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Meet Chiara (she/her), a student at UW who is in her 3A term of Honours Arts, majoring in Political Science and minoring in Speech Communications. On behalf of Renison and UW, Chiara, shown here at the Canadian Embassy in Japan, traveled to Japan this year as she participated in JACAC, the Japan-Canada Academic Consortium. Read the full interview below as she describes what her experience was like and how Renison supported her along her journey!

In honour of Black History Month, we would like to highlight the impact that Dr. Donald G. S. M'Timkulu (1908-2000) made to Renison University College. He was hired in 1960 as a Sociology professor, and was well known for his course “Race and Culture in the Third World.”

It is with deep sadness that Renison University College announces the passing of long-time faculty member and former Associate Dean, Dr. Michael Smyth. Michael joined Renison in 1975 as a professor of Psychology in the College’s young Social Development Studies program. He quickly became a very popular lecturer, loved by students and colleagues alike.

January 5, 2023: Face Coverings Now Optional

Renison University College is committed to the health and well-being of all of our community of students, faculty, staff and community members. We recognize and appreciate that our community is made up of a diverse group of individuals, many of whom have a heightened risk of complications as they relate to COVID-19 and its variants, and we thank everyone for considering the needs of others in our community when engaging in activities that bring you in close proximity to other community members.

Renison's new Morning Moose Coffee Blend and Moose Mugs are now available for purchase at Renison!

How to purchase your coffee and/or mug(s)

The COVID-19 pandemic impacted the mental health of Canadians and amplified inequitable mental health outcomes for youth, seniors, First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and Black and racialized Canadians. The Government of Canada announced a $100 million investment in Budget 2021 to support projects that promote mental health and prevent mental illness in populations disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Last evening, the Renison University College Board of Governors met for the Annual General Meeting. The Annual Report is now available to read online. 

Congratulations to our award winners!

Renison University College is pleased to announce our October 2022 Convocation Award Winners. These awards help to highlight some of our wonderful students, who have left a lasting impression on Renison through their academic achievement and contribution to our community.

Earlier this year, Renison formed a new committee, the Reconciliation and Re-storying Steering Committee (RRSC) as a step along the institution’s journey to reconciliation and decolonization.