Events

The Sunlife Busker Festival is a City of Waterloo Staple! Watch live performances by incredible artists and enjoy this free festival with your friends and peer leaders!

What can you expect?

• Take the ION or walk to Waterloo Public Square
• Watch performances like you’ve never seen before!

When and where?

Thursday, August 22 and Friday, August 23

7:00pm – 10:00pm

Meet in the Renison Atrium

Toronto is one of Canada's largest cities! With lots of fun attractions and delicious food, there are no limits to what you can do! Join your peer leaders for a day of exploring and enjoying this city!

What can you expect?

• Bus transportation from Renison to Toronto (and back!)
• A chance to freely explore Toronto for the day

When and where?

Saturday, August 31

8:45am – 8:30pm

Meet in the Renison Atrium

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Students studying at Renison are invited to attend an informative Academic Orientation session, accompanied by a free breakfast, to learn all about studying at Renison!

What can you expect?

• An introduction to classes at Renison
• A chance to meet your classmates, instructors, and advisors
• Ask questions, and enjoy a delicious breakfast

When and where?

Tuesday, September 3

8:30am – 11:45am

Renison Cafeteria

Make new friends while playing different board games and card games! Choose your favourite game, or try something new!

What can you expect?

• 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?

Tuesday, September 3

4:00pm – 5:00pm

Dunker Family Lounge

Starting a new term means making new friends! In this classic Renison event, you get to meet a new friend every 5-minutes! Exchange contact information, and get to know as many new Reni-friends as possible!

What can you expect?

• Snacks for everyone
• Conversation Starters at each table
• A chance to break the ice and make new friends

When and where?

Wednesday, September 4

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Renison Cafeteria

Bring your energy, singing voice, and a list of your favourite songs to enjoy a night of karaoke with your peer leaders! Don’t want to sing? That’s okay! All are welcome to come out and enjoy the good vibes!

What can you expect?

• Snacks
• Singing
• Dancing
• FUN!

When and where?

Friday, September 6

7:00pm – 9:00pm

Renison Atrium

Note: Due to chance of rain, Karaoke Night was moved to Friday, September 6 (previously Friday, September 13) in place of the Bonfire Party.

Visit the St Jacobs Farmers’ Market with your peer leaders.

What can you expect?

• Shopping at various stalls
• Walking around the market and learning about Waterloo culture
• Baked goods, souvenirs, and lots of produce!

When and where?

Saturday, September 7

12:00pm – 3:30pm

Meet in the Renison Atrium

Please note that many vendors only take cash. There is an ATM at the market, but we recommend bringing at least $20 if you plan to make any purchases.

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Let's get creative, Renison! Decorate your own custom Renison tote bag with your friends, dons, and peer leaders!

What can you expect?

• Renison branded tote bags (while supplies last)
• Paint, markers, and all the decorative supplies you need!
• Enjoy snacks, music, and community while you create!

When and where?

Monday, September 9

6:30pm – 8:30pm

Dunker Family Lounge

Jump into the good times, Reni-Friends! Your peer leaders are taking you to Sky Zone Trampoline Park, one of the most fun places in Kitchener-Waterloo!

What can you expect?

• A bus ride to Sky Zone from Renison and back
• A new pair of trampoline socks
• The chance to play and jump and really relax and unwind!

When and where?

Tuesday, September 10

4:00pm – 6:30pm

Meet in the Renison Atrium

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Classes are in session, which means our Renison Academic Student Committee is back up and running! Join your RASC representatives for a delicious free breakfast from our friends at Mel's Diner!

What can you expect?

• Free breakfast food served by RASC representatives
• Coffee, tea, water, and juice also provided
• Make friends while you enjoy a delicious meal
• Did we mention this is FREE?

When and where?

Wednesday, September 11

10:00am – 11:00am

Renison Atrium