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Nov 16
Upcoming

Unseen Worlds - Revealing the science of healthier futures

November 16, 2026 12 a.m. -
November 27, 2026 11:59 p.m.
The Great Hall
Sep 5

Skennen'kó:wa ken? Do you carry great peace?

September 5, 2026 12 a.m. -
November 15, 2026 11:59 p.m.
Off Campus
Morning life drawing – October 31st (Halloween Edition ft. Costumes!)
October 31, 2026
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Annex Building (MCC)
Join Alumni Relations for a morning of life drawing on campus. 
EventIn Person
  • Alumni
  • Faculty
  • Graduate Student
  • International Student
  • Staff
  • Undergraduate Student
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Dorothy H. Hoover Library x ILLU Present: Story time Series Comic & Picture Book Alumni Artist Panel Discussion
October 30, 2026
4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Learning Zone
Join us as we mark an incredible 150 years of illustration at OCADU! Together with the Dorothy H. Hoover Library, the Illustration program invites our notable, award-winning alumni illustrators to share insights into the world of sequential illustration with the OCAD University community. 
Event
  • Public
The Fan Brothers illustration
Storytime: Comic & Picture Book Alumni Artist Panel
October 30, 2026
4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Learning Zone
Storytime: Comic & Picture Book Alumni Artist Panel 
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  • Public
150 years of impact
Halloween Party 2.0
October 30, 2026
1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
230 Richmond (RHB)
Hosted in the Student Living Room. Come in costume or candies, games and more!
EventIn Person
  • Graduate Student
  • International Student
  • Undergraduate Student
halloween party promotion - student living room
Evening life drawing – October 29th
October 29, 2026
7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Annex Building (MCC)
Join Alumni Relations for an evening of life drawing on campus. 
EventIn Person
  • Alumni
  • Faculty
  • Graduate Student
  • International Student
  • Staff
  • Undergraduate Student
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DesignMeets: Redefining the Design Practice
October 29, 2026
6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Main Building & Rosalie Sharp Centre for Design (MCA)
DesignMeets: Redefining the Design Practice 
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  • Public
150 years of impact
ILLU 150 CELEBRATION | Opening Reception, Website Launch & Fundraiser
October 29, 2026
6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Ada Slaight Student Gallery
Join us for the OCAD U ILLU 150 Celebration kickoff with a reception, website launch, and art sale fundraiser! Celebrating 150 years of Illustration at OCAD U, this exhibition and art sale features work by 40 Illustration alumni and faculty, spanning generations of artists, makers, and visual storytellers. 
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  • Public
ILLU 150 logo by Gary Taxali
now and then Artist/Curator Talk: Michael Massie in Conversation with Alysa Procida
October 28, 2026
5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Onsite Gallery (RHD)
Don't miss this exclusive Artist/Curator Talk with acclaimed artist Michael Massie and guest curator Alysa Procida.
EventIn Person
  • Public
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Drawing Out: Art Now
October 27, 2026 - October 29, 2026
The Great Hall
A three-day Art festival curated by James Olley and Amy Swartz marking OCAD University's 150-year legacy through performance, participation, and expanded approaches to drawing. 
EventIn Person
  • Faculty
  • Graduate Student
  • Public
  • Staff
  • Undergraduate Student
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Wellness Week!
October 27, 2026 - October 29, 2026
Main Building & Rosalie Sharp Centre for Design (MCA)
SWC presents a 3-day Wellness week. Come for free food, raffles/prizes, workshops and more! 
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  • Graduate Student
  • International Student
  • Undergraduate Student
decompression, brain and heart characters for wellness week.
One-on-One Career Mentorship with Will Selviz
October 20, 2026 - December 17, 2026
2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Rosalie Sharp Pavillion (MCD)
Looking for some feedback on your work, career path, or life after OCAD U? The OCAD U Creative Professionals-In-Residence program is a mentorship initiative created to support the career success of current OCAD U students and recent alumni. Book a one-on-one career mentorship session with our guests this semester and receive career advising, feedback on your portfolio and hear their professional insights.
Event
  • Alumni
  • Graduate Student
  • International Student
  • Undergraduate Student
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ALTER / ALTAR
October 13, 2026 - November 4, 2026
Ignite Gallery
Exhibition
  • Alumni
  • Faculty
  • Graduate Student
  • International Student
  • Public
  • Staff
  • Undergraduate Student
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