Graduate Student Association-University of Waterloo
200 University Avenue West, Grad House N2L 3G1 Waterloo, ON, Canada

The GSA-UW has launched a new COVID-19 Impact Survey for Fall 2020. Our survey was made in collaboration with University of Waterloo Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs to better identify and understand the experience, concerns, and issues that our graduate student community at UWaterloo is facing due to the pandemic. The survey takes approximately 10 minutes to complete and will be available until DECEMBER 2 at 4:00 PM.... To take the survey and for more details, visit our website: https://gsauw.ca/about/covid19survey/ If at any time you have questions or concerns about the survey, please contact us at [email protected]

GSA Services: Studentcare Webinar: Learn about our Health & Dental Plans with Studentcare! September 23 @ 1:00PM Zoom link and password are listed on our Fall 2020 Orientation Events page: https://gsauw.ca/orientation/

The Council for Responsible Innovation and Technology (CRIT) at the University of Waterloo invites applications from student representatives for its launch of a student committee. CRIT's mandate is to advance education, research and governance around socially responsible innovation and technology and is housed under the Office of Research. . CRIT's student committee will help foster a community of emerging researchers by connecting student research across campus in Responsibl...e Innovation, Technology and Ethics. Working in an interdisciplinary environment, members will have the opportunity to make a tangible contribution to the Councils mandate to empower innovative research that anticipates and addresses issues posed by technological innovation through democratic, inclusive and iterative approaches at the University of Waterloo and beyond. The student committee will largely be composed of graduate student representatives, with seats for undergraduate students focused on research. The student committee will meet once a month and will require a time commitment of 10 hours per month at minimum. CRIT seeks applications from students completing either an undergraduate or graduate degree at the University of Waterloo, either part or full-time. Considering the broad context of this position, no specific academic discipline is required, and applications will be considered from all departments. . Students interested in applying for the position, please submit the following to Jason Lajoie, the CRIT Research Associate via email [email protected] by September 25, 2020 at 11:59 pm EST: . 1) CV; . 2)A one-page (max) statement of why the applicant is interested in serving, including fit with academic interests and experience, and what the applicant can contribute to the committee See more

Join us on September 21 at 1:00pm, as we talk about equity issues and resources on campus with the Human Rights, Equity, and Inclusion office. This event will include a live Q&A session. Registration for the event is listed on our Fall 2020 Orientation Events page: https://gsauw.ca/orientation/

Natural Resources Canada Policy Analyst Recruitment and Development Program will be hosting an information/recruiting session for their Policy Analyst Recruitment and Development Program. Mon, 21 September 2020 1:00 PM 2:00 PM EDT... https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/natural-resources-canada-policy

Join us tomorrow night (September 18) at 7:00PM EST for our virtual speed networking event. Meet some new friends and chat with graduate students across different departments and faculties at the University of Waterloo! See our "Fall 2020 Orientation Event page" to sign up: https://gsauw.ca/orientation/

Reminder: GRT & ION UPass Refund Program has already launched. All UPass refund requests must be completed between September 8 to September 28, 2020. For access to the refund request form and instructions on how to submit a refund request, please visit our website: https://gsauw.ca/services/upass/

On September 17 at 2:00pm, Organize UW will be hosting a webinar information session about their union drive. For more information and to register for the virtual webinar, please visit their website at https://organizeuw.org/.

