News & Stories: Alumni and Friends

September 25, 2023

Event preview: Three OISE authors pen text on anti-racist and activist teacher education

On October 3, 2023 at OISE's Nexus Lounge, three OISE-affiliated researchers will celebrate the release of their co-edited book, Enacting Anti-Racist and Activist Pedagogies in Teacher Education.

September 25, 2023

March for the Land on September 27

Five First Nations from Northern Ontario will come to Toronto to lead a march calling on Premier Ford to end unwanted mining activity on our Territories.

September 21, 2023

Two-Eyed Seeing on the Humber; Explore the Salmon Runs

An InTO Ravines event. This public, community event will bring together Anishinabek and Western Science perspectives on the salmon runs

September 8, 2023

Endorse the Global March to End Fossil Fuels: September 16 in Toronto

The Global March to End Fossil Fuels will be held around the world on September 15-17, 2023. Join us as we march to end fossil fuels in Toronto on September 16.

September 8, 2023

OISE alum Jennifer Johnson's work helps children find their inner compass

Inspired by her 8-year-old, Jennifer co-founded Captains & Poets, a social emotional learning initiative that helps kids develop their best, authentic selves.

August 30, 2023

Alum Dalia Ahmed named in Forbes 30 under 30 Local Toronto list

Named in Forbes 30 under 30, alum Dalia Ahmed is co-founder of Mind-Easy – a digital venture that brings culturally focused wellbeing services to workplaces.

August 23, 2023

Alum Dr. Cindy Sinclair named Top 25 Canadian Immigrant in 2023

Born in Guyana, alum Dr. Cindy Sinclair, a Top 25 Canadian Immigrant in 2023, defied the odds to become a leader, ultimately making OISE her new home.

August 22, 2023

Natural Curiosity Work-Study Positions

Natural Curiosity hiring work-study positions

August 8, 2023

A celebrated six: Meet the 2023 Leaders & Legends Award winners

Six women have been awarded a 2023 Leaders and Legends award, which celebrates the impact of OISE's alumni and friends.

July 13, 2023

Sights and sounds: The July 6 conversations about the anti-Asian racism report for the York district school board

On June 15, York Region District School Board has received a report regarding anti-Asian racism in York Region from two OISE-affiliates education researchers.

June 15, 2023

Alumni Reunion 2023: OISE helps usher five days of celebrating, reuniting and memory-making

OISE Kids' Passport was Lorraine Pirrie and her kids' first stop at U of T Reunion. “I was so looking forward to bringing them back to campus to experience it!”

June 27, 2023

The Honourable Jean Augustine, MEd grad, celebrates 50 years since graduating from U of T

Alum, community champion and trailblazing politician Jean Augustine recalls that her OISE, U of T education gave her possibilities and an expanded horizon.