PEER MENTOR RECRUITMENT 2018

Friday, January 19, 2018 - 1:45pm to Friday, April 6, 2018 - 11:45pm

Are you an outstanding and enthusiastic undergrad student (going into second-, third-, or fourth-/upper-year in 2018/2019) who would make an excellent PEER MENTOR in the OCAD U Student Mentor Program?

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Get involved and build community!

• Make new friends!

• Be recognized as a student leader!

• Build communication savvy!

• Build self-confidence

• Strengthen interpersonal skills!

• Gain transferable skills through our training and support!

• Great experience and resume content!

• Team t-shirt, social engagement and food!

• Eligible to be nominated for annual Peer Mentor Awards!

• Invitation to annual student dinner, celebrating leadership and excellence!

• First chance at select on-campus paid opportunities that benefit from your mentor training!

Sign up to become one of our rockin' OCAD U Peer Mentors in 2018 in four easy steps:

1: Apply!
2: Interview (group or one/one)!
3: Complete NEW online training/suppport modules!
4: Attend in-person Peer Mentor Principles in April!

Learn more about mentoring at OCAD U, dates, deadlines and commitment--and sign up today!
www.ocadu.ca/mentorprogram

Venue & Address: 
Campus Life, Level 5, 230 Richmond St. West
Website: 
www.ocadu.ca/mentorprogram
www.facebook.com/OCADUMentorProgram/
Email: 
bjames@ocadu.ca
Phone: 
416 977 6000 Ext. 275
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FUNCTION Speaker Series:

Friday, November 24, 2017 - 6:00pm to 10:00pm

Function 10 will take place from 6 to 10PM on November 24th in the newly renovated Ada Slaight Student Gallery for an evening of speakers including past and present members of the Student Press, collaborators, and OCAD University alumni to discuss the importance of interdisciplinary research, dialogue, and critical publication initiatives. What is the value of student publications? How has involvement with student publishing impacted our speakers' professional practices?

Panel presentations start at 6:40 PM followed by open discussion and questions as well as music, food, drinks!

GUEST SPEAKERS INCLUDE:

  • Amy Leaman
  • Ansel Shmidt
  • David Caterini
  • David Schnitman
  • Emma Novotny
  • Rowan Red Sky
  • Symon Oliver
  • Tucker McLachlan
  • and current Student Press members

For questions or information, please contact: contact@ocadustudentpress.com

ABOUT OCAD U STUDENT PRESS:
The OCAD U Student Press serves as a platform for idea sharing, research, and communication among the OCAD U community. We publish a major book every year, showcasing ground-breaking academic research and projects done by our most promising students in the fields of art and design. The Press offers a series of educational workshops, additional publications and events, offering students new opportunities to get involved.

See more OCAD U student-run groups at www.ocadu.ca/studentgroups

Venue & Address: 
Ada Slaight Gallery, Level 2, 100 McCaul Street
Website: 
www.facebook.com/events/382791945485497/
www.instagram.com/ocadustudentpress/
www.ocadustudentpress.com
www.ocadustudentpress.com
Email: 
contact@ocadustudentpress.com
Cost: 
FREE
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THE GRIND: Strategic Business Foresight w/ Alex Manu

Thursday, November 16, 2017 - 3:00pm to 6:00pm

This week at The Grind Speaker Series, we will be hosting a discussion with Alexander Manu, a professor here at OCAD U, who specializes in strategic innovation and management.

EVENT LINK:
https://www.facebook.com/events/166340593957372/?notif_t=plan_user_joined&notif_id=1510526680200507 

ABOUT THE GRIND:
The Grind is an incubator for students who want to start their own small business. The group aims to connect students interested in business/entrepreneurship, encourage collaboration and provide guest speakers, workshops and resources to assist participants in networking, learning new skills and portfolio building.

See more OCAD U student-run groups at www.ocadu.ca/studentgroups

Venue & Address: 
Imagination Catalyst, Level 8, 230 Richmond St. West
Website: 
www.facebook.com/thegrindocadu/
www.ocadu.ca/studentgroups
Email: 
thegrindocadu@gmail.com
Cost: 
FREE
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PROUD at OCAD U Café

Wednesday, December 6, 2017 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm

Join PROUD at OCAD U for a café-themed event with free tarot card readings.
Beverages and cafe snacks provided!

EVENT LINK:
www.facebook.com/events/139869036669576/

ABOUT PROUD AT OCAD U:
PROUD at OCAD U is an LGBTQ+ student organization dedicated to fostering a safe, inclusive and positive community at OCAD University. We are committed to an intersectional, diverse approach and strive to provide LGBTQ+ students on campus with support and resources, ways to create art and design, and celebrate our identities through meetings, events, and other initiatives. In addition, PROUD at OCAD U is a resource for students, staff and faculty who are not part of the LGBTQ+ community to learn how to better support and accommodate their students and colleagues; however, emphasis will always be placed on the LGBTQ+ student population.

See more OCAD U student-run groups at www.ocadu.ca/studentgroups

Venue & Address: 
Learning Zone, 122 St. Patrick Street (or alternatively, access via 113 McCaul Street
Website: 
www.facebook.com/proud.ocadu/
www.ocadu.ca/studentgroups
www.facebook.com/events/139869036669576/
Email: 
proud.ocadu@gmail.com
Cost: 
FREE
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Waffles for Change

Wednesday, November 29, 2017 - 8:00pm to 10:00pm

November 14, 21 and 29, 2017
We will also be collecting donations for Sanctuary, a local organization we are partnering with that serves marginalized people in the downtown Toronto core.

