Mr. Rick Henderson

Lab Instructor, Physics & Computer Science
CAS Instructor, Physics & Computer Science

Contact Information

Email: rhenderson AT wlu DOT ca
Phone: (519) 884-0710 ext.2799

Office Location: Science Building, N2091
Office Hours: Generally 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Academic Background

BSc. Computing (Wilfrid Laurier University)

Biography

I first came to Laurier in August 1993 to begin my undergraduate degree in Computing and Computer Electronics. I graduated in 1998 then worked in Burlington and Missisisauga, until finally moving back to Waterloo to begin work in September 2000 as a Part-Time Faculty member teaching in Physics and Computer Science. In November 2000 I was hired full-time as a Lab Instructor and continued teaching part-time until January 2001.

In Fall 2004, I took over the position of Training and Education Coordinator for ITS while Melanie More-Duckworth was on maternity leave. The position was from August 2004 - April 2005.

As a student in my undergrad years, I have worked for the following departments:

• CCS (now called Information Technology Services)
  
• Alumni Affairs/Development
  

As well, I also did volunteer work for various areas in the WLU Students' Union:

• WLUSU Marketing as a Graphic Designer, then Web Site Coordinator
  
• Foot Patrol
  
• BACCHUS
  
• Ice Breaker
  

Currently, I am a Running Instructor at The RunningRoom in Waterloo teaching a 10K Running Clinic and I also volunteer at HopeSprings Cancer Support Centre.

Rick Henderson BSc

Additional Information

My other interests include studying kung fu with Grand Master Pan, studying Reiki and Ashtanga Yoga.
I've taken classes in Cartooning and Illustrating, Graphic Design, Animation and I like working with 3D graphics using programs such as Poser, Terragen and Maya.

I am A+ Certified, currently working towards my Windows 7 Desktop Technician Certification and I am also a Certified Yoga Facilitator for the Five Tibetan Yogas.