Residence

Are you living in Renison Residence? Do you want to create and host your own events for the Renison Residence community? Join the Renisix Student Committee Meeting!

What can you expect?

• Get to know other representatives on Renisix
• Learn about upcoming events and how you can help
• Work as a team to plan future events and gain some valuable leadership experience

When and where?

Tuesday, October 1, 8, 22, & 29

9:00pm – 10:00pm

Dunker Family Lounge

Join Renison in celebrating the Halloween spirit and take part in decorating your residence hall to appear spooky and haunted. Decorate with friends or meet some peers and create fond memories! The best decorated halls win a prize! The categories are scariest, funniest and most creative hall. May the best halls win!

What can you expect?

• Work with your floormates and don to decorate your residence floor!
• Members of RASC and the ELI Peer Leader Team will go floor-by-floor to judge
• The winning floors will be announced at College Dinner!

When and where?

Sunday, October 27

10:00pm – 11:00pm

Residence Floors

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

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

Pumpkin patches are a great Canadian tradition in Autumn! Enjoy a corn maze, pick a pumpkin, and take loads of photos at Snyder’s Farm!

What can you expect?

• Bus transportation from Renison to Snyder's Farm and back
• A chance to explore Snyder's Farm with your friends

When and where?

Saturday, October 5

11:15am – 3:00pm

Meet in the Renison Atrium

Register on Renison’s Events Portal!

Autumn is here, and it's time to get cozy! Join dons and peer leaders for an evening of spooky stories, hot chocolate, and savoury treats over the fire!

What can you expect?

• Meats, cheeses, and crackers to enjoy around the fire
• Hot chocolate to keep you warm
• Music and dancing in the courtyard
• Fun outdoor games to choose from

When and where?

Friday, October 4

8:00pm – 10:00pm

Renison Courtyard

Do you enjoy making miniature sculptures? Have you always wanted to learn how to create something with your hands? Join us for a fun afternoon of playing with clay!

What can you expect?

• Air-drying clay and painting materials provided
• Enjoy some snacks while you create
• A great chance to try something new with no stakes at all!

When and where?

Wednesday, October 2

4:00pm – 6:00pm

Renison Atrium

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED!

The Study Skills Workshop on September 30 has been postponed. Please keep an eye on @RenisonExperience on Instagram for the new date.

In the meantime, if you would like support in preparing for midterms and developing your study skills, there are many options available!

• Register for a One-on-one Meet-up with a member of the Student Experience and Housing team, a Residence Don, or your Peer Leaders
• Attend a workshop, drop-in, or make an appointment with an expert at the Writing and Communication Centre
• Find a Drop-in Tutoring Session for your course through UWaterloo Campus Housing
• Connect with a Peer Success Coach through the Student Success Office

We apologize for the inconvenience, but we look forward to seeing you at our Study Skills Workshop later this term!

Are you part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ Community? Come out and meet with other fellow members in a relaxing environment and learn about the resources available around campus! Allies welcome!

What can you expect?

• Conversations with peers and staff
• A chance to connect with other members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and allies
• Snacks and light refreshments

When and where?

Thursday, September 12

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Link Inclusion Lounge