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Renison University College @renison.ca · 9d

Today, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we recognize the harm inflicted on Indigenous Peoples by the Canadian residential school system. We encourage you to take time to learn more about the impact that residential schools, and colonization, have on Indigenous communities.

#NDTR2025

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Renison University College @renison.ca · 10d

Tomorrow, September 30, is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. On our campus, the Office of Indigenous Relations will host a number of activities to mark the day. We encourage you to participate in whatever way you're able. Visit uwaterloo.ca/indigenous for details.

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Renison University College @renison.ca · 10d

Tomorrow, as part of The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, many will wear orange to honour the countless children and communities impacted by the residential school system. Surrounding our logo in orange is a way to have Renison "wear" orange.

#NDTR2025

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Renison University College @renison.ca · 23d

Congratulations to Renison faculty member Dr. Vinh Nguyen!

UWaterloo English @uw-english.bsky.social · 23d

Congratulations to UWaterloo English's Dr. Vinh Nguyen, whose bestselling memoir The Migrant Rain Falls in Reverse is a finalist for both the Toronto Book Award and the Hilary Weston Writers' Trust Prize for Nonfiction. tinyurl.com/3njjn7hd

Book cover for Migrant Rain Falls in Reverse: A person on a bicycle in an intersection.

Renison University College @renison.ca · Aug 9

Today is the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples.

Learn about local initiatives at @UWaterloo: uwaterloo.ca/indigenous
Explore global efforts: unesco.org

#InternationalDayOfIndigenousPeoples #UWaterlooIndigenous #RenisonUniversityCollege

Renison University College @renison.ca · Aug 7

Last Winter, students across Renison shared feedback on how they currently access learning supports at #UWaterloo and how they could be further supported outside the classroom in their learning.

Check out the recently released report: uwaterloo.ca/renison-student-experience/learning-support

Fostering Engaged Learners: The Renison Learning Support Project | Renison Student Experience and Housing | University of Waterloo

How do we foster more engaged learners? With the support of student feedback from an online survey and consultation sessions, Renison Student Experience and Housing has developed a road map report to ...

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Renison University College @renison.ca · Jul 11

💚 July is Disability Pride Month! At Renison/UW, we’re celebrating inclusion, accessibility & community. ♿️✨
Learn more about how we’re building an inclusive campus:
🔗 renison.ca/accessibility

Renison University College @renison.ca · Jun 30

With only a few hours left in June, you can still turn $1 into $2 in support of Renison students, in memory of the late Dr. Darrol Bryant.

Thanks to a generous donor, each donation made in Darrol’s name before midnight will be matched to a maximum of $2,000

Learn more: renison.ca/bryant

Renison University College @renison.ca · Jun 25

Renison is proud to take part in Wear and Share Wednesday for the #MooseHideCampaign! 🧡

Today, we wear the moose hide pin to stand in solidarity against gender-based violence and support healing and reconciliation.

#WearAndShareWednesday #MooseHideCampaign

Renison University College @renison.ca · Jun 21

Today is National Indigenous Peoples' Day. We celebrate Indigenous community members.

Let's reflect on the ways we participate in reconciliation—from taking part in the Moose Hide Campaign Day, to walking alongside our UW community for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Text Reads: National Indigenous Peoples Day. June 21, 2025

Picture of Reni moose wearing vegan moose hide pin. Throwback pictures of our Renison community part taking in the moose hide campaign day walk and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Resources : UWaterloo Office of Indigenous Relations: uwaterloo.ca/indigenous
Renison Indigenous Studies: uwaterloo.ca/renison-continuing-education/indigenous-studies
Waterloo Public Library: wpl.ca/indigenous-history

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Renison University College @renison.ca · Jun 19

Just over a week ago, we had the pleasure of hosting one of our favorite annual traditions—Alumni Beer & Bites—on Friday, June 6 at Renison University College. 🍻⁣
To everyone who joined us—thank you for making the evening special!

Renison University College @renison.ca · Jun 18

Earlier this year, Renison lost a dear friend and colleague, Dr. Darrol Bryant.

