Community

Do you identify as a racialized student in our Renison or UWaterloo student 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, October 2

5:00pm – 6:00pm

Link Inclusion Lounge

Have you ever wanted to shoot a bow and arrow? Now's your chance! Join your peer leaders for a chance to learn the skills of archery from UWaterloo's Archery Club!

What can you expect?

• Bows, arrows, and targets provided!
• You'll be learning from the best! The students teaching archery have been doing it for years!
• A chance to really live out your Legolas and Katniss Everdeen dreams!

When and where?

Saturday, November 2

12:30pm – 2:30pm

Meet in the Renison Atrium

Register on the BASE Bulletin Board (outside the ELI Office, REN 1930)

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 Atrium 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?

Wednesday, October 30

7:00pm – 9:00pm

Renison Atrium

Halloween is just two days away! To get into the spirit, join your peer leaders for a night of pumpkin carving and spook-ifying!

What can you expect?

• Carve a pumpkin in small groups using a design of your choice
• In teams, dress up your peer leaders using an array of costumes and decorations provided.
• Show off your pumpkins (and your spooky peer leaders)

When and where?

Tuesday, October 29

4:00pm – 6:00pm (All students)

8:00pm – 10:00pm (Renison Residents)

Renison Cafeteria

Time to get those hearts pumping, Renison! Join your peer leaders to play a surprise team sport!

What can you expect?

• A surprise game of team sports with your friends
• The chance to move and relax after class
• Wear or bring athletic clothing and inside running shoes!

When and where?

Monday, October 28

4:00pm – 5:00pm

Meet in the Renison Atrium

We regret to share that this year's Halloween Haunt Bus Trip has been cancelled due to lack of registrations.

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.

Calling all ghouls and witches! It's time to get SPOOKY! Join us in the Dunker Family Lounge for a night of classic Halloween movie fun!

What can you expect?

• As a group, select 3 different Halloween movies
• Wear your pajamas and bring a blanket to get comfy
• Enjoy popcorn while you watch some spook-tacular Halloween movies with friends

When and where?

Friday, October 25

Begins at 7:00pm

Dunker Family Lounge

Autumn in Ontario is possibly the best time of year! Join your ELI Peer leaders to explore the changing colours of the leaves and enjoy that crisp fall air.

What can you expect?

• Pick-up a hot chocolate from the Atrium
• Walk along Ring Road up to Columbia Lake
• Enjoy an afternoon in the cool autumn air with lots of friends

When and where?

Monday, October 21

4:00pm – 5:30pm

Meet in the Renison Atrium

Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Take a break from studying during lunch to feel like a kid again and make an adorable Thanksgiving craft and enjoy some yummy treats!

What can you expect?

• Learn about, or share, Canadian Thanksgiving traditions
• Get creative using Fall colours and elements in your art
• Enjoy some delicious October treats

When and where?

Thursday, October 10

12:00pm – 1:30pm

Renison Cafeteria

Learn about the importance of mental wellness for yourself and your peers!

What can you expect?

• A booth in the Cafeteria
• Knowledgeable representatives from Peer Health Education share information and handouts
• A chance to ask questions and learn important and helpful information

When and where?

Monday, October 7

12:00pm – 1:30pm

Renison Cafeteria