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Wednesday, April 24, 2024 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Music Jam

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?

Every Wednesday in April

7:00pm – 10:00pm

Dunker Family Lounge

Wednesday, September 11, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am EDT (GMT -04:00)

Mel's Breakfast with RASC

Classes are in session, which means our Renison Academic Student Committee is back up and running! Join your RASC representatives for a delicious free breakfast from our friends at Mel's Diner!

What can you expect?

  • Free breakfast food served by RASC representatives
  • Coffee, tea, water, and juice also provided
  • Make friends while you enjoy a delicious meal
  • Did we mention this is FREE?

When and where?

Wednesday, September 11

10:00am – 11:00am

Renison Atrium

Thursday, September 19, 2024 11:30 am - 12:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

RASC Meeting

Are you a Renison Registered student? Do you want to create and host your own events for the Renison community? Join us for the first Renison Academic Student Committee (RASC) Meeting!

What can you expect?

  • Get to know other representatives on RASC
  • 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?

Thursday, September 19

11:30am - 12:30pm

Dunker Family Lounge

REGISTER HERE: https://uwaterloo.ca/renison-student-experience/leadership/renison-academic-student-committee

Saturday, September 21, 2024 8:15 am - 8:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Toronto Bus Trip

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!)
  • A chance to freely explore Toronto for the day

When and where?

Saturday, September 21

8:15am – 8:30pm

Meet in the Renison Atrium

Register in advance on Renison’s Events Portal!

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Time Management Workshop

Managing your time well is an essential component of academic success. Join A.J. Dixon, ELI Student Advisor, to learn some tips and strategies to help you better manage your time.

What can you expect?

  • Learn how to organize your schedule, plan for large assignments, and avoid procrastination. Develop strategies to help you complete your coursework and achieve academic success.

When and where?

Wednesday, September 25

4:00pm – 5:00pm

REN 2918

Friday, November 1, 2024 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Karaoke Night

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

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 12:00 pm - 12:50 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Charting Renison's Future: Student Engagement Session

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!

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 12:00 pm - 12:15 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Drop-in Meditation

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.

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 11:30 am - 1:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Taylor Swift Friendship Bracelet Making

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