The UW Staff Association is the official voice of staff at the University of Waterloo. Our mission is to cultivate a progressive work environment where employees feel safe, empowered to grow, and able to thrive.
News
Update on UWSA leadership changes
Following the June 30 announcement that Bill Baer, incoming President of the UWSA, will be retiring effective August 1, the UWSA Board of Directors met to review the implications for the Association’s leadership and governance.
After careful consideration and discussion, the Board has decided to recommend extending the term of the current President, Alyssa Kuron, for an additional year. This recommendation will be put forward to the membership for approval through a special vote, which will take place from July 22 to 29, 2026.
Have your say on the future of the Staff Excellence Fund
The UWSA is seeking staff feedback as part of a review of the Staff Excellence Fund. The survey takes about five minutes to complete and is open through July 24. Take the survey now.
President's Report: July 2026
Alyssa's July report covers the review of the Staff Excellence Fund, preparations for the UWSA Annual Meeting and by-law updates, strategic and policy work underway, and key University initiatives affecting staff, while welcoming UW President Bill Rosehart and recognizing Bill Baer's contributions ahead of his retirement.
Events
Retirement celebration for Bill Baer July 23
Join the UWSA in celebrating Bill Baer ahead of his retirement at the end of the month. All staff are welcome to stop by, share their congratulations, and recognize Bill's contributions to the Association and Waterloo staff—no registration required.
We hope you'll join us in celebrating Bill's time with the UWSA and wishing him all the best in his retirement.
Your Voice Starts Here: The staff role in decision making at UWaterloo
Join us for a lunchtime workshop exploring how staff perspectives help shape decisions across the University, where the UWSA has influence, and the ways staff can participate and make their voices heard.
Blog
What staff need to know about the University Pension Plan exploration
The University Pension Plan (UPP) is a multi-employer pension plan built for the post-secondary sector. The University is in the early stages of exploring possible conversion to UPP. Our role is to keep you informed and share key information as this exploration proceeds and so that you can make an informed decision if the process moves forward. Here’s what we think you should know.
Staff Spotlight: Alyssa Doyle
The Staff Spotlight series shines a light on the support systems that help staff at the University of Waterloo thrive.
In this Spotlight, we meet Alyssa Doyle, who works in Community Relations and Events, where she helps plan and deliver events across campus—including convocation. We spoke with her about what goes into events behind the scenes, why convocation matters, and why staff volunteers keep coming back.
Staff Spotlight: Gladwyn Badger
The Staff Spotlight series shines a light on the support systems that help staff at the University of Waterloo thrive.
Gladwyn Badger is the Events and Special Projects Coordinator in the Office of Indigenous Relations. We spoke with him about his role, community, and what meaningful engagement looks like at UW.