Social issues Archives

Teaching by Example

Dr. Morgan Braganza, assistant professor of social work, has been nominated for the Women of the Year award in Kitchener Waterloo for her community work. Through Braganza’s lived experience and investment in her community, she teaches...

June 3, 2026

From Co-op to Community Impact

It took a couple twists and turns, but Leanna (Petrusma) Nightingale ’18 has found her calling working for and in the city she calls home.

October 9, 2025

Blooming Where You’re Planted

Jennifer Ranter Hook ’06, winner of the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award, is making a global impact as founder of a nonprofit organization supporting foster and adoptive families.

August 28, 2025

Sharing Hope with Those in Need

Rebecca Versluis, a fourth-year politics and international studies student, has been awarded a scholarship recognizing her involvement in and passion for charitable work.

October 17, 2024

History of the Land Exhibit Opened

The History of the Land exhibit and website share the stories of those that have lived, worked and played on the land where Redeemer is situated.

September 27, 2024

Free and Fully Alive

Student club Real Talk fosters communities of accountability for those struggling with sexual sin.

March 25, 2024

Exploring Black History

The Redeemer community celebrated the rich past and present contributions and accomplishments of Black people in Canada through special events and activities.

February 26, 2024

Pathways to Restoration

The land on which the Redeemer University community learns, lives, works and plays has a rich and complex history. In 2021, Redeemer set out to research and properly acknowledge this history by publishing a comprehensive account, with...

November 7, 2023