Events

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.

Hosted by our partners at the Sustainability Office and Food Services.

Soup season is here! Come eat a variety of soups while learning different tips and tricks on how to stretch your grocery budget, eat well, reduce waste, and lower your carbon footprint. End off the workshop by making three different take-home dry soup mixes to enjoy or share.

Ticket Details: 

UWSA members: $3

Non-member staff: $6

Gifted Waterloo is hosting UWSA members and their guests to shop the store on Sunday November 15, 2024, between noon and 3:30 p.m. Each UWSA member may bring up to two guests for FREE! Additional guests will require a UW Community ticket. 

Shoppers will receive a special discount of 20% off regular-priced items, delicious treats, and a comfortable shopping experience. All proceeds from ticket sales will be directed to the UWSA Student Award.

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

UWSA is collaborating with W Store for this year's Winterfest Artisan Market. The Market is November 19 from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. in South Campus Hall and features vendors offering a wide range of creatively crafted items. All items are handmade by UW staff, students, alumni, or retirees!

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).

Our new Staff Sounding Board series is a monthly forum that brings UWSA members together to explore workplace issues that matter to our community.

We’re starting on November 24 with a conversation about the University Pension Plan (UPP) exploration.

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.

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.