Events

Happy Valentine’s Day, Reni-Friends! Join us for a fun Card and Cookie Decorating event!

What can you expect?

• Get creative and write a card to a loved one!
• Decorate a yummy cookie for yourself or someone else!
• Spend time with a great group of folks to spread love and joy!

When & where?

Wednesday, February 14

12:00pm – 1:30pm

Renison Cafeteria

Incoming GEAR students are invited to join us virtually to learn about what to expect when you arrive in Canada!

What can you expect?

• Peer Leader, Yoshiaki, will share information about his Homestay and GEAR experiences
• Meet some of the Student Experience and Housing Team
• A chance to ask questions about Homestay, GEAR, packing, travelling, and everything else!

When and where?

Thursday, February 15

7:30am – 8:30am EST

Click this link to join the meeting on Zoom!

Password: Renison

What can you expect?

Sip on a warm drink and chat with friends while you learn the knitting basics and make your very own sweater! Your co-op student, Izabell, will be there to support you through your knitting journey.

This event is Bring Your Own Yarn. You will need 3 to 5 balls of #4 medium weight yarn, 100g each. Knitting needles, drinks and snacks will be provided.

If you have any questions, please stop by Room 0209.

When & where?

Thursday, February 1, Thursday, February 15, Thursday, February 29

12:00pm – 1:00pm

Cafeteria

Your ELI Peer Leaders want to spend some time with you! Come out and enjoy a fun surprise event with friends!

What can you expect?

• A fun event with peer leaders
• Get to know friends, and enjoy one of our last events before reading week
• Relaxed environment to practice English and spend time with friends!

When & where?

Thursday, February 15

4:00pm – 5:00pm

Renison Atrium

Join Student Advisor AJ to learn some ways to boost your PowerPoint Presentation Skills!

What can you expect?

• Bring your laptop/table to follow-along
• Learn ins-and-outs of PowerPoint
• Find ways to blow away your professors with your professional PowerPoint for your next presentation!

When & where?

Thursday, February 15

4:00pm – 5:00pm

Dunker Family Lounge

Join us for a mini–Night Market! Try new food, meet new friends, learn about the night market culture!

What can you expect?

• Food vendors and snacks
• A chance to learn about night markets in other areas of the world
• A fun evening of food and friendship

When & where?

Friday, February 16

6:30pm – 8:30pm

Renison Atrium

Drop-in and enjoy a snack provided by your Renison Academic Student Council

What can you expect?

• Good snacks
• Quick conversation with your RASC representatives

When & where?

Monday, February 26

12:00pm – 1:00pm

Renison Atrium

Hangout with fellow 2SLGBTQIA+ students and allies and enjoy some delicious treats!

What can you expect?

• Relax and meet with other 2SLGBTQIA+ students and allies in a comfortable space.
• All students are welcome to drop in for as little or as long as they want.
• Yummy treats provided!

When & where?

Monday, February 26

4:00pm – 5:00pm

Link Student Lounge

This event is a media-free zone. Photos of participants will not be taken or shared on social media.

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 & where?

Tuesday, February 27

12:00pm – 1:00pm

Link Student Lounge

Relax between classes and spend some time with your Renison Academic Student Council!

What can you expect?

• Good snacks
• Great company
• A chance to connect with your RASC reps!

When & where?

Wednesday, February 28

12:00pm – 1:00pm

Renison Cafeteria