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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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OISEUofT @oiseuoft.bsky.social · 9h
The learning and reflection Orange Shirt Day calls for extends beyond Sept. 30. OISE's Deepening Knowledge Project supports continued learning, offering resources for teaching & learning First Nations, Métis & Inuit histories, perspectives & contemporary issues. www.oise.utoronto.ca/deepeningkno...
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Deepening Knowledge - Indigenous Knowledge Resurgence and Education | Ontario Institute for Studies in Education
We hope that you will find the website to be a key resource that helps you bring Indigenous-authored materials into your classrooms, schools and teaching.
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OISEUofT @oiseuoft.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
🎓 PODCAST: Your Paper Sucked but it will Change the University is BACK with Season 3! To start, Professor Grace Karram Stephenson chats with alumna Celeste Licorish, a higher ed professional at McMaster University. Listen where podcasts are available: www.oise.utoronto.ca/home/yourpap...
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S03E01: Celeste Licorish - Why do students stay in university? Rethinking Persistence and Retention | Ontario Institute for Studies in Education
Season 3 kicks off with Celeste Licorish, the Manager of Educational Initiatives and Assessment - and passionate student advocate - at McMaster University. We talk about her journey, her work supporti...
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OISEUofT @oiseuoft.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
What does it mean to turn education into impact? For Christie Lazo, it’s about connecting people, ideas and stories. In Episode 3 of Class Act: OISE Stories of Impact, she shares her OISE journey, career insights and advice for students. 🎥 Watch: youtu.be/Xezz9OPZ7Qk
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Class Act: OISE Stories of Impact | Christie Lazo: From OISE to Making an Impact
YouTube video by Ontario Institute for Studies in Education
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OISEUofT @oiseuoft.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
🚨 LAST DAY to apply! OISE students, join the Mentorship Program as a mentee! Connect with an alum in your field, grow your network and gain career insights. 📩 Check your student email to apply. 🔗 uoft.me/oise-mentorship
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Equity in Education Canada - Building Better Futures @equityed.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
We're pleased to profile Zhangjing (Ryan) Luo over on LinkedIn! Ryan is one of our excellent doctoral candidates, in the Developmental Psychology and Education Program at OISE-UT. His story is one of dedicated focus and curiosity about the early years of child development. lnkd.in/p/gSZuQ3Jz
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Researcher Profile - Zhangjing (Ryan) Luo | Equity in Education Canada
Take a Wednesday break, and enjoy our latest Researcher Profile! Zhangjing (Ryan) Luo is one of our excellent doctoral candidates, in the Developmental Psychology and Education Program at Ontario Inst...
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OISEUofT @oiseuoft.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
🚨 Only two more days left to apply! OISE students, join the OISE Mentorship Program as a mentee. Connect with an alum, expand your network and gain valuable career insights! 📅 New deadline: Sept. 25 📩 Check your OISE student email for sign-up details. 🔗 uoft.me/oise-mentorship
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OISEUofT @oiseuoft.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Know an OISE student who's making a difference? 🌟 Help us shine a spotlight on their leadership and contributions by nominating them for a U of T Student Leadership Award! Submit a nomination by November 15: buff.ly/tkpNSIi
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OISEUofT @oiseuoft.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Join Dr. Linda Nathan of Harvard University for a keynote and “long-table” discussion on power, ethics, solidarity and hope in democratic education and the debates shaping its future. 📅 Oct. 29 | 🕓 4:30 – 6 PM 📍 Nexus Lounge, OISE Register: tinyurl.com/yv9r962a
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OISEUofT @oiseuoft.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
What happens when education opens the door to a world of possibilities? Meet Fayaz Noormohamed, Executive Director, Global Futures at the University of Waterloo, in Episode 2 of our YouTube Class Act: OISE Stories of Impact. 🎥: www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUXd...
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Class Act: OISE Stories of Impact | Fayaz Noormohamed: From OISE to Global Impact
YouTube video by Ontario Institute for Studies in Education
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OISEUofT @oiseuoft.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
📚 Congratulations to Professor Kiran Mirchandani, a co-recipient of the Connaught Community Partnership Research Program award for 2026-27! Learn more about the award and her project: www.utoronto.ca/celebrates/8...
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OISEUofT @oiseuoft.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
OISE’s Black Future Educators’ Pathway is more than an equitable pathway into teacher education. It’s building belonging through mentorship, connection and sustained support. Hear from members about what that looks like and what they hope to build together. www.oise.utoronto.ca/about/news/0...
