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!
Are you an English Language Institute (ELI) student?
Don't miss the special events calendar we have for your English language program!
Upcoming Renison Events
Events
Renison Carnival
Games! Snacks! Friendship! Fun! Enjoy one of Renison’s favourite events, the Carnival!
What can you expect?
- Play carnival-style games in the Renison Atrium
- Enjoy carnival snacks like popcorn and cotton candy
- Make new friends and have a fun night!
When and where?
Friday, August 16
7:00pm – 9:00pm
Renison Atrium
Canada's Wonderland Bus Trip
Attention thrill seekers and adrenaline fans! Renison is going to Canada’s Wonderland, and you’re invited!
What can you expect?
- Bus transportation to Ontario’s largest theme park, Canada’s Wonderland, and back to Renison
- Admission to the park
- A day of excitement as you get to experience the park with your friends and peer leaders!
When and where?
Saturday, August 17
8:00am – 9:00pm
Meet in the Renison Atrium
Niagara Falls Bus Trip
Join us for a trip to one of the Natural Wonders of the World!
What can you expect?
- Bus transportation from Renison to Niagara Falls (and back!)
- A chance to freely explore Niagara Falls for the day
When and where?
Saturday, August 17
8:45am – 9:45pm
Meet in the Renison Atrium
Virtual Events
Does the Zoom link ask you for a passcode? Try "Renison"
GEAR Pre-Arrival Information Session
GEAR students arriving in August are invited to learn about the program at our GEAR Pre-Arrival Information Session hosted by Allison Marlowe, Student Experience Coordinator! Learn about GEAR and Homestay expectations, studying in Canada, and ways to make the most out of your GEAR experience.
When and where?
Tuesday, August 20
8:00am - 9:00am EST (21:00 - 22:00 JST)
Zoom: https://uwaterloo.zoom.us/j/91546013227?pwd=KJbut2oF8eTKRqfXs8lFWfXMkf4q9Z.1
Password: Renison
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.