Events

WUSA is hosting the Winter 2025 Campus Life Fair! Connect with other students, pick up some free swag, and learn about all the great student services available to you as Undergraduate students at UWaterloo!

What can you expect?

• Booths hosted by various campus services
• A chance to ask questions and learn about some great resources on campus
• Find great ways to enhance your student experience!

When and where?

Wednesday, January 15

11:00am - 2:00pm

Student Life Centre Great Hall

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. 

What can you expect?

• Friendly conversation with other African, Black, and Caribbean students
• A chance to build connections with others across Renison
• Free food and a chance to de-stress away from the rest of the world!

When and where?

Wednesday, January 15

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Link Inclusion Lounge

Make academic success one of your New Year's resolutions and join us for our "New Year, New Term, New Start" Workshop. In this workshop, we will set goals for our academic success and learn strategies for staying organized, managing time well, and studying effectively.

What can you expect?

• Learn tips for staying on top of your assignments and finding time in your schedule to study
• Find a way to create a schedule that you can actually stick to
• Identify resources and supports available to help you succeed!

When and where?

Thursday, January 16

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Dunker Family Lounge

Attending this workshop counts as a stamp towards the Renison Stamp Rally Challenge. Pick up your stamp card from Moose Tracks before the event.

Get creative this week with a fun craft night hosted by your Renison Peer Leaders! Complete a craft as a group, or do your own thing!

What can you expect?

• Painting, colouring, drawing, and more!
• A space to be creative and de-stress from your classes
• Art materials and snacks provided!

When and where?

Friday, January 17

8:00pm - 10:00pm

Dunker Family Lounge

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!) for just $35 + tax!
• A chance to freely explore Toronto for the day

When and where?

Saturday, January 18

8:15am - 8:30pm

Meet in the Renison Atrium

Register in advance using Renison's Online Events Portal.

Time to get those hearts pumping, Renison! Join your peer leaders for a night of shooting hoops!

What can you expect?

• Walk to PAC as a group to get signed in!
• Bring water and inside athletic shoes and clothes
• Create teams and play a few basketball games with your Renison friends!

When and where?

Sunday, January 19

8:00pm - 10:00pm

Physical Activities Complex (PAC)

Meet in the Atrium at 7:45pm to walk over together, or meet us there!

Do you love reading but can never find the time? We have the solution for you! Bring a book and get ready to get comfy in the Link Inclusion Lounge while you and a group of friends take a break to read!

What can you expect?

• Independent reading with other book lovers
• Warm beverages and light snacks to enjoy while you read
• A chance to talk about your book (and all books) with other participants!

When and where?

Tuesday, January 7 and 21

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Link Inclusion Lounge

Bring your love of music to the DFL to jam with other Renison residents in a quieter acoustic format! 

What can you expect?

• Singing, acoustic guitars, hand drums - any acoustic instrument you have!
• Casual drop0in to play some songs and make new friends
• All levels are welcome!

When and where?

Tuesday, January 21

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Dunker Family Lounge

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, January 7, 14, 21, & 28 

9:00pm - 10:00pm

Dunker Family Lounge

Did you know that there are lots of different resources available to you on campus? Join us to learn about them!

What can you expect?

• Learn about resources available to support student mental health on and off campus
• Connect with peer leaders and Renison staff
• Learn more about what mental health and wellness means to you!

When and where?

Wednesday, January 22

11:30am – 1:30pm

Renison Cafeteria