Events - 2021

The next Area Rep meeting is being held on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at Noon online through MS Teams.

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As discussed at the last Area Reps meeting, the UWSA Board of Directors will be bringing an updated By-law to the Annual General Meeting for Member approval.

What are your questions about COVID-19 vaccines? Send them to us, and then join us September 28 from 12:00 to 1:00 (or 1:30 if we need the time) to hear your questions answered.

We’ve heard from our members that they have vaccine-related questions. With so much information - and misinformation - out there, we’re grateful that Dr. Kelly Grindrod has agreed to help answer these questions.

September’s Area Rep meeting welcomes Tara Sutton and Jermal Jones from the Human Rights, Equity and Inclusion (HREI) office to give an update on the Equity Survey. This survey is intended to gather data that will help identify equity gaps. The data will help develop future programs, services and policies to better meet the needs of UWaterloo employees and students.

We've added an Area Rep meeting to this year's calendar in order to welcome Vivek Goel, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Waterloo as of July 1, 2021. There will be time for a Q&A. If you would like to submit your questions ahead of the meeting, please send them to Chair Wendy de Gomez.

The University of Waterloo Staff Association (UWSA) is pleased to announce that we have reached a draft agreement in principle with the University of Waterloo (UW).

This month's Area Rep meeting welcomes Dr. Feridun Hamdullaphur, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Waterloo to pay tribute to his time serving at UWaterloo. UWSA Area Reps have enjoyed a close relationship with this President over the years, welcoming him to many meetings and appreciating his approachable style. Now it's time to say goodbye with one last Q&A. 

Adult colouring books are a popular stress reduction tool. Come and learn how to make your own! This awesome technique combines meditative brain states with personal expression, focus and play to provide you with a power tool for relaxation, stress reduction, and expressing your creativity. Absolutely ZERO artistic skills, ability or knowledge are needed. Bring your family, and your sense of playfulness and enjoy this full “play” shop! 

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Understanding Your Taxes

Join tax experts Jessica Josevski and Linda Cook from Roth Mosey Chartered Professional Accountants for a virtual seminar as they share insightful tips to assist with your tax returns. 

When: Wednesday, March 17, 2021

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