Welcome to Retirees Association

Welcome to the website of the University of Waterloo Retirees Association (UWRA). The UWRA represents the University of Waterloo retirees (both faculty and staff) and helps them enjoy their years of retirement.

The association consists of volunteer board members who represent retiree concerns on Pension and Benefits matters, Human Resources issues and UWaterloo policy changes. A complete description of the roles of the individual board members can be found at the UWRA board of directors home page.

UWRA organizes several events throughout the year that provide an excellent opportunity to connect with friends and make new ones.  Most events are posted on the EVENTS page.  UWRA also sends out direct email announcements of events.  If you haven't been receiving emails, or if you wish to change your email please contact our membership coordinator here.

To keep informed of daily activities on campus, check out the University of Waterloo daily bulletin.

Click on the NEWS and/or EVENTS box below to keep informed of the latest news and events that pertain to you, the University of Waterloo retirees.

  1. Oct. 4, 2024ClimateActionWR Low-carbon Exhibition

    ClimateActionWR is hosting a Low-Carbon Exhibition

    Wednesday October 16, 2024
    3pm-7pm
    Evolv1 building (420 Wes Graham Way).

    This event is an opportunity to explore the Evolv1 space and drive demonstration vehicles and equipment, talk to expert vendors and workshops to learn more about low-carbon technologies to reduce your business and home emissions.

    Demos include:

  2. Sep. 18, 2024Honouring Paul Dirkson

    A University of Waterloo alum who played a significant role in the school’s illustrious computer history will be remembered through a student scholarship in his name.

    The Paul Dirksen Memorial Graduate Scholarship in Computer Science is supported with a generous gift of $200,000 made by Sandra Dirksen to honour her late husband’s life and legacy. Read more here

  3. Sep. 1, 202421st Annual Pow Wow

    Gidinawendamin/Ska'nikú-lát

    Join the Office of Indigenous Relations and the Waterloo Indigenous Student Centre for the 21st annual Pow Wow on Saturday September 28th, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Columbia Ice Fields Field 7, University of Waterloo.

    This remarkable event is free to attend and everyone is welcome to join.  For more information visit the Pow Wow Website

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  1. Oct. 16, 2024UWRA Presentation: Recent Developments at UW: an Update on Progress and Challenges

    Presentation: “Recent Developments at UW: An Update on Progress and Challenges” by Dr. Mark Weber.

  2. Oct. 23, 2024Lets Get Active - UWRA Local Hike

    UWRA is organizing some local hikes this fall to help us all keep active!

  3. Oct. 29, 2024UWRA Fall 2024 Luncheon

    UWRA Fall Luncheon and Presentation

    Deceptive Realities and Scams: How to Protect Yourself from Being a Victim of Fraud, presented by Detective Constable Mike Payne.

All upcoming events

CURAC Bulletins are short statements approved by the CURAC/ARUCC Board of Directors and are issued from time to time on matters of broad interest.

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