Events

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

Are you living in Renison Residence? Do you want to create and host your own events for the Renison Residence community? Join the Renisix Student Committee Meeting!

What can you expect?

• Get to know other representatives on Renisix
• Learn about upcoming events and how you can help
• Work as a team to plan future events and gain some valuable leadership experience

When and where?

Tuesday, October 1, 8, 22, & 29

9:00pm – 10:00pm

Dunker Family Lounge

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, November 1

8:00pm – 10:00pm

Renison Atrium

Renison’s new president, Dr. Marc Jerry, will be facilitating a student-only session to help us better understand how you see Renison today, and how you would like to see it evolve and grow by 2028. Please join us!

What can you expect?

• Brainstorming and conversations in small groups
• A chance to share your thoughts and feelings about Renison’s current direction
• Free pizza for all participating students

When and where?

Tuesday, November 5

12:00pm – 12:50pm

Dunker Family Lounge

Register in advance if you can join us!

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.

Bring your love of music to the DFL to jam with other Renison residents!

What can you expect?

• Singing, guitars, drums, pianos – any instrument you have available!
• Casual drop-in to play some songs and make new friends
• All levels are welcome!

When and where?

Tuesday, November 5, 12, 19, 26

7:00pm – 9:00pm

Dunker Family Lounge

Whether you're a five-star chef, or just learning how to boil water, all Renison residents are invited to compete with their floor in this year's Cooking With Tim: Floor Cooking Challenge!

What can you expect?

• All materials will be provided.
• Residence floors will compete to see who is the best at cooking.
• The winning floor after each challenge gets a special prize!

When and where?

Tuesday, November 5

7:30pm – 8:30pm

Renison Cafeteria

Calling all Swifties! Time to get Bejewled by making some friendship bracelets. Make one with your name, favourite song title or whatever you want! 

What can you expect?

• Chill vibes between classes 
• A chance to connect with other Swifties and make new friends!
• All materials will be provided, just bring your creativity!

When and where?

Wednesday, November 6

11:30am - 1:00pm 

Renison Cafeteria

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

Do you identify as a Black, Indigenous, or Racialized student in our Renison or Waterloo community? Drop in to connect with other racialized students in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Snacks will be provided!

What can you expect?

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

When and where?

Wednesday, November 6

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Link Inclusion Lounge