Conversation Partner Program
Join your Peer Leaders and friends to decorate delicious gingerbread and spread some holiday cheer!
What can you expect?
- Get ready for the holiday season with gingerbread cookies
- Eat your cookie or give it to a friend when you're done
- Make new friends and take some time to relax between classes!
When and where?
Thursday, November 28
12:00pm – 1:30pm
Renison Cafeteria
All November long, if you bring a non-perishable food item or donation for WUSA Food Support Services to any Renison event, you will be entered into a draw to win 1 of 3 Mel’s Diner Gift Cards!
The holidays are right around the corner, and so is the end of the term! Take some time to create a personal card for someone in your family, your friends, or someone who has been supportive this term!
What can you expect?
- Get creative and customize your own greeting card
- Write a card for someone you care about or keep it for future use!
- Relax, make friends, and have fun before the term ends!
When and where?
Tuesday, November 26
All students: 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Residence students: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Renison Atrium
All November long, if you bring a non-perishable food item or donation for WUSA Food Support Services to any Renison event, you will be entered into a draw to win 1 of 3 Mel’s Diner Gift Cards!
As International Education Week comes to a close, join us to watch an international movie! Decide as a group if you want to watch your movie "subbed" or "dubbed" and enjoy a new movie that you may have never seen before!
What can you expect?
- Pick a movie from another culture
- Enjoy popcorn and cultural snacks
- Engage in a great conversation about the movie and different cultures!
When and where?
Friday, November 22
7:00pm – 10:00pm
Dunker Family Lounge
All November long, if you bring a non-perishable food item or donation for WUSA Food Support Services to any Renison event, you will be entered into a draw to win 1 of 3 Mel’s Diner Gift Cards!
The ELI Student Leadership Team has been hard at work planning a Culture and Sustainability Fair for International Education Week! Come out and show your support and learn all about sustainable initiatives from around the world!
What can you expect?
- Interactive booths hosted by students in BASE, GOALS, and EFAS
- A chance to learn about the UN Sustainable Development Goals and global initiatives
- Try some cultural snacks and enjoy a fun drop-in event
When and where?
Thursday, November 21
New time: 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Renison Atrium
All November long, if you bring a non-perishable food item or donation for WUSA Food Support Services to any Renison event, you will be entered into a draw to win 1 of 3 Mel’s Diner Gift Cards!
Learn and share art from around the world with other students as part of International Education Week!
What can you expect?
- Interactive stations where you can learn a new arts technique
- View some art pieces from around the world
- Learn more about different cultures and enjoy a fun cross-cultural experience
When and where?
Wednesday, November 20
11:00am - 1:00pm
Renison Atrium
All November long, if you bring a non-perishable food item or donation for WUSA Food Support Services to any Renison event, you will be entered into a draw to win 1 of 3 Mel’s Diner Gift Cards!
A Living Library is an exciting chance to speak with a "Living Book" - a student from a country around the globe - and ask about their lived experiences in their home country! Register to be a Living Book, or to participate and "borrow" a book during the event!
What can you expect?
- Ask questions or share your culture with other students
- Engage in great discussions, challenge your biases, and expand your knowledge about other cultures
- Spend about 15-minutes with a book at a time and talk to as many volunteers as you would like!
When and where?
Monday, November 18
4:00pm – 6:00pm
Renison Atrium
All November long, if you bring a non-perishable food item or donation for WUSA Food Support Services to any Renison event, you will be entered into a draw to win 1 of 3 Mel’s Diner Gift Cards!
The Eras Tour is in Toronto, but we want to bring the fun to Renison! Be Fearless and get ready to Shake It Off during this Enchanted night!
What can you expect?
- Dance your heart out while enjoying the Eras Tour Movie
- Make and trade your friendship bracelets with all your Swiftie friends!
- Enjoy some Taylor Swift themed snacks
When and where?
Friday, November 15
8:00pm – 11:00pm
Renison Atrium
All November long, if you bring a non-perishable food item or donation for WUSA Food Support Services to any Renison event, you will be entered into a draw to win 1 of 3 Mel’s Diner Gift Cards!
Show off your competitive side and play some fun board games with peer leaders!
What can you expect?
- Try different board games
- Make new friends
- Enjoy some snacks!
When and where?
Wednesday, November 13
6:00pm – 9:00pm
Renison Atrium
All November long, if you bring a non-perishable food item or donation for WUSA Food Support Services to any Renison event, you will be entered into a draw to win 1 of 3 Mel’s Diner Gift Cards!
Bring your energy, singing voice, and a list of your favourite songs to enjoy a night of karaoke with your peer leaders! Don’t want to sing? That’s okay! All are welcome to come out and enjoy the good vibes!
What can you expect?
- Snacks
- Singing
- Dancing
- FUN!
When and where?
Friday, November 1
8:00pm – 10:00pm
Renison Atrium
Conversation Partners are invited to join us for a fun afternoon of making connections!
What can you expect?
- Meet other conversation partner pairs
- Enjoy treats together
- Play games with your partner while making new friends!
When and where?
Monday, October 7
4:00pm – 5:00pm
Renison Atrium
Find the registration in your CPP Newsletter!