ABOUT OCAD CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP (OCF):
We want to share love and support the larger OCAD U community as well as the city by fostering a caring community through our actions and events. We hope to welcome and create safe spaces for people to engage and grow in their faith. We also want to encourage others to learn and grow to use their skills and talents to serve the larger community.

See more OCAD U student-run groups at www.ocadu.ca/studentgroups

Venue & Address: 
Room 187, Lambert Lounge, 100 McCaul Street
Website: 
www.facebook.com/OCADUCF/
www.ocadu.ca/studentgroups
Email: 
ocadivcf@gmail.com
Cost: 
Collecting donations for Sanctuary
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Waffles for Change

Tuesday, November 21, 2017 - 8:00pm to 10:00pm

November 14, 21 and 29, 2017
We will also be collecting donations for Sanctuary, a local organization we are partnering with that serves marginalized people in the downtown Toronto core.

ABOUT OCAD CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP (OCF):
We want to share love and support the larger OCAD U community as well as the city by fostering a caring community through our actions and events. We hope to welcome and create safe spaces for people to engage and grow in their faith. We also want to encourage others to learn and grow to use their skills and talents to serve the larger community.

See more OCAD U student-run groups at www.ocadu.ca/studentgroups

Venue & Address: 
Room 187, Lambert Lounge, 100 McCaul Street
Website: 
www.facebook.com/OCADUCF/
www.ocadu.ca/studentgroups
Email: 
ocadivcf@gmail.com
Cost: 
Collecting donations for Sanctuary
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Waffles for Change

Tuesday, November 14, 2017 - 8:00pm to 10:00pm

November 14, 21 and 29, 2017
We will also be collecting donations for Sanctuary, a local organization we are partnering with that serves marginalized people in the downtown Toronto core.

ABOUT OCAD CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP (OCF):
We want to share love and support the larger OCAD U community as well as the city by fostering a caring community through our actions and events. We hope to welcome and create safe spaces for people to engage and grow in their faith. We also want to encourage others to learn and grow to use their skills and talents to serve the larger community.

See more OCAD U student-run groups at www.ocadu.ca/studentgroups

Venue & Address: 
Room 187, Lambert Lounge, 100 McCaul Street
Website: 
www.facebook.com/OCADUCF/
www.ocadu.ca/studentgroups
Email: 
ocadivcf@gmail.com
Cost: 
Collecting donations for Sanctuary
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YALAH REACH!

Monday, November 13, 2017 - 6:00pm to 9:00pm

It is time to meet the OCADU MSA team! Join us for our first event this year.
There will be food, booths, guest speakers and more to enjoy.
Please RSVP at http://yallareach.app.rsvpify.com

ABOUT OCAD U MUSLIM STUDENT ASSOCIATION
The OCAD U MSA is here to provide and facilitate for Muslims on campus. We’re here to raise awareness about Islam and maintain a peaceful prayer space for Muslims. All Muslim and non-Muslim students, faculty and staff are welcome. 
Email: msa.ocad@gmail.com / Official Facebook page / Facebook Social Group / MSA Twitter / MSA Instagram

Venue & Address: 
Lambert Lounge, Room 187, 100 McCaul Street
Website: 
www.facebook.com/ocadumsa/
www.ocadu.ca/studentgroups
Email: 
msa.ocad@gmail.com
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Toronto SSA's Game Night

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Thursday, October 26, 2017 - 6:00pm to 9:00pm

The OCAD U Sikh Student Association invites you to the Toronto SSA's Game Night for an evening of fun, laughter, games and snacks. Hope to see you there!

Insta: @ocadussa

ABOUT OCAD U SIKH STUDENTS ASSOCIATION (SSA)
The OCAD U Sikh Student Association—under the umbrella organisation of Experience Sikhi-The Sikh Youth Federation—aims to provide a welcoming environment for all students, regardless of whether they come from a Sikh background or not. Our goal is to educate one another to understand and raise awareness about what Sikhi is. This allows us to break barriers and misunderstandings that may exist about Sikhi and Sikhs. Through various events such as Game Nights, Paint Nites, and exploring Sikh Art History, along with prayer evenings and discussions with guest speakers, we will create a friendly community to experience Sikhi.

For more information about this and other student-run groups, visit www.ocadu.ca/studentgroups

Venue & Address: 
UC177, 15 King College Circle (UofT), Toronto
Website: 
www.ocadu.ca/studentgroups
Email: 
ocadussa@gmail.com
Cost: 
Free

VERNACULAR: Weekly Meetings

Thursday, November 30, 2017 - 3:00pm to 4:30pm

Weekly meetings are held Thursdays in the Learning Zone!
3:00 to 4:30 PM

Thursday, October 26
Thursday, November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

ABOUT VERNACULAR:
Vernacular is a creative writing and publishing collective dedicated to poetry and other experimental approaches to language. We meet to share prompts and new works, and to develop our language-based practices. Curated works will be distributed through periodic publications, podcasts and events. By fostering a community of writers, speakers and signers, Vernacular provides a platform for creative linguistic agency and innovation.

See this and other student-run groups at www.ocadu.ca/studentgroups

Venue & Address: 
Learning Zone 113 McCaul Street (Level 1) or enter through 122 St. Patrick Street
Website: 
www.ocadu.ca/studentgroups
www.facebook.com/groups/896884390350460/
Email: 
vernacular.ocadu@gmail.com
Cost: 
Free
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