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Wrapping up my term, passing the baton!

Tuesday, November 17, 2020 by Lawrence Folland

First, I would like to thank all of our members for your support during my term as President. My term has ended and I now pass the baton onto Kathy Becker who, I believe, will be a strong champion for staff!

I would also like to thank the team I had in the UWSA Board of Directors and our UWSA Staff. They help support all of our initiatives in so many ways. A very dedicated and enthusiastic bunch of people!

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July 2020 president's update

Thursday, July 23, 2020 by Lawrence Folland

A warm hello to all our members and staff!

It certainly has been quite hot. I hope you've managed to take advantage of some of the fine weather we've had and enjoyed a pool, beach or other outside recreational activity!

Spring Term 2020 begins

Friday, May 8, 2020 by Lawrence Folland

Hello to all my fellow UW staff,

We find ourselves at the beginning of a new term at UW - one like we've never had before - completely online for our students. Classes start this Monday, May 11. While many universities have a very slow spring/summer term, Waterloo remains very busy. I believe this will serve us well as preparation for the Fall term.

Another payday!

Friday, April 24, 2020 by Lawrence Folland, UWSA president

Hello to all our UW staff, and Happy Friday - it's pay day! I am still very grateful that our employer has largely been able to keep us all employed and paid while so many others are needing to navigate the supports being made available from our federal and provincial governments. I also understand that the scheduled pay increases set for May 1st are in progress and will be happening.

Message to all Waterloo staff

Thursday, April 9, 2020 by Lawrence Folland, UWSA president

Dear Waterloo staff,

I am reaching out to you today to give you an update on the activities of the University of Waterloo Staff Association (UWSA). We have been in regular contact with the University’s senior administration, including weekly meetings of the Pandemic Planning Committee, along with our colleagues from the Faculty Association (FAUW) and CUPE. While we have been sending out regular updates to our members, I wanted to reach out to all staff as the topics we’ve discussed and sent out affect all of you.

President's update - January 2020

Friday, January 3, 2020 by Lawrence Folland

As we welcome in 2020, I can look back at my first two months as President of the UWSA.

First of all, it is truly an honour to serve in this position. We have a terrific board of dedicated UW staff members, plus our own two very dedicated UWSA staff - Gail Spencer and Cathy Bolger. I am so grateful for this great group of people to work with, on behalf of our members.

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Reflections on my first two weeks of being President

Thursday, November 14, 2019 by Lawrence Folland

I am now coming up to two weeks in my official duties as President of the Staff Association. And I have to say, it’s been a bit of a whirlwind!

As you may know by now, Rose Vogt tendered her resignation from the Board as she was moving on to the greener pastures of retirement. We all wish her a happy retirement! But that did leave us with a vacancy in the role of Past President which Michael Herz has agreed to take on – thanks Michael!