Sunday, December 15, 2024 — 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM EST
Bring your family, friends, or work team for a fun afternoon at Winterfest!
This year, Winterfest features: skating, face painting, a hot chocolate bar, and more! Kids' wrapped gifts and group/family photos can be added on for a small fee.
Saturday, December 14, 2024 2:30 PM EST
Join us in the warmth of the Colour Paradise greenhouse on Saturday, December 14, to create your own winter wreath! Limited seats available. Members are able to bring one guest at a discounted price.
Thursday, December 12, 2024 12:00 PM EST
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.
Tuesday, December 3, 2024 (all day) to Wednesday, December 4, 2024 (all day)
The 2024 Winterfest Handmade Market (formerly the UWSA Craft Show & Sale) takes place December 3 and 4 in the Student Life Centre, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day.
All items are handmade by UWSA staff, students, or alumni, and the market is a fundraiser for staff and student grants. UWSA members will receive one entry into a raffle draw.
More details coming soon!
Monday, December 2, 2024 — 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM EST
Come by our offices on December 2 between 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to chat with UWSA President Lisa Habel. Whether you need help understanding a policy, have ideas for UWSA initiatives, or just want to understand what we do here, bring your questions and ideas, and we’ll provide the coffee, tea, and snacks!
Can’t make it? Lisa will be holding drop-ins regularly, including virtual ones. You can also drop us a note in our online Suggestion Box.
Wednesday, November 27, 2024 1:00 PM EST
Spend your lunch hour with your friends and colleagues making shower steamers for yourself, or to give away during the holidays! Space is limited so be sure to purchase your ticket today. Hosted by the Sustainability Office. Tickets are just $2 for members, $4 for non-members.
Sunday, November 24, 2024 — 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM EST
Beat the crowds and shop the best collection of gifts in the region!
Gifted Waterloo is hosting only UWSA members and their guests to shop the store on Sunday, November 24, between 1:00 and 4:00 pm! Each UWSA member may bring up to two guests.
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 4:00 PM EST
Second event added!
This free retirement planning workshop, sponsored by the UWSA and the UWRA and hosted by RTOERO (Retired Teachers of Ontario), is for everyone—whether you’re a staff member retiring this year or considering retirement in the next few years.
Thursday, November 14, 2024 12:00 PM EST
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.
Monday, October 28, 2024 4:00 PM EDT
Registration re-opened with higher capacity!
This free retirement planning workshop, sponsored by the UWSA and the UWRA and hosted by RTOERO (Retired Teachers of Ontario), is for everyone—whether you’re a staff member retiring this year or considering retirement in the next few years.
Thursday, October 24, 2024 — 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
All UWSA members are invited to attend our 2024 Annual Meeting on October 24 at 9:00 a.m. We are offering a hybrid meeting this year, on Teams and in Physics room 313.
Register now:
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 — 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM EDT
Join us for lunch on October 16 to sample the Flavours of Fall!
Thursday, October 10, 2024 12:00 PM EDT
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.
Thursday, October 10, 2024 (all day)
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!
The first 25 entries get a free hot drink for you and the person you nominate!
Thursday, October 3, 2024 — 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EDT
Meet the candidates in this year's presidential and directorial elections. Candidate details will be posted on our website by Tuesday, October 1.
Registration is now open. Please submit questions in advance so that any candidates who can't be there live can record their responses.
Thursday, September 26, 2024 2:30 PM EDT
Join a panel of people who are using generative AI tools in their everyday work, and who are familiar with how AI is being used across UW to get some starting points on how to incorporate generative AI tools in everyday work, and some tips for using it responsibly.
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 — 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT
You can be a driving force for positive change by running for Staff Association president or the Board of Directors. In either role, you can help guide the association's work ensuring that staff voices and interests are represented across our campuses.
In this information session, you'll hear from the current UWSA directors, president, and president-elect about their experiences in the role and have an opportunity to ask questions.
Monday, September 16, 2024 — 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EDT
You can be a driving force for positive change by running for Staff Association president or the Board of Directors. In either role, you can help guide the association's work ensuring that staff voices and interests are represented across our campuses.
In this information session, you'll hear from the current UWSA directors, president, and president-elect about their experiences in the role and have an opportunity to ask questions.
Thursday, September 12, 2024 — 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EDT
The September Area Reps meeting is open to all staff and will feature a presentation on the development of UW disability affinity networks that work for our community’s unique needs. The meeting will also include an update from UWSA president Yessenia Guerrero, and information about UWSA elections.
Thursday, June 20, 2024 12:00 PM EDT
All UWSA volunteers are invited to enjoy lunch on us, as a thank you for your hard work and for the care you put into providing a vibrant work environment for all staff. Please RSVP to the invitation in your calendar by June 13.
Tuesday, June 18, 2024 2:00 PM EDT
How to disconnect from work:
Step 1: Invite your whole team to this panel discussion.
Step 2: Get away from your desk and find somewhere comfy to sit for an hour.
Step 3: Listen to our panelists share their thoughts, experience, and advice on what work is, why we need breaks from it, and how we can help each other unplug.
Step 4: Talk about it with your colleagues!
Thursday, June 13, 2024 12:00 PM EDT
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.
Wednesday, June 12, 2024 — 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM EDT
Join your colleagues to learn from each other as we explore the governance structures of the University, where staff have power, and how you can participate.
This will be an in-person, hands-on workshop. We may provide an online version in the future.
Wednesday, June 5, 2024 10:00 AM EDT
After touring our satellite campuses last term, the UWSA is travelling to departments across main campus to get some face-to-face time with staff!
All staff in finance and procurement are invited to join us June 12 at 10:00 a.m. in EC5-1111 to get to know members of the UWSA Operations Team.
Friday, May 24, 2024 10:30 AM EDT
UWSA is looking forward to hosting Meaghan Ross (she) from Organizational and Human Development on May 10 and 24 where she’ll facilitate two custom workshops for UWSA volunteers and employees in which we will learn how to plan, run and participate in effective meetings – both within UWSA, and as UWSA representatives on committees working across the University.
