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As part of the ongoing central plant heating upgrade, a crane lift has been scheduled adjacent to Hunter's Kitchen, between the Science Building and the Business and Information Technology Building, for Thursday, October 15.

Mechanical piping required for the project will be installed. For the duration of the lift, temporary access restrictions and pedestrian rerouting may be required in the immediate vicinity.

For your safety, please observe all posted signage and barriers, and follow any instructions provided by site personnel.

We appreciate your patience and co-operation as we work to improve campus infrastructure.

In support of the planning and development of a future building located in the northeast corner of the Founders 2 Parking Lot, geotechnical investigation work will take place from October 13 to 16.  

A small drilling rig will be on-site to complete a series of test boreholes required for subsurface investigations. Temporary work areas will be established within the parking lot during this period.

Founders 2 users are asked to exercise caution, and follow all posted signage, barriers, and directions established by the contractor to ensure the safety of the campus community and the work crew.

We appreciate your patience and co-operation as we complete this important work.

Spot it. Snap it. Share it! 

Spot our campaign around the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), snap a photo, and post it on Instagram and/or LinkedIn for a chance to win 1 of 5 $100 Visa gift cards. 

Our Tech with a Conscience campaign is out in the world and we want the Ontario Tech community to help spot it. Over the coming weeks, keep an eye out for the university's campaign creative as you travel around the GTA. When you find it, snap a photo and post it on your Instagram and/or LinkedIn networks to be entered into the draw. 

How to participate:

1. Spot a Tech with a Conscience campaign ad. 

2. Take a photo. 

3. Post on Instagram and/or LinkedIn by Sunday, November 8, tag @ontariotechu and/or @ot_campuslife and use #TechWithAConscience. In your post, be sure to tell us what Tech with a Conscience means to you. 

4. You'll be entered into our draw for the chance to win 1 of 5 $100 Visa gift cards. 

Where to look: 

There are plenty of places to spot us across Toronto and the GTA. Here's where and when to keep your eyes open:

• Astral transit posters, high-traffic GTA locations | September 14 to October 11

• Gardiner billboard | September 14 to November 23

• GO Train posters | September 14 to October 11

• GO Transit station posters in Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax and Pickering | September 14 to October 11

• Pattison digital boards, Toronto/GTA | September 14 to October 11

• TMU subway station | October 12 to November 8

• TTC subway door cards, University/Bloor line | September 14 to October 11

• TTC three-panel mural | September 14 to November 8

• Union Skywalk, Grand Hall Matrix Wall/top of escalator | September 14 to October 11

• Wild postings, 30 downtown Toronto locations | September 14 to October 11

Every post/share helps more people discover Ontario Tech and what Tech with a Conscience means: Using technology thoughtfully and responsibly to help share a better future. 

Contest closes Nov. 8, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET. Open to current Ontario Tech University students, faculty and staff. No purchase necessary. Five prizes are available, each consisting of one $100 Visa gift card. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received. Each eligible post featuring an original photo counts as one entry in the draw. Multiple entries are permitted; however, each entrant is eligible to win only one prize.

To accommodate current construction efforts at the north Oshawa campus, the Founders Drive entrance and exit (north of the Campus Ice Centre) will only be accessible via southbound lanes on Simcoe Street.

Please follow all posted signage.

Throughout October, Information Technology Services (IT) is hosting cybersecurity pop-up booths for Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Play games, test your cybersecurity knowledge and win prizes.

Find IT on campus, on the following days:

• Wednesday, October 7 from 10 a.m. to noon in the Shawenjigewining Hall First Floor Atrium.
• Wednesday, October 28 from noon to 2 p.m. at the North Oshawa Library foyer.

Creating a culture of safety and consent is a shared responsibility. This includes looking out for one another, understanding and respecting boundaries, speaking up when something doesn’t feel right, and knowing where to turn when support is needed.

If you have experienced sexual violence, are supporting someone who has, or are looking for information about consent, reporting options or available resources, confidential support is available. You can choose the type of support that feels right for you, and accessing support does not require you to make a formal report.

Support and resources

• Sexual Violence Support and Education: Find information about support services, consent, education and resources available to Ontario Tech students.

• Human Rights Office: Ontario Tech’s Gender-Based Violence Specialist provides confidential, non-judgmental and student-led support, including help understanding your options, accessing university or community resources, considering safety or academic accommodations, and reporting an incident if you choose to do so.

• Student Mental Health Services: Students who have experienced sexual violence can access confidential counselling and psychotherapy, referrals to community services, wellness supports and assistance co-ordinating other supports or accommodations.

• On- and off-campus services: Additional community-based and specialized supports are also available through Ontario Tech’s Sexual Violence Support and Education resources.

If you are concerned about yourself or someone else, you do not need to navigate it alone. Support is available, and you can decide what next steps—if any—are right for you.

We're excited to invite you to apply to participate in the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (SGPS) Graduate Showcase. This in-person event will take place on Wednesday, December 2 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Charles Hall, Ontario Tech Downtown Campus.