Teraanga Commons – formerly Residence Commons
About the Naming Process
Carleton engaged African, Caribbean and Black communities in the process to name this building, which is a central hub of student life. The new name, Teraanga Commons (pronounced tare-ang-gah), is a Senegalese name from the Wolof language that means sharedness, civility and honour where generosity of spirit is emphasized.
Please join us in fully embracing the new building name.
About the building
Teraanga Commons building is the hub of residence life. Most students in residence meet here for their meals. The building also contains:
- Fenn Lounge
- Offices such as the Rideau River Residence Association
- A convenience store
The Advisory Council that guided the renaming comprised of:
- Ikram Jama, Director, Human Rights and Equity (co-chair)
- Patrice Smith, Dean, Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs (co-chair)
- Asha Berbeck, Undergraduate Student (Bachelor of Science Honours)
- Alysha Cunningham, Communications Officer, Department of University Communications
- Mawuena Torkornoo, External Relations Manager, Sprott School of Business
- Dwaine Taylor, Equity, Diversity, and Community Programs Coordinator, Student Experience Office
