Monthly Bulletin - August 2025

Thursday, September 4, 2025
by Catherine Bolger

UWRA Monthly Bulletin – August 2025

This is the monthly bulletin for the University of Waterloo Retirees Association, sent to all UW retirees. Here’s what you’ll find in this issue:

UWRA News
 

Annual General Meeting

At the Annual General Meeting, held on May 14, 2025, the UWRA Board of Directors presented updated governance documents to members. A motion to repeal the 2016 Constitution and Bylaws and adopt the 2025 Bylaw was passed. You can find a comparison of the old and new bylaws on our website.

President Ron Champion thanked retiring directors Rose Vogt, Sue Fraser, Jim Ashworth, Christine Wagner, Trevor Grove, and David Matthews, who collectively have dedicated more than three decades of service to their fellow retirees. The Board welcomed three newly elected members: Katrina Di Gravio, Duane Kennedy and Caryl Russel.

You can view the complete list of directors and their responsibilities on our website.

MS365 Storage Limits for Retirees.

Microsoft has implemented a new cloud storage for Higher Education institutions, affecting the University of Waterloo. As a result, we must adjust storage limits across campus for all employees, students, alumni, retirees, and generic accounts.

Key Details:

  • Impact: Your University email account (Outlook) will be affected.

  • New Storage Quota: As a retiree, your revised storage limit is 25 GB.

  • Deadline: These changes took effect on Monday, June 23, 2025.

Action Required: Ensure your Outlook data remains below the new limit. If you exceed this quota, you may encounter error messages when sending or storing messages.

For tips on reducing your storage usage, please refer to these linked resources:

Volunteer opportunity: Board of Martin Luther University College

Martin Luther University College in Waterloo, Ontario is seeking candidates to serve on their Board of Governors for a three-year term beginning September 26, 2025 (renewable once). Applications should be received by August 15, 2025.

Please see "Callout for Board Members" for more information.

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Volunteer for Move-In Day!

Join The Campus Housing Move-in Committee in welcoming new students during Campus Housing move-in days from August 28 to August 31, 2025! Your help can make a significant difference.

Volunteer Details:
  • Sign up for a few hours or multiple shifts—every bit helps!
  • Visit the volunteer sign-up form for available roles and shifts.
  • New to Vome? Register for an account before signing up.
Volunteer Highlights:
  • As a general volunteer, share how you'd like to help, from guiding students to welcoming families in parking lots.
  • Sign up with a friend or team for a fun group activity!
  • Each parking lot will have a Campus Housing staff member to support you during your shift.

We appreciate your past support and look forward to seeing many of you return to help make this event a success!

Questions? Email movein@uwaterloo.ca

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Tech leaders ready for the launch of Canadian social-media platform Gander to buck U.S. dominance:

Globe and Mail article.

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The Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging (RIA)

RIA is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to improving the quality of life and care for older adults through research, education, and practice. They bridge the gap between research and real-world applications, addressing the critical challenges faced by an aging population. Their innovative research methods are transforming the way we approach aging in Canada. We encourage retirees to subscribe to the RIA's monthly newsletter for valuable insights and updates.

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With summer now here, we want to take a moment to wish you a season filled with joy. Please remember to stay safe and take care of yourselves during the warmer months. We look forward to reconnecting soon!