Session Description:
Panel of three experts from supporting units on campus (Catering and Event Services, W Print, W Store Custom Orders) answer questions about how to run events smoother. Planning events at UWaterloo can be complex. Timelines shift, resources are limited and budgets don’t always stretch as far as planned. This session is designed to help staff plan with confidence by combining a high-level overview of key campus services with real, practical examples of how those services support successful events.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this session, participants will:
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Understand how to engage key campus service partners when planning events at UWaterloo
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Gain clarity on procurement considerations, institutional guidelines, and purchasing processes related to events and branded materials
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Learn realistic planning considerations and decision points for catering, printing, and custom merchandise
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Identify common event planning challenges and practical ways campus partners can help address them
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Feel more confident collaborating with internal campus partners to deliver engaging, successful events for students
Session Structure:
Panel discussion with optional Q&A
Presenter:
Marieke Radon (she/ her), Assistant Manager, Business Development, Print + Retail Solutions
Katie Braund (she/ her), Area Manager, Operations, Catering and Event Services, Food Services
Jessie Abrego (she/her), Project Coordinator, W Print, Print + Retail Solutions