Welcome Squad: Fall 2024

Are you looking for ways to connect with other OCAD U students?
Are you looking for fun ways to get familiar with our campus and the neighbouring community?

Our upper-year Welcome Squad student leaders are standing by, happy to welcome you and help you get involved! All new and current students welcome!  

• Social events
• Networking activities
• Field trips

OCAD U strives to provide inclusive, accessible opportunities for the OCAD U community to engage safely. To confidentially request an accommodation for this activity (including transit fare), contact Brent E. James in OCAD U’s Campus Life office (by noon the day before the event) at bjames@ocadu.ca

Photography: please be advised that OCAD U-hosted events may be documented through photography and video. These images may be used by the University for promotional, advertising, and educational purposes.

By participating in our events, both on-campus and off-site, you consent to allowing OCAD U to document and use your images and likeness. However, if you do not want to be photographed or included in video, please don’t hesitate to let us know when you arrive at the event.

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NOVEMBER 2024

Wednesdays, November 13, 20, 27
Campus Life Comfort Station
Main Lobby, 100 McCaul Street
10 am to 3 pm

No RSVP required.
Stop by for free hot chocolate or tea!

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Wednesday, November 13
Field Trip: Weaving Workshop
Art Gallery of Ontario
3:15 to 5:30 pm

Join the International Student Support Office and Welcome Squad leaders for the opportunity to connect, network, and socialize with other OCAD U students and participate in an introduction to a traditional art form that will use modern methods of reclaimed materials with a waste-conscious approach from local textile artist Norwin Anne. 

RSVP required. Click here to register to participate with our group...

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Field Trip: Canadian Opera Company Free Concert 
"The Voices of Prague” 
Thursday, November 14, 2024 
11 am to 1 pm 
145 Queen St. West 

RSVP required. Click here to register to participate with our group...

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Field Trip: Distillery Winter Village
Monday, November 25, 2024
4:30 to 8 pm

Join the International Student Support Office and Welcome Squad leaders for the opportunity to connect, network, and socialize with other OCAD U students on a visit to the picture-perfect Distillery District Winter Village. Charge your phones and cameras! Enjoy a stroll on the cobblestones and explore one of the most amazing historical sites at the Distillery District. 

RSVP required. Click here to register to participate with our group... 

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Field Trip: Screenprinting Workshop
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
4:30 to 8 pm
Art Gallery of Ontario
Free!

Join the International Student Support Office and Welcome Squad leaders for... Details TBA

RSVP required. Click here to register to participate with our group...

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DECEMBER 2024

Monday, December 2
Field Trip: Skating at the Square
Nathan Philips Square/City Hall
4:30 to 8 pm

Join our Squad leaders and the International Student Support Office for the opportunity to connect, network, and socialize with other OCAD U students on a tour of the ice at Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto City Hall. Have some fun skating under the sparkling seasonal Cavalcade of Lights and link arms and make new friends while showing them how to skate. Be sure to dress for the weather!

RSVP required. Click here to register to participate with our group...

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Wednesday, December 4
Campus Life Comfort Station: Holiday Version
Main Lobby, 100 McCaul Street
11 am to 3 pm

Stop by for free hot chocolate or tea!
Holiday cookie decorating!