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!

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.

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.

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, November 7, 14, 21, 28

6:00pm – 7:00pm

Link Inclusion Lounge

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

Winter is here, and we want to celebrate the start of the season with you and the City of Waterloo! Join your peer leaders for a walk to Waterloo Park to experience the Wonders of Winter Lights, horse and carriage rides, hot drinks, and great times!

What can you expect?

• Walk from Renison or take the ION to Waterloo Park
• Take photos with friends and see interesting light displays at the park
• Enjoy horse and carriage rides around the park and purchase warm drinks to make the experience even more magical!

When and where?

Saturday, November 30

6:00pm – 9:00pm

Meet in the Atrium to walk to Waterloo Park

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!