Welcome to RUSA!
The Religion Undergraduate Student Association aims to create a community for all undergraduates with an interest in the study of religion. In addition to advocating on behalf of students to the department, RUSA provides a collaborative space for students through events such as socials, academic and career seminars, as well as a mentorship program, where students are able to find one another along their academic journeys. This is a welcoming place for DSR undergraduates to hang out over great food and connect with your peers in religion.
The best way to stay informed about RUSA events and initiatives, potential opportunities for Religion undergraduate students, and to contact RUSA with any questions or concerns is to join the RUSA Discord, follow us on Instagram, and/or on Facebook. You can also e-mail us at rusa@studentorg.utoronto.ca.
| RUSA Executive 2024-2025 |
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Swamini Sagar, RUSA President |
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Aneri Patel, Director of External Affairs |
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Miranda Crabtree, Director of Internal Affairs |
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Bianca Quilliam, Director of Communications |
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Audrey Miatello, Treasurer |
| 2023-2024 | ||
| RUSA President | Kayla Klanreungsang | Religion Specialist and German Studies Minor |
| Director of External Affairs | Aneri Patel | Double Major in Religion and Philosophy |
| Director of Internal Affairs | Swamini Sagar | Double Major in Religion and Philosophy, Minor in Writing & Rhetoric |
| Director of Communications | Eshana Anand | Religion Specialist |
| Treasurer | Trent Atkinson | Double Major in Religion and Diaspora & Transnational Studies |
| Mental Health Coordinator | Bianca Quilliam | Religion Specialist |
| Second-Year Representative | Tristan Gosselin | Religion Specialist |
| 2022-2023 | ||
| RUSA President | Owen Huisman | Religion Specialist and Philosophy Minor |
| Director of External Affairs | Kayla Klanreungsang | Religion Specialist and German Studies Minor |
| Director of Internal Affairs | Swamini Sagar | Double Major in Religion and Philosophy, Minor in Writing & Rhetoric |
| Director of Communications | Eshana Anand | Religion Specialist |
| Treasurer | Trent Atkinson | Double Major in Religion and Diaspora & Transnational Studies |
| Second-Year Representative | Eleanor Park | Double Major in Religion and English |
| 2021-2022 | ||
| RUSA President | Mukti Patel | Religion Specialist and Writing & Rhetoric Minor |
| Vice-President, External | Erblin Hysi | Double Major in Religion and English |
| Vice-President, Internal | Nelson Morgan | Religion Specialist |
| Vice-President, Communications | Owen Huisman | Religion Specialist and Philosophy Minor |
| Treasurer | Trent Atkinson | Double Major in Religion and Diaspora & Transnational Studies |
| Second-Year Representative | Eshana Anand | Double Major in Religion and Astronomy & Astrophysics |
| Second-Year Representative | Kayla Klanreungsang | Religion Specialist and German Studies Minor |
| Mental Health Advisor | Mishel Alexandrovsky | Psychology Specialist, Double Minor in Linguistics and Buddhism, Psychology & Mental Health |
| First-Year Representative | Swamini Sagar | Double Major in Religion and Philosophy, Minor in Writing & Rhetoric |
| 2020-2021 | ||
| RUSA President | Mukti Patel | Religion Specialist and Writing & Rhetoric Minor |
| VIce-President, External | Mayadevi Murthy | Double Major in Religion and Critical Equity & Solidarity Studies |
| 2023-2024 | |
| Bubble Tea Social | Thursday, October 12, 2023 @ 1:00pm-3:00pm |
| Guided De-Stresser | Friday, November 17, 2023 @ 2:00pm-3:00pm |
| Movie Night: Everything Everywhere All at Once | Friday, December 1, 2023 @ 7:00pm-9:30pm |
| Hot Chocolate Social | Friday, February 2, 2024 @ 1:00pm-3:00pm |
| RUSA Executive Elections & Social | Friday, March 22, 2024 @ 12:00pm-2:00pm |
| Gaza in the Classroom | Tuesday, March 26, 2024 @ 1:00pm-2:30pm |
| DSR & RUSA Undergraduate Student Conference | Saturday, April 6, 2024 @ 9:30am-5:00pm |
| 2022-2023 | |
| Bubble Tea in Queen's Park | Friday, September 30, 2022 @ 2:00pm-4:00pm |
| First-Year Representative Election | Friday, October 14, 2022 @ 2:00pm-3:00pm |
| RUSA Winter Symposium | Friday, December 2, 2022 @ 5:00pm-7:00pm |
| Bubble Tea Social & Program Exploration Day | Friday, February 17, 2023 @ 2:00pm-4:00pm |
| Book Club: We Measure the Earth with Our Bodies | Wednesday, March 8, 2023 & Friday, March 10, 2023 @ 3:00pm-5:00pm |
| Presenting Religion Seminar | Thursday, March 23, 2023 @ 4:00pm-6:00pm |
| DSR & RUSA Undergraduate Student Conference | Sunday, April 2, 2023 @ 11:45am-5:00pm |
| RUSA Executive Elections | Thursday, April 6, 2023 @ 4:00pm-5:00pm |
| 2021-2022 | |
| RUSA General Meeting | Tuesday, September 28, 2021 @ 5:00pm-6:00pm |
| Bubble Tea in the Park | Friday, October 8, 2021 @ 3:00pm-5:00pm |
| DSR & RUSA Town Hall | Thursday, October 28, 2021 @ 6:00pm-7:00pm |
| Study with Us & De-Stress | Thursday, December 9, 2021 & Friday, December 10, 2021 |
| Chat w/ Grads | Wednesday, February 2, 2022 @ 6:00pm-8:00pm |
| Exploring Religion Programs: An Open Forum for Students | Thursday, February 17, 2022 @ 5:00pm-7:00pm |
| Blood. Sex. Drugs. Happiness? A talk by Dr. Kevin O'Neill | Thursday, March 3, 2022 @ 6:00pm-8:00pm |
| Bubble Tea in the Park | Friday, March 25, 2022 @ 3:00pm-5:00pm |
| RUSA Townhall | Thursday, March 31, 2022 @ 6:00pm-7:30pm |
| DSR & RUSA Undergraduate Student Conference | Saturday, April 2, 2022 @ 12:00pm-4:00pm |
| RUSA General Meeting | Friday, April 15, 2022 @ 2:00pm-3:00pm |
| 2020-2021 | |
| RUSA Power Hour Study Session | Friday, October 9, 2020 @ 4:00pm-5:00pm |
| RUSA General Meeting | Wednesday, October 14, 2020 @ 7:00pm-9:00pm |
| RUSA Power Hour Study Session | Friday, October 23, 2020 @ 5:00pm-6:00pm |
| RUSA Power Hour Study Session | Friday, November 6, 2020 @ 4:00pm-6:00pm |
| RUSA General Meeting | Wednesday, November 18, 2020 @ 7:00pm-9:00pm |
| RUSA Power Hour Study Session | Friday, November 27, 2020 @ 4:00pm-6:00pm |
| RUSA Power Hour Study Session | Friday, February 12, 2021 @ 4:00pm-6:00pm |
| COVID & QAnon with Suzanne van Geuns | Wednesday, February 24, 2021 @ 7:30pm-9:00pm |
| RUSA General Meeting | Wednesday, March 10, 2021 @ 7:30pm-9:00pm |