Events

Format: In-person workshop

Take a break, boost your brain, and connect with colleagues in this playful, drop-in puzzling session over lunch! Whether you’re racing the clock at a speed-puzzling table or enjoying the calm of a 1000-piece challenge, you’ll experience the surprising stress-relieving power of leisure and mindfulness.

This low-pressure, welcoming space is designed to spark conversation, build community, and offer a refreshing mental reset in the middle of your day. Come for a few minutes or stay the whole time—challenge yourself, meet fellow puzzle enthusiasts, and piece together a little joy.

Format: Online session

Many of us face challenges setting appropriate boundaries when competing values, goals and priorities exist. This session will explore the benefits of setting and maintaining healthy boundaries and outline practical strategies for doing so with confidence, empathy and self-compassion.

Join us for this one-hour virtual session provided by Homewood Health.

Format: In-person 

As a new employee at the University of Waterloo, you are encouraged to participate in New Employee Orientation. The University of Waterloo is much more than a place to work, and we want to take this half-day to get to know you and share the Waterloo story with you along with the many supports, resources and development opportunities our diverse and exciting community has to offer.