Events

Are you part of the Queer community? Come 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 and where?

Monday, November 4

5:30pm – 6:30pm

Link Inclusion Lounge

All November long, if you bring a non-perishable food item or donation for WUSA Food Support Services to any Renison event, you will be entered into a draw to win 1 of 3 Mel’s Diner Gift Cards!

Join our Chaplain, Rev. Scott McLeod, for a worship service in the Anglican Tradition. Everyone is welcome!

What can you expect?

• Participate in the Eucharist, also known as the Lord's Supper or Communion.
• A full Anglican service and a chance to develop a sense of community.

When and where?

Monday, November 4, 11, 18, 25

6:00pm – 8:00pm

Chapel of St Bede

Attend drop-in tutoring with Campus Housing on November 4 to get support for your CHEM 120 class!

What can you expect?

• Tutors available to answer your questions
• Connect with other students
• Feel more confident in your CHEM 120 skills!

When and where?

Monday, November 4

6:00pm – 9:00pm

Meet in the Renison Atrium to walk to V1 Great Hall

Learn more about the Campus Housing Tutoring sessions!

Renison’s new president, Dr. Marc Jerry, will be facilitating a student-only session to help us better understand how you see Renison today, and how you would like to see it evolve and grow by 2028. Please join us!

What can you expect?

• Brainstorming and conversations in small groups
• A chance to share your thoughts and feelings about Renison’s current direction
• Free pizza for all participating students

When and where?

Tuesday, November 5

12:00pm – 12:50pm

Dunker Family Lounge

Register in advance if you can join us!

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-religious).
• 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

Tuesday, November 5, 19, 26 in the Chapel of St Bede 

Thursday, November 7, 14, 21, 28 in the Multi-faith Prayer Space

12:00pm – 12:15pm

Note: Tuesday, November 12 will be held in the Dunker Family Lounge from 12:00pm - 1:00pm as a special collaboration session with RASC.

Do you identify as a Chinese student? Come join us for a fun Chinese student hangout to connect with other Chinese students at Renison and University of Waterloo!

What can you expect?

• Conversations with other Chinese students and Renison staff
• Enjoy Chinese snacks and a chance to share your experiences
• Friendship and community building with your peers
• This week only: KARAOKE!

When and where?

Tuesday, November 5

5:00pm - 6:30pm

Dunker Family Lounge

All November long, if you bring a non-perishable food item or donation for WUSA Food Support Services to any Renison event, you will be entered into a draw to win 1 of 3 Mel’s Diner Gift Cards!

Bring your love of music to the DFL to jam with other Renison residents!

What can you expect?

• Singing, guitars, drums, pianos – any instrument you have available!
• Casual drop-in to play some songs and make new friends
• All levels are welcome!

When and where?

Tuesday, November 5, 12, 19, 26

7:00pm – 9:00pm

Dunker Family Lounge

Whether you're a five-star chef, or just learning how to boil water, all Renison residents are invited to compete with their floor in this year's Cooking With Tim: Floor Cooking Challenge!

What can you expect?

• All materials will be provided.
• Residence floors will compete to see who is the best at cooking.
• The winning floor after each challenge gets a special prize!

When and where?

Tuesday, November 5

7:30pm – 8:30pm

Renison Cafeteria

Calling all Swifties! Time to get Bejewled by making some friendship bracelets. Make one with your name, favourite song title or whatever you want! 

What can you expect?

• Chill vibes between classes 
• A chance to connect with other Swifties and make new friends!
• All materials will be provided, just bring your creativity!

When and where?

Wednesday, November 6

11:30am - 1:00pm 

Renison Cafeteria

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!

Monday, November 4, 11, 18, 25

Wednesday, November 6, 13, 20, 27

Friday, November 8, 15, 22, 29

12:00pm - 12:15pm

Chapel of St. Bede