Faculty

On April 24, 2019, the annual Arts Awards for Service, Teaching and Research were presented to faculty, staff and students who have made exceptional contributions the Faculty of Arts at the University of Waterloo. This year, Renison’s own Dr. Doug Cowan was recognized with an Arts Award for Excellence in Research.

There are so many people working to make Waterloo a more inclusive place that the Faculty Association’s Equity Committee presented four Equity and Inclusivity Awards this year instead of one.

“We found that we had to break the tradition of selecting only one winner,” said Faculty Association president Bryan Tolson on behalf of Equity Committee chair Weizhen Dong at a reception on April 18. There were simply too many nominees whose “actions have made our community a better place.”

Join us in the Dunker Family Lounge (REN 1303) to hear Dr. Kristen Lwin speak on the historical changes and impact of the required qualifications for child welfare workers. Refreshments will be provided and there will be a chance to meet with her following the presentation.

Join us in the Dunker Family Lounge (REN 1303) to hear Dr. Shana Almeida speak on diversity, racism and the influence of language in social fields. Refreshments will be provided and there will be a chance to meet with her following the presentation.

Join us in the Dunker Family Lounge (REN 1303) to hear Dr. Ousamne Bâ speak on neoliberalism and its implications for social work. Refreshments will be provided and there will be a chance to meet with him following the presentation.

Tuesday, March 13, 2018 9:00 am - 10:00 am EDT (GMT -04:00)

Public Lecture: Strengths-Based Research as a Pathway to Change

Join us in the Dunker Family Lounge (REN 1303) to hear Dr. Elizabeth Cooper speak on the change-inducing impact of shifting research focus and emphasizing participant-led, strengths-based work. Refreshments will be provided and there will be a chance to meet with her following the presentation.

Monday, March 12, 2018 9:00 am - 10:00 am EDT (GMT -04:00)

Public Lecture: LGBTQ+ Studies and Disability Studies in Conversation

Join us in the Dunker Family Lounge (REN 1303) to hear Dr. Margaret Gibson speak on the dynamics of LGBTQ+ studies and disability studies. Refreshments will be provided and there will be a chance to meet with her following the presentation.

Monday, March 5, 2018 9:00 am - 10:00 am EST (GMT -05:00)

Public Lecture: Unpacking Ethics and Evidence in FASD Prevention

Join us in the Dunker Family Lounge (REN 1303) to hear Dr. Melody Ninomiya speak on FASD prevention. Refreshments will be provided and there will be a chance to meet her following the presentation.

Hear from SDS alumni about their career pathways and learn about the numerous volunteer opportunities available to you. Join us in REN 2106 on Thursday, March 8^th from 5:30 PM-7:30 PM.

FREE (and delicious) pizza will be served. Hope to see you there!

Faculty

Dr. Doug Cowan Honoured with University of Waterloo Research Award

SDS Professor Christine Logel presented with Equity and Inclusivity Award

Public Lecture: Challenging Assumptions - Using Research to Evaluate Child Welfare Worker Qualifications

Public Lecture: When Diversity is Our Strength - Negotiating Discussions and Discourses of Race in the City of Toronto

Public Lecture: The Impacts of Neoliberalism on Social Work, Social Services and Communities

Public Lecture: Strengths-Based Research as a Pathway to Change

Public Lecture: LGBTQ+ Studies and Disability Studies in Conversation

Public Lecture: Unpacking Ethics and Evidence in FASD Prevention

SDS Career Night