BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Drupal iCal API//EN X-WR-CALNAME:Events items teaser X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Toronto BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZNAME:EDT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZNAME:EST TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6826126cbee2b DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250613T120000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250613T124500 URL:/human-resources/events/no-fear-just-ai-learn-lead- linkedin-learning SUMMARY:No Fear\, Just AI: Learn & Lead with LinkedIn Learning CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Summary \n\nFormat: _Online workshop_\n\nArtificial intelligen ce (AI) and large language models (LLMs) are\ntransforming careers—are w e ready? This special Lunch & Learn offers\na crash course on AI fundament als and LinkedIn Learning’s AI-powered\ntools. Discover how to upskill\, stay competitive\, and navigate\nworkplace changes while addressing key c hallenges and ethical\nconsiderations in an AI-driven world.   \n DTSTAMP:20250515T161228Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6826126cc343b DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250603T130000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250603T150000 URL:/human-resources/events/community-leadership-certif icate-staff-cohort-spring-2025 SUMMARY:Community Leadership Certificate (Staff) Cohort - Spring 2025 CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Summary \n\nFormat: _In-person workshop_\n\nThe Community Lead ership Certificate (CLC) is a four-chapter\,\ncommunity-centered leadershi p program designed to empower staff with\nthe skills and knowledge to fost er trusting relationships\, enhance\ncollaboration\, and embody curiosity- driven\, community-centered\nleadership. Rooted in anti-oppressive practic es\, the CLC is relevant\nto all staff members\, regardless of their curre nt leadership roles\,\noffering practical tools to embody inclusive and co llaborative\nleadership.  \n\nThe Spring 2025 Cohort is being offered i n-person and specifically to\nstaff members who have DIRECT STUDENT-FACING ROLES on any of the\nUniversity of ݮƵ’s campuses. This allows us to bridge the gap\nthat students identified between their leadership learn ing and\ninteractions with campus staff. Apply by May 20\, 2025!\n DTSTAMP:20250515T161228Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6826126cc42f1 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250605T130000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250605T150000 URL:/human-resources/events/community-leadership-certif icate-staff-cohort-spring-2025 SUMMARY:Community Leadership Certificate (Staff) Cohort - Spring 2025 CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Summary \n\nFormat: _In-person workshop_\n\nThe Community Lead ership Certificate (CLC) is a four-chapter\,\ncommunity-centered leadershi p program designed to empower staff with\nthe skills and knowledge to fost er trusting relationships\, enhance\ncollaboration\, and embody curiosity- driven\, community-centered\nleadership. Rooted in anti-oppressive practic es\, the CLC is relevant\nto all staff members\, regardless of their curre nt leadership roles\,\noffering practical tools to embody inclusive and co llaborative\nleadership.  \n\nThe Spring 2025 Cohort is being offered i n-person and specifically to\nstaff members who have DIRECT STUDENT-FACING ROLES on any of the\nUniversity of ݮƵ’s campuses. This allows us to bridge the gap\nthat students identified between their leadership learn ing and\ninteractions with campus staff. Apply by May 20\, 2025!\n DTSTAMP:20250515T161228Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6826126cc5056 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250617T130000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250617T150000 URL:/human-resources/events/community-leadership-certif icate-staff-cohort-spring-2025 SUMMARY:Community Leadership Certificate (Staff) Cohort - Spring 2025 CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Summary \n\nFormat: _In-person workshop_\n\nThe Community Lead ership Certificate (CLC) is a four-chapter\,\ncommunity-centered leadershi p program designed to empower staff with\nthe skills and knowledge to fost er trusting relationships\, enhance\ncollaboration\, and embody curiosity- driven\, community-centered\nleadership. Rooted in anti-oppressive practic es\, the CLC is relevant\nto all staff members\, regardless of their curre nt leadership roles\,\noffering practical tools to embody inclusive and co llaborative\nleadership.  \n\nThe Spring 2025 Cohort is being offered i n-person and specifically to\nstaff members who have DIRECT STUDENT-FACING ROLES on any of the\nUniversity of ݮƵ’s campuses. This allows us to bridge the gap\nthat students identified between their leadership learn ing and\ninteractions with campus staff. Apply by May 20\, 2025!