Events

This interactive Cyber Awareness Month session will explore four practical themes that can help participants better protect themselves, their families, and their communities. Participants are encouraged to ask questions about their own experiences as well as concerns involving children, teenagers, spouses, parents, grandparents, friends, or other family members. Open to all staff and retirees. Please register on Portal to attend in person or online.

October 10 is "10 out of 10 Day" and we're inviting you to give a co-worker 10 out of 10 on a recent accomplishment, outstanding effort, or just being a great all-round colleague! Enter by October 8.

The October Area Representatives Council meeting will be in person on Thursday, October 15, and is open to all Area Reps, with RSVPs requested to ensure adequate space.

Lynn Long from the Conflict Management Office will demonstrate Ovation, an AI-powered conversation simulator available to University of Waterloo staff at no cost through funding from the Staff Excellence Fund. Ovation helps individuals prepare for challenging workplace conversations by providing a safe environment to practice scenarios such as giving feedback, addressing conflict, and navigating difficult discussions.

All UWSA members are invited to attend our 2026 Annual Meeting on October 22 at 9:30 a.m. We are offering a hybrid meeting again this year, on Teams and in E5-6008.

This clever adaptation of the Agatha Christie classic boasts all the glamour, intrigue, and suspense of the celebrated novel, alongside a healthy dose of dark humour to create a deliciously thrilling ride and ingenious murder mystery. 

Gripping, tense, and masterfully cryptic, you will be on the edge of your seat guessing until the train reaches the end of its line and Poirot delivers his breathtaking verdict. 

Recommended for ages 12 and up.

UWSA exclusive pricing is $50 for each adult ticket and $35 for youth (under 20 years old).

The UWSA Area Representatives Council is a space to exchange information about current issues facing staff at UW and to keep an open line of communication between the UWSA leadership and staff members across the University. Most meetings are open to Area Reps, with one meeting each term open to all staff.

At the November 2026 meeting, Kelly Tunney from the Safety Office will present about Emergency Planning & Fire Safety.

Join the UWSA team for an overview of the policies and processes for staff leaves and vacations for ongoing and contract staff.

This is the story your entire family knows and loves, but as you have never seen before. Disney's Frozen is an awe-inspiring production that brings the magic, music, and spectacle of the hit movie to the stage, with thrilling surprises along the way. Enjoy a dozen new songs alongside beloved classics "For the First Time in Forever," "Do You Want to Build a Snowman?" and of course, the iconic "Let it Go."

UWSA exclusive pricing is $50 for each adult ticket and $35 for youth (under 20 years old).

A beloved tradition imported from the UK, pantomimes mix fairy tales with fabulous fun: chart-topping hits, dazzling dance, outrageous costumes, pop-culture gags, and cheeky humour for kids and grown-ups alike. With its tuneful twist, Snow White and the Seven Tenors will hit a high note with the whole family.

UWSA exclusive pricing is $50 for each adult ticket and $35 for youth (under 20 years old).

Explore the various avenues staff have for addressing workplace conflict, including both informal options and formal complaints, campus supports, and our new association grievance procedure.