Events

Need somewhere quiet to study and work on your assignments? Do you want to ask someone about study tips and strategies? Do you just want a quiet place to work, but don’t want to study alone?

What is Study Hall?

• Study Hall gives you the opportunity to study somewhere quiet, but still have Renison staff nearby if you have questions or need some help.
• Sessions are drop-in, which means you can stay for 30 minutes or the full two hours – you decide!
• Peer Leaders will be there to monitor, answer questions, and help with study strategies.

Join your Peer Leaders, Dons, friends, and fellow peers for some yummy DIY gingerbread!

What is it?

Get ready for the holiday season with DIY gingerbread cookies!

You will be able to eat your yummy DIY gingerbread cookie once you are done making it.

All are welcome!

For Renison Students: 12:00pm – 1:00pm

For Renison Residents: 9:00pm – 10:00pm

Interested in connecting with other mature individuals over a cup of coffee or tea?

What is it?

If you identify as a mature student, take a break from studying and join members of the Renison community for casual conversation about your classes. You can choose to share as little or as much as you want.

Join us in the Dunker Family Lounge (DFL) where you will have an opportunity to "pet" your stress away! You can even enhance your mood, social skills, memory stimulation, and much more!

Learn more about therapy dogs on the St John's Ambulance website. 

Need somewhere quiet to study and work on your assignments? Do you want to ask someone about study tips and strategies? Do you just want a quiet place to work, but don’t want to study alone?

What is Study Hall?

• Study Hall gives you the opportunity to study somewhere quiet, but still have Renison staff nearby if you have questions or need some help.
• Sessions are drop-in, which means you can stay for 30 minutes or the full two hours – you decide!
• Peer Leaders will be there to monitor, answer questions, and help with study strategies.

Learn about some simple yoga poses to help with relaxation, focus, energy, rest, and self-care!

What is it?

Take a break from stresses in your day and join the Renison community for an hour-long yoga session where you will learn some easy to follow yoga poses. It is okay if you have never tried yoga before. Everyone is welcome!

Join RASC for an afternoon DIY of making your very own care package to help relieve your end-of-term stress!

What is it?

Take part in this DIY event hosted by RASC to create your own personalized self-care package! Join RASC to relieve your stress by picking the items you want in your own care package to reduce your end-of-term stress!

Create your own homemade decoration to add to our tree to help decorate it! 

We will provide you with the arts and crafts supplies - you will bring your creativity!

Join your Peer Leaders and friends to write a little “Thank You” card for someone you are grateful for at Renison!

What is it?

Make a little "Thank You" card with your Peer Leaders to give to someone who made a positive impact during your time at Renison! It can be for a friend, a staff member or anyone at Renison you are thankful for. Snacks are provided!

All are welcome!

Attend this great Time Management workshop hosted by Student Advisor AJ Dixon!

Get Help With

• Staying on top of your assignments
• Finding time in your schedule to study
• Creating a schedule that works for you
• Knowing about the resources and supports available to help you succeed

When & Where?

Thursday, January 11

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Dunker Family Lounge