Alumni Relations engages our alumni as active participants, advocates, and contributors

Holiday OCAD Artist Alley 2019

Sunday, December 15, 2019 - 1:00pm to 7:00pm

Come to OCAD's student-run Holiday Artist Alley! You'll find a wide variety of beautiful posters, prints, zines, stickers, greeting cards, ceramics, fashion, jewelry items and more from local creators. Support 50+ OCAD U artists and alumni.

This event is open to the public so come by and support local artists! FREE ADMISSION!

Remember to BRING CASH as most artists do not have card readers. There are ATMs in the building.
We are a wheelchair accessible space. Please take the (main lobby backside) elevators to the 2nd floor.

Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/ocadartistalley/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/ocadartistalley/

We'll be revealing artist profiles leading up to the event!

If you want to volunteer or have questions, please contact: kmoore@ocadu.ca

The OCAD Artist Alley is a student initiative, created with support from OCAD Student Union, to give Students and Alumni across all programs the opportunity to exhibit and sell their work.

Poster art by Becky Wu.
Tickets NOT needed for entrance

Venue & Address: 
Great Hall (Level 2), 100 McCaul Street
Website: 
www.facebook.com/events/405397327005429/
Email: 
communications.ocadaa@gmail.com
Cost: 
Free admission
Holiday OCAD Artist Alley graphic 2019

Former OCADU ED Grads Mimi Vaughan and Alexandra Desplanque Installation at Nuit Blanche!

Saturday, October 5, 2019 - 7:00pm to Sunday, October 6, 2019 - 7:00am

The Project

“CONSTRUCTION AHEAD” will be a multisensory installation about Toronto’s history with development—past, present and future. It’s inspired by Toronto’s seemingly constant state of construction. This construction brings short-lived sights and sounds to streetscapes while making permanent changes to the city’s skyline. When participants enter an alleyway off Sterling Road, their physical presence will trigger this audio-visual installation. A combination of ambient noises from construction sites around the city will sound, and corresponding audio graphs will be projected onto brick walls. In this way, “CONSTRUCTION AHEAD” will create an immersive and multi-layered experience that breaks down barriers surrounding private construction and development. Sterling Road and the Junction Triangle are an example of how Toronto is continuing to develop in all directions. “CONSTRUCTION AHEAD” hopes to start a conversation about individual and community power and responsibility in the shaping of our city.

Venue & Address: 
Drake Commissary - located at 129 Sterling Rd. (enter via Sterling Rd.)

Former Advertising Students & Graduates from OCAD Win Prestigious Awards!

Kraft - Advertising Student Grads
Thursday, October 3, 2019

‘A big shout out to some of our recent grads from the Advertising Program (2019). These undergrads, now employed in field entered and won the following as students:

A ‘wooden pencil’ in 2018 from the D&AD new blood awards for Microsoft, signifying the very best in advertising and design. D&AD was founded in 1962 in London, England, the ‘pencil’ an elite honour.

Winners: Kevin Valladares and Reena Feldman.

https://www.dandad.org/awards/new-blood/2018/microsoft/3239/infinite-possibilities/

 

And in 2019, merit listing from the prestigious Young Ones competition, based out of New York City, forerunner to industry’s The One Show. The Young Ones competition is one of the most acclaimed advertising, interactive and design student competitions. It has a tradition of excellence dating back to 1986.

https://www.oneclub.org/awards/youngones/-award/34247/for-those-kinds-of-nights-desperate-times-call-for-delicious-measures

Winners: Elijah Kamaras-Garland and Larissa Nodwell for Kraft.

 

Kudos to the winners!

Speed Mentoring Session

Speed Mentoring
Thursday, September 26, 2019 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm

The Speed Mentoring Session is the career take on speed dating that allows students to meet multiple alumni mentors in a short time to glean valuable information on how to launch a career in advertising or design. 

