Renison students value feeling safe, supported, and included in our community.
Our Link Inclusion Lounge is a space that invites all students to be who they are and to express themselves freely.
Our Principles of Inclusion encourage:
- We recognize that all members of our community have unique needs
- We are curious and lead collaboratively
- We focus on the strength of every individual without assumptions
- We encourage inclusion by navigating each interaction with respect, civility, and compassion
- We respect everyone’s right to express and present themselves relative to their religion, culture, race, ability, ethnic background, sexual identity, and gender identity
Why a Link Inclusion Lounge?
In Winter 2024, the Student Experience and Housing team conducted consultation sessions with our Renison student community, focusing on students from equity-deserving communities. Feedback from these sessions highlighted the value of a space of inclusion where all students, including students from equity-deserving communities, can come to connect and access support.
We welcome you to visit our Renison: A road map for student belonging webpage to learn more about the history and process that has led to our Link Inclusion Lounge space.
Meet our Inclusion Coordinators!
- Facilitate events and opportunities to reinforce a welcoming and inclusive community for all students at Renison, including equity-deserving students
- Provide peer support for students navigating student life as an equity-deserving student and assist with connecting students to campus and community services and resources
Inclusion Coordinators
Meet with Megan Halmai
Hometown: Campbellville, Ontario
Program: Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
Fun Fact: I go camping every summer in Algonquin Park.
First-year tip: My first-year tip is to try to attend as many Renison events as possible, you'll be able to meet so many incredible new people.
Meet with Kieran White
Hometown: Kitchener, Ontario
Program: Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
Fun Fact: I love to read, just as much as I love to look at and talk about books!
First-year Tip: Make time for yourself and the things you enjoy! Making a schedule can be very helpful in staying on track with your studies while carving out time to do the things that fill your cup!
Favourite Renison Memory: Studying with friends at the library, where we’d have some fun yet manage to get also get our work done.
Link Inclusion Lounge Upcoming Events
Queer & Cozy
Are you part of the Queer community? Come hangout with fellow 2SLGBTQIA+ students and allies and enjoy some delicious treats!
Queer and Cozy is hosted by Student Facilitator Abby Roman, a senior student in Honours Social Development Studies.
Wellness Wednesday
Wellness Wednesday with our Inclusion Coordinators or Wellness Peer Leader
DIY Smoked Meat "Meat-up" brought to you by Moose Hide FUMAR
The Moose Hide Campaign is an Indigenous-created movement to educate male-identifying individuals about gender-based violence and the important role they play to combat gender-based violence in our communities. Join us for a conversation about gender-based violence as we learn how to make smoked meat on a slow cooker!
Chinese Student Hangout: Mid-Autumn Festival Edition
Join us to celebrate the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival at this month's Chinese Student Hangout!
Neuro Night
Do you identify as a neuro-diverse student? Come join us for Neuro Night, where you will be able to connect with other neurodiverse students in a relaxed and safe environment and learn about resources around campus!
Link Inclusion Lounge News
Volunteer as a Fall 2026 Link Inclusion Lounge Student Facilitator!
Our Link Inclusion Lounge is recruiting for student facilitators interested in supporting our belonging and inclusion programming for equity-deserving student communities this Fall!
My time at Renison: Inclusion Coordinator-style
Over the past 10 months, I had the opportunity to complete my social work placement at Renison University College as Inclusion Coordinator. In this role, I was given the freedom to shape the placement to my learning needs. Renison supported me as much as I supported Renison. This supportive environment set the stage for my future career endeavours.
Renison Pride Flag-raising Celebration on June 1
Pride Month begins June 1, and Renison University College will once again be raising both the Pride flag and the Trans flag on our flagpoles.
Renison recognized for innovation excellence in student affairs
Students know that Renison University College is a great place to belong, but now, this sentiment is being recognized across the country.
Link Inclusion Lounge Event Gallery
Wellness Wednesday - Fall 2025
Queer and Cozy - Drag Queen Storytime - Fall 2025
National Day for Truth & Reconciliation - Fall 2025
Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival Event - Fall 2025
Chinese Student Hangout - Fall 2025
Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival Event - Fall 2025
Chinese Student Hangout - Mid-Autumn Festival - Fall 2025
Kitchenette Kick-off - Fall 2025
Our Kitchenette Kick-off event helped to usher in the new kitchenette facilities in our Link Inclusion Lounge, generously funded by the Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association's Student Life Endowment Fund (SLEF).
Chinese Student Hangout - Fall 2024
Chinese Student Hangout: National Day Edition - Fall 2024
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women Moose Hide Campaign - Fall 2024
National Coming Out Day - Fall 2024
Link Inclusion Lounge Open House - Fall 2024
Link Inclusion Lounge Open House - Fall 2024
Link Inclusion Lounge Open House - Fall 2024
Link Inclusion Lounge Open House - Fall 2024
Silent Reading Club - Winter 2025
Wellness Listening Session - Winter 2025
ABC Chill - Winter 2025
Wellness Wednesday - January 29, 2025
Wellness Wednesday - March 5, 2025
Learn to Chill - Winter 2025
Helpful resources
We want you to know about some helpful quick links and resources to check out if you're an equity-deserving student at Renison!
