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#  Why Give 

 

 



 

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 ## Today’s fast-evolving world

At OCAD U, we acknowledge a simple truth: the world needs creative solutions. It’s why every dollar raised is empowering us to broaden our impact in today’s fast-evolving world.

Art and design have evolved beyond aesthetics into a fundamental strategy for solving complex, interdisciplinary problems. We teach students to innovate and to solve the big problems of our time. They bridge the skills gap in a variety of sectors including manufacturing, technology, finance, automotive and creative industries.

 

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Our graduates work in all fields, from urban planning to advertising, industrial design, illustration and health care. Art and design are everywhere, and their applications are all around us.

 

 

 

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Your donations support OCAD U by creating new opportunities to deliver exceptional, hands-on education to our students. Donations provide students with the tools, technology and training the need to advance culture, industry and health design, supporting career-ready graduates who will make jobs as well as fill them.

OCAD U alums have shaped Canada and the world for generations. We are more than a traditional university - we are a major cultural force and city-builder.

 

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