Events

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:

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! 

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.

34th annual Winterfest

Join us for an afternoon of ice skating, crafts, snacks and fun with Santa!

New this year: Balloon Artist and Magician!

Join the Area Reps meeting this week to hear a presentation, Sustainability at Waterloo: Progress and Next Steps by Mathew Thijssen, Director of Sustainability.

To celebrate the life and achievements of Michael Herz, a long-standing member of the UWSA executive, please join the UWSA Presidents, Staff and the Board in a special tribute event to remember and celebrate Mike’s dedicated service to the UWSA.

Join us to hear guest speaker Lynn Judge, President of the University of Waterloo Retirees Association discuss:

Registration is open for the 15^th annual Waterloo Staff Conference on April 11 & 12, 2023, hosted by Organizational and Human Development. This hybrid event features a lineup of award-winning keynote speakers, including Neil Pasricha and Cassie Holmes, as well as a series of expert-led workshops.

Whether you’re looking to network with fellow staff at the University, hear from some of the best minds in the industry, or participate in one of the engaging workshops, the Waterloo Staff Conference has something for everyone!

The April Equity Circle will be held on April 27 from 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. and the topic will be Microaggressions. All staff are welcome to attend. Register for the April Equity Circle.

Join us on Wednesday May 3 for Nine Struggles Executors Face hosted by the Erb & Good Funeral Home and featuring Anthony Gordon, lawyer and expert in estate planning and retirement.