Events

Calling all ghouls and witches! It's time to get SPOOKY! Join us in the Dunker Family Lounge for a night of classic Halloween movie fun!

What can you expect?

• As a group, select 3 different Halloween movies
• Wear your pajamas and bring a blanket to get comfy
• Enjoy popcorn while you watch some spook-tacular Halloween movies with friends

When and where?

Friday, October 25

Begins at 7:00pm

Dunker Family Lounge

We regret to share that this year's Halloween Haunt Bus Trip has been cancelled due to lack of registrations.

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.

Time to get those hearts pumping, Renison! Join your peer leaders to play a surprise team sport!

What can you expect?

• A surprise game of team sports with your friends
• The chance to move and relax after class
• Wear or bring athletic clothing and inside running shoes!

When and where?

Monday, October 28

4:00pm – 5:00pm

Meet in the Renison Atrium

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

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

Join Renison and the University of Waterloo as we "scare away hunger" by trick-or-treating for canned goods and non-perishable food items.

What can you expect?

• Join a team with your friends and receive a route in Waterloo
• Go door-to-door saying "trick-or-eat" and ask for donations for WUSA Food Support Services
• Dress in costume, or wear something warm to enjoy this fun and giving experience!

When and where?

Thursday, October 31

5:15pm - 7:30pm

Meet in the Renison Atrium

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

Have you ever wanted to shoot a bow and arrow? Now's your chance! Join your peer leaders for a chance to learn the skills of archery from UWaterloo's Archery Club!

What can you expect?

• Bows, arrows, and targets provided!
• You'll be learning from the best! The students teaching archery have been doing it for years!
• A chance to really live out your Legolas and Katniss Everdeen dreams!

When and where?

Saturday, November 2

12:30pm – 2:30pm

Meet in the Renison Atrium

Register on the BASE Bulletin Board (outside the ELI Office, REN 1930)

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.