Events

The holidays are right around the corner, and so is the end of the term! Take some time to create a personal card for someone in your family, your friends, or someone who has been supportive this term!

What can you expect?

• Get creative and customize your own greeting card
• Write a card for someone you care about or keep it for future use!
• Relax, make friends, and have fun before the term ends!

When and where?

Tuesday, November 26

All students: 4:00pm – 6:00pm

Residence students: 7:00pm - 9:00pm

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!

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

The holidays are right around the corner, and so is the end of the term! Take some time to create a personal card for someone in your family, your friends, or someone who has been supportive this term!

What can you expect?

• Get creative and customize your own greeting card
• Write a card for someone you care about or keep it for future use!
• Relax, make friends, and have fun before the term ends!

When and where?

Tuesday, November 26

All students: 4:00pm – 6:00pm

Residence students: 7:00pm - 9:00pm

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!

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

Learn about the importance of self-compassion through this booth with our friends from Peer Health Education!

What can you expect?

• A booth in the Cafeteria
• Knowledgeable representatives from Peer Health Education will share information and handouts
• A chance to ask questions and learn important and helpful information

When and where

Wednesday, November 27

12:00pm - 1:30pm

Renison Cafeteria

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 Atrium 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?

Wednesday, November 27

7:00pm – 9:00pm

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 your Peer Leaders and friends to decorate delicious gingerbread and spread some holiday cheer!

What can you expect?

• Get ready for the holiday season with gingerbread cookies
• Eat your cookie or give it to a friend when you're done
• Make new friends and take some time to relax between classes!

When and where?

Thursday, November 28

12:00pm – 1:30pm

Renison Cafeteria

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!

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.

The Writing and Communication Centre is coming to Renison! Students are encouraged to drop-in and access writing support, get helpful resources to take home, or even ask some quick questions!

What can you expect?

• Knowledgeable WCC staff members offering writing support
• A chance to get help with starting, editing, or finishing an assignment, presentation, or job application
• Learning about the great services that the University of Waterloo offers to all students

When and where?

Thursday, November 28

Between 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Dunker Family Lounge

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 bi-weekly meetings to plan your event
• Learn about different leadership skills each week, like teamwork, communication, and organization
• Host an event 100% planned and created by the students, for the students!

When and where?

Thursday, November 7, 14, 28

4:00pm – 5:00pm

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