Renison University College

Renison University College is one of the four associated colleges. It is affiliated with the Anglican Church of Canada and it consists of a residence, classrooms and a library.

=History=

Founding
Renison was incorporated on January 14, 1959. It is associated with the Anglican Church of Canada and was founded under the authority of the Synod of the Diocese of Huron. It was named after Robert John Renison, who had previously been the Bishop of Moosonee and the Metropolitan of Ontario. This is the first time an Anglican Church or College was named after a Canadian clergy member.

Originally the college was established in a 2 storey building on Albert Street.

Construction
The first phase of construction was the Founder's building. It was constructed in 1961-1962 and contained dorms for 40 men and 40 women as well as administration offices. This building is where Treetop, Timbuktu, Down Under and Euphoria are now situated.

The baby boomers entering university meant that Renison needed to increase in size. The Luxton Building (currently home to Animal, Fubar, Midway and Loft) was built, and had residence for 98 men.

Since these times the floors have changed from being just female or just male.

In 1999 the building is again expanded with the addition of the Great Hall, St Bede's Chapel and the chapel lounge and an improved library.

Finally, in 2001 they being the process of building the final piece of the building, The Link. The link has housing for an additional 50 students as well as newer classrooms and increased social space.

Renaming
In July 2008, Renison College received approval from the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities to add the University College designation.

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