The University of Waterloo Retirees Association (UWRA) represents University of Waterloo retired employees, both faculty and staff, and works to help them thrive in retirement. Read the UWRA Mission and Vision Statements.
The UWRA is managed by a Board of Directors, consisting of elected volunteer board members. We are governed by the UWRA Bylaw that is approved by our members. The UWRA represents all retirees on important matters such as pension and benefits, liaison with the Waterloo Human Resources, and Waterloo policies affecting retirees.
The UWRA is a member of the College and University Retiree Associations of Canada (CURAC), a national association representing over fifteen thousand individual retirees.
The UWRA organizes a variety of events throughout the year that provide an excellent opportunity to connect with friends and make new ones. The UWRA also sends out direct email announcements of events, a monthly bulletin, and the WATtimes newsletter.
If you haven't been receiving emails, or if you wish to change your email address, please contact our membership coordinator.
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UWRA Monthly Bulletin - October 2025
UWRA Monthly Bulletin for October 2025.
Monthly Bulletin - August 2025
UWRA Monthly Bulletin for August 2025.
Monthly Bulletin -September 2025
Monthly Bulletin -September 2025
News
Indigenous Speakers Series presents Mary Spencer
The Indigenous Speakers Series is honoured to present Mary Spencer, member of the Chippewas of Nawash First Nation and former WBA super welterweight world champion.
Registration is appreciated but not required. Everyone is welcome!
Collette/Trip Merchant webinar recording now available!
If you missed the Collette/Trip Merchant travel webinar on Monday, you can watch the recording here. Black Friday sales end December 3. Book now and save up to 25%; travel by April 2027. Double-dip rewards by booking your Collette trip through Trip Merchant—both CURAC partners.
Campus Plan Open House events- November 5th
Two drop-in Open Houses will be held on Wednesday, November 5, featuring interactive displays, presentations, and Q&A sessions with the project team from Brook McIlroy.