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We are looking for volunteers to participate in Renison's Fall Open House!

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.
 

The Renison Academic Student Committee (RASC) is a committee that provides many opportunities for student leadership. Renison students living in the residence and those living off campus are able to come together, along with peer leaders, to create community among themselves and for other Renison students. 

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.

We are looking for volunteers to participate in You @ Waterloo Day at Renison!

Students know that Renison University College is a great place to belong, but now, this sentiment is being recognized across the country.

Moose Hide Campaign Day is Thursday, May 15. All members of the Renison and University of Waterloo community, including employees, are welcome to join us for a Moose Hide Campaign Day Walk on the University of Waterloo campus.

The story of how my Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) path intersects with the Inclusion Coordinator role was dramatic. During our BSW placement fair, I paid no attention to Renison’s booth, thinking it was the school’s display for the BSW program. A while after, out of my expectations, I was contacted by Renison for an interview (it turned out that my placement manager passed my resume to the Student Experience and Housing team). With some uncertainty and confusion, I attended the interview. From there, I understood how the Inclusion Coordinator role could be connected to my social work placement.

Renison values collaboration and diverse perspectives. The college intentionally recruited two placement students who could bring meaningful change and connection through their lived experiences and skill sets. I am incredibly grateful to work alongside my classmate and colleague, Summer Wu. Together, we’ve accomplished a great deal and learned so much from one another.

We are looking for volunteers to participate at You @ Waterloo Day on Saturday, May 24!