Events

Let’s get active, Renison! Try out your basketball skills and play a couple rounds with your friends!

What can you expect?

• Walk together from Renison to Columbia Ice Fields
• Create teams and make some baskets!

When and where?

Wednesday, May 15

4:00pm – 6:00pm

Meet in the Atrium to walk together to Columbia Ice Fields

Please bring athletic clothes, a water bottle, and inside athletic shoes for this event.

Join other mature students for a chance to relax between classes for snacks and good conversation!

What can you expect?

• Friendly conversation with other mature students and Renison staff
• A chance to create a community
• Yummy snacks and a great atmosphere

When and where?

Thursday, May 16

12:00pm – 1:00pm

Link Student Lounge

This is a media-free event. There will be no pictures taken or shared from this event.

Enjoy a nice cup of tea and snacks after class with your peer leaders.

What can you expect?

• Snacks and drinks provided
• Conversation and a chance to ask questions
• A way to relax before the long weekend!

When and where?

Friday, May 17

2:30pm – 3:30pm

Great Hall Extension

Enjoy your lunch with your peer leaders and great conversations!

What can you expect?

• EFAS Peer Leaders join you in the cafeteria
• Casual conversations and a great chance to ask questions
• Good company over the lunch break

When and where?

Thursday, May 23

12:00pm – 1:00pm

Renison Cafeteria

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, May 24

8:00pm – 10:00pm

Renison Atrium

Learn something new from Student Advisor AJ!

What can you expect?

• An interactive workshop to enhance your skills
• A chance to connect with other students
• Delicious snacks!

When and where?

Wednesday, May 29

4:00pm – 5:00pm

REN 1918

Learn to make kimbap with the Korean Culture Club!

What can you expect?

• Guidance on how to prepare and roll your own kimbap
• Learn about Korean culture through food
• Enjoy the kimbap that you prepare!

When and where?

Thursday, May 30

1:00pm – 2:00pm

Renison Atrium

Have you ever tried bowling with just 5 pins? Now’s your chance!

What can you expect?

• For just $35, you will get to bowl for 1-hour
• Bowling shoe rental and bus from Renison to Victoria Bowling Lanes included
• See how many strikes you can get!

When and where?

Thursday, May 30

8:15pm – 9:30pm

Meet in the Atrium

Register for the bus trip here: https://uwaterloo.ca/renison-student-experience/trips

Celebrate the end of your first month with the classic Renison Bonfire Party!

What can you expect?

• Make new friends
• Roast marshmallows and hot dogs over the fire
• Play games, dance, and have fun!

When and where?

Friday, May 31

8:00pm – 11:00pm

Renison Courtyard

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, June 1

12:30pm – 3:30pm

Meet in the Atrium at 12:15pm

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 and pay for the bus trip here: https://uwaterloo.ca/renison-student-experience/trips