Events

Everyone needs a good laugh at the end of the exam period! Take a break to watch a funny movie with your friends!

What can you expect?

• Popcorn, drinks, and good laughs, what more can you want?
• Enjoy the final residence power hour of the term!

When and where?

Wednesday, April 24

10:00pm – 11:00pm

Dunker Family Lounge

Power hour events are Renison Residence Exclusive events.

Students studying in the English for Academic Success (EFAS) program starting on May 6 are invited to join Student Advisor, AJ Dixon and Student Experience Coordinator, Allison Marlowe, to learn about what you can expect during your time in EFAS.

What can you expect?

• Helpful tips for packing and preparing to study in EFAS
• Details about what to expect in the EFAS program
• A chance to meet your classmates and ask questions before you leave for Canada

When and where?

Thursday, May 2

7:30am - 8:30am (EST)

Click here to join the event on Zoom!

Password: Renison

Enjoy your lunch with your peer leaders and great conversations!

What can you expect?

• EFAS Peer Leaders join you in the cafeteria
• Casual conversations and a great chance to ask questions
• Good company over the lunch break

When and where?

Wednesday, May 8

11:30am – 12:30pm

Renison Cafeteria

Show off your competitive side and play some fun board games with peer leaders!

What can you expect?

• Try different board games
• Make new friends
• Enjoy some snacks!

When and where?

Friday, May 10

6:00pm – 8:00pm

Renison Cafeteria

Are you new to Waterloo? Discover the beauty of Waterloo Park and Uptown Waterloo with your peer leaders.

What can you expect?

• Walk from Renison through Waterloo Park
• Take time to explore some of the shops and cafés in Uptown
• Learn about the best routes to get around the city

When and where?

Saturday, May 11

10:00am – 2:00pm

Meet in the Atrium

This event will happen, rain or shine. Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes.

How well do you know Canada? Test your knowledge (and learn something new) in this interactive Canadian Trivia event!

What can you expect?

• Teamwork with other students
• Jeopardy-style event
• Try new Canadian snacks and win some Canadian-themed prizes!

When and where?

Tuesday, May 14

4:00pm – 5:00pm

Dunker Family Lounge

Let’s get active, Renison! Try out your basketball skills and play a couple rounds with your friends!

What can you expect?

• Walk together from Renison to Columbia Ice Fields
• Create teams and make some baskets!

When and where?

Wednesday, May 15

4:00pm – 6:00pm

Meet in the Atrium to walk together to Columbia Ice Fields

Please bring athletic clothes, a water bottle, and inside athletic shoes for this event.

Join other mature students for a chance to relax between classes for snacks and good conversation!

What can you expect?

• Friendly conversation with other mature students and Renison staff
• A chance to create a community
• Yummy snacks and a great atmosphere

When and where?

Thursday, May 16

12:00pm – 1:00pm

Link Student Lounge

This is a media-free event. There will be no pictures taken or shared from this event.

Enjoy a nice cup of tea and snacks after class with your peer leaders.

What can you expect?

• Snacks and drinks provided
• Conversation and a chance to ask questions
• A way to relax before the long weekend!

When and where?

Friday, May 17

2:30pm – 3:30pm

Great Hall Extension

Enjoy your lunch with your peer leaders and great conversations!

What can you expect?

• EFAS Peer Leaders join you in the cafeteria
• Casual conversations and a great chance to ask questions
• Good company over the lunch break

When and where?

Thursday, May 23

12:00pm – 1:00pm

Renison Cafeteria