Events

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, September 12

12:00pm – 1:00pm

Link Inclusion Lounge

Are you part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ Community? Come out and meet with other fellow members in a relaxing environment and learn about the resources available around campus! Allies welcome!

What can you expect?

• Conversations with peers and staff
• A chance to connect with other members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and allies
• Snacks and light refreshments

When and where?

Thursday, September 12

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Link Inclusion Lounge

Do you identify as a Chinese student? Come join us for a fun Chinese student hangout to connect with other Chinese students at Renison and University of Waterloo!

What can you expect?

• Conversations  with other Chinese students and Renison staff
• Enjoy Chinese snacks and a chance to share your experiences
• Friendship and community building with your peers

When and where?

Monday, September 16

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Link Inclusion Lounge

Are you part of the Queer community? Come 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 and where?

Tuesday, September 24

5:30pm - 6:30pm

Link Inclusion Lounge

Join other mature students online for a chance to relax between classes and connect!

What can you expect?

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

When and where?

Thursday, September 26

12:00pm – 1:00pm

Zoom (Link coming soon!)

The Moose Hide Campaign is an Indigenous-led grassroots movement dedicated to ending gender-based violence. This nation-wide movement is to spark change in taking action to end violence in our communities. An important element of the Moose Hide Campaign is the visibility of the moose hide pin. Wearing a moose hide pin signifies a commitment to honour, respect, and protect the women and children in our lives and to speak out against gender-based and domestic violence. The pin is a symbol of connection, concern, and solidarity.

What can you expect?

• A chance to learn about the Moose Hide Campaign and other Indigenous initiatives
• Reflection and information regarding Truth and Reconciliation

When and where?

Monday, September 30

12:30pm – 1:30pm

Renison Cafeteria

Click here to learn more about how the University of Waterloo is acknowledging National Day of Truth and Reconciliation.

Do you identify as a Chinese student? Come join us for a fun Chinese student hangout to connect with other Chinese students at Renison and University of Waterloo!

What can you expect?

• Conversations with other Chinese students and Renison staff
• Enjoy Chinese snacks and a chance to share your experiences
• Friendship and community building with your peers

When and where?

Tuesday, October 1

4:00pm – 5:30pm

Link Inclusion Lounge

Do you identify as a racialized student in our Renison or UWaterloo student community? Drop in to connect with other racialized students in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Snacks will be provided!

What can you expect?

• Conversations with other racialized students
• Enjoy snacks and a chance to share your experiences
• Friendship and community building with your peers

When and where?

Wednesday, October 2

5:00pm – 6:00pm

Link Inclusion Lounge

University can be stressful, and it can be easy to lose sight of your goals or forget to find time for relaxation and self-care. 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.

October workshops include:

• Writing gratitude notes
• Giving and receiving words of affirmation
• EFT Tapping Therapy
• Mindful Painting

What can you expect?

• Mini-lecture on each week's mindfulness practice content
• Interactive activities that allow you to practice gratitude and mindfulness in a comfortable and guided space
• A sense of community and gratitude at the end of each session

When and where?

Thursday, October 3, 10, 24, & 31

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Link Inclusion Lounge

A special bonus workshop will be held over Reading Week on Thursday, October 17.

Do you have questions about this workshop series? Email Rev. Scott McLeod at scott.mcleod@uwaterloo.ca for more information.

The Moose Hide Campaign is an Indigenous-led grassroots movement dedicated to ending gender-based violence. This nation-wide movement is to spark change in taking action to end violence in our communities. An important element of the Moose Hide Campaign is the visibility of the moose hide pin. Wearing a moose hide pin signifies a commitment to honour, respect, and protect the women and children in our lives and to speak out against gender-based and domestic violence. The pin is a symbol of connection, concern, and solidarity.

What can you expect?

• A chance to learn about the Moose Hide Campaign and other Indigenous initiatives
• Reflection and information regarding Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People

When and where?

Monday, September 30

12:30pm – 1:30pm

Renison Cafeteria

Click here to learn about the ways the University of Waterloo honours the lives of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People.