\n DTSTAMP:20250515T161228Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6826126cc5ded DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250619T130000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250619T140000 URL:/human-resources/events/community-leadership-certif icate-staff-cohort-spring-2025 SUMMARY:Community Leadership Certificate (Staff) Cohort - Spring 2025 CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Summary \n\nFormat: _In-person workshop_\n\nThe Community Lead ership Certificate (CLC) is a four-chapter\,\ncommunity-centered leadershi p program designed to empower staff with\nthe skills and knowledge to fost er trusting relationships\, enhance\ncollaboration\, and embody curiosity- driven\, community-centered\nleadership. Rooted in anti-oppressive practic es\, the CLC is relevant\nto all staff members\, regardless of their curre nt leadership roles\,\noffering practical tools to embody inclusive and co llaborative\nleadership.  \n\nThe Spring 2025 Cohort is being offered i n-person and specifically to\nstaff members who have DIRECT STUDENT-FACING ROLES on any of the\nUniversity of ݮƵ’s campuses. This allows us to bridge the gap\nthat students identified between their leadership learn ing and\ninteractions with campus staff. Apply by May 20\, 2025!\n DTSTAMP:20250515T161228Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6826126cc6b32 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250603T113000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250603T123000 URL:/human-resources/events/keeping-well-work-calming-y our-mind-challenging-times SUMMARY:Keeping Well at Work: Calming your mind in challenging times CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Summary \n\nFormat: _Online workshop_\n\nToday’s life is fas t-paced and we all experience unique challenges\,\nwhich may come in the f orm of societal pressures\, pressure to do more\,\nexposure to troubling g lobal\, local and personal situations\, worry\nover family and friends or concern for our own well-being. In the face\nof life’s challenges\, it i s even more important for us to learn the\nart of relaxation and practice self-care. This session will explore\npersonal stress triggers and review some practical\, easy techniques to\nequip participants with brief relaxat ion moments that are such an\nimportant tool for coping during challenging times.\n DTSTAMP:20250515T161228Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6826126cc7bbc DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250515T110000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250515T123000 URL:/human-resources/events/keeping-well-work-supportiv e-strategies-sandwich-generation SUMMARY:Keeping Well at Work: Supportive Strategies for the Sandwich\nGener ation CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Summary \n\nFormat: _Online workshop_\n\nMore and more people are finding themselves caught between the\nconflicting demands of taking c are of aging family members\, while at\nthe same time raising children\, m embers of this “sandwich\ngeneration” may experience a considerable am ount of stress. Learning\nto weigh the needs of multiple generations withi n one family is one of\nthe most difficult parts of caregiving and continu ing to attend to\none’s own emotional needs is vital to avoid chronic st ress and\nburnout. \n DTSTAMP:20250515T161228Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6826126cc8bd5 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250408 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250410 URL:/human-resources/events/17th-annual-waterloo-staff- conference SUMMARY:17th Annual ݮƵ Staff Conference CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Summary \n\nFormat: _Hybrid conference_\n\nThe ݮƵ Staff C onference is an annual two-day learning and\ndevelopment opportunity desig ned exclusively for staff to attend for\nfree at ݮƵ. Featuring emplo yee-led workshops and expert keynote\nspeakers\, the conference is hosted by Human Resources' Organizational\nand Human Development (OHD) team and made possible through the Staff\nExcellence Fund. \n\nUpwards of 1500 sta ff members participate every year\, and it’s a\nwonderful way to delve i nto new topics\, reflect on your own\nprofessional growth\, and connect wi th colleagues from across all our\ncampuses.