Events

Do you identify as a neuro-diverse student? Come join us for Neuro Night, where you will be able to connect with other neurodiverse students in a relaxed and safe environment and learn about resources around campus!

What can you expect?

• Great conversation in good company
• A chance to share your experiences as a neurodiverse student at Waterloo
• A supportive network with individuals like you!

When and where?

Wednesday, November 20

8:00pm - 9:00pm

Link Inclusion Lounge

The ELI Student Leadership Team has been hard at work planning a Culture and Sustainability Fair for International Education Week! Come out and show your support and learn all about sustainable initiatives from around the world!

What can you expect?

• Interactive booths hosted by students in BASE, GOALS, and EFAS
• A chance to learn about the UN Sustainable Development Goals and global initiatives
• Try some cultural snacks and enjoy a fun drop-in event

When and where?

Thursday, November 21

New time: 3:00pm - 5:00pm

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 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

As International Education Week comes to a close, join us to watch an international movie! Decide as a group if you want to watch your movie "subbed" or "dubbed" and enjoy a new movie that you may have never seen before!

What can you expect?

• Pick a movie from another culture
• Enjoy popcorn and cultural snacks
• Engage in a great conversation about the movie and different cultures!

When and where?

Friday, November 22

7:00pm – 10:00pm

Dunker Family 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!

Final exams are right around the corner, and RASC wants to help you get prepared! Stop by to build your own study kit with lots of goodies to get you through this exam season!

What can you expect?

• A chance to connect with RASC representatives before the end of the term
• A study survival kit filled with candy, supplies, and positive messages 
• A fun, relaxing atmosphere as you head to your lunch break!

When and where?

Monday, November 25

11:30am - 12:30pm

Renison Atrium

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

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.

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!