Community

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Chinese Student Hangout: Dumpling Event!

Chinese Student Hangout is hosting a dumpling making event! Come out and learn how to make your own dumplings while enjoying some great conversations with other Chinese students!

What can you expect?

  • Build a community and connections with other Chinese students
  • Make your own dumplings and share them with friends!
  • Enjoy some time relaxing with your Chinese peers!

When and where?

Tuesday, January 28

Begins at 5:00pm

Renison Cafeteria

Monday, January 27, 2025 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Take Control of Your Screen Time Workshop

Do you spend hours scrolling through social media? Do you spend more time gaming than studying? Join us for this helpful workshop if you want to take back control of your life and use your time more productively. Student Advisor A.J. will show you some tools and strategies you can use to achieve a healthy balance between screen time and "real time". Snacks will be served!

What can you expect?

  • A helpful workshop to learn about developing healthy habits
  • Delicious snacks to enjoy while you learn
  • Some great information and practical ways to decrease your screen usage

When and where?

Monday, January 27

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.

Friday, January 24, 2025 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Board Games Night

Show off your competitive side and play some fun board games with peer leaders!

What can you expect?

  • Try new board games
  • Make new friends
  • Enjoy some snacks!

When and where?

Friday, January 24

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Dunker Family Lounge

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Racialized Student Hangout

Do you identify as a Black, Indigenous, or Racialized student in our Renison or Waterloo community? Drop in to connect with other racialized students in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Snacks will be provided!

What can you expect?

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

When and where?

Wednesday, January 22

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Link Inclusion Lounge

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 11:30 am - 1:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Thrive Day for Mental Wellness

Did you know that there are lots of different resources available to you on campus? Join us to learn about them!

What can you expect?

  • Learn about resources available to support student mental health on and off campus
  • Connect with peer leaders and Renison staff
  • Learn more about what mental health and wellness means to you!

When and where?

Wednesday, January 22

11:30am – 1:30pm

Renison Cafeteria

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Reni Moose's Birthday

Did you know that Reni Moose turns 66 years old this year? To celebrate, Reni wants all his Reni-friends to join him in the Atrium for some Carnival-themed birthday fun!

What can you expect?

  • Carnival Games
  • Photo booth (with the birthday moose!)
  • Music
  • Cake and snacks
  • and more!

When and where?

Tuesday, January 14

3:30pm - 5:00pm

Renison Atrium

Monday, January 13, 2025 11:30 am - 1:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Drop-in Educational Workshop (Safe Dating) Hosted by the Renison Inclusion Coordinators

BSW Link Inclusion Coordinators are hosting a drop-in booth to talk to students about the importance of safe dating!

What can you expect?

  • A booth in the cafeteria
  • Knowledgeable Link Inclusion Coordinators sharing information and handouts
  • A chance to ask questions and learn important and helpful information

When and where?

Monday, January 13

11:30am - 1:00pm

Renison Cafeteria

Thursday, January 9, 2025 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Renison's Monthly Trivia Night

Test your knowledge in this fun trivia event hosted by your Renison Peer Leaders! Answer questions in teams about surprise themes and see who the Renison Trivia winner could be!

What can you expect?

  • Pub-style snacks like onion rings and fries to munch on while you play
  • Fun energy and playful competition among Reni-friends
  • Full bragging rights to anyone who answers the toughest questions correctly!

When and where?

Thursday, January 9

7:30pm - 9:30pm

Renison Atrium

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

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

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00) Tuesday, December 17, 2024 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Music Jam

Bring your love of music to the DFL to jam with other Renison residents!

What can you expect?

  • Singing, guitars, drums, pianos – any instrument you have available!
  • Casual drop-in to play some songs and make new friends
  • All levels are welcome!

When and where?

Tuesday, December 3, 10, & 17 

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Dunker Family Lounge

Please note that Renison will be closed for the holidays as of Friday, December 20 until Tuesday, January 2. Music Jam will reconvene in the new year.