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[Orientation Events](/markdownify/node/3339) # Orientation Events rgb(0,0,0) Date Event type Competition Conference Event Exhibition Lecture Meetup Talk Thesis Exhibition Workshop Department 2SLGTBQIA+ OCAD U 150 Ada Slaight Gallery Admissions Alumni Campus Life Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers Contemporary Art, Design and New Media Art Histories (CADN) Continuing Studies Gallery Criticism and Curatorial Practice (CRCP) Design for Health (DHEA) Digital Futures (DF) Diversity, Equity & Sustainability (ODESI) Facilities & Studio Services Faculty of Art Faculty of Arts & Science Faculty of Design Financial Aid & Awards GCCA Giving Government Relations & Public Policy Graduate Gallery Ignite Gallery Inclusive Design (INCD) Inclusive Design Research Centre Indigenous Student Centre Interdisciplinary Master's in Art, Media and Design (IAMD) International Student Support Internationalization Library Marketing & Communications Office of the President Office of the Registrar Office of the Vice-President, Academic & Provost Office of the Vice-President, Finance & Administration Onsite Gallery Open Space Gallery Orientation People & Culture Research Safety, Security & Campus Operations School of Continuing Studies School of Graduate Studies Shops and Studios Strategic Foresight and Innovation (SFI) Student Advising Student Groups Student Success Programs Student Wellbeing Sustainability The Great Hall Welcome Squad Centre for Learning & Teaching Audience Alumni Faculty Graduate Student International Student Public Staff Undergraduate Student Location 113Research Project Gallery 115 McCaul 205 Richmond (RHA) 230 Richmond (RHB) 49 McCaul St. (MCG) 51 McCaul St. (MCF) Ada Slaight Student Gallery Annex Building (MCC) Graduate Gallery Ignite Gallery Learning Zone Library Main Building & Rosalie Sharp Centre for Design (MCA) Off Campus Online-Only Onsite Gallery (RHD) Open Space Gallery Rosalie Sharp Pavillion (MCD) The Great Hall Waterfront (WFA) [COL LAB October 13, 2026 - October 25, 2026 Main Building & Rosalie Sharp Centre for Design (MCA) The OCAD U Sustainable Colour Lab COL LAB is a space and community for artists and designers to conduct, create and disseminate knowledge in material colour research. Event- Public ![COLLAB Banner](/sites/default/files/styles/16_9_medium/public/2026-10/Slide%201.PNG.webp?itok=C8gKsK1f) Oct 13](https://www.ocadu.ca/events-and-exhibitions/col-lab) [Procrastination Unpacked October 14, 2026 - October 28, 2026 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. 113Research Project Gallery Learn and work on strategies at a SWC & CLT workshop series. Event- Graduate Student - International Student - Undergraduate Student ![OCAD University](/sites/default/files/styles/16_9_medium/public/2026-09/2026_placeholder.jpg.webp?itok=nd9c2wUl) Oct 14](https://www.ocadu.ca/events-and-exhibitions/procrastination-unpacked) [Evening life drawing – October 15th October 15, 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](/sites/default/files/styles/16_9_medium/public/2026-09/39_5_150_041%20%281%29.jpg.webp?itok=0ERd6cw3) Oct 15](https://www.ocadu.ca/events-and-exhibitions/evening-life-drawing-october-15th) [Beaded Rosette Workshop with Rebecca Baird October 16, 2026 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. Onsite Gallery (RHD) Discover the art of beadwork in our engaging Beaded Rosette Workshop facilitated by Returning to Ourselves: Rebecca Baird and Kenny Alvin Baird—A Retrospective of Art and Design by Cree Métis Siblings exhibition artist Rebecca Baird. Workshop- Alumni - Faculty - Graduate Student - International Student - Public - Staff - Undergraduate Student ![Beaded works](/sites/default/files/styles/16_9_medium/public/2026-07/1.