Call for Applications - TODO Programs Coordinator

Toronto Design Offsite Festival is looking for a Programs Coordinator to support the Festival in 2019. Working with and reporting to the Artistic Director, the Programs Coordinator contributes to the planning, administration, and implementation of Festival programming, including exhibitions, events, outreach, and special initiatives. 

Richmond Street Repairs and 230 Richmond St W Entrance Construction

Please be advised the City of Toronto will commence road and sidewalk repairs on Monday, September 17th, 2018 for a 5-8 week period, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., daily. Complete details are in the Construction Notice from the City of Toronto. Construction work will take place along Richmond Street West and Duncan St to repair deficient City infrastructure.

The following summarizes all expected pedestrian and vehicular traffic restrictions:

Graduate School Fair

President's message

Dear Colleagues,

I am delighted to welcome our new and returning faculty and staff to the 2018/2019 academic year. I hope you enjoyed the warm summer months and had a chance to unwind and rejuvenate.

Newsletter submissions

We want to hear from you! Please send submissions for the next issue of the OCAD Insider to Natalie Pavlenko by September 14, 2018.

The fine print: Please ensure your copy doesn’t exceed 300 words (and note that Marketing & Communications reserves the right to make editorial changes due to space constraints).

Insider quiz

Congratulations to Leiko Shimizu, Admissions Officer, on winning a HotBlack Coffee Prize (one coffee, or any other made-in-house non-alcoholic beverage, per day for a month at HotBlack, 245 Queen St. W.). Many thanks to all who took the time to complete the quiz and thanks to HotBlack for providing the prize!

Opportunity to win a prize!

All you have to do is:

  • Take the quiz
  • Email your answers to npavlenko@ocadu.ca before September 7.
  • If your answers are correct, your name will be entered into a draw to win an OCAD U sweatshirt (choice of black, size small or white, size large) and two Blaze Pizza coupons. The draw will be conducted on September 10 and the winner’s name will be posted in the portal. Thanks and good luck!

OCAD U welcomes new staff!

Advancement:

  • Aruna Aysola, Director, Major Gifts
  • Andrea Hunniford, Lead, Campus Planning & Projects
  • Jennifer Le, Alumni Officer, Leadership & Annual Giving
  • Robert McKay, Director, Sponsorship & Corporate Partnerships
  • Magdalena Popiel, Manager, Stewardship
  • Sanya Sidhu, Interim Board Governance Officer

Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers:

  • Alexandra Hong, Project Officer, Experiential Learning
  • Zviko Mhakayakora, Special Projects Coordinator, Design4
  • Tak Pham, Special Projects Coordinator, Career Launchers
  • Farihah Shah, Program Coordinator, Experiential Learning Placements
  • Farah Yusuf, Outreach Coordinator, Career Development
  • Shellie Zhang, Community Animator

OCAD U welcomes new faculty!

Faculty of Art:

  • Francisco Granados, Assistant Professor, CRCP and First Year Art
  • Peter Morin, Associate Professor, Indigenous Hiring Initiative
  • Ilene Sova, Assistant Professor, Ada Slaight Chair, Contemporary Drawing & Painting

Did you know?

In this new section, we will introduce you to the exciting people, programs and centres at OCAD U!

This month: Spotlight on Inclusive Design Research Centre (IDRC)
Interview with Jutta Treviranus, Director, IDRC, Professor, Faculty of Design

Sustainability at OCAD University

Are you considering getting a Bike Share Toronto membership? When five people or more sign up, OCAD U is eligible for a discounted rate!

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