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 re-inforce 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
Meet Keziah Mukalel
Keziah (she/her) is excited to share all of the amazing Renison and UWaterloo resources with students. As a BSW student, she is very knowledgeable about mental health and equity supports on campus and in the Waterloo Region. If you see Keziah around, be sure to ask her about her experience sky diving this September!
Meet with Keziah about:
- Accessibility and equity supports on campus
- Mental health conversations
- Upcoming events in the Link Inclusion Lounge
Meet Summer Wu
Summer (she/her) is a mature student completing her BSW placement with Renison! She has lots of great tips for adjusting to life in university, and is always happy to talk about getting organized for success! If you see Summer, be sure to ask her about her involvement with performing arts and drama!
Meet with Summer about:
- Mature student events and support
- Adjusting to life in Canada as an international student
- Events and workshops in the Link Inclusion Lounge
Link Inclusion Lounge Upcoming Events
Silent Reading Club
Do you love reading but can never find the time? We have the solution for you! Bring a book and get ready to get comfy in the Link Inclusion Lounge while you and a group of friends take a break to read!
Link Inclusion Lounge Event Gallery
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
Queer & Cozy - Fall 2024
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
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
Queer & Cozy - Fall 2024
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
National Coming Out Day - Fall 2024
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!
Link Inclusion Lounge News
Renison partners with the Moose Hide Campaign to combat gender-based violence
The University of Waterloo is celebrating Consent Week this week from September 16 to 20 and we are delighted to announce Renison’s involvement with the Moose Hide Campaign!
Renison: A road map for student belonging
How well do students feel like they belong at Renison? With the support of student feedback from an online survey and consultation sessions, Renison Student Experience and Housing has developed a road map report to explore the manner in which we will be supporting students from equity-deserving communities in the days, weeks, and months ahead.