One Sky Festival Week for International Education Week

As a part of our One Sky Festival celebrations and in support of International Education Week (IEW), Renison will be hosting events on November 18 and then daily from November 20 to 24 celebrating cultures from around the world – including those of the languages we teach at Renison and the home countries of many of our English Language students.

The weekend celebration will include a variety of activities and performances such as music, dance, and face painting. Each weekday event will be led by groups of students from the English Language Institute Student Leadership team and will celebrate an international culture including China, Japan, Korea, Panama, and more. The final weekday will culminate in a Living Library event that seeks to promote intercultural dialogue and awareness amongst a diversity of cultures.

Additionally, each day we will have booths highlighting Renison’s international experiences, Culture and Language Studies program, and Continuing Education courses to promote educational opportunities available to students beyond IEW. Come by Renison (Nov 18: 11am-2pm; Nov 20 – 24: 11am-1pm) to celebrate – snacks will be available!

Schedule of Events

Saturday, November 18: One Sky Festival

11:00am - 2:00pm, Throughout Renison
Enjoy vibrant performances, fun and interactive booths, and taste delicious food as we celebrate the Chinese, Islamic, Japanese, and Korean cultures. Family and friends can enjoy face painting, writing their names in calligraphy, trying on traditional costumes and clothing of the featured countries.
Brought to you by Renison Culture and Language Studies

Monday, November 20: International Movie Night

8:00 - 10:00 pm, Renison Atrium

Come and enjoy a selection of international movies!

Tuesday, November 21: China and the Globe

11:00am - 1:00pm, Renison Atrium
Learn more about papercut artwork in China, national holidays between China and Panama, as well as Feria de Manizales in Colombia and Chinese New Year in China.
Brought to you by the ELI Student Leadership Team

Additional booths and activities: 

• Calligraphy demonstration
• Booth highlighting Renison International experiences, Culture and Language Studies, and Renison Continuing Education

Wednesday, November 22: Japan and the Globe

11:00am - 1:00pm, Renison Atrium 
Learn more about children games between Japan and Colombia, and board games between Japan and Mexico.
Brought to you by the ELI Student Leadership Team

Additional booths and activities: 

• Kendama (wooden sword-ball toys) game and Omikuji Box (wooden fortune box)
• Booth highlighting Renison International experiences, Culture and Language Studies, and Renison Continuing Education

Thursday, November 23: South Korea and the Globe

11:00am - 1:00pm, Renison Atrium
Learn more about traditional games in South Korea, and night market culture in South Korea and China.
Brought to you by the ELI Student Leadership Team

Additional booths and activities: 

• Hanbok traditional clothing try-on
• Calligraphy
• Booth highlighting Renison International experiences, Culture and Language Studies, and Renison Continuing Education

Friday, November 24: Living Library

10:00am - 1:00pm, Renison Atrium
Meet one-on-one with a "Living Book" and ask questions about a student's home country! Register in advance to reserve a "Living Book"!
Brought to you by Renison Student Experience & Housing

Questions? 

Please contact: 
Anna Fletcher-Marsh, Manager, Communication and Special Projects (SACE)
anna.fletcher-marsh@uwaterloo.ca

Iliana Cecibel Tacuri Siguenza, International Experience, Recruitment and Digital Engagement Officer
ictacuri@uwaterloo.ca

Ryan Connell, Assistant Director, Student Experience & Housing
ryan.connell@uwaterloo.ca