Thursday, December 8, 2022 12:00 PM EST
Join the Area Reps meeting this week to hear a presentation, Sustainability at Waterloo: Progress and Next Steps by Mathew Thijssen, Director of Sustainability.
Sunday, December 4, 2022 — 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM EST
34th annual Winterfest
Thursday, November 10, 2022 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.
Monday, September 12, 2022 12:00 PM EDT
As a Member, you are be eligible to join the running for Board Director or President-elect! If you’ve never considered running for a UWSA position, we hope you will consider running. And you’re invited to attend any of our upcoming 2022 UWSA Election Information Sessions to learn more.
UWSA Board Director Information Sessions
Hear from current Directors what they’ve given and gained by serving on the Board!
Thursday, September 8, 2022 — 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EDT
Join us to hear Vivek Goel, President and Vice-Chancellor of UWaterloo discuss the Waterloo at 100 initiative currently underway. Waterloo at 100 is a long-term visioning exercise for the institution, concerned with addressing the question: What do we as an institution aspire to become by our 100th anniversary in 2057?
President Goel has taken the time to describe his presentation, including some discussion questions:
Tuesday, July 12, 2022 — 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EDT
Your University of Waterloo Staff Association (UWSA) has been working closely with the University since 2016 to update our Memorandum of Agreement (MOA). Through the efforts of our dedicated team, and with support and input from our colleagues in Human Resources and the Secretariat’s Office, we have arrived at a draft that we have agreed to in principle.
Saturday, June 11, 2022 (all day)
Spend the day with your family, friends and colleagues at Canada's Wonderland!
Event: Family Picnic at Canada’s Wonderland
When: All day Saturday, June 11, 2022
Includes: Park admission, Parking, and All-You-Can-Eat Lunch in the Backlot (indoor and outdoor seating from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
Lunch menu*
Salads
Thursday, June 9, 2022 12:00 PM EDT
Join us to hear Lisa Yuhasz, Manager, Workforce Planning, discuss work from home guidelines.
Thursday, April 14, 2022 12:00 PM EDT
Join us to hear Mark Servos, Water Institute member, biology professor, and Canada Research Chair in Water Quality Protection, and his research team discuss monitoring municipal wastewater for the COVID-19 Omicron variant.
Wednesday, April 6, 2022 12:00 PM EDT
There have been a lot of changes affecting staff this year, both good and bad. We are holding this session as an opportunity for you to say hello, find out more about the UWSA, and ask any questions about your working life at UW. Register now for the UWSA Drop-In Session to add it to your calendar, and then drop in if your time permits. There’s no commitment – if you’re busy and you don’t make it, that’s fine! Here’s what you’ll find:
Thursday, February 10, 2022 — 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM EST
Kick off Super Bowl weekend with an online culinary class to make some game day favourites!
Join fellow Waterloo colleagues for a fun, interactive culinary class where staff members Mari-Beth Davis and Donna Shin share how to make delicious mouth-watering, slow roasted ribs and sweet BBQ sauce alongside some delicious sides!
Thursday, February 10, 2022 — 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EST
Area Reps monthly meeting
Thursday, January 13, 2022 — 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EST
You asked and we listened! Following up on a request at the December Area Rep meeting, Stepanka Elias, Executive Director of Plant Ops will be the guest speaker for the next Area Rep meeting on January 13, 2022.
If you are available, set aside the time in your calendar and join us. Everyone is welcome.
Plant Operations keeping campus safe during COVID-19 presentation (PDF)
