OCAD U Poetry Slam

Friday, November 22, 2019 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm

The OCAD U Poetry Society presents our first poetry slam. This event will determine the team that represents OCAD U at the College Unions Poetry Slam Invitational (CUPSI) at Virginia Commonwealth University (April 15 to 18, 2020).

Interested poets would need 3 poems each under 3 minutes. 

To register and for more information please email ocadupoetrysociety@gmail.com

ABOUT OCAD U POETRY SOCIETY:
The OCAD U Poetry Society is a collective of students from all backgrounds and writing levels who gather to discuss, collaborate and experiment with poetic forms. They facilitate workshops, performances and outings. The Society is also responsible for creating and facilitating the OCAD U Poetry Slam Team which will compete at The College Union Poetry Slam Invitational (CUPSI), an annual Poetry Slam tournament put on by the Association of College Unions International (ACUI) in which teams of four or five college students from different colleges and universities compete against each other in the United States. The society is mentored by Professors Ian Keteku and Lillian Allen.

LEARN MORE ABOUT STUDENT GROUPS:
https://www.ocadu.ca/services/campus-life/student-groups.htm

Venue & Address: 
Learning Zone, 113 McCaul Street (or access via 122 St. Patrick Street), Level 1
Website: 
https://www.ocadu.ca/services/campus-life/student-groups.htm
Email: 
ocadupoetrysociety@gmail.com
Cost: 
Free
PoetrySlam graphic

Terra Incognita

Terra Incognita exhibition image
Thursday, July 6, 2017 - 8:00am to Sunday, August 27, 2017 - 9:00pm

The Indigenous Student Association at OCAD University is proud to present Terra Incognita, an exhibition that questions established narratives surrounding Canadian nationalism in light of #Canada150. Terra Incognita features work from a diverse group of emerging artists identifying as Indigenous, People of Colour and Settler-Ally working towards establishing a full, respectful  and  self- conscious future for Indigenous peoples.  

All 19 artists hail from all across Turtle Island, working in equally diverse mediums including painting, sculpture and new media:

Alexia Bread Anderson
Amanda Robertson-Hebert
Bernard Leroux
Connor Pion
Fallon Simard
Gabor Bata
Kaiatanoron Dumoulin Bush
Karalyn Reuben
Katsitsanoron Katty Dumoulin Bush
Kaya Dacosta
Lacie Kanerahtahsóhon Burning
Laura St. Amant
Mariah Meawasige
Megan Feheley
Michael Crawford
Oliver Roberts
Simon Shim
Seo Eun Kim
Ted Hoffie

Terra Incognita is supported by Artscape Daniel’s Spectrum, Indigenous Visual Culture and the Indigenous Student Association at OCAD University, and a generous donation from Lindy Green.

ABOUT INDIGENOUS STUDENT ASSOCIATION:

The Indigenous Student Association (ISA) is a group of students from OCAD U who wish to create a positive, nurturing, and inclusive community. The ISA strives to collaborate and unify perspectives and thoughts, through our artworks, community involvement, and exhibitions. We are active within our communities individually, but by coming together in the IASA, we can contribute collectively and work towards a common goal.

FIND OUT ABOUT STUDENT GROUPS AT OCAD U:

www.ocadu.ca/studentgroups

Venue & Address: 
Artscape Daniels Spectrum (2nd Floor), 585 Dundas St. East
Website: 
www.facebook.com/ISA.OCAD/
www.instagram.com/ocaduisaofficial/
Email: 
indigenousstudentgroup@gmail.com
Terra Icognita poster

Fourth-Year Week: Cheese! Fourth-Year Group Photo

fourth-year week
Thursday, March 13, 2008 - 3:00pm to 3:15pm

Photo will be taken promptly at 11 am!

This week is all about YOU, the fourth-year student'to recognize your accomplishments as you near the end of your final year. Fourth-Year Week is a way for OCAD to say thank you and celebrate the valuable contribution you make to the OCAD community and beyond.

We welcome you to participate as your schedule allows.

March 10 to March 14, 2008

Connect, engage, reflect and have fun!

Check the Events Calendar for daily activities and watch for posters and a Fourth-Year Week brochure!

Venue & Address: 
Lobby and Level 2 100 McCaul Street, Toronto, Ontario
Email: 
bjames@ocad.ca