Get your COVID-19 and Flu Vaccines. Protect yourself against COVID-19 and the flu by getting vaccinated. Head over to Shoppers Drug Mart for a walk-in appointment or book one on any day from Monday to Sunday (excluding holidays). Keele Campus. Mondays to Fridays, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Shoppers Drug Mart, York Lanes. 

Earn 3 Credits While Making a Difference with C4. Want to connect with peers from various disciplines, work with off-campus partners and leave a positive impact on your community? Join the C4 winter session and collaborate on a project designed for real-world change. Learn how to get involved and submit your application today! 

Movember: Putting the Men in (Men)tal Health. Check out the newest episode of the Well-being and YU podcast! This month we interview Michael Sa’d, Manager of Graduate Student Wellness Services and Counselling Supervisor at Student Counselling, Health & Well-being, who offers his personal and professional perspectives on men’s mental health. 

Re-Cup: Sort Single-use Cups for a Better Tomorrow! Did you know that Canadians trash over 1 billion single-use cups a year that go on to become a major pollutant of oceans? Find out how you can properly dispose your plastic cups and get the chance to enter a raffle prize. Keele Campus. Events end Thursday, November 21. Various dates and locations. Registration not required. 

International Education Week. Join us in celebrating international students making an impact on our campuses and take part in exciting events with your international peers. Keele Campus and virtual events. Various dates and times. Monday, November 18 to Friday, November 22. Registration required. 

YFS Wellness Week. Make your wellness a priority with your local student union in a week full of events. Keele Campus. Various dates and times. Monday, November 18 to Friday, November 22. Registration required. 

Transgender Day of Remembrance: Embodied Remembrance. Honour, remember and celebrate the lives and resilience of the transgender community through a gentle trauma-informed yoga session and a heartfelt dance workshop. Virtual events. Wednesday, November 20, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration required. 

16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. The Centre for Sexual Violence Response, Support & Education, and campus partners, are hosting community events, talks, workshops and activities to bring light to the impact gender-based violence has on our community, and how we can work together to eliminate it. Monday, November 25 to Tuesday, December 10. Registration required for some events. 

ORA Student Exchange. Spend a summer in France while earning credits towards your degree with the ORA program. Virtual event. Thursday, November 21, 10 to 11 a.m. Registration required. 

Resumé Writing Webinar. Are you looking to get into the job market? Take the time to revitalize your resumé by presenting your skills and experience in a desirable way. Virtual event. Friday, November 22, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Registration required. 

Cover Letter Writing. Target your cover letter to specific job applications and put your best foot forward before you’ve even landed an interview. Virtual event. Friday, November 22, 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Registration required.  

On the Job Success. Learn how you can curate success at your workplace by communicating assertively, handling potential conflicts and creating good first impressions. Virtual event. Tuesday, November 26, 10 to 11 a.m. Registration required. 

Tests, Midterms, Exams, Oh My! The end of the term is near – and so is exam season! Be prepared for your next test with innovative tips and strategies that will help you walk in and out of your midterms with confidence. Keele Campus. Wednesday, November 20, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. 203 Bethune College. Registration not required. 

Motivation & Procrastination. Discover how to defeat your procrastination by using internal motivation techniques to keep yourself organized and get all your tasks done on time. Virtual event. Thursday, November 21, 10 to 11 a.m. Registration required. 

Group Work. Boost your group working skills and become a master of collaborations everywhere – from your university courses to your workplace. Virtual event. Thursday, November 21, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Registration required.

Critical Thinking. Critical thinking is a rare commodity today. Stay ahead of the curb by boosting your analysis skills and learning to think critically about your academic texts and assignments. Virtual event. Friday, November 22, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Registration required. 

Effective Reading Strategies. Practice new reading strategies to advance your analysis skills and learn how to read academically. Virtual event. Monday, November 25, 11 a.m. to noon. Registration required. 

Presentation Skills. Showcase your projects and assignments with flair by learning how to prepare and effectively deliver presentations. Virtual event. Tuesday, November 26, 11 a.m. to noon. Registration required. 

Time Management. Feeling like you’re running out of time? Learn personalized approaches to effectively managing your schedule. Virtual event. Tuesday, November 26, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Registration required. 

