Staff

Did you know that some people experience ongoing health challenges after a COVID-19 infection? Long COVID, also known as Post-COVID Condition (PCC), affects millions worldwide, impacting daily life, work, and well-being. Join students, staff, faculty, and community members for a silent walk to support those with Long COVID and promote the need for Long COVID recognition, research, and remedy.

The Waterloo Staff Conference is an annual two-day learning and development opportunity designed exclusively for staff at Waterloo. Featuring employee-led workshops and expert keynote speakers, the conference is hosted by Human Resources' Organizational and Human Development (OHD) team and made possible through the Staff Excellence Fund.

Geared towards graduate students in the environmental sciences who wish to conduct a systematic review for either a thesis, coursework or journal publication, this workshop will outline systematic review methods and search strategy development through a combination of presentation and interactive activities.

Canadian theologian Dr. Catherine Clifford will be speaking about "From Vatican II to a Synodal Church." She will reflect on her experiences as a voting delegate at both sessions of the recent "Synod on Synodality" (Fall 2023 and 2024) and explore how the seeds of Synodality planted sixty years ago by the Second Vatican Council are yielding positive results for the Church as it responds to the needs of the 21st century.

Join us for a beginner/size-friendly weightlifting workshop with movement specialist Sam Germann. Sam will share her passion for weightlifting and guide us through a fun and inclusive hour of movement, where you'll learn techniques that work for you.

Everyone is welcome – no experience necessary! Space is limited, so please register in advance.

Drawing on various scholars, Dr Zoe Todd critiques the push to 'braid' Indigenous and settler paradigms in conservation. As a Red River Métis scholar, Dr Todd advocates for the radical refusal of systems based on white possession and individualism, urging western institutions to embrace Indigenous practices and global anti-imperialist solidarities.

Join the Anti-Oppression Knowledge Integrators working group for an open discussion about the place of anti-oppression work (e.g. decolonization, justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion) at the University of Waterloo.

Globally, anti-oppression work is under attack – it is time to ask, “why does on-campus anti-oppression work matter?”

Come join the discussion: March 7th at 2:30 pm EV2-2002.

Join us on Wednesday, March 5th from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm as we launch the Local Futures project, exploring how universities, municipalities, and community organizations can work collectively to leverage the Sustainable Development Goals and drive impact towards creating a more prosperous and sustainable future.

Join us to celebrate how the University of Waterloo, in collaboration with Microsoft, is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the experience of co-op and work-integrated learning (WIL) students. As Canada’s most innovative university, and a global leader in co-op, Waterloo is at the forefront of new WIL advancements using AI. This partnership with Microsoft exemplifies our dedication to breaking new ground with technologies designed to enhance the student experience.

RSVP today to be part of this exciting event!

Join Rachelle Besaw, Descendant Member of the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin and veteran of the United States Navy, for her talk on Indigenous Identity and Academia.