For the rest of June, a generous donor has agreed to match donations in honour of Darrol Bryant up to $2000. Each gift not only memorializes Darrol but continues to support his life’s work.

More: renison.ca/bryant

Renison University College @renison.ca · Jun 13

It's been an amazing couple of days! We celebrated our Renison grads over 2 convocation ceremonies - and we have so many photos! To see the rest, hop over to our Facebook Page and check out the recently posted album.

A HUGE congratulations to each of our graduates!

#RenisonGrad #RenisonAlumni

Renison University College @renison.ca · Jun 12

Our final Convocation Award for Spring 2025 goes to Anna Moreau, winner of the Social Development Studies Book Prize for Academic Achievement. Congratulations Anna!

Read about Anna, and all of our award winners at renison.ca/convocation-2025

Renison University College @renison.ca · Jun 12

Next up, congratulations go to Daneka Miller, winner for the President's Merit Award for Outstanding Contribution to Life at Renison. Congratulations Daneka!

Read about Daneka, and all of our award winners at renison.ca/convocation-2025

Renison University College @renison.ca · Jun 12

Continuing our celebration, we're happy to announce our student award winners.

First up, we have Cindy Qiu, winner of the Renison Gold Medal Award for Academic Achievement. Congratulations Cindy!

Read about Cindy, and all of our award winners at renison.ca/convocation-2025

Renison University College @renison.ca · Jun 12

The celebrations continue today at Spring Convocation! Today we celebrate with our Social Development Studies, Bachelor of Arts, and Bachelor of Social Work grads - congratulations to each of you!

#RenisonGrad #WaterlooGrad #RenisonAlum

Renison University College @renison.ca · Jun 10

Next up for our Faculty Awards is Dr. Sharon Roberts, who has received the Renison Faculty Research Award for 2025.

Congratulations Dr. Roberts!

Read more: renison.ca/convocation-2025

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Renison University College @renison.ca · Jun 10

June is National Indigenous History Month.

This is an important time to celebrate the stories, achievements and impact of the Indigenous Peoples who have lived on this land for over thousands of years.⁣⁣

Renison University College @renison.ca · Jun 10

During Convocation, we also announce awards for students and faculty. The Faculty Awards are given to faculty members who embody excellence in their work.

First up, Dr. Christine Logel has received the 2025 Faculty Teaching Award. Congratulations Dr. Logel!

Read more: renison.ca/convocation-2025

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Renison University College @renison.ca · Jun 10

This week, we celebrate grads who will walk across the stage and receive their degree during Spring Convocation. Today we celebrate with our MSW grads, who will receive their degrees at the Faculty of Health Convocation Ceremony.

Congratulations!

#RenisonGrad #WaterlooGrad #RenisonAlum

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Renison University College @renison.ca · Jun 6

🌈Happy Pride Month!🌈⁣
June is full of events, celebrations, and moments of learning across Renison and uwaterloo. ⁣

At Renison, we proudly fly the Pride flag as a symbol of inclusion, affirmation, and solidarity with 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.⁣
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❤🧡💛💚💙💜⁣
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Cartoon of Reni Moose holding the pride flag wishing you all a happy pride month.

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Renison University College @renison.ca · Jun 6

It’s official – Renison has a Pride logo! We worked with students through our Queer and Cozy group to come up with something that resonated with our 2SLGBTQ+ community – and here it is!

The logo is now also available in our merch shop at renison.ca/merch

We hope you like it!

Renison University College

Create your free custom apparel team shop online. Choose from various styles & put your team logo on it. Order ready in 5 business days.

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Renison University College @renison.ca · Feb 25

This month, with the generosity of Doris M’Timkulu, each donation to this award will be MATCHED to a maximum of $2,000. Just 4 days left - donate before midnight on Feb 28, and turn $1 into $2 in support of students at Renison!

Visit renison.ca/mtimkulu-award for more details and to donate.

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Renison University College @renison.ca · Jan 6

Today is the day, classes are back in session! Welcome back Renison students and staff for the Winter 2025 term! Who's ready for another exciting term at Renison? 🫎🤔

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