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Thursday, May 14, 2020

Increase in COVID-19 related phishing attempts

There has been an increased volume of COVID-19 related phishing emails being sent to members of the University. These phishing attacks are expected to continue in the foreseeable future. Please be vigilant and read emails carefully before responding. 

Friday, May 15, 2020

Introducing our combined approach for fall term learning

Update for employees

It is now nine weeks since we took unprecedented steps to move our University to remote learning and working. Today, I am writing to share details of our plan to come back to campus when conditions allow.

As I have said many times, COVID-19 has created extraordinary challenges for everyone. I am so proud of your response to these challenges and how we have come together to make sure we give our students the academic experience they deserve.

Monday, April 20, 2020

New procedure for submitting expense claim forms

Update for individuals requiring reimbursement who are not set up in Concur

If you require reimbursement for out-of-pocket University business expenses and are not set up in Concur, please consult with your Faculty/Department Financial Officer.

Those not being set up in Concur should submit an electronic Expense Claim Form. This process will replace the current paper submission process. 

Wednesday, April 22, 2020

Wellness Together Canada and Homewood Health

Message for employees

The entire leadership of the University recognizes the critical role you have all been playing ensuring our students and fellow employees adjust to a changing academic and work environment. We thank each one of you as we make this transition to remote operations. We know this has been a challenging time for many of you as you balance competing priorities and we want to highlight supports in place to assist you during this time.

Monday, April 20, 2020

Planning for the Fall Term

Update for employees

In October last year, we finalized our new Strategic Plan. Developed after a year of intense collaboration across the University of Waterloo, none of us could have predicted precisely how relevant that plan would be today.

We said it was a plan for an era of rapid change. Who could have known how rapid and how significant that change would be? 

Thursday, April 16, 2020

Campus buildings are closed – only essential employees permitted on campus

Update for employees

The Government of Ontario has strengthened the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act regulations over the past two weeks. To follow provincial emergency orders instructing the closure non-essential businesses, we have now closed all academic buildings previously open to students.

Tuesday, April 14, 2020

Health Services offering COVID-19 support for University essential employees who do not have their own caregiver

Update for employees

We want to ensure that our essential services employees are getting the COVID-19 health-related care they need during this difficult time.

If you do not have a primary health care provider, Health Services is offering support.

Thursday, April 9, 2020

Reducing student fee bills for Spring 2020

Update for employees

We know that COVID-19 is having a significant effect on the University experience of ouir students. We want students to know that they can expect to continue their studies with the University of Waterloo and we will help them to achieve academic success.

We are doing everything we can to make sure that we are giving students the support they need to keep studying towards their degree despite the uncertainty.

Wednesday, April 8, 2020

Learning resources and work from home supplies available from W Store

Update for employees

Though most of us are now working away from campus, many of us continue to have needs for supplies and resources. Print + Retail Solutions (P+RS) is providing our community with critical products and services during the COVID-19 outbreak.
 
The team is continuing to process orders placed online at wstore.ca and wprint.ca.

Wednesday, April 8, 2020

Supporting instructors remotely

In mid-March, in response to the COVID-19 situation and with the safety of the campus community top of mind, the University made an important decision to cease all in-person activities and exchanges, including traditional, in-class teaching. All courses, exams and academic milestones would be adapted for online delivery.  

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