Renison University College
If you're looking for a small, close-knit residence or academic home base that is a five-minute walk to most buildings at the University of Waterloo, then Renison may be for you!
Renison is a smaller community with its own character and distinctive programs where you can get involved. For students pursuing a University of Waterloo degree, you can live and study at Renison while having access to all of the services and facilities on the main Waterloo campus. Think of it like a small, friendly neighbourhood, within a larger city - it's the best of both worlds!
Territorial Acknowledgement
With gratitude, we acknowledge that Renison University College is located on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg, Hodinohsyó:ni, and Attawandaran (Neutral) Peoples, which is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes ten kilometres on each side of the Grand River from mouth to source. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place in all corners of our campus through research, learning, teaching, community building and outreach. We are guided by the work of our Reconciliation and Re-storying Steering Committee and Anti-Racism and Decolonization Spokescouncil, as well as the University of Waterloo’s Office of Indigenous Relations.
Questions?
Contact us: renison@uwaterloo.ca
News
Renison Celebrates Student & Donors at Special Event
Last week the Renison community took some time to celebrate the achievements of our student award winners and the incredible and generous support provided by our many donors to student awards, bursaries and scholarships.
Social Work Month: Alex, MSW student
Do you know that March is Social Work Month? To mark this month, we spoke with School of Social Work Students at Renison about their field work placements, which are are an important part of Social Work education. Today, we introduce Alex (they/them), a Renison MSW student who’s currently working at Qmunity a non-profit organization focused on improving the lives of 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals.
Renison Launches Strategic Plan to Guide the College’s Next Three Years
Renison University College, with unanimous support from its Board of Governors, has released its Strategic Plan for 2024 to 2027.
Lead by the Turner Consulting Group, and approached through a lens of equity, diversity, and inclusion, Renison’s process in developing this new plan was highly consultative in nature. The process began in October 2023 with the formation of a Steering Committee with representation from each sector of the Renison community.
Events
Book Launch: First Gen Docs
Book Launch for Dr. Crystena Parker-Shandal’s new edited collection First-Gen Docs: Personal, Political, and In-tellectual Perspectives from the First-Generation Doctoral Experience.
Alumni Event: Craft Beer and Bites
The four University Colleges at the University of Waterloo are getting together to host an epic alumni craft beer and bites event - and you are invited!
For this special event, you'll meet us at Renison, and we'll take you on a walking tour to each of the University Colleges to sip craft beer samples and savour some carefully chosen treats. It's a great way to tour your old stomping grounds (see what we've done with the place) and connect with old (and new) friends!
Across-the-Creek Alumni Jays Game
Join other University of Waterloo alumni from across-the-creek at this family-friendly event on Father’s Day. Catch up with your friends, meet other alum, and enjoy the game from the West Jet Flight Deck at the Rogers Centre in Toronto.
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Cleveland Guardians
Sunday, June 16, 2024
1:30pm ET
Tickets will be available soon - save the date!