Events

Curious about your new friends’ cultures? Join us in the Atrium as our EFAS students share details about their home country and traditions!

What can you expect?

• A drop-in event where you can visit peer’s tables and ask questions about their culture
• Try traditional foods and candies from other places
• Challenge your biases and come with an open-mind, ready to learn and engage!

When and where?

Wednesday, June 26

3:30pm – 4:30pm

Renison Atrium

Let’s get active, Renison! Show off your soccer skills and play a couple of games with your friends!

What can you expect?

• Walk together from Renison to Columbia Ice Fields
• Create teams and play soccer!

When and where?

Saturday, June 29

3:00pm – 5:00pm

Meet in the Renison Atrium to walk to CIF

Please bring indoor running shoes, athletic clothes, and a water bottle!

Starting a new term means making new friends! Join us for this classic Renison event!

What can you expect?

• Snacks
• Conversation Starters at each table
• The chance to talk to a new friend every 5 minutes
• You can ask your new friends for their contact information to stay in touch after the event!

When and where?

Tuesday, July 2

4:00pm – 5:00pm

Renison Cafeteria

Put your dancing shoes on and get ready to enjoy Renison’s iconic Global Dance Party! With music from all around the world, bright lights, and dancing, it’s an event you won’t want to miss!

This month, we have a special guest performance by J-Pop artist, SEIGETSU!

What can you expect?

• Dancing
• Neon lights
• Music
• Snacks
• The best time of your life!

When and where?

Friday, July 5

8:30pm – 10:30pm

Renison Atrium

One of the joys of summer is the chance to watch movies under the stars. Join dons and peer leaders for an outdoor movie experience!

What can you expect?

• As a group, you’ll select a movie from options provided by your student leaders.
• Enjoy popcorn and snacks outside
• Please bring a blanket or chair to sit on for the movie!

When and where?

Monday, July 8

Begins at 8:30pm

Renison Courtyard

Time to get those hearts pumping, Renison! Join your peer leaders for some fun and games outside (or in the Atrium, weather permitting).

What can you expect?

• A surprise game of team sports with your friends
• The chance to move and relax after class

When and where?

Tuesday, July 9

3:30pm – 5:00pm

Meet in the Renison Atrium

Join your peer leaders to experience a Waterloo Community campfire!

What can you expect?

• Together, you will walk or take the ION to Uptown Waterloo
• Participate in games and enjoy live performances
• Try some snacks and make new friends in the community!

When and where?

Wednesday, July 10

6:00pm – 8:00pm

Meet in the Renison Atrium to walk to Waterloo Public Square

Bring your WATCard for optional transit!

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, July 11

12:00pm – 1:00pm

Link Student Lounge

Games! Snacks! Friendship! Fun! Enjoy one of Renison’s favourite events, the Carnival!

What can you expect?

• Play carnival-style games in the Renison Atrium
• Enjoy carnival snacks like popcorn and cotton candy
• Make new friends and have a fun night!

When and where?

Friday, July 12

7:00pm – 9:00pm

Renison Atrium

Calling all ice cream fans! Join us for a night of delicious ice cream and fun games!

What can you expect?

• Peer leaders will serve you ice cream
• Choose from a selection of board games to play with your friends
• Enjoy a night of relaxing and having fun with your classmates!

When and where?

Monday, July 15

7:00pm – 8:30pm

Renison Cafeteria