Be an active member of your Renison community!
Renison prides itself in offering a vibrant student experience through social events, bus trips, educational workshops, mental health wellness activities, and educational booth outreach opportunities.
Your Renison student events calendar is your ticket to getting involved! All University of Waterloo and Renison students are welcome to take part. We can't wait to have you join us!
Usher in the new year by making the most of your student experience! Join us at our events this January.
Get more details about everything on our events webpage!
Visit our Student Experience and Housing Events Calendar page to read descriptions and full details about each event. We encourage you to download the iCal on our Events page so that you can easily view all upcoming events from your phone!
Are you an English Language Institute (ELI) student?
Don't miss the special events calendar we have for your English language program!
Do you have questions about any of the events?
Visit any member of our Student Experience & Housing team, including our Residence Dons, Peer Leaders, Inclusion Coordinators, and the Moose Tracks Connection Desk teams!
Upcoming Renison Events
Events
EFAS Orientation Day
Get to know Renison and what to expect during your time in the EFAS Program! Attend various workshops and information sessions, and some fun events in the evening!
What can you expect?
- English Language Placement Test
- EFAS Orientation session
- Enjoy lunch with your Peer Leaders
- Campus Tour led by your Peer Leaders
- Life in Canada Workshop
When and where?
Monday, January 6
9:00am - 4:30pm
Various Locations
Read your EFAS Newsletter to find the full Orientation Schedule!
Refuel with RASC
Drop-by and connect with your RASC representatives! Enjoy a snack on your way to class, or just stop to say hi!
What can you expect?
- Free snacks courtesy of RASC
- A chance to ask questions about upcoming events or getting involved
- A quick break between classes!
When and where?
Monday, January 6
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Renison Atrium
Silent Reading Club
Do you love reading but can never find the time? We have the solution for you! Bring a book and get ready to get comfy in the Link Inclusion Lounge while you and a group of friends take a break to read!
What can you expect?
- Independent reading with other book lovers
- Warm beverages and light snacks to enjoy while you read
- A chance to talk about your book (and all books) with other participants!
When and where?
Tuesday, January 7 and 21
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Link Inclusion Lounge
Virtual Events
Does the Zoom link ask you for a passcode? Try "Renison"
There are no virtual events this week. Check the Events page for a full listing of Renison community programming.
Virtual Event Recordings
We may occasionally record our events and workshops via Microsoft Teams or Zoom. These recordings will be used for future educational or promotional purposes. These recordings will typically feature the shared screens and conversations.
If you have questions/concerns about the recordings, please contact jennifer.burton@uwaterloo.ca or ryan.connell@uwaterloo.ca.
Meet and Greet Series
Meet and Greet Series is a recollection of clips from Renison's Virtual Student Meet and Greet events in which upper-year students at the University of Waterloo share their experience and advice to first-year students. In each episode, senior students share tips for success in different areas of university student life.
Two-Minute Tutorials
Two-minute Tutorials are short, two-minute videos provided by your Student Experience team on a wide range of academic subjects.
Five-Minute Tutorials
Don't have a lot of time? These speedy workshops are short to give you just enough information just in time on a variety of topics.