Keep up to date with UWSA activities and connect with other members.
Sunday, December 6, 2020 — 1:00 PM EST
Winterfest 2020
Santa may have to social distance, but that doesn't mean he won't bring his sack full of toys this year! We have organized a drive-through for attendees so that they may pick up their gifts from Santa!
Sunday, December 6, 2020
1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Columbia Icefield gravel parking lot.
Friday, December 4, 2020 — 9:24 AM EST
Last chance for members to shop at the Employee Store this year
December 4, 2020 to January 3, 2021 only
NOW THROUGH DEC 25TH:
Take an additional 20% off select Doorbusters.
WHAT THE EMPLOYEE STORE HAS TO OFFER:
Saturday, November 28, 2020 — 1:00 PM EST
Holiday-themed cookie decorating class!
Mark your calendars! Fun for the whole family!
What is it? Online Cookie Decorating class – private class for UWSA. It will be run in a private Facebook group by Chrissie Boon of Icing Inspirations – a local family-run business. The class will also be available to watch at your leisure after the event.
When? November 28 1-4 pm
Cost? $25
Thursday, October 29, 2020 — 9:00 AM EDT
Your voice starts here!
The UWSA Annual General Meeting takes place on:
Thursday, October 29, 2020 at 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Location: Webex
Location: Webex
Annual General Meeting Documents:
Thursday, October 8, 2020 — 12:00 PM EDT
The next Area Rep meeting is being held on Thursday, October 8, 2020 at Noon online through MS Teams.
Thursday, September 24, 2020 — 12:00 PM EDT
Thinking about being part of the UWSA Board of Directors?
Get Answers to your Questions at Information Sessions
Wednesday, June 17, 2020 — 12:00 PM EDT
Achieve your goals with 1% effort
In this session, you will learn the essential step of understanding your why. Using this foundation, you will learn a new way of goal setting that distinguishes between destination and process goals. This system can easily apply to your career, health or lifestyle goals. Sustainable change can happen with 1% effort, come learn how! Presented by Stacey Majaury, Conditioning Coordinator, University of Waterloo Athletics and Recreation.
Thursday, June 11, 2020 — 12:00 PM EDT
Chat with our Provost
Do you have questions for Vice-President Academic & Provost James Rush?
Get answers at the next Area Reps meeting!
Thursday, June 11 2020 at Noon on MS Teams
You are encouraged to send your questions prior to the meeting to Area Rep Chair Lisa Habel and she will share them with Dr. Rush.
Saturday, April 25, 2020 — 2:00 PM EDT
Stratford Festival's Chicago
Dazzle yourselves with this newly-choreographed production of Chicago. It's one spicy cell-block tango you will not want to miss!
When: Saturday, April 25 at 2:00 p.m.
Where: Festival Theatre
Friday, March 13, 2020 — 8:30 AM EDT
Employee Career Advising Program offers new drop-in appointments this month
Friday, March 13, 2020 (all day) to Sunday, April 5, 2020 (all day)
University of Waterloo - Staff Association is exclusively invited to access the store from March 13th - April 5th only!
WHAT THE EMPLOYEE STORE HAS TO OFFER:
Thursday, March 12, 2020 — 12:00 PM EDT
As a UWSA member, you are invited to attend our monthly Area Reps meetings, even if you are not an Area Rep. The purpose of the Area Reps committee is to exchange information about current issues facing staff at UW and to keep an open line of communication between the UWSA Board of Directors, Area Reps, and all staff in general. These monthly meetings are also open to all staff. We welcome your attendance!
The next Area Rep meeting takes place in RCH 205 on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at Noon.
Sunday, March 8, 2020 — 2:00 PM EDT
National Basketball League of Canada
KW Titans vs Halifax Hurricanes
Sunday, March 8, 2020 at 2:00 p.m.
Kitchener-Waterloo Memorial Auditorium Complex
Tickets $15 each all ages
Deadline for ticket sales: February 20, 2020
Family and friends welcome.
Wednesday, March 4, 2020 — 12:00 PM EST
UWSA and ECU presents Your Guide to Estate Planning
March 4, 2020 at Noon
DC 1302
Free but please register
Monday, February 24, 2020 — 12:00 PM EST
The Faculty Association of University of Waterloo (FAUW), the University of Waterloo Staff Association (UWSA), the Renison Association of Academic Staff (RAAS), and the St. Jerome's University Academic Staff Association (SJU-ASA) invite Indigenous employees of University of Waterloo and the Affiliated and Federated Institutions of Waterloo to lunch on us Monday, February 24, at noon in Hagey Hall 373.
Tuesday, February 18, 2020 — 12:30 PM EST
UWSA and ECU presents
Understanding your credit
February 18, 2020 at 12:30 p.m.
DC 1302
Free but please register
Thursday, February 13, 2020 — 12:00 PM EST
Chat with our President
Do you have questions for UW's President? Bring them to the next Area Reps meeting!
Thursday, February 13, 2020 at Noon
NH 3318
President Feridun Hamdullahpur has agreed to hold an informal Q&A with staff. This is a great opportunity to have your voice heard in a smaller, more intimate setting.
Tuesday, February 4, 2020 — 9:00 AM EST
Dr. Lori Haskell: Trauma informed practice
There are new understandings of the neurobioligical structures and processes in the brain and body that relate to victim's emotional and behavioural post assault reactions and memory recall. These understandings are particularly vital to those in positions to support students with their ongoing needs.
Tuesday, January 28, 2020 — 4:30 PM EST
WEN-Do women's self-defence 2-hour workshop with Leslie Allin
This workshop is open to women-identified and non-binary staff and faculty of all
abilities
Thursday, January 9, 2020 — 12:00 PM EST
As a UWSA member, you are invited to attend our monthly Area Reps meetings, even if you are not an Area Rep. The purpose of the Area Reps committee is to exchange information about current issues facing staff at UW and to keep an open line of communication between the UWSA Board of Directors, Area Reps, and all staff in general. These monthly meetings are also open to all staff. We welcome your attendance!
The next Area Rep meeting takes place in NH 3318 on Thursday, January 9, 2020 from Noon until 1 p.m.
