Events

Format: Online session

Everyone feels much better after a good night’s sleep; our thoughts are clearer, our reactions faster, and our emotions are less fragile. This session will introduce participants to the effects of sleep deprivation and review some key strategies to promote healthy sleeping habits. Join us for this one-hour virtual session provided by Homewood Health.

Format: In-person workshop
 

At the University of Waterloo, our values are more than words on a page. They represent a commitment to build on our existing strengths while identifying areas to evolve. This interactive workshop invites participants to explore, reflect on, and align with our values to think differently, act with purpose and work together. Through guided activities, meaningful dialogue, and real-world scenarios, participants will unpack what it means to challenge the status quo, take purposeful action, and foster intentional collaborations.  

Whether you’re a longtime UWaterloo employee, leader, or new to campus, this session will spark fresh thinking and help you connect your work to the impact we strive to make. 

Format: In-person workshop

The theme for spring 2025 is: 
Leading Through Uncertainty: Navigating Invisible Forces

Leadership Lab: People Leadership offers comfortable and supportive space for managers, supervisors, and folks leading people at the University to co-create an informal peer community. Using the Circles of Influence Framework to guide the conversation, participants will reflect on their leadership style and practices, identify where their control and influence lie with respect to the session’s specified theme, and learn from each other how to approach various challenges.   

Format: In-person workshop

Join staff from Special Collections & Archives (SCA) as they share an overview of what an archive is, explore potential collaboration opportunities with the department on special projects, and learn how to begin their own archival research for personal or professional purposes. 

Participants will also have the opportunity to enjoy a special guided tour of the stacks, where they can learn more about how we care for our collections and discover some of our unique treasures. 

Format: Online workshop

When was the last time you had a chance to revisit your résumé? Reviewing your skills and accomplishments can be a great way to identify opportunities for further education and explore career growth. In this workshop, we will explore best practices for building and creating an effective résumé that highlights your career accomplishments.     

Format: Online session

Planning to retire can be a source of both excitement and anxiety. Whatever the emotional response, retirement marks a transition to a new life stage and lifestyle in which daily routines, identity, and roles all change. This session will introduce participants to the emotional effects of retirement. Participants will get an opportunity to reflect on what their ideal retirement looks like and what they can do to make it happen. Join us for this one-hour virtual session provided by Homewood Health.

Format: Online session

Many of us feel overwhelmed by competing work and family demands. This session will help participants identify their key work/life stressors, clarify their values, and develop skills and strategies to effectively prioritize their time and energy. Join us for this one-hour virtual session provided by Homewood Health.

Format: In-person workshop

Change is constant, but how we lead through it can either fuel us or accelerate burnout. In this interactive Leadership Lab: Personal Leadership, we’ll explore the dual challenge leaders face: guiding teams through ongoing uncertainty while protecting their own energy and capacity. 

Together, we’ll reflect on the impact of change, identify the signs of burnout (in ourselves and our teams), and share practical strategies for creating stability, focus, and support while navigating shifting priorities. Through personal reflection and group discussion, participants will gain tools to help them lead with clarity, empathy, and purpose – without sacrificing wellbeing. 

Format: In-person session

The Waterloo Staff Orientation Team is delighted to partner with the Visitors Centre ambassador team to offer 90-minute in-person walking tours. Join us to learn about Waterloo's history, students, buildings, eateries, reputation, academics, campus life, and more! These tours are offered rain or shine.

Format: In-person and virtual components

Are you ready to make actionable changes to your health? Join this 10-week program starting on Tuesday, October 7!  In 10 weeks, fine-tune behaviours and habits related to stress management and physical activity with coach Stacey Majaury from Athletics and Recreation.

While not a requirement, it is strongly recommended that you have attended the Deep Health: Setting the Foundation workshop in advance.