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 |
Hi everyone! I'm Swamini, and I'm in my fourth year doing a double major in Religion and Philosophy, and a Minor in Writing and Rhetoric. I'm honoured to be RUSA's President this year! I'm broadly interested in the philosophy of religion, particularly South Asian philosophy, epistemology, and issues in philosophy of mind. In my free time, I enjoy travelling, reading poetry, biking, and exploring museums. I look forward to working with RUSA this year to serve our Religion undergrads! |
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Aneri Patel, Director of External Affairs |
Hello! My name is Aneri, and I am entering my third year. I'm very excited to be RUSA's Director of External Affairs! I was drawn to the study of religion through my interests in law and metaphysics, and I'm eager to explore how these fields intersect with various belief systems. Outside of academics, I enjoy hiking, photography, singing, painting, and cooking. I'm looking forward to contributing to RUSA and engaging with our community! |
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Miranda Crabtree, Director of Internal Affairs |
Hi! My name is Miranda Crabtree, and I am going into my 3rd year majoring in Religion and minoring in Classics and Philosophy. I have always been fascinated by world religions and entered the program to learn about humanity. I love to read, paint and cook! |
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Bianca Quilliam, Director of Communications |
Hello everyone! I'm Bianca, a fourth-year Religion Specialist, delighted to return as this year's Director of Communications for RUSA. I'm eager to connect with more of you through our upcoming programming, especially online. My aim is to strengthen the bond between undergraduates and the department, so if you have any thoughts on areas we can enhance or ideas to improve our engagement, please reach out to me on Instagram (@uoft_rusa). I am looking forward to a great year! |
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Audrey Miatello, Treasurer |
Hi! My name is Audrey Miatello and I am so excited to be RUSA's Treasurer for the 2024-2025 academic year! I am a 5th year student completing a specialist in religion at UofT, and my research interests specifically lie in religion & nature and religion & popular culture. In my free time, I love to travel, play soccer, and go on long walks. Looking forward to meeting you all at our RUSA events this year! |
| 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 |