President Diamond's statement on U.S. Executive Order
Monday, January 30, 2017
OCAD University supports Universities Canada’s statement regarding the executive order issued in the United States banning entry of citizens from seven countries to the U.S. for 90 days. The new order is negatively affecting Canadian campuses and communities. Together with Universities Canada, OCAD U supports the call from the American Association of Universities for this ban to “end as quickly as possible.”
With students, faculty and staff originating from more than 50 countries, OCAD University is committed to nurturing diverse and inclusive perspectives, collaboration, and an international network of students, alumni, faculty and staff.
We stand together with Canada’s university communities and will continue to welcome students, faculty and staff from around the world. Students attending or applying to OCAD University on study permits or who hold permanent residency from Iran, Iraq, Libya, Yemen, Sudan, Somalia and Syria will not be affected and continue to be welcome in Canada and at OCAD University.
Diversity, inclusion and openness are values that we uphold, respect and promote on our campus, and in our community. Faculty members with questions or concerns are invited to contact their respective faculty offices for further information.
Students from the affected countries who are intending to study in the US in the near future and/or undertake a research placement or internship should check in with the International Student Services & Mobility Exchange Office at 416-977-6000, Ext. 3842 or international@ocadu.ca.
I would also like to express our deepest condolences to the families and friends of the victims of the terrorist attack on Muslims at the Centre Culturel Islamique de Quebec in Quebec City. This unspeakable violence is an affront to our values and our respect for all religions.
We understand these events may have an impact on many students. Students who feel they need support are encouraged to contact our Health & Wellness Centre which is open for walk-in services Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., or contact the Centre at 416-977-6000 Ext. 260, or hwc@ocadu.ca.
This statement, and the endorsement of Universities Canada’s statement, were unanimously passed by OCAD U Senate.
OCAD University supports Universities Canada’s statement regarding the executive order issued in the United States banning entry of citizens from seven countries to the U.S. for 90 days. The new order is negatively affecting Canadian campuses and communities. Together with Universities Canada, OCAD U supports the call from the American Association of Universities for this ban to “end as quickly as possible.”
With students, faculty and staff originating from more than 50 countries, OCAD University is committed to nurturing diverse and inclusive perspectives, collaboration, and an international network of students, alumni, faculty and staff.
We stand together with Canada’s university communities and will continue to welcome students, faculty and staff from around the world. Students attending or applying to OCAD University on study permits or who hold permanent residency from Iran, Iraq, Libya, Yemen, Sudan, Somalia and Syria will not be affected and continue to be welcome in Canada and at OCAD University.
Diversity, inclusion and openness are values that we uphold, respect and promote on our campus, and in our community. Faculty members with questions or concerns are invited to contact their respective faculty offices for further information.
Students from the affected countries who are intending to study in the US in the near future and/or undertake a research placement or internship should check in with the International Student Services & Mobility Exchange Office at 416-977-6000, Ext. 3842 or international@ocadu.ca.
I would also like to express our deepest condolences to the families and friends of the victims of the terrorist attack on Muslims at the Centre Culturel Islamique de Quebec in Quebec City. This unspeakable violence is an affront to our values and our respect for all religions.
We understand these events may have an impact on many students. Students who feel they need support are encouraged to contact our Health & Wellness Centre which is open for walk-in services Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., or contact the Centre at 416-977-6000 Ext. 260, or hwc@ocadu.ca.
This statement, and the endorsement of Universities Canada’s statement, were unanimously passed by OCAD U Senate.