The inaugural event, held on May 19, 2020, answered many questions regarding the well-being of students and how they were learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. This Zoom session was hosted by Alumni President, John P. O'Neill '86 and SMCS Principal, Jamie McKinnon. They discussed St. Michael's College School's Adaptation to a Virtual World and concluded with a question and answer period.

How To Be An Entrepreneur During A Pandemic, the second Alumni Information Series, was hosted by SMCS Alumni Association’s Event Coordinator, Ron Scarafile '05 and took place on June 23, 2020. Nick Di Donato '76, OSM, John P. O'Neill '86, and Michael McCarthy '88 shared their COVID-19 experiences as entrepreneurs and provided advice on how to be leaders in their industries. Participating alumni connected with the panelists for future mentorship and career advice. 

The third session, How To Stay Relevant During a Pandemic, was held on Wednesday, August 26. Jason Annibale '93, Martin Fox '02, and Matt Montemurro '05 provided insight on the future of the business world. The panelists gave tips on how to prepare for a job search and online interview and how to build an online presence. Fox provided career advice content from Robert-Walters.

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The fourth edition of the Alumni Information Series: Staying Flexible, yet Opportunistic: Things I’ve Learned along the Way took place on Wednesday, November 18. Dennis Mills '64, OSM, Bill Rutsey ’65, and Matt Montemurro '05 shared their flexible career approach, which has been at various stages both strategic and opportunistic.

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The Alumni Association held its fifth edition of the Alumni Information Series: Employment Law 101 on Wednesday, December 16, 2020.
 Anthony Panacci '05, joined moderator Matt Montemurro ‘05 to discuss the fundamental topics of hiring, contracts, and terminations.

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On Wednesday, March 3, 2021, the sixth edition of the Alumni Information Series was held with a focus on the future of real estate in Toronto. Classmates from the Class of 2000, D’Arcy McConvey and Adrian Rocca led the discussion as the featured  panelists. The topics covered during the evening included insights on the current market, how it has performed during the pandemic, and what the future may hold. They included explanations from understanding the rental market to views on corporate culture (what does this have to do with topic?). The panelists also shared their personal journey during the pandemic and spent time answering several questions during a lively question and answer period. 

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More than 300 St. Michael’s College School (SMCS) alumni, friends, and hockey enthusiasts watched Steve Paikin, TVO anchor and host of 'The Agenda', as he interviewed special guests and members of the 1960-61 St. Michael’s Buzzers and Majors championship teams.

The official 60th anniversary is May 5, 2021 but members gathered virtually on Thursday, April 1, 2021 in celebration of both the St. Michael’s Majors and Buzzers winning league championships in the same year. The accomplishment had only happened twice before (1933-34 and 1944-45) in the school’s history.

The Alumni Association offered a complimentary online cooking class with The Foodies Group on Sunday, April 25 at 4 p.m. 

Chef Damian Harrington (1986-88), along with the Foodies Group Founder, Steven Hellmann '96 taught the participants professional tips, tricks, workarounds, and secrets on how to prepare a delicious Sunday night family dinner. Click here to download the list of ingredients and follow along. 

On Wednesday, May 12, 2021, the ninth Alumni Information Series was held and welcomed panelists Daryl Devonish '87 and Dr. Cassidy Preston '05. They discussed creating a healthy lifestyle during a time when many are struggling to juggle a multitude of responsibilities.

On Wednesday, August 25, Sean Khan ’93 hosted an exclusive workshop, Words From Your Mouth, for SMCS alumni. The workshop helped participants reduce, and in some cases, remove filler words and phrases like ‘um’, ‘ah’, and ‘you know’. Through discussions, strategies, and exercises, attendees learned to peel back the layers that result in rushed words and being uncomfortable with silence.