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Stress-Free Degree Lecture: Puzzles: Promising, Pointless or Pleasurable?
Puzzles have been part of our lives for centuries, and since the pandemic, they have become increasingly popular. Stacy Costa, doctoral candidate at OISE, will discuss the history of puzzles and problem solving, digging deep into the question: Do puzzles really provide brain benefits, or are they just a plaything for moments of pleasure?
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School’s Out! Pride Reception for LGBTQ+ Educators
Calling all queer, trans and allied teachers, teacher candidates and educators! Let’s raise a glass to celebrate all the ways you support students and each other. Register now for this free event.
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Professor Jarvis R. Givens on Black Reconstructions: Race, Educational History, and the Problem of the Archive

2024 R.W.B. Jackson Lecture

The 2024 R.W.B. Jackson Lecture features the distinguished Jarvis R. Givens, a Professor of Education and African and African American Studies at Harvard University, as this year's special guest speaker. Don't miss it.
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OISE Black Faculty in Conversation 2024: Showing up for Black Women in Higher Education
This annual Black History Month event will explore what it means to be Black and a woman in higher education—shedding light on the distinct challenges faced by Black women, and the shifts that are needed to foster a more equitable environment.
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Dean's STEM Salon
This community-wide special event promises to ignite curiosity and creativity in STEM fields through digital presentations and multimedia learning experiences designed by OISE faculty and students.
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Alumni Career Series: Values-Driven Career Strategy in a Changing Economy

Led by APHD alum Dr. Jotthi Bansal

Join OISE alum Dr. Jotthi Bansal, a clinical psychologist, to explore how values are shaped by culture, family, and societal influences. Learn actionable insights to clarify your values, set meaningful career goals, and build resilience.
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CBC's Future of Universities: Knowledge Under Siege

Claim your free ticket for OISE members, by emailing oiseut.communications@utoronto.ca

Defining the value of universities has never been so urgent. Academic institutions now face existential threats, from slashed budgets and shuttered programmes to explicitly political attacks as they struggle to define their role in a rapidly changing world. Join this CBC IDEAS live recording event at Victoria College.
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Rethinking higher ed in the era of AI

with OISE researcher Dr. Eunice Jang

Join OISE with the Faculty of Engineering to discover how we are reimagining learning, redefining assessment and strengthening human‑centered skills as students navigate an educational landscape transformed by artificial intelligence.