University of Waterloo African Graduate Student Association

A frightening medical emergency inspired a new entrepreneur who is now changing the health and lives of thousands of people.

Folake Owodunni (MBET’ 21) was compelled to create Emergency Response Africa to address the gaps in health services available to people living in Africa. The health-tech company is transforming the way medical emergencies are managed in Africa, beginning in Nigeria, by connecting communities to a large network of first responders, emergency vehicles and hospitals in minutes.

Read the full story here: bit.ly/44nKguU

Congratulations to class of 2023.

Congratulations 🎉🎊

Inspired by student-led clubs, University of Waterloo Faculty of Arts alum and former football student-athlete Michael Robson (BA ’13) gives back with an award he established to help African, Caribbean and Black undergrads build community.

More: https://bit.ly/3IbhGVl |
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UWaterloo alumni
University of Waterloo African Graduate Student Association

Huge thank you to Michael Robson!

Inspired by student-led clubs, University of Waterloo Faculty of Arts alum and former football student-athlete Michael Robson (BA ’13) gives back with an award he established to help African, Caribbean and Black undergrads build community.

More: https://bit.ly/3IbhGVl |
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UWaterloo alumni
University of Waterloo African Graduate Student Association

Great opportunity!
The Sankofa Pathways to University (SPU) program

This Spring 2023, the University of Waterloo will launch the Sankofa Pathways to University (SPU) program. From late-June to early-August, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in a blended class (combination of in-class and online), full-campus experience, including:
> Orientation
> Registration as a UWaterloo student > A campus tour
> Access to on-campus study supports > Lectures
> SPU Graduation
INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE?
Situated within the Arts First Program, this summer’s course offering is “Taking B[l]ack History” taught by Dr. Christopher Taylor, Assistant Professor and Associate Vice-President, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism. The course will take place Monday to Friday over a seven-week period. Upon completion
of the program, you’ll earn a University half-credit (0.5). Have questions? Email us at [email protected]

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Announcement!! Student Gift-cards Giveaway!!!

The African Community Wellness Initiative in partnership with the Social Development Center are offering $50 Walmart Gift-cards for African, Caribbean and Black identifying UW students who face financial barriers.

If you would like a chance to receive the Walmart gift card, please contact [email protected] for further guidance.

Because of the limited spots available, gift cards will be given on the basis of first come, first serve.

On behalf of the University of Waterloo African Graduate Student Association, we would like to thank the African Community Wellness Initiative and the Social Development Center for the dedication and commitment to serving our student community.

Celebrating The Phenomenal Women in Our Community!

"If You Educate A Man, You Educate An Individual. If You Educate A Woman, You Educate A Family!" - Ghanian Proverb

Thank You for The Contributions In All Spheres.

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The University of Waterloo African Alumni Association is excited to launch the Virtual Coffee Initiative.

The main objective of this initiative is to build connections between our alumni and current grad and undergrad students.

Please sign up here if you’re interested:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1gqSQofoa8LPeJLAp1SUzA-epYWIw_lnrawaPRbbQ0F8/viewform?edit_requested=true

An Initiative by UW Alumni and UWAAA Executive -

Special Thank You to and the team at for drawing us into a much needed space of calm, strength, purpose and completeness.

We are honored to have you as a part of our UWAGSA family and look forward to more wellness with you.