Events

Take some time over lunch to relax and play games outside!

What can you expect?

• Meet your peer leaders in the cafeteria to go to the Renison Courtyard
• Play games like soccer, frisbee, and more!
• A great way to relax between classes!

When and where?

Thursday, July 25

11:30am – 12:30pm

Renison Cafeteria

Enjoy your lunch with your peer leaders and great conversations!

What can you expect?

• iEFAS Peer Leaders joining you in the cafeteria
• Casual conversations and a great chance to ask questions
• Good company over the lunch break

When and where?

Thursday, July 25

12:00pm – 1:00pm

Renison & SJU Cafeterias

Your peer leaders have planned a surprise event just for you! Come out and enjoy the fun!

What can you expect?

• A great event with your peer leaders and friends
• Relaxed environment to practice English
• A unique opportunity, unlike any other event this month!

When and where?

Every Thursday in July

3:30pm – 5:00pm

Renison Atrium

Play a fun game of BINGO with your peer leaders and friends!

What can you expect?

• Everyone receives a BINGO card and markers
• Listen as your peer leaders call out numbers and mark the ones you have on your card
• Whoever gets a “BINGO” first wins a Renison prize pack!

When and where?

Friday, July 26

7:00pm – 9:00pm

Renison Cafeteria

iBASE students are invited to meet upper-year students in their faculty!

What can you expect?

• Spend time with an upper-year student
• Ask questions and learn about their experiences in their program
• Learn about what you can expect as a UWaterloo student!

When and where?

Monday, July 29

4:00pm – 5:00pm

Renison Atrium

An Anglican Eucharist service presented by Chaplain Paul.

What can you expect?

• Formal Anglican worship including bread and wine at 6:00pm
• Followed by coffee and community discussion

When and where?

Every Monday following July 1

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Chapel of St. Bede

The ELI Student Leadership Team has been hard at work preparing for the Sustainability Fair! Come out to support them by visiting their booths!

What can you expect?

• Interactive learning about the UN’s Sustainability Goals
• A chance to practice English
• A fun event with games and treats!

When and where?

Tuesday, July 30

11:00am – 1:00pm

Renison Atrium

iEFAS students are invited to a Guest Lecture hosted by Rick Marta from the Faculty of Science!

What can you expect?

• Experience a typical University of Waterloo lecture
• Explore different ways to take notes
• Learn what you can expect from an introductory course

When and where?

Wednesday, July 31

3:30pm – 5:00pm

United College (UTD) 105

Join your residence dons for a unique experience in the cafeteria! Each event is a surprise planned by dons for the residence students and Renison community!

What can you expect?

• High energy event
• Snacks, games , and lots of fun!
• The chance to connect with the dons and residence community

When and where?

Every Wednesday in July

7:00pm – 9:00pm

Renison Cafeteria

Will you be living in Renison Residence this Fall? Join Renison's Housing Manager, Jen Burton, and Student Experience Coordinator, Stefany Kraft to learn how you can get Renison Ready! 

What can you expect?

• Virtual Q&A to ask your questions about Renison Residence
• Advice for packing and move-in day
• Learn about how you can best prepare for life on campus!

When and where?

Thursday, August 1
7:00pm - 8:30pm EST
Zoom: https://uwaterloo.zoom.us/j/95860699202?pwd=HREe1iWPCCxwTbNvYJHUyF2nt7FSP2.1
Password: Renison