Join us on September 26 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm to meet OCAD U alumni. The speed mentoring session will be followed by a reception where you can continue the conversation.  

To RSVP for the Speed Mentoring Session, please go to: 
ocadu.convio.net/Speedmentoring

 

Venue & Address: 
Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers 115 McCaul Street, Level 3 Toronto, ON M5T 1W1
Email: 
cjeyarajah@ocadu.ca
Phone: 
416-977-6000 ext. 4780
Cost: 
FREE

Nuit Blanche Toronto

Wednesday, October 2, 2019 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm

In partnership with OCAD University Opens in new window.

Date: October 2, 7 – 8 p.m.
Location: OCADU
Moderators: Ashley McKenzie Barnes, Curator, Nuit Blanche Toronto
Participants: Ebony G. Patterson

 

Nuit Talks September 18 – October 10
The web link: https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/festivals-events/nuitblanche/nuit-talks/
Facebook Event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/2177747092523742/

Hashtag for the talks: #nuittalks2019

Venue & Address: 
OCAD U, 100 McCaul St., Auditorium Room 190
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The web link: https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/festivals-events/nuitblanche/nuit-talks/
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TED Talk Social

Wednesday, January 29, 2020 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm

For OCAD U alumni who seek a deeper understanding of the world, join our top graduate students for a TED Talk Social on January 29, 2020. You will hear seven, seven-minute talks on subjects covering Strategic Foresight & Innovation to Contemporary Art, Design and New Media Art Histories to Design for Health. The TED viewing will be followed by a social gathering (Appetizers provided, Cash Bar) – More details to come.

Venue & Address: 
OCAD University
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Thank You Thursday

Thursday, September 12, 2019 - 9:00am to 12:00pm

Many OCAD U alumni and friends support our university through gifts and donations. Last year alone, donors provided over $2 million in gifts and in-kind donations to support the students and the university. Their support has provided scholarships, awards and bursaries as well as travel opportunities and special programs. We want to show our appreciation for their generosity. Join us on Thursday September 12 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm to write a short message of thanks and sign a card.

The cards will be available at our tables located in the main lobby at 100 McCaul. Snacks and beverages will be provided. We hope to see many of you there.

-Development & Alumni Relations Team

Venue & Address: 
100 McCaul Street - Lobby
Email: 
cjeyarajah@ocadu.ca
Phone: 
416 977 6000 x 4780
Cost: 
FREE!

OCAD U mourns the passing of former student, renowned animator Richard Williams

Richard Williams, photo courtesy: ITV/Shutterstock
Tuesday, August 20, 2019 - 12:15pm

Acclaimed animator Richard Williams passed away at the age of 86 in Bristol, England. Born and raised in Toronto, Williams attended the Ontario College of Art from 1949 to 1953. He later moved to Britain, where he worked to this day.

Williams is best known for his work as the animation director of Who Framed Roger Rabbit. The film is regarded as a turning point in the field of animation due to the seamless addition of cartoon character to live action footage.

Early in his career, he designed animated title sequences or special effects for films including What’s New Pussycat? (1965), A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1966), Casino Royale (1967), The Return of the Pink Panther (1975) and The Pink Panther Strikes Again (1976).

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Summer Alumni Networking Breakfast

Wednesday, June 17, 2020 - 8:00am to 10:00am

Join OCAD U and the Alumni Association for a Networking Breakfast to connect with your fellow entrepreneurial alumni. A moderated panel of alumni will discuss their business hits and misses. A light breakfast will be served. More details to come.

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Fall Alumni Social

Wednesday, October 23, 2019 - 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Join Onsite Gallery curator Lisa Deanne Smith and your fellow alumni community for a special exploration of the exhibition, Among All These Tundras from 6:00 – 6:45 pm at 199 Richmond St. W. The exhibition viewing will be followed by a social gathering (Appetizers provided. Cash bar.)

Venue & Address: 
Onsite Gallery, 199 Richmond St. W.
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