Club Updates

• OCADU Cinema Club @ocadu.cinema: The Cinema Club has several screenings planned throughout October and November. Next up is What’s Up, Doc?, directed by Peter Bogdanovich, screening on October 5, doors at 6:30 p.m., screening at 7 p.m., Room 230. See more on their socials!
• RenderED @rendered_ocadu: Faculty of Design Book Sale on October 7 in the main lobby. Proceeds support the Environmental Design program!
• Trans Artists Collective @trans.artists.collective: Trans Life Drawing: October 7, 4–6 p.m., 113 McCaul, Room 412. Open to trans, nonbinary, queer artists, and allies, this session will feature all-trans models. Bring your own materials!
• Creative Coding Club @creativecodingclub.ocadu: Livecoding Lab every Friday, 6:30–8 p.m., MCD 200 (Rosalie Sharp Pavilion). Creative Coding Club & Friends – Live at Butterfield Park: October 21, 7–10 p.m.
• ECOCAD @ecocadu: Fall Picnic on October 29, 1–4 p.m. Enjoy food, games, and activities.
• Dance2Nay (D2N) @dance2nay: Still accepting choreographers for this year. Apply through the form in their Instagram bio!
• MUZE Magazine @muze.editorial: The second issue will be launching in November! Stay tuned on their socials so you don’t miss it.
• OCADU Climbing Club @ocadclimbing: Climbing every Friday at around 6:30 p.m. at Basecamp. 

OCADU Events

• (Date TBA.)Comic & Picture Book Alumni Artist Panel: Featuring Suharu Ogawa and Susan Kun. Learning Zone, 113 McCaul Street.
• Every Monday, 10–11 a.m. in the Student Living Room. No sessions on October 12 or 19. Caffeine & Convos
• Every Monday, 2–3 p.m., 230 Richmond Student Living Room, from October 5–26. Student Accessibility & Games: Board games and an opportunity to learn about SAS services. 
• October 14, 21, and 28, in 113 McCaul, Room 512.Procrastination Unpacked: A three-week workshop.
• October 21–23, 2026, in the main lobby at 100 McCaul Street. Library Services Book Sale.
• October 22 at 7 p.m, 100 McCaul Room 190. Richard Fung – Artist Talk & Reception.
• October 24, 2026, 1–3 p.m, at 199 Richmond St W. In Conversation: Rebecca Baird & Kenny Baird: With Lisa Deanne Smith and Dr. Lilian Radovac.
• October 27–29, Great Hall. Drawing Out: Art Now: A three-day art festival curated by James Olley and Amy Swartz, celebrating OCAD University’s 150-year legacy through performance, participation, and expanded approaches to drawing. October 28, Onsite Gallery. Michael Massie – Artist/Curator Talk: Michael Massie in conversation with Alysa Procida. 
• October 27–29. Student Wellness Centre Wellness Event: A three-day event featuring food, activities, prizes, and information about student resources. 
• October 29, November 5, November 12, November 26, and December 3, 7–10 p.m. Evening Life Drawing at 113 McCaul, Room 312.
• October 31, November 4, November 14, November 21, and December 5, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m in MCC 312, 113 McCaul St. Alumni Relations Life Drawing: Open to OCAD U alumni, students, faculty, and staff. $15 per person; registration required. Bring your own supplies; drawing boards are provided.

Learn more and RSVP at ocadu.ca/events

Resources

• Health & Dental Plan: OCAD U students registered in at least 1.5 credits in both the Fall and Winter Terms are automatically enrolled in the health and dental plan through Alumo (formerly Studentcare). Coverage can be changed during the first month of classes, including opting in/out or adding dependents.
• Student Wellness Centre @ocadustudentwellbeing: Offers short-term support through single-session counselling appointments, available both virtually and in person.
• OCAD U Portfolio Building Events: Hands-on weekend workshops and online sessions designed for learners ages 15–19. Workshops focus on developing portfolio-ready work with guidance from OCAD U faculty. In-person workshops take place at 100 McCaul Street on October 17, November 21, December 5, 2026, and January 16, 2027.