Celebrate International Education Week with Renison this November

Friday, October 17, 2025

International Education Week 2025 is happening the week of November 17 to 21, and Renison will be taking part in hosting festivities for the week. 

International Education Week is an opportunity to celebrate the vast cultural diversity of our student community, while also encouraging and showcasing opportunities for intercultural learning, dialogue, and culture exchange. 

This year, Student Experience and Housing (SEAH) will be coordinating festivities for the entire community. Events are open to all University of Waterloo students, staff, and faculty. 

The Week's Schedule of Events

  • Monday, November 17 - Chinese Student Hangout, 4:00pm - 5:00pm, Dunker Family Lounge (REN 1400)

    • Chinese students and students interested in Chinese culture are invited to come together to connect together with Chinese snacks and activities

  • Tuesday, November 18 - Renison's Living Library, 3:00pm - 5:00pm, REN Atrium

  • Wednesday, November 19 - Arts Around the World, 11:00am - 1:00pm, REN Atrium

    • A celebration of how art in all forms is celebrated globally 

    • Departments interested in participating to showcase cultural art at activity stations can email Thalia Criollo Guerrero (Student Experience Coordinator)

  • Thursday, November 20 - Culture & Sustainability Fair, 3:30pm - 5:30pm, REN Atrium

    • The ELI Student Leadership Team will be hosting activities to showcase the creative ways that other countries approach sustainability efforts around the globe 

    • Departments interested in participating to showcase sustainability and culture at the fair can email Thalia Criollo Guerrero (Student Experience Coordinator)

  • Friday, November 21 - International Movie Day, 10:00am - 4:00pm, REN Atrium

    • International films will be streaming all day with popcorn available to enjoy!

Questions? Concerns?

Connect with Thalia Criollo Guerrero (Student Experience Coordinator) or Ryan Connell (Assistant Director, Student Experience and Housing)