Events

Area Representatives are members from across the University who’ve signed up to liaise between the UWSA leadership and staff in a given department or area. They meet monthly to get updates from the UWSA president, raise issues from their department, and learn from guest speakers. These meetings are also open to all UW staff members!

This month features Sue Fraser, your Employee Career Advisor.

As a UWSA member, you are invited to attend this meeting, even if you are not a representative. The purpose of the Area Representatives committee is 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. 

The October 2023 Area Representatives meeting is dedicated to showcasing the candidates for UWSA director in this year's election.

As a UWSA member, you are invited to attend this meeting, even if you are not a representative. The purpose of the Area Representatives committee is 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. 

As of November 2, we are down to one candidate for president, so Lisa Habel will be acclaimed as president-elect effective immediately.

In this 40-minute session, you'll hear from both Lisa and Yessenia Guerrero, who stepped into the role of president as of yesterday, and you'll have time to ask them questions about their plans for the UWSA.

Click here to join the meeting.

January 2025 topic: Sustainable Transportation Working Group.

The Area Representatives Committee's purpose is 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. Meetings are open to Area Reps: Find yours here or apply to be one now!

The February 2025 meeting is open to all staff, with guests President Vivek Goel and Vice-President, Administration and Finance Jacinda Reistma. Please register to get the Teams link and submit your questions in advance.

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!