Session Description
Ready to make a difference and connect with the vibrant UW community? 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! These are fantastic opportunities to 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.
In this engaging session, you'll hear firsthand from staff members who have taken on various volunteer and committee roles across campus. They'll share their stories, how they discovered these opportunities, how to make the most of them, and what they've learned along the way.
Learning Outcomes:
- The diverse range of opportunities available for involvement on campus.
- How these opportunities can help you develop and showcase their skills, such as leadership, collaboration, and innovation, as well as more specific practical skills.
- How to find the right opportunities for you, and how to get the most out of your involvement.
Session Structure:
Panel discussion
Waterloo Values:
Thinking Differently; Acting with Purpose; Working Together
Presenters:
Laura McDonald, Communications Officer, UW Staff Association
Panelists:
- Lily Hua, Business System Analyst, Finance (Involvement: Pension and Benefits Committee)
- Eric Jardin, International Relations Officer, Waterloo International (Involvement: Staff Excellence Fund Committee)
- Erin Pearson, Business Development Co-ordinator, Co-operative Education (Involvement: Convocation, Open House, and Staff Conference volunteer)
- Samantha Murray, Interim Associate Director, Sustainable Transportation (Involvement: People, Process and Projects Community of Practice)
- Carly Richardson, UWSA Membership and Volunteer Coordinator, UW Staff Association