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Ontario Tech University marks Black History Month

Equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) are fundamental values for Ontario Tech University. This year, the university will celebrate Black History Month in a variety of ways, including virtual programs, events, initiatives and resources that celebrate Black Canadian culture, promote an awareness of history, and provide an open space for conversations about EDI:

Polonsky Commons at Ontario Tech University's north Oshawa location.

Participate in Treaties Recognition Week – November 2 to 6

At Ontario Tech University, Treaties Recognition Week from November 2 to 6 will raise awareness of the treaties agreed to between Indigenous nations and the Crown (government) in Right of Ontario over the last 250 years.

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Bring the Campus Library into your class using Canvas

To support online and blended course delivery, Ontario Tech's Librarians have developed three e-learning modules instructors can import into their Canvas courses. The text, images, videos, interactive quizzes and activities included in these modules support the development of information literacy skills in your class so students are prepared to find, evaluate and ethically use information from a variety of sources in their assignments.

Fireside reading room at the North Oshawa Library.

Campus Library space enhancements coming soon

A number of key projects are underway to create enhanced spaces and additional seating on the second and third floors of the university’s North Oshawa Library.

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Workshop: Finding and Using Open Textbooks – June 11

Have you ever considered replacing your course textbook with something more affordable and flexible? In this hands-on workshop, explore open textbooks (free online textbooks released under an open copyright license) and open educational resource collections, including supplementary materials such as quizzes and slides for specific courses.