Events

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 regular meetings throughout the Winter term
• Learn about different leadership skills each week, like teamwork and communication!
• Host an event 100% planned and created by the students, for the students!

When and where?

Tuesday, January 21 & 28

4:00pm - 5:00pm

REN 2118

New to the team? Register in advance on the ELI Student Leadership Team Website!

Are you an international student wanting to gather in a community with other international students as you unpack your experiences living in Canada? Recognizing that the third Monday in January, often referred to as "Blue Monday," can feel like a tough day, this session aims to lift your spirits, spark creativity, and provide tools to brighten your winter. Join the International Student Experience (ISE) team for a creative and supportive discussion-based session!

What can you expect?

• A chance to share your experiences with winter in Canada
• Discuss possible tips and strategies to stay warm and motivated
• Express yourself through painting or drawing
• Light food and refreshments starting at 3pm!

When and where?

Wednesday, January 22

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Global Lounge in the International Experience Centre (Needles Hall)

Register on Portal to reserve your spot in advance!

Do you identify as a Chinese student? Come join us for a fun Chinese student hangout to connect with other Chinese students at Renison and University of Waterloo!

What can you expect?

• Conversations with other Chinese students and Renison staff
• Enjoy Chinese snacks and a chance to share your experiences
• Friendship and community building with your peers

When and where?

Wednesday, January 22

5:00pm - 6:30pm

Dunker Family Lounge

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 regular meetings throughout the Winter term
• Learn about different leadership skills each week, like teamwork and communication!
• Host an event 100% planned and created by the students, for the students!

When and where?

Tuesday, January 21 & 28

4:00pm - 5:00pm

REN 2118

New to the team? Register in advance on the ELI Student Leadership Team Website!

Calling all African, Black, and Caribbean students across Renison! Join Renison Don David for an hour of chill conversation, free food, and conversation as we get to know more people across the Renison community.

Do you struggle to take notes that are useful? Do you find yourself passively reading content, only to realize you have not understood what you just read? Join us for our Notetaking and Reading Strategies Workshop, where you will learn some strategies that can help you read more effectively and take notes that actually help you study. Snacks and light refreshment will be provided!

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!

Do you identify as a Chinese student? Come join us for a fun Chinese student hangout to connect with other Chinese students at Renison and University of Waterloo!

Calling all African, Black, and Caribbean students across Renison! Join Renison Don David for an hour of chill conversation, free food, and conversation as we get to know more people across the Renison community.

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!