Events

Congratulations to our BASE Winter 2024 students! You’re all invited to celebrate your accomplishments with your peer leaders, instructors and the SEAH team!

What can you expect?

• Certificates and awards
• Snacks, coffee and cake!
• A chance to mingle with peers and celebrate your term in BASE!

When and where?

Monday, April 8

1:30pm – 2:30pm

Dunker Family Lounge

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

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

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

Get to know Renison and what to expect during your time in the BASE Program! Attend various workshops and information sessions, and some fun events in the evening!

What can you expect?

• WaterWHO Workshop
• BASE Orientation session
• Enjoy lunch with your Peer Leaders
• Campus Tour

When and where?

Wednesday, September 4

10:00am – 2:00pm

Various Locations

Please note: Math students will follow a slightly different schedule. Check your UWaterloo email to confirm your schedule!

Join your ELI Student Advisor, AJ Dixon, to discover more about the geography, history, and culture of Canada! Learn more about everyday social interactions such as small talk and dining out, and what to do about culture shock!

What can you expect?

• Enjoy Canadian treats while you learn about Canadian culture and norms
• Participate in an interactive workshop session
• A chance to ask questions and further your knowledge about Canada

When and where?

Friday, September 6

3:00pm – 4:00pm

REN 1918

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, September 6

7:00pm – 9:00pm

Renison Atrium

Note: Due to chance of rain, Karaoke Night was moved to Friday, September 6 (previously Friday, September 13) in place of the Bonfire Party.

Visit the St Jacobs Farmers’ Market with your peer leaders.

What can you expect?

• Shopping at various stalls
• Walking around the market and learning about Waterloo culture
• Baked goods, souvenirs, and lots of produce!

When and where?

Saturday, September 7

12:00pm – 3:30pm

Meet in the Renison Atrium

Please note that many vendors only take cash. There is an ATM at the market, but we recommend bringing at least $20 if you plan to make any purchases.

Register on Renison’s Events Portal!

Jump into the good times, Reni-Friends! Your peer leaders are taking you to Sky Zone Trampoline Park, one of the most fun places in Kitchener-Waterloo!

What can you expect?

• A bus ride to Sky Zone from Renison and back
• A new pair of trampoline socks
• The chance to play and jump and really relax and unwind!

When and where?

Tuesday, September 10

4:00pm – 6:30pm

Meet in the Renison Atrium

Register on Renison’s Events Portal!

Are you a part of a Living Learning Community at Renison? Come out and meet other members of the SDS, WALC, and BASE LLCs and enjoy some sushi and great conversation!

What can you expect?

• A wide array of sushi for all to enjoy
• Conversation and activities led by your peer leaders
• A chance to connect and unwind after your first week of classes

When and where?

Tuesday, September 10

7:30pm – 9:00pm

Dunker Family Lounge