Events

Format: Online session

This session will share, in an accessible, digestible way, the current state of knowledge around airborne illness and how we can protect ourselves against it, both in our workplaces and in our daily lives. Attendees will learn practical strategies for protecting themselves against airborne illness, and will be introduced to a range of community and campus resources they can rely upon to assess the quality of the air and protect themselves against airborne transmission. WIN: One workshop attendee will be randomly selected to win an air purifier for use in their campus space!

Format: Online session

Chefs Donna Shin and Mari-Beth Davis are hosting a fun and interactive virtual cooking class where you’ll learn how to craft your own delicious, fresh poke bowl. Whether you're a seafood lover or prefer plant-based options, you will be guided through the process step by step, helping you create a balanced, vibrant, and healthy dish with your choice of tuna, salmon, shrimp, or tofu as your base. 

Format: In-person workshop

Inspired to grow your own garden but don’t know where to start? This introductory and experiential workshop led by Monica Vesely will show participants how to start growing plants from seed and provide tips on how to do so successfully. Spots are limited! Necessary gardening materials will be provided.

Format: Online workshop

Practicing self-compassion is sometimes viewed as being self-indulgent, self-absorbed or letting ourselves off easy. In fact, self-compassion enables us to evaluate our experiences more rationally and also kicks in to help us develop more effective solutions for making things better. Research shows that practicing self-compassion is a powerful tool for motivation and is strongly related to psychological well-being, including increased life satisfaction and resilience and decreased anxiety and depression. Join this session to learn about how to start implementing self-compassion in your own life.

Format: Online workshop

More and more people are finding themselves caught between the conflicting demands of taking care of aging family members, while at the same time raising children, members of this “sandwich generation” may experience a considerable amount of stress. Learning to weigh the needs of multiple generations within one family is one of the most difficult parts of caregiving and continuing to attend to one’s own emotional needs is vital to avoid chronic stress and burnout. 

Format: Online workshop

Today’s life is fast-paced and we all experience unique challenges, which may come in the form of societal pressures, pressure to do more, exposure to troubling global, local and personal situations, worry over family and friends or concern for our own well-being. In the face of life’s challenges, it is even more important for us to learn the art of relaxation and practice self-care. This session will explore personal stress triggers and review some practical, easy techniques to equip participants with brief relaxation moments that are such an important tool for coping during challenging times.

Format: In-person workshop

The Community Leadership Certificate (CLC) is a four-chapter, community-centered leadership program designed to empower staff with the skills and knowledge to foster trusting relationships, enhance collaboration, and embody curiosity-driven, community-centered leadership. Rooted in anti-oppressive practices, the CLC is relevant to all staff members, regardless of their current leadership roles, offering practical tools to embody inclusive and collaborative leadership.  

The Spring 2025 Cohort is being offered in-person and specifically to staff members who have direct student-facing roles on any of the University of Waterloo’s campuses. This allows us to bridge the gap that students identified between their leadership learning and interactions with campus staff. Apply by May 20, 2025!

Format: In-person workshop

The Community Leadership Certificate (CLC) is a four-chapter, community-centered leadership program designed to empower staff with the skills and knowledge to foster trusting relationships, enhance collaboration, and embody curiosity-driven, community-centered leadership. Rooted in anti-oppressive practices, the CLC is relevant to all staff members, regardless of their current leadership roles, offering practical tools to embody inclusive and collaborative leadership.  

The Spring 2025 Cohort is being offered in-person and specifically to staff members who have direct student-facing roles on any of the University of Waterloo’s campuses. This allows us to bridge the gap that students identified between their leadership learning and interactions with campus staff. Apply by May 20, 2025!

Format: In-person workshop

The Community Leadership Certificate (CLC) is a four-chapter, community-centered leadership program designed to empower staff with the skills and knowledge to foster trusting relationships, enhance collaboration, and embody curiosity-driven, community-centered leadership. Rooted in anti-oppressive practices, the CLC is relevant to all staff members, regardless of their current leadership roles, offering practical tools to embody inclusive and collaborative leadership.  

The Spring 2025 Cohort is being offered in-person and specifically to staff members who have direct student-facing roles on any of the University of Waterloo’s campuses. This allows us to bridge the gap that students identified between their leadership learning and interactions with campus staff. Apply by May 20, 2025!

Format: In-person workshop

The Community Leadership Certificate (CLC) is a four-chapter, community-centered leadership program designed to empower staff with the skills and knowledge to foster trusting relationships, enhance collaboration, and embody curiosity-driven, community-centered leadership. Rooted in anti-oppressive practices, the CLC is relevant to all staff members, regardless of their current leadership roles, offering practical tools to embody inclusive and collaborative leadership.  

The Spring 2025 Cohort is being offered in-person and specifically to staff members who have direct student-facing roles on any of the University of Waterloo’s campuses. This allows us to bridge the gap that students identified between their leadership learning and interactions with campus staff. Apply by May 20, 2025!