%20Beaded%20Rosettes%20Student%20examples%202%20%281%29.png.webp?itok=fxO-UnH3) Oct 16](https://www.ocadu.ca/events-and-exhibitions/beaded-rosette-workshop-rebecca-baird) [Morning life drawing – October 17th October 17, 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](/sites/default/files/styles/16_9_medium/public/2026-09/57_004_367_015%20%281%29.jpg.webp?itok=7IUZ2HHN) Oct 17](https://www.ocadu.ca/events-and-exhibitions/morning-life-drawing-october-17th) [OCAD U 150 Anniversary Community Launch Event October 20, 2026 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. The Great Hall OCAD U students, faculty, staff and alumni – join us for a kick-off to our 150th anniversary year. Event- Public ![150 years of impact](/sites/default/files/styles/16_9_medium/public/2026-10/150-placeholder-1.jpg.webp?itok=ufPNV2hy) Oct 20](https://www.ocadu.ca/events-and-exhibitions/ocad-u-150-anniversary-community-launch-event) [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 ![Purple background with CPIR logo in foreground.](/sites/default/files/styles/16_9_medium/public/2025-01/ahmad-04.png.webp?itok=spfi1cDq) Oct 20](https://www.ocadu.ca/events-and-exhibitions/one-one-career-mentorship-will-selviz) [Experiential Learning Undergrad Info Session October 20, 2026 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. Online-Only Are you an OCAD U undergraduate student interested in completing a placement for academic credit? Join our upcoming Experiential Learning Information Session to discover how you can gain valuable industry experience, expand your professional network, and earn credit toward your degree. Event- International Student - Undergraduate Student ![Blue background with green shapes in top left and bottom right corners.](/sites/default/files/styles/16_9_medium/public/2026-10/EXPL-Website-notext%28Oct2026%29.png.webp?itok=yrQC5H6j) Oct 20](https://www.ocadu.ca/events-and-exhibitions/experiential-learning-undergrad-info-session-1) [Library Services Book Sale 2026 October 21, 2026 - October 23, 2026 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Main Building & Rosalie Sharp Centre for Design (MCA) The annual Library Services Book Sale will take place from Wednesday, October 21 - Friday, October 23, 2026, in the main lobby at 100 McCaul Street! Event- Alumni - Faculty - Graduate Student - International Student - Public - Staff - Undergraduate Student ![Book sale poster](/sites/default/files/styles/16_9_medium/public/2026-09/booksale.jpg.webp?itok=jHJglBDQ) Oct 21](https://www.ocadu.ca/events-and-exhibitions/library-services-book-sale-2026) [Evening life drawing – October 22nd October 22, 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](/sites/default/files/styles/16_9_medium/public/2026-09/39_5_150_041%20%281%29.jpg.webp?itok=0ERd6cw3) Oct 22](https://www.ocadu.ca/events-and-exhibitions/evening-life-drawing-october-22nd) [Art Creates Change - Richard Fung October 22, 2026 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Main Building & Rosalie Sharp Centre for Design (MCA) OCAD University’s Faculty of Art presents:ART CREATES CHANGE. The Kim Pruesse Speakers Series with Richard Fung Event- Public ![Underwater shot of a boy swimming](/sites/default/files/styles/16_9_medium/public/2026-09/SEAintheBLOOD15_s%20for%20web%20.jpg.webp?itok=DqQP-e-G) Oct 22](https://www.ocadu.ca/events-and-exhibitions/art-creates-change-richard-fung) [Open House 2026 October 24, 2026 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Main Building & Rosalie Sharp Centre for Design (MCA) Take a look inside our campus, learn more about our programs and experience our shops and studios at our annual undergraduate open house event. Event- Public - Undergraduate Student ![ocad u tabletop building against the toronto skyline](/sites/default/files/styles/16_9_medium/public/2026-10/OCAD%20U%20sharp%20centre.jpg.webp?itok=Gj82sctm) Oct 24](https://www.ocadu.ca/events-and-exhibitions/open-house-2026) - [Load More](?page=1 "Load more items") [### Get mentored! June 15, 2026 - November 28, 2026Meetup ![peer mentor](/sites/default/files/styles/16_9_medium/public/2025-06/53976293434_f2b8b7c8f0_k.jpg.webp?itok=RG53JrIT)](/events-and-exhibitions/get-mentored-0)