The Nancy Kendall Award recognizes exceptional and unfailing service and commitment to the membership of the Professional and Managerial Association as embodied by Nancy Kendall, a founding member of the PMA. This year we have chosen to recognize two outstanding individuals that demonstrate the exceptional and unwavering service and commitment to the membership of the…
Dear PMA Members, It is with great honour that I accept the position of President of the PMA; an organization comprised of extraordinarily committed and compassionate members; that echoes the University’s values of excellence in education, research and service. It is a privilege to work with so many amazing leaders. I want to take a…
Voting is now closed for the 39th PMA Annual General Meeting. Thank you for voting! Results and minutes will be posted soon. We will be holding a virtual AGM this year instead of an in-person event. In order to accommodate members working from home with small children, or who live in rural communities who…
In 2019, your PMA Executive answered a call for donations to the United Way New Beginnings Loan Fund which supports women and children escaping domestic violence. At the upcoming AGM, we will be presenting a motion to ask our membership to embed charitable giving into our annual budget. Our membership engagement committee will be reaching…
Grace Kelly, Research Western How does Grace Kelly get it done? The PMA member on her recent election to Western’s Senate, managing a busy schedule and her go-to morning routine. Grace Kelly is the Manager of Compliance Programs & Education for Research Western, supporting the ethical and responsible conduct of research across campus….
On the chilly night of February 6, some of our members gathered at Storybook Gardens for the PMA Family Skate. This annual event features Storybook Garden’s beautifully lit skating trail and concessions including beavertails and hot chocolate. Fun for the whole family. Photo Credit: Theresa Serwatuk If you take pictures an any of our…
Connect Newsletter Fall 2019
The PMA respects the negotiating process which is currently underway between our colleagues UWOFA-LA (Librarians and Archivists) and the University. In the event of a labour disruption, PMA members are reminded that they are required to report to work. Everyone is asked and encouraged to demonstrate respect, patience and collegiality as we make our way…
The PMA is proud to be hosting a school supplies drive as part of the United Way’s Best First Day campaign, and we’re collecting the following goodies so that local children go back to school with the supplies they need to succeed! Please drop off your donations at the Summer Sizzler, or you can bring…
[protectedSection title=”Committee Spotlight”] ACCESSIBILITY RESOURCES UPDATE AccessForward (https://accessforward.ca/) is a website that provides FREE training modules that complement our own AODA online training! These modules provide detail, timeline tool charts and answer frequently asked questions about the Information and Communication Standard, Employment Standard, Design of Public Spaces Standard and Customer Service Standard. If you…
[protectedSection title=”Volunteer Opportunities”] In addition to PMA Committee and executive positions, our members often represent the PMA on various ad-hoc committees at the university. We also often need volunteers to help with our events. If you’d like to get involved please email pmaoffice@uwo.ca and request to be added to the PMA Volunteer Opportunities List Serve…
[protectedSection title=”Welcome New Members”] The PMA welcomes our new members! Sonali Advani, Jesse Atkinson, Kate Baker, Sandra Bardwell, Kendall Beselaere, Amanda Bettridge, Maly Bun-Lebert, Joe Clarke, Paul Christiaans, Chanra Cragg, Thomas Croucher, Tracy Danis, Anna Dorobek, Meghan Edmiston, Stephanie Flynn, Ken Gee, Stephanie Giberson-Kirby, Andrea Good, Leigh Ann Gougoulias, Adam Hampson, Noshin Hashim, Iordanka Ivanova,…