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News archive - September 2021

Thursday, September 30, 2021

Recapping important COVID-19 information

Update for the UWaterloo community

Over the last two weeks, we’ve shared some important updates about our operational plans as we look to expand in-person experiences for everyone this fall and beyond. We’ve shared the most important updates with you by email, but you might have missed some changes that we shared online. This email is a quick recap of the information you might have missed.

Wednesday, September 29, 2021

International travel

Update for faculty

  • In alignment with the Government of Canada’s current global advisory, the University’s decision to suspend international travel remains. 
  • Exemptions may be permitted on an exceptional basis, following set procedures and requirements. 
Friday, September 24, 2021

Domestic travel can now resume

Update for employees

  • Domestic travel is now permitted if it essential and safe
  • Approvals for domestic travel are returning to pre-pandemic approval arrangements, typically by a Department Head or Chair
     
Monday, September 20, 2021

Preparing for a more “normal” winter term

Update for the UWaterloo community

We’re writing today to let you know about plans for winter term 2022. As vaccination levels continue to rise, we are confident that we can prepare for a winter term that will allow for a return to in-person academic experiences.

Though none of us can predict exactly how the pandemic will change over the months to January, we know that vaccination is the key to getting to a post-pandemic experience of teaching and learning.  

Friday, September 3, 2021

Resources for returning to campus in the fall term (all employees)

Update for all employees, including employees of the Affiliated and Federated Institutions of Waterloo 

As the fall term approaches, we look forward to welcoming more of you back to our campuses. We have planned for a fall term that creates an expanded in-person experience for all, while putting measures in place to protect and promote safety.