https://uwaterloo.ca/renison/ en https://uwaterloo.ca/renison/news/david-abc-chill <img loading="lazy" src="/renison/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images/dwheatle.jpg?itok=81k5qyXx" width="100" height="100" alt="David Wheatle smiling with Engineering 5 in the background." typeof="Image" class="image-style-thumbnail" /> <p>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0000</p> <p>With February being Black History Month, we wanted to highlight some Black community members who have made an impact at Renison. </p> <p>Meet David, a 4th year Mechanical Engineering student and organizer of ABC Chill, a new event for African, Black, and Caribbean students. </p> Tags: Black History Month Tue, 18 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Anson Lu https://uwaterloo.ca/renison/news/david-abc-chill https://uwaterloo.ca/renison/news/ajirioghene-ceo-oasw <img loading="lazy" src="/renison/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images/ajirioghene-evi-web.png?itok=-Ceswv97" width="100" height="100" alt="Ajirioghene Evi" typeof="Image" class="image-style-thumbnail" /> <p>Mon, 10 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0000</p> <p>In February, in honour of Black History Month, we are celebrating the achievements of the many Black Renison Community members, including Alum Ajirioghene Evi (SDS ’09, BSW ’11). Ajirioghene has recently become CEO of the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW) where she can have a positive impact on the lives of social workers across Ontario.</p> <p>Ajirioghene has been in the position for a few months, so we asked her to tell us about the journey so far.</p> Tags: Black History Month Mon, 10 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Anson Lu https://uwaterloo.ca/renison/news/ajirioghene-ceo-oasw https://uwaterloo.ca/renison/news/happy-holidays-renison <img loading="lazy" src="/renison/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images/final-cover.jpg?itok=HXXa1e7_" width="100" height="71" alt="Renison sign with snow around. A green frame with red bow is around the image. The overlay says &quot;Happy Holidays&quot;" typeof="Image" class="image-style-thumbnail" /> <p>Thu, 19 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000</p> <p>Wishing everyone in our community a happy and restful Holiday season.</p> <p>However you spend the break, we hope you arrive in 2025 refreshed and rejuvenated!</p> Thu, 19 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Nancy Schnarr https://uwaterloo.ca/renison/news/happy-holidays-renison https://uwaterloo.ca/renison/news/2024-fall-convocation-celebrates-renison-grads <img loading="lazy" src="/renison/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images/2024-fall-convocation-collage.png?itok=3mvJll6F" width="100" height="56" alt="Collage of 2024 Fall Convocation photos" typeof="Image" class="image-style-thumbnail" /> <p>Mon, 28 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000</p> <p>This past weekend the crisp weather couldn't dampen our enthusiasm as we celebrated Renison's wonderful graduates during their Fall Convocation! ⁣</p> <p>Thank you to all friends and family who came to support the grads and most importantly, congratulations goes to each of our Graduates! All the best for your bright futures!⁣</p> Mon, 28 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Nancy Schnarr https://uwaterloo.ca/renison/news/2024-fall-convocation-celebrates-renison-grads https://uwaterloo.ca/renison/news/congrats-class-2024 <img loading="lazy" src="/renison/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images/2024-convocation-header.jpg?itok=S7DJKgQl" width="100" height="56" alt="Green bordered certificate with medal on side that has 2024 engraved. The text reads: congratulations class of 2024!" typeof="Image" class="image-style-thumbnail" /> <p>Fri, 25 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000</p> <p><span><span><span>This week, we celebrate with Renison grads who will walk across the stage and receive their degree during Fall Convocation. Congratulations to each of you!</span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>We are so grateful and proud to have you as part of the Renison community of alumni – and we can’t wait to see what you do next! </span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>We are also happy to announce our Fall 2024 Student Award Winners, each of whom embodies the values of Renison in a special way. </span></span></span></p> Fri, 25 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Nancy Schnarr https://uwaterloo.ca/renison/news/congrats-class-2024 https://uwaterloo.ca/renison/news/2024-annual-report-now-available <img loading="lazy" src="/renison/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images/2024-annual-report-thmbnail.png?itok=lqeQ38Kr" width="77" height="100" alt="Four Students standing in the Renison courtyard on the bridge. There is a green box overlayed with the text &quot;2024 Annual Report&quot; followed by the Renison logo." typeof="Image" class="image-style-thumbnail" /> <p>Thu, 24 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000</p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>The Renison University College Board of Governors held the Annual General Meeting (AGM) yesterday on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. At that event, the 2024 Annual Report was presented and is now available. </span></span></span></span></span></p> Thu, 24 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Nancy Schnarr https://uwaterloo.ca/renison/news/2024-annual-report-now-available https://uwaterloo.ca/renison/news/helping-students-find-deeper-sense-belonging-renison <img loading="lazy" src="/renison/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images/link-inclusion-lounge.jpg?itok=yipjrR94" width="100" height="75" alt="Entrance to the Link Inclusion Lounge. The windows are painted with colours, and the doors are spread wide!" typeof="Image" class="image-style-thumbnail" /> <p>Wed, 23 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000</p> <p><span><span><span><em><span>By Ryan Connell, Assistant Director, Student Experience and Housing</span></em></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span>Renison has enthusiastically opened its doors and embraced the launch of a new Link Inclusion Lounge this Fall. As a space dedicated to encouraging student connection and support at Renison, the new space strives to meet an important necessity every student has when they come to university: a need to belong. </span></span></span></span></p> Tags: 2024 Annual Report Wed, 23 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Nancy Schnarr https://uwaterloo.ca/renison/news/helping-students-find-deeper-sense-belonging-renison https://uwaterloo.ca/renison/news/restorative-justice-education-fostering-equity-and-community <img loading="lazy" src="/renison/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images/chapter_3-artist-ashleighneill.jpg?itok=j-kNBcWd" width="67" height="100" alt="Tree with chairs facing outward. " typeof="Image" class="image-style-thumbnail" /> <p>Wed, 23 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000</p> <p><em><span><span><span><span lang="EN-US" lang="EN-US" lang="EN-US">By Crystena Parker-Shandel, Associate Professor, Social Development Studies</span></span></span></span></em></p> Tags: 2024 Annual Report Wed, 23 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Nancy Schnarr https://uwaterloo.ca/renison/news/restorative-justice-education-fostering-equity-and-community https://uwaterloo.ca/renison/news/2024-annual-report-financial-statement-highlights <img loading="lazy" src="/renison/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/uploads/images/banners/cherry_blossoms_2.png?itok=T6bWx7DZ" width="100" height="40" alt="Cherry blossoms bloom at the Renison entrance." typeof="Image" class="image-style-thumbnail" /> <p>Wed, 23 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000</p> <p>Financial Statement highlights for the 2024 Annual Report. </p> Tags: 2024 Annual Report Wed, 23 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Nancy Schnarr https://uwaterloo.ca/renison/news/2024-annual-report-financial-statement-highlights https://uwaterloo.ca/renison/news/qa-inclusion-coordinators <p>Wed, 23 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000</p> <p><span><span><span><em><span>By Nancy Schnarr, Senior Manager, Central Communications</span></em></span></span></span></p> <p><span lang="EN-US" lang="EN-US"><span><span>The new Link Inclusion Lounge has two Inclusion Coordinators, who are completing the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program at Renison’s School of Social Work. The Coordinators, Keziah and Summer, gave us some details about their placement and what they’re excited about this term. </span></span></span></p> Tags: 2024 Annual Report Wed, 23 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Nancy Schnarr https://uwaterloo.ca/renison/news/qa-inclusion-coordinators