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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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2026 Human Rights & Equity Symposium

Hosted by the Leadership, Higher and Adult Education Departmental Students' Association (LHAE DSA)

Join LHAE with moderator Dr. Shelly Khushal, an OISE alum, for this year's symposium focused on "From Rights to Realities: Strengthening Accountability, Belonging, and Equity in Ontario". Educators, activists, scholars and professionals are invited to explore the essential shift from acknowledging human rights to meaningfully implementing them in practice. Register now!
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OISE Year of the Horse: Business and Culture Night
Gallop into the new year with your OISE community! Meet Chinese startup leaders and entrepreneurs who are making a difference then engage in fun cultural activities. Including pretend dumpling-making, Chinese calligraphy, cultural quizzes, Chinese paper cutting, and more! Families welcome. RSVP, space is limited.
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Black History Trivia Night: Alumni & Students
University of Toronto students and alumni are invited to compete in a friendly trivia competition for college merch and exciting prizes! Refreshments will be served. This is a free event.