Events

Are you a part of a Living Learning Community at Renison? Come out and meet other members of the SDS, WALC, and BASE LLCs and enjoy some sushi and great conversation!

What can you expect?

• A wide array of sushi for all to enjoy
• Conversation and activities led by your peer leaders
• A chance to connect and unwind after your first week of classes

When and where?

Tuesday, September 10

7:30pm – 9:00pm

Dunker Family Lounge

Classes are in session, which means our Renison Academic Student Committee is back up and running! Join your RASC representatives for a delicious free breakfast from our friends at Mel's Diner!

What can you expect?

• Free breakfast food served by RASC representatives
• Coffee, tea, water, and juice also provided
• Make friends while you enjoy a delicious meal
• Did we mention this is FREE?

When and where?

Wednesday, September 11

10:00am – 11:00am

Renison Atrium

How well do you know Canada? Test your knowledge (and learn something new) in this interactive Canadian Trivia event!

What can you expect?

• Teamwork with other students
• Jeopardy-style event
• Try new Canadian snacks and win some Canadian-themed prizes!

When and where?

Wednesday, September 11

4:00pm – 5:00pm

Dunker Family Lounge

Join A.J. Dixon, ELI Student Advisor, to learn how you can prepare yourself for co-op and create an effective resume.

What can you expect?

• Co-op preparation strategies
• Resume and cover letter writing tips

When and where?

Wednesday, September 11

4:00pm – 5:00pm

REN 0104

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 and a great atmosphere

When and where?

Thursday, September 12

12:00pm – 1:00pm

Link Inclusion Lounge

Take some time to relax and re-center with a guided meditation by Chaplain Rev. Scott McLeod.

What can you expect?

• A simple breathing meditation (non-religous).
• A practice and tool to help calm the mind, sharpen focus, de-stress, and relax.
• An opportunity to learn and practice pausing and centring yourself when you need to.

When and where?

Every Tuesday and Thursday in September 

12:00pm - 12:15pm

Tuesdays: Chapel of St. Bede

Thursdays: Multi-faith Prayer Space

Time to get those hearts pumping, Renison! Join your peer leaders to learn a surprise sport or play games at the Columbia Icefield Gym!

What can you expect?

• A surprise game of team sports with your friends
• The chance to move and relax after class
• Wear or bring athletic clothing and inside running shoes!

When and where?

Monday, September 9

4:00pm – 5:30pm

Meet in the Renison Atrium

Your peer leaders have planned a surprise event just for you! Come out and enjoy the fun!

What can you expect?

• A great event with your peer leaders and friends
• Relaxed environment to practice English
• A unique opportunity, unlike any other event this month!

When and where?

Thursday, September 12

4:00pm – 5:00pm

Renison Atrium

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

Join our Chaplain, Rev. Scott McLeod, for a mid-day prayer in the Anglican Tradition. It is an opportunity to pause, reflect, and contemplate, where all are welcome to participate.

What can you expect?

• A short prayer led by Scott
• A chance to step back from the day and reflect

When and where?

Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

12:00pm - 12:15pm

Chapel of St. Bede