BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Drupal iCal API//EN X-WR-CALNAME:Events items teaser X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Toronto BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZNAME:EDT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZNAME:EST TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69f31e014b800 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260623T103000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260623T120000 URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/human-resources/events/leadership-labs-articulatin g-meaningful-goals-personal LOCATION:EC1 - East Campus 1 ROOM: 1004 200 University Ave West Canada SUMMARY:Leadership Labs: Articulating Meaningful Goals (Personal Leadership ) CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Format: _In-person workshop_\n\nThere are many different type s of goals that we can work towards in\nour roles: those that are skill or job-related\, professional\ndevelopment\, personal development\, and t hose aligned to our\ndepartment or institutional goals. Identifying th e difference and\npriority between these goals\, and striking the right ba lance\, can\nfeel challenging.  DTSTAMP:20260430T091649Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69f31e01507c8 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260729T103000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260729T120000 URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/human-resources/events/leadership-labs-articulatin g-meaningful-goals-personal LOCATION:EC1 - East Campus 1 ROOM: 1004 200 University Ave West Canada SUMMARY:Leadership Labs: Articulating Meaningful Goals (Personal Leadership ) CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Format: _In-person workshop_\n\nThere are many different type s of goals that we can work towards in\nour roles: those that are skill or job-related\, professional\ndevelopment\, personal development\, and t hose aligned to our\ndepartment or institutional goals. Identifying th e difference and\npriority between these goals\, and striking the right ba lance\, can\nfeel challenging.  DTSTAMP:20260430T091649Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69f31e015173c DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260326T143000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260326T163000 URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/human-resources/events/drop-career-support LOCATION:EC1 - East Campus 1 200 University Ave West Waterloo ON N2L 3G1 Ca nada SUMMARY:Drop-In Career Support CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Format: _In-person workshop_\n\nLooking for quick guidance on your career development\, growth\nopportunities\, or application materials ?\nDrop‑in career support is a flexible\, open-format space where\nU niversity of Waterloo employees can bring their questions\, ideas\,\nand career-related materials for on‑the‑spot\,\nin-person support. \n\nT hese drop-ins are informal\, unstructured\, and first‑come\,\nfirst‑s erved. There is no presentation\, just a knowledgeable career\nadvisor av ailable to help.  DTSTAMP:20260430T091649Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69f31e0153139 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260423T143000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260423T163000 URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/human-resources/events/drop-career-support LOCATION:EC1 - East Campus 1 200 University Ave West Waterloo ON N2L 3G1 Ca nada SUMMARY:Drop-In Career Support CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Format: _In-person workshop_\n\nLooking for quick guidance on your career development\, growth\nopportunities\, or application materials ?\nDrop‑in career support is a flexible\, open-format space where\nU niversity of Waterloo employees can bring their questions\, ideas\,\nand career-related materials for on‑the‑spot\,\nin-person support. \n\nT hese drop-ins are informal\, unstructured\, and first‑come\,\nfirst‑s erved. There is no presentation\, just a knowledgeable career\nadvisor av ailable to help.  DTSTAMP:20260430T091649Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69f31e01541c8 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260528T143000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260528T163000 URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/human-resources/events/drop-career-support LOCATION:EC1 - East Campus 1 200 University Ave West Waterloo ON N2L 3G1 Ca nada SUMMARY:Drop-In Career Support CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Format: _In-person workshop_\n\nLooking for quick guidance on your career development\, growth\nopportunities\, or application materials ?\nDrop‑in career support is a flexible\, open-format space where\nU niversity of Waterloo employees can bring their questions\, ideas\,\nand career-related materials for on‑the‑spot\,\nin-person support. \n\nT hese drop-ins are informal\, unstructured\, and first‑come\,\nfirst‑s erved. There is no presentation\, just a knowledgeable career\nadvisor av ailable to help.  DTSTAMP:20260430T091649Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69f31e015523d DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260115T120000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260115T130000 URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/human-resources/events/information-session-cultiva ting-talent-mentorship-collective LOCATION:200 University Ave West Waterloo ON N2L 3G1 Canada SUMMARY:Information session for Cultivating Talent: A Mentorship Collective CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Format: _In-person_\n\nCULTIVATING TALENT: A MENTORSHIP COLLECT IVE is a mentorship program\nfocused on supporting the personal and profe ssional growth\, and\ndevelopment of employees that identify as Black\, In digenous and/or\nRacialized. The program is grounded on a collaborative\, peer-based\nmentorship model that focuses on mutual mentorship. This model \nunderstands mentorship as the mutual reciprocity of being mentored and\n mentoring. When peer or near-peer colleagues come together\, they\ncreate a powerful space to reflect\, co-develop\, share knowledge\, and\nexplore in an atmosphere of trust\, collaboration\, curiosity and\ncooperation.