Black Wellness Event. Reconnect to your well-being with breathing exercises, painting and discussions of mental health while enjoying some catering and taking a well-deserved break. Keele Campus. Wednesday, November 20, 1 to 3:30 p.m. 248 Health, Nursing and Environmental Studies Building. Registration not required. 

Negotiation Tips for Leaders. Join Black Excellence York University (BE YU) and discover what it means to be a good negotiator and how you can leverage those skills into your leadership practices. Virtual event. Thursday, November 21, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Registration required. 

Leadership Coaching. Join Black Excellence York University (BE YU) and explore what it means to be a good coach and how you can effectively coach others. Virtual event. Monday, November 25, 11 a.m. to noon. Registration required. 

Exam Prep for Mature Students. Exams can be stressful, but thankfully you’re not alone. Join your fellow mature students to prepare for your tests with effective tips and strategies. Virtual event. Monday, November 25, 4 to 5 p.m. Registration required. 

Coffee Break. Meet up with other international students and have a coffee while taking a well-deserved break from the hustle and bustle of campus. Keele Campus. Wednesday, November 20, 1 to 3 p.m. 280A York Lanes. Registration not required. 

Virtual UHIP Drop-in Session. Learn how you can enrol in the University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) and continue your studies at York while being prepared for medical emergencies. Virtual event. Wednesday, November 20, 2 to 4 p.m. Registration required. 

Immigration Info Session/Workroom: Study Permit Extension + PGWP. Are you looking to continue studying in Canada or living here after your graduation? Learn how to apply for a study permit extension or Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP). Keele Campus. Friday, November 22, 1 to 2:15 p.m. 242 York Lanes. Registration required. 

Grad Hub - Crafting Wellness. Meet with international graduate students, faculty and staff for an afternoon of light refreshments, arts and crafts and wellness. Keele Campus. Friday, November 22, 1:30 to 4 p.m. York Lanes 280A. Registration required. 

Effective Reading Strategies. Use effective reading strategies to better analyze your academic texts and understand your research better. Keele Campus. Wednesday, November 20, 11 a.m. to noon. 353B York Lanes. Registration not required. 

The Road to Defence: Demystifying & Preparing for your Final Defence & Oral Exam. One of the most important moments of your graduate studies is your final defence and oral exam. Accurately prepare yourself by learning what to expect and getting defence tips from previous graduates. Virtual event. Tuesday, November 26, noon to 1 p.m. Registration required. 

Ask a Nurse Drop-by Tabling Session. Don’t have time to book a doctor’s appointment? Get answers to your medical-related questions from certified healthcare professionals on campus. Keele Campus. Wednesday, November 20, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. First Student Centre Lobby. Registration not required. 

Meditation. Refocus your mind and unwind from the stresses of university life with this 30-minute guided meditation session. Keele Campus. Thursday, November 21, 2:30 to 3 p.m. N102 Bennett Centre. Registration required. 

GREP Online Information Session. Have you been thinking about studying in Germany? Learn more about the Goethe Research Experience Program (GREP) and start preparing to spend your summer in Europe. Virtual event. Wednesday, November 20, 9 to 10 a.m. Registration required. 

In-Person Tour of the Allan I. Carswell Observatory. Discover York’s 60-centimetre and one-metre telescopes and ask all your astronomy questions. Keele Campus. Wednesday, November 20, 5 to 7p.m. 018 Petrie Science & Engineering Building. Registration required. 

Go Global Information Session - Global Internship. Take your business worldwide by pursuing one of York’s global internships with partner institutions. Virtual event. Friday, November 22, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Registration required. 

Classical Instrumental Concert. Spend your lunch break surrounded by classical music from a variety of different instruments – featuring student soloists from York. Keele Campus. Monday, November 25, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Tributes Communities Recital Hall. Registration required. 

Canadian Labour International Film Festival Free Screening. Join us for a hybrid screening of the Canadian Labour International Film Festival (CLiFF)’s 16th year and watch five short films that explore Canadian and global workers’ issues and resilience. Keele Campus. Hybrid event. Tuesday, November 26, 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. Stedman Lecture Hall B. Registration required. 

Global Internships & Research Abroad. Boost your resumé and gain international experience with a summer internship abroad. Applications for summer 2025 placements are due Sunday, December 1.