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Thursday, January 16, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Learn to Chill

Join Peer Leader Rubee and Chaplain Scott for an interactive workshop series to help you feel grounded each week. With a focus on gratitude, you will complete a series of workshops that introduce mindfulness practices and techniques.

What can you expect?

  • Mini-lecture on each week's mindfulness practice content
  • Interactive activities that allow you to practice gratitude and mindfulness
  • A sense of community and gratitude at the end of each session

When and where?

Thursday, January 9, 16, 23, & 30

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Link Inclusion Lounge

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Silent Reading Club

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

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 11:30 am - 1:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Wellness Wednesdays with the Renison Inclusion Coordinators

Keeping well in the winter is especially important! Join Renison's Inclusion Coordinators every Wednesday for a chance to engage with different wellness exercises and information! 

What can you expect?

  • A new wellness practice or resource shared each week
  • An opportunity to drop-in and relax with your community
  • Ways to fill your wellness toolbox!

When and where?

Wednesday, January 8, 15, 22, and 29

11:30am - 1:00pm

Dunker Family Lounge

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Racialized Student Hangout

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, January 22

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Link Inclusion Lounge

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Chinese Student Hangout

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

Thursday, January 23, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Learn to Chill

Join Peer Leader Rubee and Chaplain Scott for an interactive workshop series to help you feel grounded each week. With a focus on gratitude, you will complete a series of workshops that introduce mindfulness practices and techniques.

What can you expect?

  • Mini-lecture on each week's mindfulness practice content
  • Interactive activities that allow you to practice gratitude and mindfulness
  • A sense of community and gratitude at the end of each session

When and where?

Thursday, January 9, 16, 23, & 30

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Link Inclusion Lounge

Thursday, January 23, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Neuro Night

Do you identify as a neuro-diverse student? Come join us for Neuro Night, where you will be able to connect with other neurodiverse students in a relaxed and safe environment and learn about resources around campus!

What can you expect?

  • Great conversation in good company
  • A chance to share your experiences as a neurodiverse student at UWaterloo
  • A supportive network with individuals like you!

When and where?

Thursday, January 23

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Link Inclusion Lounge

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Chinese Student Hangout: Dumpling Event!

Chinese Student Hangout is hosting a dumpling making event! Come out and learn how to make your own dumplings while enjoying some great conversations with other Chinese students!

What can you expect?

  • Build a community and connections with other Chinese students
  • Make your own dumplings and share them with friends!
  • Enjoy some time relaxing with your Chinese peers!

When and where?

Tuesday, January 28

Begins at 5:00pm

Renison Cafeteria

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Queer & Cozy

Are you part of the Queer community? Come hangout with fellow 2SLGBTQIA+ students and allies and enjoy some delicious treats!

What can you expect?

  • Relax and meet other 2SLGBTQIA+ students and allies in a comfortable space.
  • All students are welcome to drop-in for as little or as long as they want.
  • Yummy treats provided!

When and where?

Tuesday, January 28

5:30pm - 6:30pm

Link Inclusion Lounge

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 11:30 am - 1:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Wellness Wednesdays with the Renison Inclusion Coordinators

Keeping well in the winter is especially important! Join Renison's Inclusion Coordinators every Wednesday for a chance to engage with different wellness exercises and information! 

What can you expect?

  • A new wellness practice or resource shared each week
  • An opportunity to drop-in and relax with your community
  • Ways to fill your wellness toolbox!

When and where?

Wednesday, January 8, 15, 22, and 29

11:30am - 1:00pm

Dunker Family Lounge