March 24, 2020 Dear OCADFA members, I hope this message finds you safe. The single most important piece of workplace advice I can give you right now is to stay home. As the world changes, our own work lives have too. We are monitoring changes that might violate our MoA. Also we are anticipating changes   …Continue Reading

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March 12, 2020 – Dispatch Dear OCADFA members, I am sharing verbatim a message sent from Michael Conlon, ED of OCUFA on the spread of COVID-19.  Please read and understand we will be sharing information as it comes as quickly as possible.  In solidarity, Min Sook ************************************************************************ As many will have heard by now Laurentian   …Continue Reading

March 16, 2020 Dear OCADFA, The situation regarding COVID-19 is changing rapidly.  Administration has made effective and responsible decisions to protect the health and safety of our communities to suspend regular activities on campus.  These measures are recommended by Public Health Canada and supported by OCADFA. Effective Monday, March 16, 2020, all face-to-face classes, as   …Continue Reading

Mar 13, 2020 Hi OCADFA members, I’m writing this quickly as I’d like your thoughts immediately. As OCAD U moves to shut down what are the concerns you have? It is important that OCADFA be involved in the development, implementation, and monitoring of these plans. While OCADFA will be flexible given the seriousness of the pandemic,   …Continue Reading