Renison University College

Women's History Month: Gail Cuthbert Brandt

Manreet Kaur Birdi — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000

From residence student to Renison’s first woman principal, Gail Cuthbert Brandt’s connection to the College spans more than six decades.

Tags: Women's History Month

Faces of Renison: Walking Toward Connection

Manreet Kaur Birdi — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000

For nearly 30 years, SDS alumna Juanita Metzger (BA '96) has helped people discover the stories, connections, and sense of belonging that make a community thrive.

Remembering Eva LeFlar

Manreet Kaur Birdi — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000

On Friday, August 21, the Renison community had the honour of coming together to celebrate the life and lasting legacy of Eva LeFlar, whose generosity and commitment to supporting young people continues to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Renison students.

I created an AI boyfriend. He was charming — and deeply troubling

Manreet Kaur Birdi — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000

As AI companions become increasingly common, Renison researchers Denise Marigold and Christine Logel explored the phenomenon firsthand. Denise created an AI "boyfriend," and together they examined what these digital relationships can reveal about human connection.

How grassroots soccer brings people together in Canada beyond the spectacle of the World Cup

Manreet Kaur Birdi — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Grassroots soccer is easy to overlook. It unfolds in public parks, on unbooked fields and is organized through WhatsApp groups rather than formal institutions. Yet in cities like Guelph, Ont., these gatherings are doing important social work: creating connection, trust and belonging across differences — ones that are often difficult to bridge elsewhere.

Faces of Renison: Creating Spaces to Learn, Connect and Belong

Manreet Kaur Birdi — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000

After overcoming barriers to education, MSW alumna Chelsey Freeman is helping others find connection, confidence, and belonging through HumanTies 101 and a growing community of lifelong learners.

From iBASE to Innovation

Manreet Kaur Birdi — Wed, 20 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Wed, 20 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000

When Renison University College alumna Ella Meng arrived in Canada from China, she was stepping into a new country, a new academic system and an unfamiliar future. Today, she has completed an Honours Statistics degree at University of Waterloo while leading a growing international company, KnowYi Technologies Inc., helping innovators turn ideas into products.

Where Stories Meet Action

Manreet Kaur Birdi — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000

What can theatre make possible that a lecture or report cannot?

For Amir Al-Azraki, Associate Professor at Renison, and Janna Martin, sessional lecturer at Renison and a Senior Researcher at the Centre for Community Based Research, it can invite people into the story itself.

Renison recognized for innovation excellence in student affairs

Iliana Cecibel Tacuri Siguenza — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000

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

Tags: Belonging Project, Link Inclusion Lounge, Moose Hide Campaign

What does hope look like at Renison?

Manreet Kaur Birdi — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Renison's All-College event on April 8, 2026, led by Dr. Jessica Riddell, was a day of reflection, connection and shared purpose that reflects a renewed direction for the College.