Welcome Frosh and returning students! This year is a very exciting time for the Waterloo Engineering Endowment Foundation. We have just turned 20 years old and things are looking better than ever. With our capital fund having surpassed the $9.2 million mark last term and the results of our largest contribution, $1 million to the construction of the E5 Student Design Centre beginning to shine through, it is no wonder that more and more students are showing their WEEF pride through stickers, shirts, buttons and other WEEF swag.
We have a valid reason to be proud, too. WEEF is the largest student endowment in Canada. Funds are raised primarily from student donations and all funding decisions are made by the students, for the students. Supporting WEEF is an amazing way to invest in Waterloo Engineering and protect the value of our UW Engineering degrees. Twenty years from now, the value of our degrees won’t be judged based on what we are doing today. It will be judged based on what UW Engineering is doing at that time. Our contributions and support of WEEF will definitely ensure that the future of engineering at UW remains as bright as ever so that we can keep our reputation as one of the top engineering schools in North America and stay competitive in a global market.
Proposals for funding will be due October 22nd this term. Returns are available until October 1st. Keep an eye out for posters as well as more WEEF swag and events. We do have a lot in store for you this term.
If you have any questions or would like to get involved with WEEF, feel free to email me at weef@engmail or stop by the WEEF Office (WEEFice).
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