St. Paul's changes its name to St. Paul's University College

WATERLOO - St. Paul's United College at the University of Waterloo now is officially St. Paul's University College, a name change that reflects the growing academic bent and international thrust of the residential teaching institution.

St. Paul's, which continues as an affiliated institution with the University of Waterloo, teaches Waterloo students courses in international development, world religions, spirituality and personal development, and native studies.
"We are changing our name, not our historic values. St. Paul's University College expresses more effectively to our audience the type of education we provide and ensures that all who wish to participate are welcome," said principal Graham Brown. "The University of Waterloo, alumni and the United Church of Canada have been very supportive of this change. Perhaps most important of all is that the name change coincides with exciting new educational initiatives by St. Paul's in co-operation with the faculty of environment that are attracting excellent new students to the university."

The university college partners with the faculty of environment in offering Waterloo students a bachelor of environment degree in international development. The degree program, which provides students with environmental knowledge so that they can plan sustainable projects, features an eight-month international field work placement.

Waterloo students - both undergraduate and graduate - can live in the 190-bed residence at St. Paul's. They can also join an environment living learning community at the university college.
As well, St. Paul's provides students with the opportunity to live in La Bastille, the French-floor residence. Students plan French culture events and they attempt to speak French on the floor at all times.