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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.
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2SLGBTQ+ aging with and into difference(s) | Film Screening with CRIP Lab and Tangled Art + Disability
November 7, 2026
1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Presented by CRIP Lab, University of Guelph & Tangled Arts + DisabiltyThis event is on Zoom meeting.
EventOnline
  • Alumni
  • Faculty
  • Graduate Student
  • International Student
  • Public
  • Staff
  • Undergraduate Student
CRIP Lab Film Screening
Nov 7
Morning life drawing – November 7th
November 7, 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
group-life-drawing-archive
Nov 7
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.
EventIn Person
  • Graduate Student
  • International Student
  • Undergraduate Student
fun characters on furniture representing the student living room
Nov 6
Wellness Thursdays
November 5, 2026 - November 26, 2026
1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
230 Richmond (RHB)
Bi-weekly in the Student Living Room.
EventIn Person
  • Graduate Student
  • International Student
  • Undergraduate Student
fun characters on furniture representing the student living room
Nov 5
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.
EventIn Person
  • Graduate Student
  • International Student
  • Undergraduate Student
fun characters on furniture representing the student living room
Nov 4
Let's Talk Tea
November 3, 2026 - November 24, 2026
1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
230 Richmond (RHB)
Every Tuesday in the Student Living Room.
EventIn Person
  • Graduate Student
  • International Student
  • Undergraduate Student
fun characters on furniture representing the student living room
Nov 3
Student Accessibility and Games
November 2, 2026 - November 30, 2026
2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
230 Richmond (RHB)
Every Monday, come play board games and learn about SAS services! 
EventIn Person
  • Graduate Student
  • International Student
  • Undergraduate Student
sas board game night banner
Nov 2
Caffeine & Convos
November 2, 2026 - November 30, 2026
10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
230 Richmond (RHB)
Every Monday in the Student Living Room.Not running November 16th.
EventIn Person
  • Graduate Student
  • International Student
  • Undergraduate Student
coffee, tea and creamers in front of coffee machine.
Nov 2
Illustration Program - Exhibition: 150 Celebration
October 29, 2026 - November 9, 2026
12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Ada Slaight Student Gallery
Exhibition runs October 28–November 9, 2026Gallery Hours: Oct 30 - Nov 9 MCA 225 will be open 12-4pm Monday-Fridays.Additional visiting hours and tours available by appointment. Please email schang@ocadu.ca to arrange.The exhibition celebrates 150 years of Illustration at OCAD U and is featuring work by 40 Illustration alums and faculty, spanning generations of artists, makers, and visual storytellers.
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  • Alumni
  • Faculty
  • Graduate Student
  • International Student
  • Public
  • Staff
  • Undergraduate Student
Illu-150
Oct 29
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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Oct 20
Matriarchal Messages for the Masses
October 5, 2026 - March 31, 2027
A community-centred pop-up project initiated by Amy Wong that celebrates the wisdom passed down through mothers, aunties, elders, caregivers, and chosen family. 
Event
  • Alumni
  • Faculty
  • Graduate Student
  • International Student
  • Staff
  • Undergraduate Student
OCAD University's Sharp Centre for Design, with a graphic black and white facade suspended over primary colour support legs
Oct 5
Steps Forward: 150th Anniversary Yellow Staircase Mural Project
September 17, 2026 - May 15, 2027
Main Building & Rosalie Sharp Centre for Design (MCA)
Celebrating the past, present, and future of the Yellow Staircase.
EventIn Person
  • Alumni
  • Faculty
  • Graduate Student
  • International Student
  • Public
  • Staff
  • Undergraduate Student
Mural in yellow staircase
Sep 17
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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.
Event
  • Alumni
  • Graduate Student
  • International Student
  • Undergraduate Student
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Nov 10
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. 
Event
  • Public
Reel Asian Stage
Nov 11
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)
Event
  • Public
Collage of 3 portraits
Nov 12
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. 
Event
  • Alumni
  • Faculty
  • Graduate Student
  • International Student
  • Staff
  • Undergraduate Student
life-drawing-archives
Nov 12
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. 
Event
  • Public
Ana Serrano and Romeo Candido
Nov 13
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. 
Event
  • Alumni
  • Faculty
  • Graduate Student
  • International Student
  • Staff
  • Undergraduate Student
group-life-drawing-archive
Nov 14
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. 
Event
  • Alumni
Sustainable_colour-lab-workshop
Nov 14
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
OCAD University
Nov 14
Unseen Worlds - Revealing the science of healthier futures
November 16, 2026 - November 27, 2026
The Great Hall
Exhibition
  • Public
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Nov 16
MAKING IT! series: Max Dean X Micah Lexier
November 17, 2026
12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Main Building & Rosalie Sharp Centre for Design (MCA)
MAKING IT! is an interview series hosted by OCAD U students and alumni that explores the realities of the professional art world and what it takes to build a sustainable career as a working artist.
Event
  • Alumni
  • Faculty
  • Graduate Student
  • International Student
  • Public
  • Staff
  • Undergraduate Student
Making It poster: Max Dean and Micah Lexier
Nov 17
Blink UX Workshop
November 17, 2026
5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
115 McCaul
Join Blink UX design leaders Ben Shown and Matt Kissick for an interactive workshop on facilitation, collaboration, and workshop design.
Workshop
  • Alumni
  • Faculty
  • Graduate Student
  • International Student
  • Public
  • Staff
  • Undergraduate Student
OCAD University
Nov 17
Should I Go to Graduate School: Deciding When, Why & Where
November 18, 2026
1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Rosalie Sharp Pavillion (MCD)
Graduate school can be an exciting next step, but it isn't the only path forward. In this interactive workshop, you'll consider whether further study aligns with your creative practice and career goals, then learn how to identify graduate programs that match your priorities. You'll leave with a personalized set of criteria to help guide your research and future decisions. 
Workshop
  • Alumni
  • Graduate Student
  • International Student
  • Undergraduate Student
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Nov 18
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