Our
Goals
The Renison Town & Gown Society was founded to:
- Financially assist Renison-registered students in the Social Development Studies and/or Bachelor of Social Work programs who have entered university from non-traditional routes.*
- Increase the awareness of Renison University College in the local community and beyond.
- Increase the monetary value of each award offered and to increase the number of awards annually.
Who We Are
Established in 1994, the primary purposes of the Renison Town & Gown Society are friendraising and fundraising. The Society is also intended to provide a social and professional network for its members.
Each year, members are invited to:
- Two major events held by the society
- Other major College events, such as Renison's annual One Sky Festival
Programs We Support
Renison University College is the affiliated Anglican college of the University of Waterloo. A liberal arts college, Renison's academic programs emphasize the development of intellectual skills applicable to diverse career and life situations.
- The Social Development Studies program prepares graduates to work in various helping professions, community organizations, social work, teaching, human resources, and communication.
- Through the School of Social Work, Renison trains professional social workers, who complete the Bachelor of Social Work and/or Master of Social Work degrees, which is accredited by the Canadian Association of Schools of Social Work.
In addition to providing three full-time awards and two part-time awards, the Town & Gown Society has:
- Contributed a Town & Gown Society Group Study Room in Renison's Lusi Wong Library
- Joined Renison's Circle of 50, an exclusive giving circle that supports the long term sustainability of the College's campus and buildings
- Named a student lounge in Renison's North Building
- Supports the Crown Ward Residence Bursary, providing a residence opportunity to eligible Crown Wards in Waterloo Region
*Those that have not entered university directly from high school