Events

The ELI Student Leadership Team has been hard at work planning a Culture and Sustainability Fair for International Education Week! Come out and show your support and learn all about sustainable initiatives from around the world!

What can you expect?

• Interactive booths hosted by students in BASE, GOALS, and EFAS
• A chance to learn about the UN Sustainable Development Goals and global initiatives
• Try some cultural snacks and enjoy a fun drop-in event

When and where?

Thursday, November 21

New time: 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Renison Atrium

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!

College dinner is a tradition that Renison has held on to for years, and we cannot wait to share it with you! Residents are invited to join us for a special dinner created by Renison Food Services to celebrate the end of the term!

What can you expect?

• Dinner with all of Renison's residents and staff
• Holiday-themed activities for all to enjoy
• Dress in your favourite holiday attire and celebrate with all your Reni-Friends!

When and where?

Thursday, November 21

5:30pm – 6:30pm

Renison Cafeteria

Join Peer Leader Rubee and Chaplain Scott for an interactive workshop series to help you feel grounded each week. With a focus on gratitude, you will complete a series of workshops that introduce mindfulness practices and techniques.

What can you expect?

• Mini-lecture on each week's mindfulness practice content
• Interactive activities that allow you to practice gratitude and mindfulness in a comfortable and guided space
• A sense of community and gratitude at the end of each session

When and where?

Thursday, November 7, 14, 21, 28

6:00pm – 7:00pm

Link Inclusion 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?

Thursday, November 21

7:30pm – 8:30pm

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

As International Education Week comes to a close, join us to watch an international movie! Decide as a group if you want to watch your movie "subbed" or "dubbed" and enjoy a new movie that you may have never seen before!

What can you expect?

• Pick a movie from another culture
• Enjoy popcorn and cultural snacks
• Engage in a great conversation about the movie and different cultures!

When and where?

Friday, November 22

7:00pm – 10:00pm

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!

Renison's Annual One Sky Festival is back for its 30th Anniversary! Enjoy vibrant performances, fun and interactive booths, and taste delicious food as we celebrate Chinese, Japanese, and Korean cultures. Family and friends can enjoy face painting, writing their names in calligraphy, trying on traditional costumes and clothing of the featured countries!

What can you expect?

• Live performances at Atrium
• Food and hands-on experience booths at Cafeteria and Link
• A chance to explore Chinese, Japanese, and Korean culture

When and where?

Saturday, November 23

11:00am - 2:00pm

Various locations around Renison

This event is free for all participants!

Interested in volunteering? Reach out to Karrie Cornies at karrie.cornies@uwaterloo.ca. 

Final exams are right around the corner, and RASC wants to help you get prepared! Stop by to build your own study kit with lots of goodies to get you through this exam season!

What can you expect?

• A chance to connect with RASC representatives before the end of the term
• A study survival kit filled with candy, supplies, and positive messages 
• A fun, relaxing atmosphere as you head to your lunch break!

When and where?

Monday, November 25

11:30am - 12:30pm

Renison Atrium

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

The Moose Hide Campaign is an Indigenous-led grassroots movement dedicated to ending gender-based violence. This nation-wide movement is to spark change in taking action to end violence in our communities. An important element of the Moose Hide Campaign is the visibility of the moose hide pin. Wearing a moose hide pin signifies a commitment to honour, respect, and protect the women and children in our lives and to speak out against gender-based and domestic violence. The pin is a symbol of connection, concern, and solidarity.

What can you expect?

• A chance to learn about the Moose Hide Campaign and other Indigenous initiatives
• Reflection and information regarding International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

When and where?

Monday, November 25

12:30pm – 1:30pm

Renison Cafeteria