Head over to the Fall 2020 Orientation Events page to find the entrance to our virtual escape room! Play with a team or compete alone for a chance to win a $20 gift card to Graduate House . Are you up for the challenge? https://gsauw.ca/orientation/

Have you wondered how high-level decisions are being made for graduate students, who helps to inform these decisions, or the general impact of governing processes on university life? Join the GSA as we chat about these topics and more at the GSA Student Governance Panel. All graduate students are invited to attend this event, hosted on September 16th from 2:00-3:30pm on Zoom. ... There will also be a live Q&A session where students can ask questions at the event, or questions can be submitted prior to be anonymously answered during the Panel. Questions can be submitted to Sara at [email protected]. To register, visit our Fall 2020 Orientation Events page on our website: https://gsauw.ca/orientation/

Join us for our Fall 2020 Orientation! We have a series of virtual events planned for the month, with many opportunities to connect and network with fellow graduate students. All graduate students are encouraged to attend! Our event schedule and registration details are listed on our website: https://gsauw.ca/orientation/ Event schedule: ... Netflix Party: "Ferris Bueller's Day off" September 11 @ 8PM Zumba! with UW Athletics September 14 @ 7PM Grad House Escape Room - Launch September 15 Get to know the GSA: Student Governance Panel September 16 @ 2PM Information Session with Organize UW September 17 @ 2PM Grad Student Speed Networking September 18 @ 7PM Meet the Equity Office September 21 @ 1PM GSA Student Advocacy & Wellness Series Part 1 September 23 @ 2PM More events will be scheduled shortly. Stay tuned for more details.

Join the GSA and Waterloo Recreation (@wloorec) tomorrow September 14 at 7pm for a free virtual Zumba class! To register, visit our Fall 2020 Orientation Events page on our website: https://gsauw.ca/orientation/

Join us tonight for a netflix movie night! In the spirit of a new year school, we're going to watch "Ferris Bueller's Day off"! Sign up and we'll email you the link to the Netflix Party: https://gsauw.ca/orientation/. In the meantime visit www.netflixparty.com to get the Netflix Party extension on Google Chrome and instructions for how it works and how to join from your personal Netflix account.

Join us for our Fall 2020 Orientation! We have a series of virtual events planned for the month, with many opportunities to connect and network with fellow graduate students. All graduate students are encouraged to attend! Our event schedule and registration details are listed on our website: https://gsauw.ca/orientation/ Event schedule: Netflix Party: "Ferris Bueller's Day off" September 11 @ 8PM Zumba! with UW Athletics September 14 @ 7PM... Grad House Escape Room - Launch September 15 Get to know the GSA: Student Governance Panel September 16 @ 2PM Information Session with Organize UW September 17 @ 2PM Grad Student Speed Networking September 18 @ 7PM Meet the Equity Office September 21 @ 1PM GSA Student Advocacy & Wellness Series Part 1 September 23 @ 2PM More events will be scheduled shortly. Stay tuned for more details.

Below are the Departments that are currently accepting applications for one graduate student to serve as GSA Councillor for the upcoming academic year. Councillors work to represent all students in their department and speak on their behalf at GSA Council meetings. Nomination forms are being accepted until September 11. Please contact Sara, our Director of Student Engagement at [email protected] for more information. Accounting and Finance Applied Math Cath...olic Thought Chemistry Classical Studies Combinatorics & Optimization Computational Mathematics Economics French Management Sciences Master of Business, Entrepreneurship & Technology (MBET) Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering Anthropology (Public Issues) Public Service Pure Mathematics Social Work Sociology Theological Studies Vision Science / Optometry Master of Digital Experience Innovation, Stratford (ARTS) School of Planning See more

Get to know your new GSA Executive Team for 2020-21! Read our introductions on our website: https://gsauw.ca/introductions-from-your-new-gsa-executive/ As part of our Fall 2020 Orientation kick-off, the GSA Executive Team will go live on Zoom on Thursday, September 10 at 10:00AM EST to answer any questions you may have about the GSA, our services, and graduate student life at UWaterloo. Sign up here: https://gsauw.ca/orientation/

Welcome to Fall 2020! We just sent out our September 2020 E-Newsletter. We send out a monthly e-newsletter via your student email, providing updates about our services, events, as well as employment and volunteer opportunities. Didnt get it? Find it on our website: https://gsauw.ca/news/monthly-newsletter/

