SDS

SDS and BSW students are invited to enjoy some delicious poutine while taking time to mingle with their professors.

Join other mature students for a chance to relax between classes for snacks and good conversation!

Toronto is one of Canada's largest cities! With lots of fun attractions and delicious food, there are no limits to what you can do! Join your peer leaders for a day of exploring and enjoying this city!

What can you expect?

• Bus transportation from Renison to Toronto (and back!) for just $35 + tax!
• A chance to freely explore Toronto for the day

When and where?

Saturday, January 18

8:15am - 8:30pm

Meet in the Renison Atrium

Register in advance using Renison's Online Events Portal.

Make academic success one of your New Year's resolutions and join us for our "New Year, New Term, New Start" Workshop. In this workshop, we will set goals for our academic success and learn strategies for staying organized, managing time well, and studying effectively.

What can you expect?

• Learn tips for staying on top of your assignments and finding time in your schedule to study
• Find a way to create a schedule that you can actually stick to
• Identify resources and supports available to help you succeed!

When and where?

Thursday, January 16

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.

Join other mature students for a chance to relax between classes for snacks and good conversation!

What can you expect?

• Friendly conversation with other mature students and Renison staff
• A chance to create a community
• Yummy snacks, free coffee, and a great atmosphere!

When and where?

Thursday, January 16

12:30pm - 1:30pm

Link Inclusion Lounge

WUSA is hosting the Winter 2025 Campus Life Fair! Connect with other students, pick up some free swag, and learn about all the great student services available to you as Undergraduate students at UWaterloo!

What can you expect?

• Booths hosted by various campus services
• A chance to ask questions and learn about some great resources on campus
• Find great ways to enhance your student experience!

When and where?

Wednesday, January 15

11:00am - 2:00pm

Student Life Centre Great Hall

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

Join us for a group session! Bring your questions or come to just study with your classmates in SDS 131R! Coffee and snacks will be provided!

What can you expect?

• Peer leaders available to answer questions
• A better understanding of the course materials
• A chance to work together as a group to feel confident in your SDS 131R skills

When and where?

Wednesday, December 11

12:00pm – 2:00pm

Dunker Family Lounge

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?

Thursday, December 5

7:00pm – 10:00pm

Renison Atrium

Join us for a group session! Bring your questions or come to just study with your classmates in SDS 150R! Coffee and snacks will be provided!

What can you expect?

• Peer leaders available to answer questions
• A better understanding of the course materials
• A chance to work together as a group to feel confident in your SDS 150R skills

When and where?

Wednesday, December 4

6:00pm – 7:30pm

Dunker Family Lounge