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The Black Future Educators’ Pathway: Walking the journey with members, past and present | Ontario Institute for Studies in Education
With this third grouping of the Black Future Educators’ Pathway initative, OISE has now welcomed over 120 Black students to BFEP since 2024.
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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 · 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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OISEUofT @oiseuoft.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
🎓 What does success look like after OISE? Meet our alumni making an impact in our new series, Class Act: OISE Stories of Impact. First up: Sasha Singh, Director of Education at Scarborough Health Network, on expanding access to learning in healthcare. Watch: Episode 1 here: youtu.be/1nC7lFs9Tp4
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Class Act: OISE Stories of Impact | Sasha Singh: From OISE to Healthcare Leadership
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OISEUofT @oiseuoft.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
📚 Congrats to Assistant Professors Moore, Tucker, and Krishnamoorthy for their recent Connaught New Researcher Award wins! Learn more about the honour, and their academic work: www.oise.utoronto.ca/about/news/0...
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OISEUofT @oiseuoft.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Discover OISE’s newly transformed 5th Floor Rooftop Community Garden & Indigenous Education Network's Social and Cultural Space, opened Sep. 2, a hub for studying, gathering, and community building. 🎥 Take a look: youtu.be/uYEMADEWaks 🔗 Learn more: uoft.me/cDG Music: Freesound.org by AudioCoffee
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OISE Opens Its New Rooftop Community Garden & IEN Social and Cultural Space
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OISEUofT @oiseuoft.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Earlier this week, we welcomed the newest cohort of Black teacher candidates to OISE through the BFEP Orientation. A day of connection, community, and celebration as they begin their journey in the Master of Teaching program. We’re excited to welcome this incredible cohort to OISE!
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OISEUofT @oiseuoft.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Join us Nov. 5 for the inaugural Great Canadian Debate at Victoria University, U of T. 📅 Nov. 5 | 6 – 8 PM 📍 Isabel Bader Theatre 🎟️ Register: victoria.alumni.utoronto.ca/event/Greatc... 🔗 Learn more: jeanaugustine.ca/the-great-ca...
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OISEUofT @oiseuoft.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
"If some part of you is here because you want your dreams to reach beyond you, you are not an imposter here." OISE doctoral student, Heather Watts, shared powerful words in her Orientation reception keynote. #BacktoOISE2026 Read it here:
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‘You were chosen for this room’: Words of advice from an OISE doctoral student to begin the school year | Ontario Institute for Studies in Education
During OISE’s 2026 Orientation reception on Sept. 2, Heather Watts shared a powerful keynote to an audience of OISE’s newest students.
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OISEUofT @oiseuoft.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
"If some part of you is here because you want your dreams to reach beyond you, you are not an imposter here." OISE doctoral student, Heather Watts, shared powerful words in her Orientation reception keynote. #BacktoOISE2026 Read it here:
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‘You were chosen for this room’: Words of advice from an OISE doctoral student to begin the school year | Ontario Institute for Studies in Education
During OISE’s 2026 Orientation reception on Sept. 2, Heather Watts shared a powerful keynote to an audience of OISE’s newest students.
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OISEUofT @oiseuoft.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Discover OISE’s newly transformed 5th Floor Rooftop Community Garden & Indigenous Education Network's Social and Cultural Space, opened Sep. 2, a hub for studying, gathering, and community building. 🎥 Take a look: youtu.be/uYEMADEWaks 🔗 Learn more: uoft.me/cDG Music: Freesound.org by AudioCoffee
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OISE Opens Its New Rooftop Community Garden & IEN Social and Cultural Space
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OISEUofT @oiseuoft.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
🏢 Welcome home, OISE! After a long closure and lengthy renovation, OISE has finally re-opened its 5th floor community spaces – re-visioned as the OISE Roof Community Garden & IEN Social and Cultural Practice Space – to the community. Learn more: www.oise.utoronto.ca/about/news/0...
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OISE unveils transformed 5th floor community spaces after long renovation | Ontario Institute for Studies in Education
The OISE Roof Community Garden & IEN Social and Cultural Practice Space is officially opening to the community this fall.
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OISEUofT @oiseuoft.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
📚 As we say hello to our new/returning community, we unfortunately must say goodbye to a familiar face. Long-standing staffer Denise (Danica) Makovac is retiring after a 33-year long career at OISE and U of T. Thank you, Denise, for everything. Learn more: www.oise.utoronto.ca/about/news/0...