\n\ nAttend an information session to learn about program details\, hear\nabou t participant experiences from the pilot\, and get your questions\nanswere d. DTSTAMP:20260430T091649Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69f31e01566cf DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260129T110000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260129T120000 URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/human-resources/events/keeping-well-work-managing- your-money SUMMARY:Keeping Well at Work: Managing Your Money CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Format: _Online session_\n\nIn this specially requested webina r\, participants will learn how to\nplan for their future through tips for creating a budget\, decreasing\ndebt and increasing savings.\n\nJoin us f or this one-hour virtual session provided by Homewood Health. DTSTAMP:20260430T091649Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69f31e0157671 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260120T093000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260120T123000 URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/human-resources/events/keeping-well-work-prototypi ng-your-retirement SUMMARY:Keeping Well at Work: Prototyping your Retirement in the Era of\nLo ngevity CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Format: _In-person workshop_\n\nAs life expectancy increases\, retirement is no longer just about\nfinancial security - it's about prepa ring for a new chapter of life\nthat goes beyond the traditional notions o f rest and relaxation. Are\nyou ready to start thinking about the NON-FIN ANCIAL ASPECTS of your\nretirement?\n\nJoin Waterloo alumni Simon Chan (BA ‘98) from Adapt with Intent\n[https://www.adaptwithintent.com/] for or a 3-hour immersive\nretirement planning workshop on Tuesday\, January 20.  Spots are\nlimited. INTENDED FOR WATERLOO STAFF WITHIN 10-15 YEARS OF RE TIREMENT\nOR THOSE SUPPORTING SOMEONE WHO IS RETIRED/RETIRING SOON. DTSTAMP:20260430T091649Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69f31e01584cc DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251209T110000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251209T120000 URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/human-resources/events/keeping-well-work-establish ing-healthy-boundaries SUMMARY:Keeping Well at Work: Establishing Healthy Boundaries with\nAsserti veness CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Format: _Online session_\n\nMany of us face challenges setting appropriate boundaries when\ncompeting values\, goals and priorities exis t. This session will\nexplore the benefits of setting and maintaining heal thy boundaries and\noutline practical strategies for doing so with confide nce\, empathy and\nself-compassion.\n\nJoin us for this one-hour virtual s ession provided by Homewood Health. DTSTAMP:20260430T091649Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69f31e015920d DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251124T100000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251124T120000 URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/human-resources/events/succeeding-flexibility-navi gating-our-flexible-work LOCATION:EC1 - East Campus 1 200 University Ave West Waterloo ON N2L 3G1 Ca nada SUMMARY:Succeeding with Flexibility: Navigating Our Flexible Work Environme nt CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Format:_ In-person and online workshop options_\n\nFlexibility in the workplace involves adapting routines\, expectations\,\nand ways of working to make the most of both on-campus presence and\nflexible arrangem ents. Employees contribute to a culture of\nflexibility by building trust\ , communicating openly\, supporting\ncolleagues\, and taking accountabilit y for their role in supporting\nteam and organizational success. \n\nThis session will help participants navigate shifting expectations\nwhile main taining strong communication\, connections\, and\ncollaboration. Employees will gain strategies for balancing personal\nwell-being with productivity \, and for contributing to a culture of\ntrust\, inclusion\, and accountab ility within their teams. They will\nalso explore engaging in effective co nversations with managers about\nflexible work needs and arrangements.   DTSTAMP:20260430T091649Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69f31e015a1a6 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251208T100000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251208T120000 URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/human-resources/events/succeeding-flexibility-navi gating-our-flexible-work LOCATION:EC1 - East Campus 1 200 University Ave West Waterloo ON N2L 3G1 Ca nada SUMMARY:Succeeding with Flexibility: Navigating Our Flexible Work Environme nt CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Format:_ In-person and online workshop options_\n\nFlexibility in the workplace involves adapting routines\, expectations\,\nand ways of working to make the most of both on-campus presence and\nflexible arrangem ents. Employees contribute to a culture of\nflexibility by building trust\ , communicating openly\, supporting\ncolleagues\, and taking accountabilit y for their role in supporting\nteam and organizational success. \n\nThis session will help participants navigate shifting expectations\nwhile main taining strong communication\, connections\, and\ncollaboration. Employees will gain strategies for balancing personal\nwell-being with productivity \, and for contributing to a culture of\ntrust\, inclusion\, and accountab ility within their teams. They will\nalso explore engaging in effective co nversations with managers about\nflexible work needs and arrangements.   