Events

Make academic success one of your New Year's resolutions and join us for our "New Year, New Term, New Start" Workshop. In this workshop, we will set goals for our academic success and learn strategies for staying organized, managing time well, and studying effectively.

What can you expect?

• Learn tips for staying on top of your assignments and finding time in your schedule to study
• Find a way to create a schedule that you can actually stick to
• Identify resources and supports available to help you succeed!

When and where?

Thursday, January 16

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Dunker Family Lounge

Attending this workshop counts as a stamp towards the Renison Stamp Rally Challenge. Pick up your stamp card from Moose Tracks before the event.

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
• A sense of community and gratitude at the end of each session

When and where?

Thursday, January 9, 16, 23, & 30

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Link Inclusion Lounge

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

Get creative this week with a fun craft night hosted by your Renison Peer Leaders! Complete a craft as a group, or do your own thing!

What can you expect?

• Painting, colouring, drawing, and more!
• A space to be creative and de-stress from your classes
• Art materials and snacks provided!

When and where?

Friday, January 17

8:00pm - 10:00pm

Dunker Family Lounge

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!) for just $35 + tax!
• A chance to freely explore Toronto for the day

When and where?

Saturday, January 18

8:15am - 8:30pm

Meet in the Renison Atrium

Register in advance using Renison's Online Events Portal.

Time to get those hearts pumping, Renison! Join your peer leaders for a night of shooting hoops!

What can you expect?

• Walk to PAC as a group to get signed in!
• Bring water and inside athletic shoes and clothes
• Create teams and play a few basketball games with your Renison friends!

When and where?

Sunday, January 19

8:00pm - 10:00pm

Physical Activities Complex (PAC)

Meet in the Atrium at 7:45pm to walk over together, or meet us there!

Mandatory check-in meetings will be held between Monday, January 20 and Friday, January 24. BASE students will be having 1-on-1 meetings, while EFAS will likely be a group meeting during their morning workshop time on Wednesday, January 22.

What can you expect?

• A 15-minute meeting with your peer leaders or AJ, or a meeting in small groups hosted by your peer leaders, AJ, and the SEAH team!
• Share your experiences, ask for help, or just chat about the term!
• A great chance to share feedback, find helpful resources, and feel connected.

When and where?

January 20 - 24

Meeting times and locations will vary.

Check your email to find your Check-in Meeting time! If you are unable to attend your meeting, or you have any questions, please contact AJ Dixon at aj.dixon@uwaterloo.ca. 

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