November tends to be a quiet month, but not for the Student Experience and Housing (SEAH) teamand department of Culture and Language Studies! From Monday, November 18 to Saturday, November 23, Renison will be alive with exciting new events each day for International Education Week (IEW).
Since the year 2000, institutions across Canada have celebrated IEW to share the importance of international education for students, staff, faculty, and community members. At the University of Waterloo, departments from all across campus host events to showcase the ways that they engage with international education.
This year, we will be hosting some annual events, along with a few new opportunities for students to share their cultural experiences with the community.
Event |
Date, Time and Location |
Description |
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Living Library |
Monday, November 18 4:00pm – 6:00pm Renison Atrium |
A Living Library is an exciting chance to speak with a "Living Book" - a student from a country around the globe - and ask about their lived experiences in their home country! Participants have the chance to ask questions to challenge their biases and really listen and learn from their peers. |
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Culture Club Showcase |
Tuesday, November 19 12:00pm – 2:00pm Renison Atrium |
Join the Culture and Language Exchange Club to learn about the different culture clubs that Waterloo has to offer and how you can get involved! |
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Arts Around the World |
Wednesday, November 20 11:00am – 1:00pm Renison Atrium |
Share, learn, and try out different artistic styles from around the world! Participate in interactive stations where you can learn a new arts technique like Chinese Calligraphy, or Japanese Origami styles. View artwork created by students and staff and learn about the ways different cultures engage with different artistic techniques through this fun cross-cultural experience. |
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Culture and Sustainability Fair |
Thursday, November 21 4:00pm – 6:00pm Renison Atrium |
The ELI Student Leadership Team has been hard at work this term learning about the different ways our world is working towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals! Learn about what they have found in this fun event! |
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International Movie Night |
Friday, November 22 7:00pm – 10:00pm Dunker Family Lounge |
Decide as a group on which movie you want to watch from a collection of options curated by Renison’s own students. Decide as a group if you want to watch your movie "subbed" or "dubbed" and enjoy a new movie that you may have never seen before! Engage in conversation about film and representation around the world, and even share some of your favourite movies with the group. |
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One Sky Festival |
Saturday, November 23 11:00am – 2:00pm Various locations around Renison |
Renison's Annual One Sky Festival is back for its 30th Anniversary! Enjoy vibrant performances, fun and interactive booths, and taste delicious food as we celebrate Chinese, Japanese, and Korean cultures. Family and friends can enjoy face painting, writing their names in calligraphy, trying on traditional costumes and clothing of the featured countries! |
For more details about the events, and to add them to your Calendar, check out the Student Experience and Housing Events page! All events are free to attend, family friendly, and a guaranteed fun time for all. And don’t forget, during the month of November, if you bring a donation for WUSA Food Support Services Stock the Bank competition, you will also receive a ballot for 1 of 3 Mel’s Diner Gift Cards!
We look forward to seeing you at our events this year!