News & Stories: Alumni and Friends

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October 7, 2024

Dr. Eric Jackman Institute for Child Study launches centennial campaign, namesake makes landmark donation to support economic diversity

To mark a century of commitment to children, school leadership unveiled the JICS Centennial Campaign to support the The JICS Laboratory School Endowment.

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September 11, 2024

‘Building and strengthening community’: Meet the 2024 Leaders and Legends award winners

The OISE Leaders and Legends awards program recognizes the many outstanding contributions of alumni and friends of OISE – locally and around the globe.

September 3, 2024

‘This is real action’: New OISE teacher training pathway will boost number of Black educators in schools

This week, over 30 Black aspiring educators will begin their journey in OISE’s Master of Teaching program as the inaugural cohort of the Black Future Educators Pathway. Designed to bridge gaps in representation and access, BFEP ensures equitable admissions and comprehensive student support.

August 13, 2024

Nouvelle publication à l'occasion des 40 ans du CREFO

L’apport du CREFO dans le développement et la diversification du domaine d’études sur les francophonies canadiennes, par D. Farmer, N. Labrie et E. Le Pichon

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August 12, 2024

‘A bridge between two worlds:’ An OISE alumna's path to enhancing access and understanding in healthcare and education

Jacqui Getfield’s experiences as a Black mother of twins with autism exposed gaps between marginalized communities and experts. Today, this experience has led to her work as an equity, diversity, accessibility, and inclusion consultant and an adjunct professor.

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July 4, 2024

OISE GSA Call for Volunteers

The OISE Graduate Students' Association (GSA) team is recruiting volunteers for the 2024-2025 academic year.

June 24, 2024

On the way to Paraguay: Alumni's Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award kicks off Technology and Pedagogy placement

David Dodick, an alum and former OISE adjunct faculty, has been selected as a Fulbright U.S. Scholar for the 2024-2025 academic year.

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June 21, 2024

‘Come into the space and be uplifted’: Inside the Black/African Feminisms Conference at OISE

Organized by Professor Njoki Wane and her team of OISE graduate students, the Black/African Feminisms Conference brought together 200+ participants from around the globe to discuss issues vital to communities and people of African ancestry, particularly women.

June 10, 2024

Félicitations aux finissantes du CREFO !

Le 7 juin avait lieu la cérémonie des finissants de l'IEPO. Le CREFO félicite vivement les étudiantes du doctorat et de la maîtrise qui ont obtenu leur diplôme.

June 7, 2024

Conférence sur les Écoles amies des langues à Hamilton

Une conférence sur les écoles amies des langues a eu lieu le 25 mai dernier à l'école secondaire Glendale à Hamilton.

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June 6, 2024

From the Himalayas to Academia: OISE grad crosses convocation stage with a fresh perspective on education and cultural identity

Nan La grew up in a small Tibetan village and saw education as his gateway to the world. Despite extensive schooling, he never felt fully satisfied—until he arrived at OISE.

May 24, 2024

Félicitations à Lucie Hotte, présidente de notre comité consultatif

Lucie Hotte, directrice du CRCCF, a reçu le Prix d’excellence en recherche en Francophonie de l’Université d’Ottawa