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A journey to remember: a long time staffer and OISE citizen, Denise Makovac, retires after 33 years | Ontario Institute for Studies in Education
Long-standing staffer Denise (Danica) Makovac is retiring after a 33-year long career at OISE and the University of Toronto.
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Dr Pam B Math @drpamb.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
A sincere thanks to @oiseuoft.bsky.social and @utoronto.ca Dept of Math Outreach for inviting me and @fieldsinstitute.bsky.social to present at the Count Me In Conference yesterday! It was a joy presenting to eager teachers and librarians about Math in Literacy: fieldsacademy.ca/math-in-books/
Our booth at Count Me In showing the Fields banner along with various flyers on a table with black, white, and green tablecloths
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OISEUofT @oiseuoft.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
On Nov. 5, experience Victoria University’s, U of T, #GreatCanadianDebate. Embarking upon two Honourable Canadian voices of Bob Rae and Erin O’Toole, join the riveting oppositional sides moderated by Heather Hiscox. 🎟️ Get your tickets now: : buff.ly/R9vEFMK
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OISEUofT @oiseuoft.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
🧵Welcome/welcome back to OISE! As Orientation Week arrives, there is plenty of events on offer #BacktoOISE2026 Learn more: www.oise.utoronto.ca/home/registr...
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Orientation Week | Ontario Institute for Studies in Education
Attend Orientation Week and get started on the right track at OISE.
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OISEUofT @oiseuoft.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
📚 What a retirement gift! Zach and Michael Witman gifted Zach's mother, educator Jane Witte, with an endowed scholarship that honours Jane’s distinguished career in education and her lifelong commitment to teaching and learning. 🥲 Learn more: www.oise.utoronto.ca/about/news/0...
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Surprise Jane Witte scholarship to provide OISE doctoral students with the boost to deliver on their education | Ontario Institute for Studies in Education
Through a generous $250,000 endowed gift, OISE has established of The Jane Witte Scholarship at the University of Toronto – in honour of the long-serving educator.
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OISEUofT @oiseuoft.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Things Fall Apart, the latest Toronto Biennial of Art theme, 🎨 partners with OISE, inviting students to lead Ontario curriculum-supportive weekday sessions for K-12 students. Learn more from OISE collaborator Dr. Sameena Eiddo's upcoming TBA-themed course: buff.ly/t5WcFOV
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OISEUofT @oiseuoft.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Things Fall Apart, the latest Toronto Biennial of Art theme, 🎨 partners with OISE, inviting students to lead Ontario curriculum-supportive weekday sessions for K-12 students. Learn more from OISE collaborator Dr. Sameena Eiddo's upcoming TBA-themed course: buff.ly/t5WcFOV
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OISEUofT @oiseuoft.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
On Nov. 5, experience Victoria University’s, U of T, #GreatCanadianDebate. Embarking upon two Honourable Canadian voices of Bob Rae and Erin O’Toole, join the riveting oppositional sides moderated by Heather Hiscox. 🎟️ Get your tickets now: : buff.ly/R9vEFMK
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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 · 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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OISEUofT @oiseuoft.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
A recent international research partnership is helping to support Ukraine's long-term recovery – by studying how co-operatives can strengthen rural communities, empower women, and help rebuild the country’s agri-food sector. Learn more about the HONOR Project: www.oise.utoronto.ca/about/news/0...
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The HONOR Project: OISE joins global effort to strengthen Ukraine’s recovery in rural communities | Ontario Institute for Studies in Education
OISE is helping explore how co-operatives can support Ukraine’s rural communities, empower women and strengthen recovery through research and collaboration.
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Dr. Shawna-Kaye Tucker @shawna-kaye.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
A wonderful afternoon launching CERLL's Mapping the Field series with @pmatsuda.bsky.social. Grateful for the thoughtful conversation on L2 writing, the engaging questions, and everyone who joined us. Looking forward to many more conversations! 📚✨ @cerlloise.bsky.social @oiseuoft.bsky.social
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OISEUofT @oiseuoft.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
The long weekend is almost here! We’d like to remind the OISE community that the OISE building and all facilities, including the OISE Library, will be closed on Monday, August 3, for the Civic Holiday. Wishing everyone a safe and relaxing long weekend! #OISEUofT
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OISEUofT @oiseuoft.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
You’re invited to the inaugural Great Canadian Debate at Victoria University, U of T, on Nov. 5. Join Bob Rae and Erin O’Toole and Heather Hiscox! Early bird tickets: $60 until Sept. 7. 🎟️ Tickets: victoria.alumni.utoronto.ca/event/Greatc...
