GEAR

Monday, February 26, 2024 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Queer & Cozy

Hangout with fellow 2SLGBTQIA+ students and allies and enjoy some delicious treats!

What can you expect?

  • Relax and meet with other 2SLGBTQIA+ students and allies in a comfortable space.
  • All students are welcome to drop in for as little or as long as they want.
  • Yummy treats provided!

When & where?

Monday, February 26

4:00pm – 5:00pm

Link Student Lounge

This event is a media-free zone. Photos of participants will not be taken or shared on social media.

Friday, February 16, 2024 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Night Market

Join us for a mini–Night Market! Try new food, meet new friends, learn about the night market culture!

What can you expect?

  • Food vendors and snacks
  • A chance to learn about night markets in other areas of the world
  • A fun evening of food and friendship

When & where?

Friday, February 16

6:30pm – 8:30pm

Renison Atrium

Tuesday, February 13, 2024 10:00 am - 6:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Book & Bake Sale Hosted by RASC

Used books and baked goods are on sale by RASC! 100% of donations go to the Student Urgent Needs Bursary.

What can you expect?

  • Purchase a used book or a snack!
  • Bring cash to make your purchases smooth.
  • LOTS of books ranging from fiction to non-fiction, Children’s, classics, and more!

When & where?

Monday, February 12 & Tuesday, February 13

10:00am – 6:00pm

Outside Moose Tracks

Thursday, February 15, 2024 7:30 am - 8:30 am EST (GMT -05:00)

GEAR Pre-Arrival Information Session (Virtual)

Incoming GEAR students are invited to join us virtually to learn about what to expect when you arrive in Canada!

What can you expect?

  • Peer Leader, Yoshiaki, will share information about his Homestay and GEAR experiences
  • Meet some of the Student Experience and Housing Team
  • A chance to ask questions about Homestay, GEAR, packing, travelling, and everything else!

When and where?

Thursday, February 15

7:30am – 8:30am EST

Click this link to join the meeting on Zoom!

Password: Renison

Thursday, February 15, 2024 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Effective PowerPoint Presentation Workshop

Join Student Advisor AJ to learn some ways to boost your PowerPoint Presentation Skills!

What can you expect?

  • Bring your laptop/table to follow-along
  • Learn ins-and-outs of PowerPoint
  • Find ways to blow away your professors with your professional PowerPoint for your next presentation!

When & where?

Thursday, February 15

4:00pm – 5:00pm

Dunker Family Lounge

Thursday, February 15, 2024 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Fun with Peer Leaders

Your ELI Peer Leaders want to spend some time with you! Come out and enjoy a fun surprise event with friends!

What can you expect?

  • A fun event with peer leaders
  • Get to know friends, and enjoy one of our last events before reading week
  • Relaxed environment to practice English and spend time with friends!

When & where?

Thursday, February 15

4:00pm – 5:00pm

Renison Atrium

Wednesday, February 14, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Valentine's Day Cards & Cookie Decorating

Happy Valentine’s Day, Reni-Friends! Join us for a fun Card and Cookie Decorating event!

What can you expect?

  • Get creative and write a card to a loved one!
  • Decorate a yummy cookie for yourself or someone else!
  • Spend time with a great group of folks to spread love and joy!

When & where?

Wednesday, February 14

12:00pm – 1:30pm

Renison Cafeteria