Hawk Hangouts

We know that life can get busy with classes, assignments, and other responsibilities, but staying consistent with activities outside of academics can help keep you grounded.

Hawk Hangouts are your weekly chance to connect, unwind, and try something new. Hosted by Student Experience at the same time each week, these drop-in events feature different themes, quick community activities, and plenty of space to simply relax and chat.

Open to all students, Hawk Hangouts are a welcoming way to meet classmates, explore new interests, and make campus feel like home.

Why Should You participate?

• Make friends: meet people outside your classes.
• Low pressure: drop in for five minutes or stay the whole time.
• Freebies and treats: snacks, games, supplies depending on the week.
• Try something new: creative activities, food themed events, wellness moments.
• Build belonging: small weekly routines that make campus feel like home.

Brantford Schedule: September 2025

Brain Freeze

Wednesday, Sept. 10 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. | Drop-In | Level 1 Lounge

Think fast and chill out! Join us for a fun trivia challenge where your knowledge gets put to the test. Answer a question correctly and you'll score a refreshing freezie to cool you down. It’s a win-win for your brain and your taste buds!

Coke vs Pepsi Challenge

Wednesday, Sept. 17 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. | Drop-In | Level 1 Lounge

Are you a dedicated Coca-Cola fan? Pepsi's strongest soldier? Whatever side you land on in the great soda debate, put your knowledge to the test with Student Experience! Try our flight of soda and put your taste buds to the test guessing the brand and type!

Letter to My Future Self

Wednesday, Sept. 24 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. | Drop-In | Level 1 Lounge

Come down to the L1 and use our letter making supplies to pen a letter like no other.... one to yourself! Write for you at the end of this academic year or even longer! We will have all the supplies and prompts to help you get your creative juices pumping. Seal and open at a later date! It’s like a mini time capsule just for you!

How 'Bout Them Apples

Wednesday, Oct. 1 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. | Drop-In | Level 1 Lounge

Which is the apple of your eye? Join Student Experience to help settle which apple is best. Pick your favourite apple from our selection, learn some apple facts and help us decide which apple reigns supreme!

Milton Schedule: September 2025

Brain Freeze

Thursday, Sept. 11 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. | Drop-In | Student Commons

Think fast and chill out! Join us for a fun trivia challenge where your knowledge gets put to the test. Answer a question correctly and you'll score a refreshing freezie to cool you down. It’s a win-win for your brain and your taste buds!

Letter to My Future Self

Tuesday, Sept. 16 from 11 a.m to noon | Drop-In | Student Commons

Take time to reflect and write a letter to the future you. Share your hopes, dreams or reminders. A simple but powerful way to check in with yourself and set intentions for the semester!

Drop-In Games

Wednesday, Sept. 24 from noon to 2 p.m. | Drop-In | MAC-121

Take a study break and challenge a friend (or a stranger!) to a round of board games, cards, or classic campus fun.

How 'Bout Them Apples

Thursday, Oct. 2 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. | Drop-In | Student Commons

Which is the apple of your eye? Join Student Experience to help settle which apple is best. Pick your favourite apple from our selection, learn some apple facts and help us decide which apple reigns supreme!

Waterloo Schedule: September 2025

Brain Freeze

Thursday, Sept. 11 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. | Drop-In | Concourse

Think fast and chill out! Join us for a fun trivia challenge where your knowledge gets put to the test. Answer a question correctly and you'll score a refreshing freezie to cool you down. It’s a win-win for your brain and your taste buds!

Letter to My Future Self

Thursday, Sept. 18 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. | Drop-In | Concourse

Write a message to the future you! Seal your hopes, goals, or words of encouragement in a letter that you can open at the end of the semester.

Friendship Bracelet Making

Thursday, Sept. 25 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. | Drop-In | Lazaridis Hall

Get creative and craft a friendship bracelet for yourself or someone special. All supplies are provided, just bring your imagination and leave with a colourful keepsake.

How 'Bout Them Apples

Thursday, Oct. 2 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. | Drop-In | Concourse

Which is the apple of your eye? Join Student Experience to help settle which apple is best. Pick your favourite apple from our selection, learn some apple facts and help us decide which apple reigns supreme!