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OISEUofT @oiseuoft.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Six alumni–Maria-Cantalini Williams, Rochelle Prasad, Devon Healey, Debby Wilson Danard, Muhammad Waqar Ahmad, and Sofia Malik–have been honoured with the 2026 Leaders & Legends Awards for their contributions in educational excellence. 🏆 🔗Learn more about them: buff.ly/uQVVNn1 buff.ly/uQVVNn1
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OISEUofT @oiseuoft.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
🧵 OISE is contributing to international conversations about developing the human capability needed to support innovation, productivity, and economic transformation. www.oise.utoronto.ca/about/news/0...
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OISEUofT @oiseuoft.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Dr. Vidya Shah, a two-time University of Toronto alum, has returned to OISE as an associate professor, bringing liberatory approaches that reimagine educational leadership. 🔗 Learn more about Shah's work on "unleading" leadership here: buff.ly/6LDbe22
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OISEUofT @oiseuoft.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
🚨 OISE has won a national silver medal from the Canadian Council for Advancement of Education! Learn more about our win, and the role this photo played. 🙌 www.oise.utoronto.ca/about/news/0...
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OISE wins national silver medal for JICS Centennial-themed photography | Ontario Institute for Studies in Education
The 2026 CCAE Prix D’Excellence silver medal for Best Photograph recognizes the best original photograph to appear in an institutional publication.
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OISEUofT @oiseuoft.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
The third annual Sustainability Thinking Exhibition, 🌎 founded by Emma Bernardo and coordinated by Michela McMurrich with the School of Environment, worked with OISE SCAN and the OISE Library to showcase tri-campus artwork on environmental issues. 🔗Learn more here: buff.ly/GiPkiPe
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OISEUofT @oiseuoft.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Wildfires in Northwestern Ontario have devastated First Nations communities, forcing evacuations and destroying homes. The OISE Library is collecting new, unused clothing, blankets, toiletries, baby supplies, and non-perishable food until July 23. #OISEUofT
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U of T Black Research Network @uoftbrn.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Congratulations to Anuli Ndubuisi of @oiseuoft.bsky.social on her recently published paper, "Navigating the Doctoral System: A Duoethnography of Immigrant Women’s Experiences in Canadian Universities." 📚 #UofT #BlackResearchNetwork
Anuli Ndubuisi.
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OISEUofT @oiseuoft.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
📚 Dr. Neil Price is a scholar whose work examines how Black communities navigate and transform higher education institutions – as an art critic, consultant, and academic. Learn more about Price, who just graduated with a PhD this past spring. #OISEGrad26 www.oise.utoronto.ca/about/news/0...
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OISEUofT @oiseuoft.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
The University of Toronto has once again been recognized among the world’s top universities — ranking #1 in Canada and #20 globally in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities Rankings. Learn more: defygravitycampaign.utoronto.ca/news-and-sto... Photo by Matthew Volpe.
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OISEUofT @oiseuoft.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Join OISE’s Centre for Media, Culture & Education (CMCE) and Social Justice Education Department for readings from Unsilenced: Poems for Palestine, featuring John Portelli and guest poets. 📅 July 16 | 5:30–7 PM 📍 252 Bloor St. W., Toronto (Room 5-250) Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/1ZEp...
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OISEUofT @oiseuoft.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Join Dr. Vanessa Martins for a hybrid lecture on rotoscope animation and the launch of the booklet Clube de Leitura Audiovisual (Audiovisual Reading Club). 📖 📅 Tuesday, July 7, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. 📍 Online + Room 06-184 (LHAE–OISE) 🔗 Register now: buff.ly/wtnSq52
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Department of Leadership, Higher and Adult Education, OISE, UofT @lhaecomms.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
As one academic year closes and with a new one on the horizon, Melanie Chiu, recent LHAE graduate of the Higher Education M.Ed. program, shares a message for incoming @oiseuoft.bsky.social and LHAE students, reflecting on hope, purpose, and the enduring possibility of achieving your dreams.
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‘Your dreams can still come true’: A message to incoming students from a new graduate | Ontario Institute for Studies in Education
A recent grad, Melanie Chiu, wrote a grad message to herself – and shared it with anyone who would care to listen.
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OISEUofT @oiseuoft.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Wishing the entire OISE community a safe and happy Canada Day long weekend! Please note that OISE will be closed on June 29 and 30 for President’s Day and on July 1 for Canada Day. Here’s the holiday schedule for building access, hours, and closures across the premises. #OISEUofT
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