Our website is undergoing some maintenance from August 29-31, in preparation for Fall 2020. As a result, some links may be broken or removed. Thank you for your patience. #gsauw

Check out some of the major highlights of the GSAs work from 2019-2020! https://gsauw.ca/highlights-from-2019-2020/

The results from the AGM 2020 are now available on our website. Thank you to all of our fellow graduate students for participating! Also, if you havent already done so, check out our Annual Report and new Strategic Plan. https://gsauw.ca/agm2020/

Theres another position to apply for! Were hiring an administrative assistant. Applications due August 31. For application details, visit our website: https://gsauw.ca/getinvolved/

Today is our virtual Annual General Meeting! Check your emails for the links! At the AGM, graduate students will: * Elect new members of the GSA Board of Directors * Vote on the minutes from the 2019 AGM... * Vote to confirm changes to the by-laws * Vote to ratify Officer appointments * Receive an auditor report and appoint a new auditor Our Annual Report and Strategic Plan are now on our website: https://gsauw.ca/agm2020/

GRT & ION UPass Fall 2020 update: The GSA-UW will be running a GRT UPass refund program in September 2020. Details regarding the refund program and eligibility will be communicated in the coming days. Stay tuned!

****SUBMISSION DEADLINES EXTENDED!!*** Submit by August 21!

Reminder: The deadline to apply for the GSEF Vice-Coordinator position is August 12! Check out the GSEF website for more details: https://uwaterloo.ca/graduat//gsef-hiring-vice-coordinator

Vote now for your GSA-UW Board! When you joined UWaterloo as a graduate student, you became part of something bigger than just a place to study. You became part of a community of people who live, work and study together on different campuses of the university, and who are passionate about research and gaining new knowledge. The Graduate Students Association at UWaterloo (GSA-UW) represents and serves this community where every graduate student is a member and everyones voic...e counts. Now is your chance to vote for people who you want to see lead this community of graduate students with dedication and commitment to enhance the quality of our academic and social experience. It is time for our Board of Directors election! Voting is easy. To vote you must complete the proxy/vote ballot emailed to you on August 10th. The polls are open and will close during the Annual General Meeting on August 20, 2020. To find the individualized ballot link, check your email inbox and spam folders or search for GSA-UW AGM Notice and Proxy/Vote form. Please contact the Chief Returning Officer at [email protected] for any questions or if you have not received the link. Elections Info and Candidate Profiles: https://gsauw.ca/governance/bod/gsa-directors-election-2020/ AGM 2020: https://gsauw.ca/agm2020/

We just sent out our August 2020 E-Newsletter! Didnt get it? Find it on our website: https://gsauw.ca/news/monthly-newsletter/

Get to know your GSA Board of Directors: This is Jennifer Reid. Jennifer is a doctoral candidate in Physics and Astronomy and is a Director on the GSA Board. Here's what Jennifer had to say about her experience serving on the GSA Board: "While serving on the GSA-UW Board of Directors, I enhanced my communication, teamwork, and business stewardship skills. I improved my communication skills through writing reports, communicating constructive feedback in a concise way, and defe...nding a point of view. My teamwork skills improved through working on smaller committees, handling conflict, delegating tasks, and setting realistic group deadlines. I also learned about business stewardship through navigating legal responsibilities, interpreting financial statements, and researching governance practices. As someone with career ambitions in academia, I view these skills as helpful for communicating my research, working on teams, and navigating organizational environments such as this academic environment. I also enjoy serving on the Board of Directors as a way to contribute to the graduate student community through maintaining a strong organization that represents graduate students. The intimate knowledge I gain also lets me help my graduate student peers by providing them with current information on the supports available to them." The GSA-UW is accepting nominations for the upcoming Board of Directors election to fill several vacant positions. Nominations need to be submitted by August 3. For more information about the joining the BOD, the nomination process, and campaigning period, please visit our website: https://gsauw.ca/governance/bod/directors-election-2020/