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. Find your rep here or apply to be one now!

Need help understanding a policy? Have suggestions for UWSA initiatives or workshops? Want to better understand what we do here? Drop in to chat with UWSA President Lisa Habel!

Note: This session has been rescheduled from March 27.

There are countless ways to get involved on campus: serving on committees, supporting large-scale events, getting funding for a project through the Staff Excellence Fund, participating in a community of practice, running for seats on UW and UWSA governing bodies, and more.

Join us in this Staff Conference session to learn how you can meet new people, showcase and develop your skills, collaborate with colleagues across the University, break down organizational boundaries, and introduce fresh ideas to transform our campus. 

Need help understanding a policy? Have suggestions for UWSA initiatives or workshops? Want to better understand what we do here? Drop in to chat with UWSA President Lisa Habel!

Our second personal finance workshop takes place May 6 at 12:00 p.m. and covers mortgages and home buying!

The knowledge that addressing UW’s budget crisis will require job cuts is, understandably, causing anxiety among UW staff. The UWSA is committed to providing members with as much information as we can about the situation and how we can help you navigate it.

To assist you, we are hosting an online information session for UWSA members to help answer your questions about what happens if your job at UW is affected, what your rights are, and how we can support you.

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 UWSA members. 

The May 2025 meeting is open to all members and features guest speaker Jennifer Gillies, Associate Provost, Campus Support & Accessibility.

The Conflict Management Office (CMO), in collaboration with the Staff Excellence Fund, invites all University of Waterloo staff (full-time, part-time, contract, and student staff) to a hands-on workshop exploring how virtual reality can support you in preparing for difficult conversations.

Ovation VR uses AI-driven avatars to simulate challenging scenarios such as performance reviews, job interviews, and conflict resolution. By allowing you to practice these interactions and receive feedback, this immersive tool can help you build confidence and reduce workplace stress.

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. Find your rep here or apply to be one now!

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.