Events

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, August 22

8:00pm – 10:00pm

Renison Cafeteria

The Sunlife Busker Festival is a City of Waterloo Staple! Watch live performances by incredible artists and enjoy this free festival with your friends and peer leaders!

What can you expect?

• Take the ION or walk to Waterloo Public Square
• Watch performances like you’ve never seen before!

When and where?

Thursday, August 22 and Friday, August 23

7:00pm – 10:00pm

Meet in the Renison Atrium

Join your Peer Leaders for a free trip to Kitchener-Waterloo’s largest shopping mall!

What can you expect?

• A free bus ride from Renison to Fairview Park Mall and back!
• A chance to shop for new clothes, hygiene products, and anything else that you might need while you’re here!
• Check out this website to learn about the different stores at Fairview Park Mall!

When and where?

Tuesday, August 27

4:00pm – 6:30pm

Meet in the Renison Atrium

Join your ELI Student Advisor, AJ Dixon, to discover more about the geography, history, and culture of Canada! Learn more about everyday social interactions such as small talk and dining out, and what to do about culture shock!

What can you expect?

• Enjoy Canadian treats while you learn about Canadian culture and norms
• Participate in an interactive workshop session
• A chance to ask questions and further your knowledge about Canada

When and where?

Wednesday, August 28

4:00pm – 5:00pm

Dunker Family Lounge

Welcome to Waterloo! One of the best sites in the city is Waterloo Park! Spend the afternoon taking a stroll through the park, seeing the animals at the hobby zoo, and playing games with your peer leaders!

What can you expect?

• Walk from Renison to Waterloo Park
• Play outdoor games
• Take photos and enjoy the nice weather!

When and where?

Friday, August 30

4:00pm – 6:00pm

Meet in the Renison Atrium

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!)
• A chance to freely explore Toronto for the day

When and where?

Saturday, August 31

8:45am – 8:30pm

Meet in the Renison Atrium

Register on Renison’s Events Portal!

Renison residents are invited to mix and mingle! Whether you're living in a single room, or you have a roommate, join us for a chance to get to know the college and all your new friends!

What can you expect?

• Enjoy snacks and games with your roommate or new friends
• Create a roommate (or link mate) agreement to be sure that you know what each other needs for support
• Break the ice and get to know more about Renison!

When and where?

Monday, September 2

7:00pm – 9:00pm

Roommates: Cafeteria

Single Rooms: Dunker Family Lounge

Dance, mingle, and have fun at the Colleges Block Party! Meet students from Renison, St Jerome's, Conrad Grebel, and United at this fun cross-college event!

What can you expect?

• A fully DJ-ed dance party
• A chance to make new friends and learn more about the other colleges
• A great night to celebrate your arrival on campus

When and where?

Monday, September 2

10:00pm – 12:00am

St Jerome’s Parking Lot

NOTE: Must be first-year residence student and have your Waterloo Orientation wrist band

Students studying at Renison are invited to attend an informative Academic Orientation session, accompanied by a free breakfast, to learn all about studying at Renison!

What can you expect?

• An introduction to classes at Renison
• A chance to meet your classmates, instructors, and advisors
• Ask questions, and enjoy a delicious breakfast

When and where?

Tuesday, September 3

8:30am – 11:45am

Renison Cafeteria

Make new friends while playing different board games and card games! Choose your favourite game, or try something new!

What can you expect?

• Choose from a selection of board games to play with your friends
• Enjoy a night of relaxing and having fun with your classmates!

When and where?

Tuesday, September 3

4:00pm – 5:00pm

Dunker Family Lounge