Events

Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Take a break from studying during lunch to feel like a kid again and make an adorable Thanksgiving craft and enjoy some yummy treats!

What can you expect?

• Learn about, or share, Canadian Thanksgiving traditions
• Get creative using Fall colours and elements in your art
• Enjoy some delicious October treats

When and where?

Thursday, October 10

12:00pm – 1:30pm

Renison Cafeteria

The University of Waterloo is home to the brand-new International Student Experience Centre (IEC). Join us for a visit to learn more about the supports available to international students!

What can you expect?

• Informative presentation about Immigration Consulting and International Student Experience
• Enjoy treats and a tour of the new space
• Ask questions, network, and get to know the different teams in IEC!

When and where?

Thursday, October 10

4:30pm – 6:00pm

Meet in the Renison Atrium to walk to Needles Hall (First Floor)

Autumn in Ontario is possibly the best time of year! Join your ELI Peer leaders to explore the changing colours of the leaves and enjoy that crisp fall air.

What can you expect?

• Pick-up a hot chocolate from the Atrium
• Walk along Ring Road up to Columbia Lake
• Enjoy an afternoon in the cool autumn air with lots of friends

When and where?

Monday, October 21

4:00pm – 5:30pm

Meet in the Renison Atrium

Do you love Bubble Tea? Join your Peer Leaders to learn how to make your own!

What can you expect?

• A great event with your peer leaders and friends
• Relaxed environment to practice English
• Enjoy bubble tea that you make yourself while you catch-up with your peers!

When and where?

Wednesday, October 23

4:00pm – 5:30pm

Renison Atrium

Want to gain some Canadian volunteer experience to enhance your resume? Join the ELI Student Leadership Team and work with your classmates to plan and facilitate a fun event for the Renison community!

What can you expect?

• Attend bi-weekly meetings to plan your event
• Learn about different leadership skills each week, like teamwork, communication, and organization
• Host an event 100% planned and created by the students, for the students!

When and where?

Thursday, October 3 & Thursday, October 24

4:00pm – 5:00pm

REN 1918

Haven’t signed up yet? Register on the ELI Student Leadership Team website!

Calling all ghouls and witches! It's time to get SPOOKY! Join us in the Dunker Family Lounge for a night of classic Halloween movie fun!

What can you expect?

• As a group, select 3 different Halloween movies
• Wear your pajamas and bring a blanket to get comfy
• Enjoy popcorn while you watch some spook-tacular Halloween movies with friends

When and where?

Friday, October 25

Begins at 7:00pm

Dunker Family Lounge

We regret to share that this year's Halloween Haunt Bus Trip has been cancelled due to lack of registrations.

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.

Halloween is just two days away! To get into the spirit, join your peer leaders for a night of pumpkin carving and spook-ifying!

What can you expect?

• Carve a pumpkin in small groups using a design of your choice
• In teams, dress up your peer leaders using an array of costumes and decorations provided.
• Show off your pumpkins (and your spooky peer leaders)

When and where?

Tuesday, October 29

4:00pm – 6:00pm (All students)

8:00pm – 10:00pm (Renison Residents)

Renison Cafeteria

Halloween is just two days away! To get into the spirit, join your peer leaders for a night of pumpkin carving and spook-ifying!

What can you expect?

• Carve a pumpkin in small groups using a design of your choice
• In teams, dress up your peer leaders using an array of costumes and decorations provided.
• Show off your pumpkins (and your spooky peer leaders)

When and where?

Tuesday, October 29

4:00pm – 6:00pm (All students)

8:00pm – 10:00pm (Renison Residents)

Renison Cafeteria

Join Renison and the University of Waterloo as we "scare away hunger" by trick-or-treating for canned goods and non-perishable food items.

What can you expect?

• Join a team with your friends and receive a route in Waterloo
• Go door-to-door saying "trick-or-eat" and ask for donations for WUSA Food Support Services
• Dress in costume, or wear something warm to enjoy this fun and giving experience!

When and where?

Thursday, October 31

5:15pm - 7:30pm

Meet in the Renison Atrium