Community

Do you identify as a neuro-diverse student? Come join us for Neuro Night, where you will be able to connect with other neurodiverse students in a relaxed and safe environment and learn about resources around campus!

What can you expect?

• Great conversation in good company
• A chance to share your experiences as a neurodiverse student at UWaterloo
• A supportive network with individuals like you!

When and where?

Thursday, January 23

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Link Inclusion Lounge

Join Peer Leader Rubee and Chaplain Scott for an interactive workshop series to help you feel grounded each week. With a focus on gratitude, you will complete a series of workshops that introduce mindfulness practices and techniques.

What can you expect?

• Mini-lecture on each week's mindfulness practice content
• Interactive activities that allow you to practice gratitude and mindfulness
• A sense of community and gratitude at the end of each session

When and where?

Thursday, January 9, 16, 23, & 30

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Link Inclusion Lounge

Consent week is an opportunity for campus community members to engage in conversations, activities, and events focused on consent, in an effort to build a #ConsentCulture. Join events hosted by the Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office (SVPRO) to learn more about consent, rejection, and setting clear boundaries.

What can you expect?

• Various informative and interactive events and activities across campus
• A chance to ask questions and learn with an open-mind
• Identify resources and response initiatives available across campus.

When and where?

January 27 - 31

Various times and locations across campus

For more information and a full list of events, visit the Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office website.

Do you identify as a Chinese student? Come join us for a fun Chinese student hangout to connect with other Chinese students at Renison and University of Waterloo!

What can you expect?

• Conversations with other Chinese students and Renison staff
• Enjoy Chinese snacks and a chance to share your experiences
• Friendship and community building with your peers

When and where?

Wednesday, January 22

5:00pm - 6:30pm

Dunker Family Lounge

Relax in the caf with your peer leaders and friends over lunch! Pick a colouring page and enjoy some fun conversations while you get creative!

What can you expect?

• Loads of cute colouring pages to choose from
• Crayons, markers, and pencil crayons are provided!
• Fun questions to answer as a group to get the conversation flowing!

When and where?

Monday, January 20

12:00pm - 1:00pm

Renison Cafeteria

Make academic success one of your New Year's resolutions and join us for our "New Year, New Term, New Start" Workshop. In this workshop, we will set goals for our academic success and learn strategies for staying organized, managing time well, and studying effectively.

What can you expect?

• Learn tips for staying on top of your assignments and finding time in your schedule to study
• Find a way to create a schedule that you can actually stick to
• Identify resources and supports available to help you succeed!

When and where?

Thursday, January 16

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Dunker Family Lounge

Attending this workshop counts as a stamp towards the Renison Stamp Rally Challenge. Pick up your stamp card from Moose Tracks before the event.

WUSA is hosting the Winter 2025 Campus Life Fair! Connect with other students, pick up some free swag, and learn about all the great student services available to you as Undergraduate students at UWaterloo!

What can you expect?

• Booths hosted by various campus services
• A chance to ask questions and learn about some great resources on campus
• Find great ways to enhance your student experience!

When and where?

Wednesday, January 15

11:00am - 2:00pm

Student Life Centre Great Hall

Want to read more but struggling to find the motivation? Then our Renison Book Chat is for you! Renison Book Chat is a literature club where we will meet to talk about short stories, novels, and graphic novels that share a similar theme. This term, we will be talking about stories of the strange and fantastical, with a curated selection of books for you to choose from. Meet fellow book lovers and enjoy some lively conversation. All are welcome!

What can you expect?

• Talk about fun and interesting stories
• Choose from a selection of curated stories featuring sci-fi, fantasy, or paranormal elements
• Build connection and camaraderie with your fellow book lovers

When and where?

Wednesday, January 15

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Renison's Lusi Wong Library

Get creative this week with a fun craft night hosted by your Renison Peer Leaders! Complete a craft as a group, or do your own thing!

What can you expect?

• Painting, colouring, drawing, and more!
• A space to be creative and de-stress from your classes
• Art materials and snacks provided!

When and where?

Friday, January 17

8:00pm - 10:00pm

Dunker Family Lounge

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?

Wednesday, January 22

12:00pm - 1:00pm

Renison Atrium