Victoria Watkins

Executive Director, Osgoode Professional Development.

[Victoria Watkins @VictoriaOPD]

@lawdroid I would appreciate access. Thank you.

[OsgoodePD @OsgoodePD]

Simulation is a powerful way of learning in any profession. Paul Maharg shares how OsgoodePD has been developing a form of simulation fairly new to Canadian professional education. Read more on our blog: https://t.co/O8scz1960U | #simulatedlearning

[ROCK Autism Services @RockAutismSvcs]

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[Fara Kaufman @justfara]

So, I spoke to people getting food at a food bank and here are some things I learned from those in need:
1. Everyone donates Kraft Mac and Cheese in the box. They can rarely use it because it needs milk and butter which is hard to get from regular food banks.
2. Boxed milk is a treasure, as kids need it for cereal which they also get a lot of.
3. Everyone donates pasta sauce and spaghetti noodles.
4. They cannot eat all the awesome canned veggies and soup unless you put a can opener in too or buy pop tops.
5. Oil is a luxury but needed for Rice a-Roni which they also get a lot of.
6. Spices or salt and pepper would be a real Christmas gift.
7. Tea bags and coffee make them feel like you care.
8. Sugar and flour are treats.
9. They fawn over fresh produce donated by farmers and grocery stores.
10. Seeds are cool in Spring and Summer because growing can be easy for some.
11. They rarely get fresh meat.
12. Tuna and crackers make a good lunch.
13. Hamburger Helper goes nowhere without ground beef.
14. They get lots of peanut butter and jelly but usually not sandwich bread.
15. Butter or margarine is nice too.
16. Eggs are a real commodity.
17. Cake mix and frosting makes it possible to make a child’s birthday cake.
18. Dishwashing detergent is very expensive and is always appreciated.
19. Feminine hygiene products are a luxury and women will cry over that.
20. Everyone loves Stove Top Stuffing.

In all the years I have donated food at the Holidays, I bought what I thought they wanted, but have never asked. I am glad I did. If you are helping a Family this Christmas, maybe this can help you tailor it more. It does for me!

[Osgoode Law Library @OsgoodeLawLib]

Curious to know about Osgoode's stance on Gen AI in the classroom? Read Dean Trevor Farrow's response to @Law360 and other Canadian law schools: https://t.co/8mFdSzO5R9

[Victoria Watkins @VictoriaOPD]

We are reeling @OsgoodePD with the recent loss of @HJGoreLiddell and now Paul Wye, both long-time staff members, and only in their 40s. Paul had three young sons. Please consider a donation. Thank you.

[Craig Scott @CraigScottCA]

https://t.co/QmXipLMWu1 Osgoode @OsgoodeNews lost an amazing member of staff in Paul Wye this past week and his family lost a wonderful dad and husband. Paul gave back, in characteristic selfless way, with organ donations. Pl consider helping his young family with a donation.

[International Legal Jobs @IntlLegalJobs]

Job: Senior Legal Program Manager, Waging Justice for Women
With: Clooney Foundation for Justice
Where: No required location, but ideally located in South Africa, Malawi, Tanzania or Kenya.
Deadline: 4 August 2023

https://t.co/dgaDhlg2cM

[The G.L.O.A.T. @LakeSuperior]

On a day when my waves resemble the gales of November, I ask...

Does any one know where the love of God goes when the waves turn the minutes to hours?

Rest in peace, Gordon Lightfoot, you will always have a place here. It's been good to know ya. 🙏🌊

[Victoria Watkins @VictoriaOPD]

@FaubertMarsha Congratulations, Marsha. I can hardly wait to crack it open.

[Ahmar Khan @AhmarSKhan]

Councillor Gord Perks is on a heater. He’s taking shots at Mayor John Tory for how he’s handled the budget and Councillor Brad Bradford for his attempt to goad Councillor Bravo into saying ‘defund the police.’

Worth a listen.

[Victoria Watkins @VictoriaOPD]

@DHLCanadaHelp #trackmypackage 9059496176
Was to arrive Jan 20

[Victoria Watkins @VictoriaOPD]

@LawDeanHolloway I’m so sorry, Ian. Lovely tribute.

[Classic FM @ClassicFM]

Marimba band of South African schoolchildren play exhilarating Vivaldi… 👏

(🎥 Education Africa)

[Meghan Thomas @mltmargarita]

And so another academic year at @OsgoodePD begins… our first big new in person student group since January 2020 enjoying lunch in the Central Hub!

[Erin O'Rourke @erinforourke]

✨A very talented recent graduate was hung out to dry by their articling firm 2 days in. If you need someone w/ immigration & employment experience please let me know.

I wish I could hire them (I'm 1 year short on eligibility req. to be an articling principal). Plz retweet!

[Victoria Watkins @VictoriaOPD]

@ALGlaholtBowles @OsgoodePD @AeconGroup @GlaholtBowles Thanks @ALGlaholtBowles to you and your colleagues for delivering this timely and practical course.

[François Tanguay-Renaud @FTanguayRenaud]

Module 4 of @osgoodepd’s Certificate in the Law of Emergencies is being held. We shift register away from public law to focus on private law and emergencies—with, once again, a stellar line up of instructors. @OsgoodeNews #lawtwitter

[Victoria Watkins @VictoriaOPD]

Hearing about @UofNH Law’s active learning JD program @OsgoodePD’s workshop on Simulated/Standardized Clients today. Their grads are exempt from Bar Exams. Here’s how their 2 and 3L students learn:

[Meghan Thomas @mltmargarita]

Great articling opportunity with a special shout out for openness to internationally trained candidates!

[François Tanguay-Renaud @FTanguayRenaud]

Certificate (or independent modules) on « The Law of Emergencies: Practical Strategies in Disaster Preparedness, Management and Recovery » offered by ⁦@OsgoodePD⁩. Register now. Timely, relevant, and really pretty cool ;) https://t.co/yllKOXUdRP