Events

Are you a Renison Registered student? Do you want to create and host your own events for the Renison community? Join us for the first Renison Academic Student Committee (RASC) Meeting!

What can you expect?

• Get to know other representatives on RASC
• 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?

Monday, January 6, 13, 20, & 27

9:00am - 10:00am

Dunker Family Lounge

Relax in the caf with your peer leaders and friends over lunch! Pick a colouring page and enjoy some fun conversations while you get creative!

What can you expect?

• Loads of cute colouring pages to choose from
• Crayons, markers, and pencil crayons are provided!
• Fun questions to answer as a group to get the conversation flowing!

When and where?

Monday, January 20

12:00pm - 1:00pm

Renison Cafeteria

Join our Chaplain, Rev. Scott McLeod, for a midday 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, January 6, 13, 20, 27

Wednesday, January 8, 15, 22, 29

Friday, January 10, 17, 24, 31

12:00pm - 12:15pm

Chapel of St. Bede

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, January 6, 13, 20, and 27

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Chapel of St. Bede

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 centering yourself when you need to.

When and where?

Tuesday, January 7, 14, 21, & 28 in the Chapel of St Bede

Thursday, January 9, 16, 23, & 30 in the Multi-Faith Prayer Space

12:00pm - 12:15pm

Want to gain some Canadian volunteer experience to enhance your resume? Join the ELI Student Leadership Team and work with your classmates to plan and facilitate a fun event for the Renison community!

What can you expect?

• Attend regular meetings throughout the Winter term
• Learn about different leadership skills each week, like teamwork and communication!
• Host an event 100% planned and created by the students, for the students!

When and where?

Tuesday, January 21 & 28

4:00pm - 5:00pm

REN 2118

New to the team? Register in advance on the ELI Student Leadership Team Website!

Do you love reading but can never find the time? We have the solution for you! Bring a book and get ready to get comfy in the Link Inclusion Lounge while you and a group of friends take a break to read!

What can you expect?

• Independent reading with other book lovers
• Warm beverages and light snacks to enjoy while you read
• A chance to talk about your book (and all books) with other participants!

When and where?

Tuesday, January 7 and 21

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Link Inclusion Lounge

Bring your love of music to the DFL to jam with other Renison residents in a quieter acoustic format! 

What can you expect?

• Singing, acoustic guitars, hand drums - any acoustic instrument you have!
• Casual drop0in to play some songs and make new friends
• All levels are welcome!

When and where?

Tuesday, January 21

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Dunker Family Lounge

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, January 7, 14, 21, & 28 

9:00pm - 10:00pm

Dunker Family Lounge

Did you know that there are lots of different resources available to you on campus? Join us to learn about them!

What can you expect?

• Learn about resources available to support student mental health on and off campus
• Connect with peer leaders and Renison staff
• Learn more about what mental health and wellness means to you!

When and where?

Wednesday, January 22

11:30am – 1:30pm

Renison Cafeteria