DTSTAMP:20260430T091649Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69f31e015ad28 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251210T130000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251210T150000 URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/human-resources/events/succeeding-flexibility-navi gating-our-flexible-work LOCATION:EC1 - East Campus 1 200 University Ave West Waterloo ON N2L 3G1 Ca nada SUMMARY:Succeeding with Flexibility: Navigating Our Flexible Work Environme nt CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Format:_ In-person and online workshop options_\n\nFlexibility in the workplace involves adapting routines\, expectations\,\nand ways of working to make the most of both on-campus presence and\nflexible arrangem ents. Employees contribute to a culture of\nflexibility by building trust\ , communicating openly\, supporting\ncolleagues\, and taking accountabilit y for their role in supporting\nteam and organizational success. \n\nThis session will help participants navigate shifting expectations\nwhile main taining strong communication\, connections\, and\ncollaboration. Employees will gain strategies for balancing personal\nwell-being with productivity \, and for contributing to a culture of\ntrust\, inclusion\, and accountab ility within their teams. They will\nalso explore engaging in effective co nversations with managers about\nflexible work needs and arrangements.   DTSTAMP:20260430T091649Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69f31e015b91a DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251212T100000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251212T120000 URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/human-resources/events/succeeding-flexibility-navi gating-our-flexible-work LOCATION:EC1 - East Campus 1 200 University Ave West Waterloo ON N2L 3G1 Ca nada SUMMARY:Succeeding with Flexibility: Navigating Our Flexible Work Environme nt CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Format:_ In-person and online workshop options_\n\nFlexibility in the workplace involves adapting routines\, expectations\,\nand ways of working to make the most of both on-campus presence and\nflexible arrangem ents. Employees contribute to a culture of\nflexibility by building trust\ , communicating openly\, supporting\ncolleagues\, and taking accountabilit y for their role in supporting\nteam and organizational success. \n\nThis session will help participants navigate shifting expectations\nwhile main taining strong communication\, connections\, and\ncollaboration. Employees will gain strategies for balancing personal\nwell-being with productivity \, and for contributing to a culture of\ntrust\, inclusion\, and accountab ility within their teams. They will\nalso explore engaging in effective co nversations with managers about\nflexible work needs and arrangements.   DTSTAMP:20260430T091649Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69f31e015c728 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251203T103000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251203T120000 URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/human-resources/events/keeping-well-work-esports-g aming LOCATION:PAC - Physical Activities Complex 200 University Avenue West PAC 2 021 – Esports and gaming lounge Waterloo ON N2L 3G1 Canada SUMMARY:Keeping Well at Work: Creating Community through Esports and Gaming CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Format: _In-person workshop_\n\nWhether you're a seasoned gamer or just curious to learn more\, this\nhands-on workshop invites you to ex plore how play brings people\ntogether in the new Warrior Esports and Gami ng Lounge. From casual\ncompetitions to gaming nights\, digital play space s like gaming lounges\non university campuses are helping build inclusive communities\, and\nsupport mental wellness for students and staff alike. N ow it’s your\nturn to try it out!\n\nJoin Greg Mittler and Anna Tian fro m Athletics and Recreation to\nexplore how gaming and esports can contribu te to well-being by\noffering opportunities for stress relief\, identity e xpression\,\ncreativity\, and community engagement while playing a range o f games. DTSTAMP:20260430T091649Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69f31e015d964 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251126T103000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251126T120000 URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/human-resources/events/kwatw-special-event-calling -in LOCATION:200 University Avenue West Waterloo ON N2L 3G1 Canada SUMMARY:Keeping Well at Work Special Event: Calling In Those You'd Rather\n Cancel CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Format: _Virtual keynote\; In-person viewing room available_\n\ nFor a Keeping Well at Work special virtual event\, join us for an\nintera ctive morning with guest keynote speaker LORETTA J. ROSS to\nlearn about t he concept of calling people in\, from her recent book\, as\na helpful too l when conflict arises.\n\nParticipants will explore “how to start makin g change with those\nyou’d rather cancel\,” and ways we\, as a society \, can incorporate\nnew practices of reducing harm through conversations f ocused on shared\nvalues and connection\, rather than punishment.\n\nOPEN TO ALL WATERLOO STAFF! DTSTAMP:20260430T091649Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69f31e015ec3c DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260225T103000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260225T120000 URL:https://uwaterloo.ca/human-resources/events/keeping-well-work-dots-mind fulness-workshop LOCATION:EC1 - East Campus 1 200 University Ave West Waterloo ON N2L 3G1 Ca nada SUMMARY:Keeping Well at Work: Dots to Mindfulness Workshop CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Format: _In-person workshop_\n\nJoin us for a beginner-friendly dot painting workshop designed to\nsupport your wellness through creative mindfulness. During this\n90-minute session\, you will get step- by-step guide to learn different\ndot painting techniques and create your own mand ala designs on wooden\ncoasters.\n\nThis hands-on session offers you a pea ceful break from daily routines\nwhile encouraging self-expression and pre sence in the moment. No prior\nexperience is needed—just bring your curi osity and enjoy the\nprocess. 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