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This Week @ York for Week of March 4, 2025

Inclusion Week

  • The Paradox of Inclusion. Discover new ways to incorporate Decolonization, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (DEDI) best practices in your life. Participate in the various inclusion week events, workshops and socials to discover more about the theme for this year: the paradox of inclusion. Hybrid event. Keele & Markham Campuses. Monday, March 3 to Friday, March 7. Various locations and times. Registration required for some events. 

SDG Month Canada

  • As a York student, you can create an impact on campus and the wider world by implementing the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into your daily lives. Participate in events this SDG Month Canada to learn about how you can make an impact while discovering how York has committed to achieving the 17 SDGs.  

     

    Microlecture Series in Sustainable Living. Discover how to incorporate sustainable living practices into your life from academic experts and get one step closer to becoming a sustainable living ambassador at York. 

     

    Take Action! Learn how you can take action with the Office of Sustainability and actively begin promoting SDGs to your peers on campus by joining various student organizations. 

     

    Swap and Share. Give your pre-loved items a new home while promoting sustainability. Keele Campus. Monday, March 10, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. East Bear Pit, Central Square. Registration required. 

     

    Seed Planting Workshop. Spend the afternoon planting seeds in this workshop while learning about sustainable food systems, biodiversity and ecosystem health. Keele Campus. Wednesday, March 19, 2:30 to 4 p.m. 101 Central Square. Registration required.

Important Dates

  • International Women’s Day. Celebrate the women in your life and reflect on the impact women have had all throughout history. Saturday, March 8. 

FYI

  • It’s official—we’ve launched the Virtual Well-being Hub! Customize your well-being profile and discover tools to boost your daily health and happiness. Have suggestions? Let us know how we can help you prioritize wellness.  

     

    Start up a conversation with SAVY GPT. Do you have questions about finding resources, registrarial services, mental health and well-being and more? SAVY can help direct you towards these key services at York. Stop by and ask your questions now. 

     

    Call for Submissions: Design York’s Spirit Day Mural! Calling all York artists! The Division of Students is seeking a talented student artist to design and paint the base of a community mural for York University’s Spirit Day. Showcase your artistic skills while contributing to a meaningful and interactive campus artwork. The selected artist will receive a $500 honorarium! Deadline to Submit is Friday, March 7. 

     

    Last Call! Don’t Miss your Chance to Share your Feedback. Your insights matter – make a difference at York by dedicating some time to completing the Canadian Campus Wellbeing Survey. Participants will be entered to win a variety of exciting prizes. Last day to complete the survey is Sunday, March 9. 

     

    Register for the Las Nubes Summer Study Abroad Program! Explore new cultures and gain credits abroad by applying for the Las Nubes Study Abroad program. Visit the page today, confirm your eligibility and apply by Monday, March 10

Worth Repeating

  • Procrastination Awareness Week (PAW). Make the most of your time by learning how to combat procrastination with a week of free workshops, study halls and new concentration strategies! Virtual event. Now until Friday March 7. Registration required. 

     

    Seeking Volunteers for Spring Open House. Help greet potential newcomers to the York community by applying to be a volunteer for the upcoming Keele Campus open house event on Saturday, March 15, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Registration required. 

Careers Support

Learning Skills

  • Motivation & Procrastination. Defeat your procrastination by using internal motivation techniques to get your course work done. Virtual event. Wednesday, March 5, 10 to 11 a.m. Registration required. 

     

    Presentation Skills. Boost your presentation skills and learn how to craft and deliver compelling presentations. Keele Campus. Wednesday, March 5, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. 203 Bethune College. Registration not required. 

     

    Web Publishing with WordPress. Take the first steps to building your own website with WordPress and basic HTML coding. Keele Campus. Wednesday, March 5, 3 to 5 p.m. 530 Scott Library. Registration required.  

     

    Group Work. Master the art of collaboration and learn how to achieve group work in both professional and educational contexts. Virtual event. Thursday, March 6, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Registration required. 

International Student Support

  • Ace Your Exams Workshop: Master Strategies for Midterms and Finals Success. Adequately prepare yourself for midterms by mastering study techniques and learning how to manage your exam stress. Keele Campus. Wednesday, March 5, 1 to 2:30 p.m. 242 York Lanes. Registration required. 

     

    Coffee Break. Join this week’s coffee break to unwind and settle back into the last stretch of the semester. Keele Campus. Wednesday, March 5, 1 to 3 p.m. 280N York Lanes. Registration not required. 

     

    Virtual UHIP Drop-in Session. Be prepared for unexpected medical emergencies by applying for the University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP). Virtual event. Thursday, March 6, 1 to 3 p.m. Registration required. 

     

    Bilingual Webinar: Staying Motivated during Life Challenges. Explore different ways to stay motivated during life’s challenges and find resources to guide you through any difficulties you may face. Virtual event. Friday, March 7, 10 a.m. to noon. Registration required. 

     

    Immigration Workroom: Study Permit Extension + PGWP. Graduating soon? Continue your stay in Canada with a Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) or a study permit extension. Keele Campus. Friday, March 7, 1 to 2:15 p.m. 242 York Lanes. Registration required. 

Indigenous Student Support

  • Group Work Learning Lab. Practice effective collaboration techniques with your colleagues and peers inside and outside of the classroom. Keele Campus. Tuesday, March 11, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. 353B York Lanes. Registration required. 

Black Excellence

  • Fostering Individuality: Creative Leadership. Examine strategies to apply creative thinking to your leadership role and learn how to apply innovative ways to solve problems as a leader. Virtual event. Thursday, March 6, 3 to 4 p.m. Registration Required. 

     

    Overcoming Fear of Failure. Learn the differences between growth and fixed mindsets while exploring how to apply resilience and perseverance in your professional and academic life. Virtual event. Tuesday, March 11, 10 to 11 a.m. Registration Required. 

Health & Wellness

  • Teaching Kitchen: Celebrate Nutrition Month with Chana Chaat. Discover the role of food in culture, well-being and more while learning how to make this delicious Indian snack. Keele Campus. Wednesday, March 5, 2 to 3 p.m. S166 Ross Building. Registration required. 

     

    Film Screening: Well Rounded. Be inspired by the story of a group of diverse plus-sized individuals trying to combat the unrealistic body standards and expectations placed on them. Keele Campus. Wednesday, March 5, 3 to 5 p.m. N102 Ross Building. Registration not required.  

     

    Self-Discovery – A Journey to Understanding & Embracing Yourself. In this 4-week series, we will explore personal growth, identity and well-being to help you navigate university life with confidence and resilience. Whether you are looking to better understand yourself, strengthen your well-being or create a more fulfilling university experience, these sessions will provide you with valuable tools for personal development. Attend all 4 sessions or choose ones that best suit you. Virtual workshops. March 7, 14, 21 and 28. Registration required. 

Get Involved

  • Devised Theatre Festival 2025. Step into the theatre world with a series of exciting shows hosted, performed and produced by York theatre students. Keele Campus. Various dates and times available starting Thursday, March 6, 7 p.m. Joseph G. Green Studio Theatre. Ticket purchase required.   

     

    Classical Instrumental Concert. Spend an afternoon surrounded by the talent of the soloists of York’s classical performance program. Keele Campus. Monday, March 10, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Tributes Communities Recital Hall. Registration not required. 

     

    VCP presents VIC SHOW. Enjoy a night of comedic genius with the Vanier Improv Company’s (VIC) show and share a laugh with your friends. Keele Campus. Tuesday, March 11, 8 to 10 p.m. 258 Vanier College. Ticket purchase required.