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Upcoming at OCAD U

Featuring events from February 21 to March 4, 2012

Avalon (Bangalore and Toronto)
Film Program Curated by Shai Heredia

Avalon Bangalore and Toronto February 27, 1:00 p.m.
Central Hall, 100 McCaul Street

This program of archival films (from the late 1950's to 1970's) reflects upon independent India's pursuit of modernity through an inspired engagement with science, technology and spirituality. These rarely seen films offer a historical context to the fantasy of Avalon.
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SUMO Robot Challenge
20th Anniversary

Sumo Robot Challenge March 3, 1:30 p.m.
Auditorium, 100 McCaul Street

One of the most anticipated annual events at OCAD U, the SUMO Robot Challenge features homemade robots in competitions ranging from dancer/painter, autonomous, and full out head-to-head combat!
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Exhibitions and Other Events

To Precipitate Shadow To Precipitate Shadow
Exhibition: February 15 to March 10
Reception: Wedenesday, February 23, 6 to 8 p.m.
Student Gallery, 285 Dundas Street West
To Precipitate Shadow features work by Stacey Croucher, Ursula Handleigh and Jessica Tai, three artists working in historical photographic processes. Curated by Amanda Rataj. More...

OCAD U Student Shop Launch OCAD U Student Shop Launch
Thursday, February 23, 8 p.m.
Student Gallery, 285 Dundas Street West
A cabinet of curiosities, where you can find small treasures hand made by OCAD U students including jewelry, pottery, zines, prints, cards and the like. More...

What Just Happened What Just Happened: Sculpture/Installation Thesis Students' 2012 Exhibitions Series
March 1 to April 22
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OCAD University's Sculpture/Installation Program, in collaboration with Katharine Mulherin Contemporary Art Projects, Gallery 1313 and Tomorrow Gallery, is pleased to announce the 2012 SCIN Thesis students' exhibitions series titled What Just Happened. More...

4th Annual OCAD U Zines Fair 4th Annual OCAD U Zine Fair
Thursday, March 1, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Lobby, 100 McCaul Street
The OCAD U Zine Library and the OCAD U Zine Collective present the 4th Annual OCAD U Zine Fair! Come out to see what the zinesters, crafters and all-round makers have been up to this year at OCAD U! Featuring drawing, text, comics, screenprinting and many other things to feast your eyes and dollars on. More...

Annual First Impressions Exhibition Annual First Impressions Exhibition
February 7 to 27
Great Hall, 100 McCaul Street
First Impressions is an exhibition that celebrates the work of faculty and students in the 1st year Art and Design Faculties and aims to find linkage between faculty professional practice and their teaching. More...

Making News at OCAD University

Keita Morimoti

02/17/2012
Drawing & Painting students and alumni among Untapped Emerging Artists winners

02/16/2012
Sarah McKinnon appointed Senior VP of Academic Affairs and Dean of the School, School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

02/15/2012
Jeremy Bowes and Nabil Harfoush appointed Philadelphia University DEC Fellows

Upcoming Deadlines at OCAD University

Electric Circus Call for SubmissionsUntil 02/22/2012
Electric Circus

2012 Adobe Design Achievement AwardsUntil 04/26/2012
2012 Adobe Design Achievement Awards

Until 03/23/2012
Price & Non-Tenured Teaching Awards

Groups, Meetings & Gatherings

Book Binding Workshop 02/23/2012
Book Binding Workshop
3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Artist Talk: Marisa Hoicka 02/28/2012
Artist Talk: Marisa Hoicka
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Students & Income Taxes 02/29/2012
Students & Income Taxes
2 to 3 p.m.

Writing and Learning Centre in the Zone Every Tuesday
Writing and Learning Centre in the Zone
1:30 to 3 p.m.

Don't Miss This at OCAD U

Be A Peer Mentor Be A Peer Mentor!
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Coming Soon to OCAD U

Art Creates Change: The Kym Pruesse Speaker Series: Shu Lea Cheang 03/07/2012
Shu Lea Cheang
7:30 p.m.

After 135 Years Paint Still Rocks 03/09/2012
Paint Rocks!
6:00 p.m.

Brilliant First Year Design 03/09/2012
Opening Reception: OCAD U Alumni Exhibition
6:30 to 9:30 p.m.


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Upcoming at OCAD U is published by OCAD University's Marketing & Communications department biweekly from September to June and features events on campus. Content is subject to change. Refer to the Events Calendar for updates. Events by students, alumni, faculty and staff members are eligible to be posted in OCAD U's Events Calendar. Please send your information to kyorke@ocadu.ca. The views expressed by contributors are not necessarily those of OCAD University.