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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
Poetry as Art: A Writing Workshop
November 14, 2026
2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
 Learn something new about the art of writing poetry. Join OCAD U Creative Writing student Bella Melardi in a writing workshop. Learn about different forms of poetry and how to create sentences that sound like artwork. You will also learn about the history of poetry and have a chance to write your own poems! Come join Bella's Poetry Workshop on November 14th, 2026, at Say Hey House! 
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  • Alumni
  • Faculty
  • Graduate Student
  • International Student
  • Public
  • Staff
  • Undergraduate Student
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Workshop Series: A Painting as a Composite Material
November 14, 2026
1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Main Building & Rosalie Sharp Centre for Design (MCA)
Saturday workshop series with Professor Lauchlan Reid, Co-Director of the Sustainable Colour Lab. Saturday November 14th, November 21st, and November 28th from 1:00pm to 5:00pm. 
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  • Alumni
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Morning life drawing – November 14th
November 14, 2026
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Annex Building (MCC)
Join Alumni Relations for a morning of life drawing on campus. 
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  • Alumni
  • Faculty
  • Graduate Student
  • International Student
  • Staff
  • Undergraduate Student
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Expanded Dis/Closures Fireside Chat: Ana Serrano & Romeo Candido
November 13, 2026
7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Main Building & Rosalie Sharp Centre for Design (MCA)
Part of Reel Asian 2026. Join a fireside chat with OCAD U President and and Vice-Chancellor Ana Serrano and Emmy-nominated director, writer and composer Romeo Candido. 
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  • Public
Ana Serrano and Romeo Candido
Evening life drawing – November 12th
November 12, 2026
7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Annex Building (MCC)
Join Alumni Relations for an evening of life drawing on campus. 
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  • Alumni
  • Faculty
  • Graduate Student
  • International Student
  • Staff
  • Undergraduate Student
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Rooted & Restless
November 12, 2026
5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Main Building & Rosalie Sharp Centre for Design (MCA)
Rooted & Restless (featuring Dr. Amanda White, Dr. Ian Clarke, and Dr. Vanessa Harden)
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  • Public
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Research Lunch Conversation with Maria Chatzichristodoulou: The Abundance Project
November 12, 2026
12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
205 Richmond (RHA)
The Office of Research & Innovation invites faculty, staff, students, and members of the OCAD U research community to join a semi-formal lunchtime conversation with Maria Chatzichristodoulou centred on The Abundance Project. This invite is especially for those who may have an interest in health projects like Maria's.
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  • Public
  • Staff
Maria Chatzichristodoulou: The Abundance Project
OCAD U X Reel Asian 2026
November 11, 2026 - November 21, 2026
Off Campus
The 2026 edition of Reel Asian celebrates the 30th anniversary of the festival. In-person programming runs from Nov 11. to 21 with events across Toronto, including at OCAD University. Online events will take place from Nov. 16 to 29. This year, OCAD U is pleased to host a variety of exhibitions and virtual reality projects as part of the festival. 
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  • Public
Reel Asian Stage
Seed Fund for Creative Entrepreneurs Information Sessions
November 10, 2026 - November 19, 2026
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Join one of our upcoming information sessions to learn about the program, eligibility requirements, available awards, key dates, and what makes a strong application. Whether you're exploring a new business idea or already building your venture, these sessions are a great opportunity to learn more and ask questions.
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  • Alumni
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  • International Student
  • Undergraduate Student
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Self Care & Crafts
November 6, 2026 - November 27, 2026
2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
230 Richmond (RHB)
Every Friday in the Student Living Room.
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  • Graduate Student
  • International Student
  • Undergraduate Student
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Wellness Thursdays
November 5, 2026 - November 26, 2026
1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
230 Richmond (RHB)
Bi-weekly in the Student Living Room.
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  • Graduate Student
  • International Student
  • Undergraduate Student
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Pizza and Co-Design
November 4, 2026 - November 25, 2026
1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
230 Richmond (RHB)
Every Wednesday in the Student Living Room.
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  • Graduate Student
  • International Student
  • Undergraduate Student
fun characters on furniture representing the student living room

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