\n\n X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:TRUE DTSTAMP:20250515T161228Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6826126cc9be4 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250423T110000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250423T120000 URL:/human-resources/events/keeping-well-work-self-comp assion SUMMARY:Keeping Well at Work: Self-Compassion CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Summary \n\nFormat: _Online workshop_\n\nPracticing self-compas sion is sometimes viewed as being\nself-indulgent\, self-absorbed or letti ng ourselves off easy. In fact\,\nself-compassion enables us to evaluate o ur experiences more rationally\nand also kicks in to help us develop more effective solutions for\nmaking things better. Research shows that practic ing self-compassion\nis a powerful tool for motivation and is strongly rel ated to\npsychological well-being\, including increased life satisfaction and\nresilience and decreased anxiety and depression. Join this session to \nlearn about how to start implementing self-compassion in your own\nlife. \n DTSTAMP:20250515T161228Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6826126cca797 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250325T110000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250325T120000 URL:/human-resources/events/keeping-well-work-starting- garden-seed SUMMARY:Keeping Well at Work: Starting a garden from seed CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Summary \n\nFormat: _In-person workshop_\n\nInspired to grow yo ur own garden but don’t know where to start? This\nintroductory and expe riential workshop led by Monica Vesely will show\nparticipants how to star t growing plants from seed and provide tips on\nhow to do so successfully. Spots are limited! Necessary gardening\nmaterials will be provided.\n DTSTAMP:20250515T161228Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6826126ccb2e6 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250319T114500 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250319T130000 URL:/human-resources/events/keeping-well-work-virtual-c ulinary-class-become-poke-bowl SUMMARY:Keeping Well at Work: Virtual culinary class - Become a Poke Bowl P ro CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Summary \n\nFormat: _Online session_\n\nChefs Donna Shin and Ma ri-Beth Davis are hosting a fun and interactive\nvirtual cooking class whe re you’ll learn how to craft your own\ndelicious\, fresh poke bowl. Whet her you're a seafood lover or prefer\nplant-based options\, you will be gu ided through the process step by\nstep\, helping you create a balanced\, v ibrant\, and healthy dish with\nyour choice of tuna\, salmon\, shrimp\, or tofu as your base. \n DTSTAMP:20250515T161228Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6826126ccbd96 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250211T113000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250211T123000 URL:/human-resources/events/keeping-well-work-caring-ab out-air-airborne-illness-air SUMMARY:Keeping Well at Work: Caring about the air - Airborne illness\, air \nquality and staying well CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Summary \n\nFormat: _Online session_\n\nThis session will share \, in an accessible\, digestible way\, the current\nstate of knowledge aro und airborne illness and how we can protect\nourselves against it\, both i n our workplaces and in our daily lives.\nAttendees will learn practical s trategies for protecting themselves\nagainst airborne illness\, and will b e introduced to a range of\ncommunity and campus resources they can rely u pon to assess the\nquality of the air and protect themselves against airbo rne\ntransmission. WIN: One workshop attendee will be randomly selected t o\nwin an air purifier for use in their campus space!\n DTSTAMP:20250515T161228Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6826126ccc8e2 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250225T084500 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250225T104500 URL:/human-resources/events/keeping-well-work-ceo-you SUMMARY:Keeping Well at Work: The CEO of You CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Summary \n\nFormat: _In-person event_\n\nFor a Keeping Well at Work special event\, join us\, in partnership with\nthe Cultivating Talen t: A Mentorship Collective\n[/human-resources/learning -and-development/cultivating-talent-mentorship-collective]\,\nfor an inter active morning with guest speaker Natalie Stuart\nfrom Connect2You [https ://connec2you.com/] to learn about building\nyour personal brand\, ways t o invest in cultivating meaningful\nconnections with others\, and strategi es to ensure you are gaining\naccess to a diversity of perspectives throug hout your personal and\nprofessional life.\n\nOPEN TO ALL WATERLOO STAFF i nterested in learning about building\ntheir personal brand\, cultivating meaningful connections\, and\nleveraging diverse perspectives to grow prof essionally are invited to\njoin this engaging and interactive session.\n\n DTSTAMP:20250515T161228Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR