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OISE Alumni & Friends @oisealumni.bsky.social · 5h

Featuring Professors Kang Lee, Lydia Cao, Todd Cunningham, and Eunice Eunhee Jang, with Richard Messina. Guests will also have the opportunity to tour the Dr. Eric Jackman Institute of Child Study as it celebrates its 100th anniversary.

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University of Toronto @utoronto.ca · 24/09/2026

Flags have been raised across #UofT’s three campuses as the community gets ready to commemorate Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30. 🧡 uoft.me/cHt

The Survivors' Flag flies alongside the Varsity Blues and University of Toronto flags at Varsity Stadium on the St. George campus

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OISE Alumni & Friends @oisealumni.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

⛳️ Play the renowned South Course, host of the Canadian Open 🍴 Enjoy gourmet food stations, premium beverages and on-course activations 🏆 Take part in fun contests, raffles and an auction featuring exclusive sports memorabilia 🩵 Join a private cocktail hour 🥂 Stay for an elegant evening dinner

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OISE Alumni & Friends @oisealumni.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Evening dinner, or golf, or both — you choose! Join us FORE the future on October 2. Come out to the stunning Angus Glen Golf Club for an unforgettable experience! Support the JICS Lab School as we celebrate 100 years of educational excellence. www.oise.utoronto.ca/about/events...

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OISE Alumni & Friends @oisealumni.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

What should parents know about how their kids are using AI and how it might impact their development, their post secondary prospects or even their job readiness? 💻 Panelists include OISE Prof. Lydia Cao & more. Register above!

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OISE Alumni & Friends @oisealumni.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Sept 24: Are we in the era of artificial education? Join OISE and the Toronto Star for a virtual panel discussion about the state of AI in classrooms. www.oise.utoronto.ca/home/about/e...

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OISE Alumni & Friends @oisealumni.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Your experience could shape a student’s future. Become a mentor in the OISE Mentorship Program and share your knowledge, perspective and professional experience with the next generation. ✨ Ready to make an impact? f.mtr.cool/63wenc4o2p

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OISE Alumni & Friends @oisealumni.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

☀️🔋 OISE now has 299 high-efficiency solar panels on its roof, expanding on-site renewable energy generation at the University of Toronto. Read more about this major climate positive initiative at OISE: f.mtr.cool/5ed2sz35zi

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OISE Alumni & Friends @oisealumni.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

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OISE Alumni & Friends @oisealumni.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Proceeds support a new fund in honour of The Honourable Jean Augustine, a trailblazer and OISE alumna. Join us!

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OISE Alumni & Friends @oisealumni.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

🤫 PS. Save the date for our October 1st launch event at 5:30 p.m. at OISE. The event isn’t mandatory, but we would love to see #mentors & #mentees there!

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OISE Alumni & Friends @oisealumni.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Thank you and farewell, Denise! Long-standing OISE staffer Denise Makovac (MEd) is retiring, capping a 30-plus year career at the University of Toronto! 🎉 f.mtr.cool/nwl80ndlce

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OISE Alumni & Friends @oisealumni.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

🚀 Become a mentor in the OISE Mentorship Program! Advance your professional portfolio within a supportive, hybrid community. You will join one of U of T’s largest mentorship matching programs. Sign-up by Sept. 23! www.oise.utoronto.ca/alumni-friends…

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OISE Alumni & Friends @oisealumni.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

November 5: Join news anchor Heather Hiscox as she engages Hon. Bob Rae and Hon. Erin O'Toole in debate over the question: Should national interest take precedence over global responsibility? 🍁 Get discount tickets now! victoria.alumni.utoronto.ca/event/G…

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OISE Alumni & Friends @oisealumni.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Big changes are coming to Ontario's K-12 education system this September. Three OISE scholars discuss Ontario's plan to run "school boards like businesses". theconversation.com/what-ontarians-…

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OISE Alumni & Friends @oisealumni.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

🎈 At her retirement celebration at OISE, educator and alum Jane Witte thought she was gathering to mark the end of a career in education. Instead, her son Zach Witman and his husband Michael Witman revealed a very special surprise: www.oise.utoronto.ca/about/news/0...

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OISE Alumni & Friends @oisealumni.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

🏟️ August 30: Make the most of your summer with a high-energy afternoon of pro soccer, alumni connection, and CNE access in one ticket! varsityblues.universitytickets.com/…

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OISE Alumni & Friends @oisealumni.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

📸 The many shades of our events and celebrations year-round! Swipe ➡️

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OISE Alumni & Friends @oisealumni.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Get into the picture with your OISE alumni community — from cocktail receptions and sporting events to stimulating lectures, educational workshops and kid-friendly fun! Explore more at www.uoft.me/alumni-connect

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OISE Alumni & Friends @oisealumni.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

🧮 📐 Math teachers, want to strengthen student confidence, engagement, and identity in mathematics? Join OISE for Count Me In! on August 27. www.eventbrite.com/e/count-me-in-su…

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OISE Alumni & Friends @oisealumni.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

💡 Sometimes the best way to lead is to 'unlead'. A two-time OISE graduate and new faculty member, Dr. Vidya Shah set out to rethink what leadership could look like. www.oise.utoronto.ca/home/about/new…

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OISE Alumni & Friends @oisealumni.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

💐 Congrats to new grad Dr. Louis Busch who has joined the Faculty of Health at York University as a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Clinical Psychology, specializing in Indigenous mental health! Dr. Busch shared his gratitude to the many Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and mentors who supported him.

