News archive - October 2024

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

2024 Annual Meeting Recap and Q&A

2024 annual meeting recap

Missed the Annual Meeting? We've got you. Here's a summary of decisions and announcements, answers to questions received at the meeting, our new look, our 2024 annual report, and more!

Thursday, October 24, 2024

Congratulations to our new directors and president-elect

It’s official! Our 2024 election results were announced at our annual meeting this morning (a full meeting recap and Q&A is coming next week). I’d like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s elections, as either a candidate or a voter. Your involvement in your Association is so important! You are the true drivers of change and we cannot do our work without you!

Congratulations to incoming president-elect Alyssa Kuron, returning directors Kosi Ike-Orji and Ken Berry, and new directors Gail Bender and Matthew Grant.

Thursday, October 10, 2024

We're celebrating staff on 10/10 Day

10 out of 10 day: Give a colleague 10 out of 10 today.

To celebrate October 10—"10/10 day”—we asked members to share what they appreciate about their colleagues, and received nearly 100 entries applauding the great work staff are doing across our campuses.

In particular, we heard about co-workers who create a positive and inclusive work environment, are understanding and supportive of others, who share their expertise to help others learn and grow, and are generous collaborators.

Here are just a handful of the 98 submissions:

Tuesday, October 8, 2024

Call for vendors for the 2024 Winterfest Handmade Market

Red banners over a blue background with very large, semi-transparent snowflakes.

We’re looking for vendors for the 2024 Winterfest Handmade Market (formerly the UWSA Craft Show & Sale), taking place December 3 and 4 in the Student Life Centre.

This year, we are asking vendors to apply to ensure that this opportunity is accessible to all members of the UWaterloo community. Staff, faculty, students, retirees, and alumni are all welcome to apply! All items sold must be handmade by the applicant. Applications are due October 23 25.

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Meet the 2024 Director & President Candidates

Meet the candidates, in white text on a red background with a transparent wave shape in the background

Starting October 7, all UWSA members will be invited to vote for new directors to join the UWSA Board of Directors and the next UWSA president. There are two candidates for president and six for director, with four open seats on the board. 

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