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RUSA represents the the students of the Department for the Study of Religion

12/03/2024

Thanks to everyone that joined us for our de-stressor event! Loved to see everyone’s creativity :)

11/29/2024

RUSA invites you to an engaging afternoon of Lightning Talks! This event will feature brief presentations by faculty and graduate students, followed by a Q&A, highlighting underrepresented research topics in the study of religion. It’s a unique opportunity to explore fresh perspectives, discover emerging ideas, and foster meaningful conversations in the field.

Event Details:
Date: Thursday, Dec. 5
Time: 1-3 PM
Location: JHB 317

Don’t miss this chance to connect with the academic community and learn about groundbreaking research in the Study of Religion. All are welcome! Refreshments provided!

11/28/2024

Looking for a fun way to unwind, get creative, and connect with fellow students? RUSA’s Paint & Sip Night is the perfect opportunity! Come paint your own custom tote bag while sipping on delicious hot chocolate, all in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Whether you’re an artist or just looking to de-stress, it’s a great way to tap into your creative side and meet new people.

Plus, we’ll be holding by-elections for Director of Communications and Treasurer—so if you’re interested in getting more involved with RUSA, this is your chance to learn more and make your voice heard.

RSVP Here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/rusa-paint-and-sip-elections-tickets-1097377919899?aff=oddtdtcreator&_gl=1*19d4lmp*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTQ0OTc5Nzg2LjE3MzI3Mjc3NDE.*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*MTczMjcyNzc0MS4xLjAuMTczMjcyNzc0MS4wLjAuMA

10/08/2024

Social Alert ‼️

We are so excited to invite you to our first social on Friday, October 18th from 1-3 pm in JHB 319! This will also serve as our election for 1st and 2nd year representatives.

Election Info:

Positions Available:
One 1st-Year Representative
One 2nd-Year Representative

Preparation: Please prepare a (brief) statement explaining your interest and qualifications for this position!

Eligibility: Any 1st or 2nd year student enrolled in a religion course.

This will be a great opportunity to meet other religion students, socialize, and enjoy some bubble tea!

Please RSVP and select your beverage using this link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/rusa-bubble-tea-social-and-fall-election-tickets-1041335190587

09/20/2024

Meet the 2024-2025 Exec! We’re so excited for the year ahead!

09/17/2024

Thinking about grad school? The Department for the Study of Religion will be hosting an information session on “Applying to Graduate Studies in the DSR” on Friday October 4th from 11am to 12pm in JHB318. This will be followed by a 1 hr session on “How to Write a Personal Statement for your Application”. A zoom option will also be available. Please RSVP for either option by emailing [email protected]

04/13/2024

Last week we hosted our 3rd annual Undergraduate Research Conference! It was so great to hear about all the amazing projects students have worked hard on this year. A BIG thank you to everyone who presented- we are already looking forward to next year!

03/22/2024

The 2024 DSR & RUSA Undergraduate Student Conference is now open for registration! This will be a hybrid event, where you have the option of joining us in-person at Hart House or online via Zoom.

Join us to hear fellow students present on works related to the study of religion and for some free food! The event will be on Saturday, April 6, 2024, with the option to attend the morning session from 9:30am-12:30pm, the afternoon session from 1:45pm-5:00pm, or the full day! The schedule of presentations can be found on the DSR website: https://uoft.me/dsr-ugconf (or through the link in our bio).

In-person registration is limited to 55 people per session, and will close on Sunday, March 24, 2024. Any in-person registrations beyond the limit will be moved online. The first 20 in-person student registrants will receive a free conference t-shirt when you sign in on the day of the conference! There will also be a raffle for additional t-shirts at the end of each session.

Please note that lunch will not be provided, but there will be light refreshments available during both the morning and afternoon sessions.

Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/DtphDwqyZa (or at the link in our bio)!

03/15/2024

Please join ADE, RUSA, and Religion Café for an upcoming joint event.

Gaza in the Classroom
Date: March 26, 2024
Time: 1-2:30 pm
Place: JHB317

The ongoing, horrific violence in Gaza, along with the October 7 attacks in Israel, have affected many of us personally. They have also impacted our classrooms. What are some of the ways that we can respond, pedagogically and professionally? DSR faculty Srilata Raman and Yigal Nizri will join us to discuss their efforts to engage the crisis in Gaza in classes this term.

Lunch and refreshments will be available as well.

We hope you can join us.
ADE, RUSA, Religion Café

03/08/2024

Happy International Women’s Day! 🌸 To celebrate this day, here are some amazing and significant women in religious history! ✨We hope you enjoyed learning a little more about women’s roles in their respective religions 📝😁

03/05/2024

Are you interested in joining the Religion Undergraduate Student Association Executive in the 2024-2025 academic year? Please join us on Friday, March 22nd from 12PM-2PM for our Spring Election and General Meeting! Joining the executive team is a great way to make your voice heard, help improve the undergraduate experience for all religion students, develop your skills, and make new friends!

The positions available in this election are President, Director of Internal Affairs, Director of External Affairs, Treasurer and Communications Director. Detailed descriptions of the roles and their responsibilities can be found in our constitution, which is available in our discord channel (use the link in our bio!).

Candidates should declare their intent to run at the election or should email [email protected] if they are unable to attend. All candidates are asked to prepare a short 1-2 minute speech to be presented at the election or will submit a speech of that length via email if they cannot attend/would prefer their speech to be read for them.

We encourage all students (even if you’re not running for a position) to attend! We will be having our General Meeting and a small social in the first hour, and then our Spring Election will begin in the second hour. We are really looking forward to seeing everyone there and remember: your vote matters!

02/26/2024

Welcome back, we hope you had an amazing reading week !! Come visit RUSA at Program Exploration Day this Wednesday and Thursday. It’s a great opportunity to learn more about the religion department and its programs, and be able to speak with students and faculty! Taking place at Sidney Smith from 10 am-4 pm 🌸 We hope to see you there! 😁

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170 Street George St, Room 206
Toronto, ON

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