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OISE Alumni & Friends @oisealumni.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Ontario needs more than one million university graduates to meet its labour market needs over the next decade, says report. Alum Dr. Glen Jones weighs in. www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/article/onta…

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OISE Alumni & Friends @oisealumni.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Lifelong learning takes many forms—and sometimes it comes with a soundtrack. ✏️✨ Alumni recently gathered for our #UofTReunion edition of Drawing Disco, an interactive sketching experience led by artist-extraordinaire Erin Finley.

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OISE Alumni & Friends @oisealumni.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Use the link above to request more info, and register by July 15! This hybrid course is led by OISE Professor Lydia Cao @ctloise.bsky.social.

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OISE Alumni & Friends @oisealumni.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

If you would like to make a donation in Nina’s memory, please give to a scholarship at the University of Toronto in Nina Dixon’s name: engage.utoronto.ca/site/SPageSe...

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OISE Alumni & Friends @oisealumni.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Today, we remember and celebrate Nina Dixon, an extraordinary Master of Teaching student whose presence is deeply missed as we mark this year's Convocation. Please join us in remembering Nina — a natural leader, loyal friend, and bold adventurer: www.oise.utoronto.ca/alumni-frien...

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OISE Alumni & Friends @oisealumni.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Celebrate Pride Month at OISE with 2SLGBTQ+ educators and allies! ➡️ oise.jotform.com/261265461672863

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OISE Alumni & Friends @oisealumni.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

🏅 Nine years. Three degrees. Countless game days. Meet graduating student and future teacher Andrea Chiappetta: f.mtr.cool/wbgchehorw

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OISE Alumni & Friends @oisealumni.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

OISE master of teaching grad and soccer captain shoots toward her next chapter. 👇

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OISE Alumni & Friends @oisealumni.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

📢 Shoutout to Profs. Stephanie Waterman and Grace Karram Stephenson! Kristine Latincic, who graduated today with her degree in higher education and student services from OISE, gives advices for future students and shares what she gained throughout her OISE experience.

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OISE Alumni & Friends @oisealumni.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

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OISE Alumni & Friends @oisealumni.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Just as quickly as Indigenous scholarship recipient Allison Green began her @ctloise.bsky.social studies has it wrapped up. And she’s more grounded than ever. f.mtr.cool/mbgyyrtchb #UofTGrad26

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OISE Alumni & Friends @oisealumni.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

To prevent youth gang violence, Marycarmen Lara Villanueva says safe housing, funded schools, and community spaces make a difference – but also how boys visualize themselves. theconversation.com/how-structural-…

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OISE Alumni & Friends @oisealumni.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Natural Curiosity is coming together again on June 16th with Joseph Pitawanakwat, Andrés Jiménez, and Junaid Khan to explore ecological knowledge held within Anishinaabemowin bird names! www.naturalcuriosity.ca/birdsofanis…

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OISE Alumni & Friends @oisealumni.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

RSVP to our special reception in your honour — visit the OISE Convocation Hub for details. ✨

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OISE Alumni & Friends @oisealumni.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Grad mode. Unlocked. Congratulations to the OISE Class of 2026! www.oise.utoronto.ca/convocation-...

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OISE Alumni & Friends @oisealumni.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

#UofTReunion starts here! 🌷 Your alma mater, 100+ events, countless ways to connect this June. Choose your OISE events now: www.bit.ly/oise-reunion-2026

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OISE Alumni & Friends @oisealumni.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

The Indigenous Education Network brings frontline community and social workers to explore what care looks like in Black and Indigenous contexts on May 27. Facilitated by OISE alumna Dr. Jennifer Wemigwans. RSVP at forms.office.com/pages/respon... @uoftirn.bsky.social @oiselibrary.bsky.social

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OISE Alumni & Friends @oisealumni.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

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OISEUofT @oiseuoft.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

📢 Attention OISE Alumni! #UofTReunion is happening from June 14-20, featuring four exciting experiences, fun and connection that will bring together alumni, families and friends. Register now for a guaranteed spot and unforgettable moments on campus! 🔗 bit.ly/oise-reunion...

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OISE Alumni & Friends @oisealumni.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

AI is reshaping education at a remarkable pace – but what does its rise mean for the planet? Join OISE alum @mariavamvalis.bsky.social to explore: www.oise.utoronto.ca/home/scan/even… @uoftenvironment.bsky.social

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OISE Alumni & Friends @oisealumni.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

🎆 There's one week left to submit your nominations for OISE's deserving alumni and friends. Check out our easy-to-use nomination form to get started! oise.jotform.com/neumannb/2026-oise…

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OISE Alumni & Friends @oisealumni.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Unlike common AI assistants such as ChatGPT, Google Gemini and Microsoft Copilot—which rely largely on adult-generated content—Dr. Jang’s platform BalanceAI is trained on primary students’ writing and speech samples.

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OISE Alumni & Friends @oisealumni.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

🧠✍️ While most AI tools are trained on adult language, OISE researcher Eunice Jang has developed a platform that understands how children speak, write and learn. More on using AI to better assess kids' language skills: magazine.utoronto.ca/research-ide... @torontosri.bsky.social @its.utoronto.ca

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OISE Alumni & Friends @oisealumni.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

#NationalVolunteerWeek ✨ We are proud of our many alumni, students and friends who volunteer. You are enriching lives and making our community stronger. Thank you for giving back to #UofT.

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OISE Alumni & Friends @oisealumni.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Peak migration season. Expert guides. One of Canada’s best birding spots. Join fellow U of T alumni at Point Pelee National Park on May 11 for an exclusive guided tour. www.utm.utoronto.ca/alumni/point-pe… @utm.utoronto.ca @artsci.utoronto.ca

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