Renison University College

President Marc Jerry part of panel discussion around Academic Leadership in a Crisis

Nancy Schnarr — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000

This week, Renison President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Marc Jerry had the opportunity to speak to the University of Waterloo’s Academic Leadership Program for Chairs and Associate Deans.

Practical Social Science: Renison Prof Denise Marigold takes SDS to high school students

Nancy Schnarr — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000

This past fall, Dr. Denise Marigold took key concepts from the Positive Psychology course she teaches at Renison and turned it into a workshop for high school students called “The Power of Perspective.” Through hands-on activities, students were given opportunities to reflect on how shifting their perspective on negative experiences can foster more positive emotions, behaviours, and outcomes—while also developing a realistic understanding of the limits of positive thinking as a quick fix.

Stone Garden brings Renison Community together for Memorial Celebration

Nancy Schnarr — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000

This week, Renison University College had its first annual Stone Garden Memorial Celebration, where we remember community members who have passed away. It will be held on the Monday following All Souls Day each year.

Congratulations, to the class of 2025!

Nancy Schnarr — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000

This weekend, we celebrate with Renison grads who will walk across the stage and receive their degree during Spring Convocation. Congratulations to each of you on your incredible achievement!

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!

During Convocation, we also announce the Fall 2025 Student and Faculty Award Winners. Each award winner embodies the values of Renison in a special way, and these awards recognize their contributions to our community.

NEW - Free Digital Resource: Skills for Success: Building transferable skills for the workplace

Nancy Schnarr — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Renison’s School of Global Engagement and Education is excited to announce the launch of a new free online training resource: Skills for Success: Building transferable skills for the workplace.

This self-guided, asynchronous resource is designed to support newcomers to Canada who are developing foundational and transferable skills for the workplace. It integrates essential workplace skills with English language support, making it especially valuable for those entering or re-entering the workforce.

Thank you to our Donors, 2024-2025

Nancy Schnarr — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000