adaptability and a deep appreciation for community.

“I was raised to value education and to make the most of every opportunity,” Gondara says.

This drive for education led her to become the first Black PhD graduate of the University of ��ݮ��Ƶ School of Pharmacy in 2020. During her time at ��ݮ��Ƶ , Gondora was the recipient of eight awards and scholarships including the Special Merit Award for Substantial Impact on Pharmacy Research Mission and the Donald J. and Kathleen D. McDougall Graduate Scholarship for her outstanding contributions to the program, community service and leadership. Gondora was also the first PhD student from the School of Pharmacy to win first place in the Faculty of Science, Three Minute Thesis competition in 2017.

“Looking back at my time as a PhD student, I am grateful for the phenomenal mentorship and support I received from my research supervisors Drs. Mike Beazley and John G Mielke,” Gondora says. “They not only cared about my work but supported my full professional development.”

Gondora attests to the tight-knit community at ��ݮ��Ƶ Pharmacy’s graduate program and speaks on the value of diverse people coming together to learn from one another and benefit from each other’s experiences. “It was an environment where my unique value was recognized,” she explains.

Read the rest of the article on ��ݮ��Ƶ News.

��ݮ��Ƶ makes a splash as No. 1 University in Canada for water resources in global ranking

This article was originally published on the Water Institute's website.

The University of ��ݮ��Ƶ has claimed the No. 1 position in Canada for water resources and climbed to 24th globally in the 2024 Shanghai Ranking’s Global Rankings of Academic Subjects—its highest position to date. Rising from 25th last year, the ranking underscores the university’s performance and reputation in water resources, a field critical to addressing escalating climate change and water security challenges worldwide.

The Shanghai Ranking’s Global Rankings, launched in 2017, annually assess universities worldwide across academic subject areas. In this year’s evaluation, over 1,900 institutions from 96 countries and regions were included, with rankings based on academic metrics, such as world-class faculty, world-class output, high quality research, research impact and international collaboration.

“The University of ��ݮ��Ƶ’s leading position in Canada and its strong global reputation in water resources reflect the importance of the Water Institute’s leadership role in bringing world-class faculty together to advance impactful water research and education, tackling some of the world’s most pressing sustainability challenges” said Joan Rose, Homer Nowlin Chair in Water Research at Michigan State University and Chair of the Water Institute’s External Advisory Board.

The University of ��ݮ��Ƶ established the Water Institute in 2009 to demonstrate world-class leadership in interdisciplinary water research and education. The Institute fosters collaboration and knowledge exchange to address complex water challenges and promotes innovation in research and education. Its membership includes over 170 faculty members, including more than 20 Canada and University Research Chairs, and 300 graduate students, representing 25 departments and schools across all six faculties.

“Reaching this top global ranking among Canadian universities serves as a testament to the unwavering dedication of the Water Institute and the dedicated pursuit of global water security through innovative solutions and technologies by our researchers,” said Roy Brouwer, Executive Director of ��ݮ��Ƶ’s Water Institute. “We are proud to provide critical resources to support faculty and students across all academic disciplines,” he said. “Our committed team works tirelessly to bring cutting-edge, innovative work to the forefront, where it can enhance human well-being, economic development, and environmental protection.”

Notice of regular senate elections for faculty and graduate students

A message from the Secretariat.

Elections for faculty and graduate student vacancies on Senate will be held in January 2025, and all eligible faculty and graduate students are encouraged to consider nomination.

To appear on the ballot, nominees must provide a brief statement (100 words maximum) along with a completed nomination form. Those interested in becoming a Senator can find more information on the Senate Elections and Nominations website. Nomination forms will be available through the same link when the nomination period opens.

The nomination period will open January 6, 2025 and remain open until January 27.��

��If you have any questions, please be in touch with the Secretariat.��

Gifts for Tickets season returns to Sustainable Transportation

A message from Sustainable Transportation.

They're making a list and checking it twice: Sustainable Transportation Services 'Gifts For Tickets 2024' campaign started on Friday, December 6.��