Club Events
OCAD University Cinema Society – Rowdy Screening of Cabaret. Room 230, 6:30pm, November 11th
Intervarsity – Waffle Night, Main Building Lobby, 7:30pm – 9:30pm, November 24th (will be sending us graphics)
Risocad Club – Riso Print Exchange: Trading Cards! Art submitted by November 3rd will be turned into trading cards to exchange. Room 667, 3:00pm, November 19th. And stay tuned for their upcoming collaborative zine!
OCAD Tabletop Club – The Tabletop Club will be meeting on November 8th and November 22nd. Join the Discord Server to learn more and join! discord.gg/kHtT4842mY
OCAD Artist Alley – Find the Artist Alley in the Main Lobby and Great Hall from 11:00am – 5:00pm on November 22nd
RenderED – Portfolio Review Event, either November 14th or 21st (tbd). In November, they will also be having drop-in sessions every Friday from 4:00pm – 5:00pm in room 544, for software inquiries.
Upcoming Events
November 18th, 2-5pm – Solutions Café: Solving for OCAD U’s Structural Deficit – Sign up for a solutions-focused collaborative workshop to co-design solutions to OCAD U’s financial challenges, specifically how to solve for the structural deficit. Sessions are held in person, on campus. Pizza lunch included. Space is limited; please RSVP here:
https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=0WnkBiotj0aum33wlo6219GeXTrWbT1HvdMezZ_jbhVUMUxWQkY4SFU4UzBGUUJUOUEyQ0tGWFI2QyQlQCNjPTEkJUAjdD1n&route=shorturl
Tuesday, November 25th, 3-6pm – OCAD Student Union Annual General Meeting – Meet the Student Union members, learn more about what they’re doing for you, and have your say on things affecting your school experience! Held at 200 MCD, Rosalie Sharp Pavilion, 115 McCaul St, or online through Zoom.
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83773314164?pwd=WGydVsNn6w82o66eN74UzZk212YAaz.1
RSVP here for food and refreshments!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScueLz-xVdllJ_49-ccIm1CHU7HVUREjdfW47ar-c4rZbPpVA/viewform
As part of the Student Wellness Centre’s Peer-Led Mental Health Program, The Student Living Room on the 8th floor of 230 Richmond St. W is your go-to spot to relax, work and connect in a space designed from ongoing student feedback.
Supported by our Peer Health Promoters, drop-in peer mental health support (either 1-to-1 or group activities) to support your well-being are now available Monday to Friday, 10 AM – 7 PM!
Weekly programs offered at the Student Living Room include:
Monday, 4pm – 6pm. Community Tapestry
Tuesday, 4pm – 6pm. Song Recs
Wednesday 1pm – 2pm. Pizza & Co Design
Wednesday 4pm – 6pm. Crafts & Chill
Thursday 4pm – 6pm. Scrapbooking
Friday 2pm -6pm. Self Love – Phone Charms Workshop
Learn more about what the Student Wellness Centre offers here: https://www.ocadu.ca/student-services/student-wellness-centre or https://linktr.ee/ocaduwellness
Wednesdays, 5:45-6:45pm, until December 3rd – Pick-up Badminton at University Settlement – Games are co-ed, and beginners are welcome! Bring your own racquet and shuttlecocks as supplies are limited. Register here:
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Thursdays, 12-1pm, until December 4th – Sing with Campus Life! – Associate Professor Ron Wood, a certified community song leader with Sing for Joy, invites all voices from the OCAD U community to join. No singing experience is required. In MCA 314 (the Campus Life Lounge)
November 4th, 1-4pm – Cyanotype Workshop – Learn the art of cyanotype printmaking in this creative workshop led by our Welcome Squad. Room 314.
November 7th, 12-1pm – Field Trip: COC Free Concert – Brahms & Tchaikovsky – Meet in the main lobby at 100 McCaul at 11am for a classical concert featuring Brahms and Tchaikovsky at the Canadian Opera Company.
November 7th, 4:30-7:30pm – Culture Day – A celebration of our incredible diversity, creativity, and traditions, brought to you by the Student Union and the International Student Support Office in MCD 200, Rosalie Sharp Pavilion, 115 McCaul Street.
November 11th, 12-4pm – Student Club Fair – Check out the Great Hall to meet student clubs, explore opportunities, and get involved in campus life. Come find us there! We will be selling copies of current and past issues.
November 12th – 14th – Annual Library Services Book Sale – Check out the main lobby at 100 McCaul for great low prices and an amazing range of art and design books. Follow on Instagram for more updates: @ocadulibrary
November 14th, 12-3pm – Field Trip: Spadina Museum – Meet in the main lobby at 100 McCaul at 11:30am for a field trip to the historic Spadina Museum.
November 17th, 3-6pm – Knot Just Yarn – Yarn Painting – Create unique yarn paintings and explore textile-based art with our Welcome Squad. On Campus – Room TBD. See @ocaducampuslife for more details!
November 18th – Field Trip: Distillery District – Meet in the main lobby at 100 McCaul St to explore the historic Distillery District – details to be confirmed.
November 19th, 12-1pm – Field Trip: COC Free Concert – Glenn Gould – Meet in the main lobby at 100 McCaul at 11am for a lunchtime performance at the Canadian Opera Company.
November 19th, 5:30-7:30pm – In Conversation with Evergon – You’re invited to an open conversation with celebrated Canadian artist Evergon, whose visionary practice has shaped the landscape of contemporary art and queer representation in Canada. Join us on the 3rd floor of the Rosalie Sharp Centre, at 115 McCaul St.
November 24th, 6-8pm – Origami Night – Join our Welcome Squad for a relaxing evening of origami and paper craft. On Campus – Room TBD. See @ocaducampuslife for more details!
November 24th, 12-1pm – Field Trip: COC Free Concert – Humber Jazz – Meet in the main lobby of 100 McCaul at 11am to experience Humber Jazz at the Canadian Opera Company.
Other – Bill 33
Bill 33 is the most significant legislation affecting public education. The Canadian Federation of Students is asking YOU to use the emailer tool below to automatically contact your local representatives and join students across the province in making a stand for the quality of your education!
https://nwmd.social/s/copylink/4A6AZUaLeu_OwrSMnuo=/b
Resources:
Bursary applications are open until Nov. 7 – Bursaries are non-repayable awards given to students primarily on the basis of financial need. OCAD U is committed to ensuring that students have enough funding to meet the direct educational costs (tuition, books and other mandatory fees) of attending university. If you are struggling with these costs, we encourage you to apply! Apply through AwardSpring, found at my.ocadu.ca in the Software card.
24/7 access begins November 10 – Extended hours for the Fall term will begin on Monday, November 10 and continue to Friday, December 19 for the main building at 100 McCaul St. and 205 Richmond St. W. Your OCAD U ID card is required for swipe entry access.