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Gail Lee re-elected first vice-chair, Hillary Marshall elected as second vice-chair.

Snyder discusses On Freedom on April 4. 2025 at a talk co-hosted by the DemocracyXChange Summit and Toronto Public Library.

John Scott: Firestorm opens at McMichael Canadian Art Collection Dec. 7 

The integrated website and app (myOCADU) set bold standard for user experience and design.  

On Nov. 27, from 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., visit the new park and enjoy a hot chocolate.

Former faculty member Popvassilev taught in the Faculty of Design for more than a decade.

Watt recognized by Public Affairs Association of Canada for his significant contributions to public affairs in Canada.

OCAD U program is enriching surgeons' understanding of how the creativity process can apply to the operating room and can improve patient care

Newfoundland-based multi-media artist Michael Massie, CM, RCA, delivers his inspirational speech after receiving an honorary doctorate degree

Rosalie and Isadore Sharp are OCAD U’s largest donors to date. Their generosity has reshaped the OCAD U campus, prominently establishing the Rosalie Sharp Centre for Design and the Rosalie Sharp Pavilion.

Catherine (Kiki) Delaney, alongside her husband Ian and the Delaney Family Foundation, has been instrumental in propelling OCAD U forward through significant philanthropic gifts totalling $5 million. 

George and Martha Butterfield have generously donated over $1.1 million to OCAD U. Their recent gift played a pivotal role in kicking off the Butterfield Park Revitalization campaign.

Lady Elizabeth (Pixie) Mudge Massey Shaw, a cherished alum of the Ontario College of Art (OCA, now OCAD University), has made a lasting impact both as an artist

Avalon Mott (she/her) is a curator, photographer and arts administrator from Vancouver now proudly calling Toronto home. After obtaining a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Emily Carr University of Art + Design in 2013, Avalon continued her academic journey at OCAD University, earning a Master of Fine Arts degree in the Criticism & Curatorial Practice program in 2023. Today, Avalon works as the Director of Xpace Cultural Centre and is a contributing member of the plumb artist collective. 

OCAD U employees gathered at Onsite Gallery on October 22 to recognize the recipients of the Employee Excellence Awards and to celebrate the long service and commitment by several employees – all from the non-teaching staff. 

RBC's renewed commitment of $1 million to OCAD University is a demonstration of its dedication to empowering the next generation of creative professionals with skills for a thriving future. This generous contribution further enhances the RBC Centre for Emerging Artists and Designers (RBC CEAD) and the RBC Continuing Studies Professional Skills Fund, both critical in equipping students and alumni with the skills and opportunities to succeed in the creative economy.

Ada Slaight and the Slaight Family Foundation have donations totalling nearly $3.75 million. The contributions have provided vital financial aid to students and supported transformative projects. 

OCAD University is proud to announce the completion of the Butterfield Park revitalization fundraising campaign, raising over $1.7 million towards the project.