by Zaman Ishaad and Emily Marvel from Student Life Programs and RU Leadership Meet Dr. Roy Morley, a Marketing professor in the Ted Rogers School of Management. He has been teaching for…
Professor Spotlight: Dr. Roy Morley aka the Thanksgiving Miracle Prof
RUAbroad with Janine: One Month In
It’s been exactly a month that I’ve been in Europe, away from Toronto, and so far, I’ve accomplished more than I thought I would: six cities and three countries travelled…
RUAbroad with Stefanie: Pongal Festival Competition
A few weeks ago I was walking back to residence with a few friends. We had just had dinner and were complaining about the heat when a friendly, local man…
In 250 Words: Do You Dwell On Regrets?
In the 250 Words series, the RU Student Life storytellers are each asked a question, and they each respond from their unique perspective. Question 18: Do you dwell on regrets…
NEW Podcast Episode: The Art of Producing with Izzy Ahrbeck
The Makers Pod is a podcast by RU Student Life featuring conversations with creators, makers, and thinkers within the Ryerson University community in Toronto, Canada. See the full Episode 1:…
Solving Problems by Living In the Present Moment
The ThriveRU Workbook is a new resource from Student Affairs and was designed to increase life satisfaction, happiness, and resilience through weekly exercises. Last week I tested out the exercises…
20 Ways The SLC Was Built With You In Mind
Can You Really Cultivate Your Own Happiness?
The ThriveRU Workbook has some promising goals. Based on research from Sonja Lyubomirsky in their book, The How of Happiness, the ThriveRU Weekly Workbook was designed by Ryerson’s Dr. Diana…
Accessing a Different Perspective
Our entire lives, we are told to put ourselves in someone else’s shoes in order to understand their perspective. I’ve always considered myself to be a thoughtful person, yet I…
RU Abroad with Serena: Letting it Flow
After a year of planning, researching and organizing, I still can’t help but wonder, “Is this really happening?” It feels surreal to be moving across the world for a 6-7…