The St. Paul’s À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Department is pleased to announce that Elizabeth Fletcher, our Residence Life Coordinator, is this year’s recipient of the Ontario Association of College and University Housing Officers (OACUHO) President’s Award.Ìý
The Rod Barr Fellowship is for a returning student in any academic field who has contributed to the life of the College. Rod Barr was a resident of the College in the 1960s. He went on to become a nationally recognized leader in the field of accounting. In 2009, Mr.
The Bob Rosehart Fellowship is for a returning student in Engineering who has contributed to the life of the College. Bob Rosehart was a resident at St. Paul’s in the very first year it opened. He holds a doctorate in Engineering and has had a very distinguished career in university administration, including appointments as president of Lakehead University and president of Wilfrid Laurier University. Bob Rosehart also spent over a decade on the Board of St. Paul’s, including a term as chair.
While wandering on campus, you may notice that there are numerous red and orange ribbons tied to the bridge crossing Laurel Creek from Environment 3 to St. Paul’s. In 2016, the À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Indigenous Student Centre began tying red ribbons to the bridge to honour and provide a gentle reminder of the lives of 4000+ missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people, as a part of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.
Senior Project Manager of Changemaker Labs, Lily Viggiano was interviewed by New York University’s Chapter of the Food Recovery Network. The article discusses the incredible work being done by youth-led organizations to tackle food insecurity, food waste, and unsustainable food systems. The piece highlights how young people, especially from Gen Z, are stepping up to address these challenges through initiatives like the Food Recovery Network and Food 4 Thought. It also features the work we’re doing at GreenHouse, where we’ve started a student-centered garden in University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ to reconnect people with the food production process similar to that of their ancestors. After tearing down an old, neglected garden, we’ve grown everything from tomatoes to herbs and even hosted soup kitchen lunches. The article touches on how personal experiences, from health concerns to the impacts of the pandemic, are driving this movement, and how social media and community engagement are helping us push for systemic change.Ìý
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This January the Social Innovation and Impact Minor was featured in a news article in The Record. The Social Innovation and Impact minor is designed to help students combine their passion for creating social impact with their academic studies.Ìý
Through the Minor, students from various faculties—including arts, engineering, and environment—can earn academic credit while working on real-world projects that tackle issues like mental health, climate change, and more. The program combines theoretical learning with hands-on experience, giving students the tools to become active problem-solvers and leaders in today’s rapidly changing world. Read the full article to learn more about how this minor is shaping the future of social innovation education!Ìý
The United College Green Team's Zero Waste Challenge took center stage on CTV news. The challenge:Ìýfit one month’s worth of garbage into a one-litre mason jar.Ìý
The initiative took place in collaboration with Reep Green Solutions attracting over 100+ individuals from different age groups and communities.Ìý
29th social impact showcase winners and overview.