Educating for impact
May 2, 2022 A gift based on family values will help Waterloo students thrive as competitors and community builders. By Beth Bohnert Office of Advancement Michael Steele (BASc '81) knows first-hand how the influence of an individual or event can change the course of a career - or even a life. His parents set an example that shaped Michael's values. Those values, along with relationships with key business figures, helped determine his career path and led to business success. Now, Michael and his spouse Stacey are giving University of Waterloo students the chance to find their own life-changing opportunities and relationships. Through two awards inspired by Waterloo's former president Feridun Hamdullahpur, The Steele Family Foundation will help to eliminate financial barriers to varsity sport and nonprofit work. These experiences will in turn prepare them to thrive as competitors and community builders.
