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This Week @ York for Week of October 21, 2025

Announcement

  • Closure of Canada Post Outlet in York Lanes Bookstore. The Canada Post outlet located within the Bookstore in York Lanes will be permanently closing on Thursday, November 13. Several key mailing services offered at this location will now be available through Central Mailing Services, located in 043 Central Square, beginning Friday, November 14.  

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  • Tree Planting Events. Join the York community for a hands-on tree planting adventure! It’s a chance to get outside, meet awesome people, and help make our campus greener and more climate-resilient. Registration required with limited spots available. 

    • Keele Campus. Thursday, October 23, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Arboretum, Harry Arthurs Commons and 4 to 7 p.m. Maloca Gardens. 
    • Glendon Campus. Thursday, October 30, 12:30 to 2 p.m. Centre of Excellence 

      

    Leading Made Easier – SOS Help Desk Has Your Back! Hey Student Leaders, SCLD is excited to announce the SOS Help Desk, a new drop-in information session where you can come and ask questions, collaborate and resolve club and organization issues. Keele Campus. Every Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration not required.  

ICYMI

  • York Spirit Day. Celebrate the York community and show your pride by wearing York colours and taking part in events, activities, entering giveaways, using discounts and more! Various locations. Wednesday, October 22, all day. Registration not required.  

     

    Call for Student Volunteers: Fall Campus Day. Show future students and their families what York has to offer them by volunteering for Fall Campus Day and sharing your positive experiences! Glendon Campus. Sunday, October 26, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration required.  

     

    Pop-Up Advising Fair. Check out the resources that you can make use of with OSAP, degree requirements, study permits, career pathways and more by connecting with advising experts. Wednesday, October 29, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration not required.  

    • Keele Campus. Vari Hall.  
    • Glendon Campus. Glendon C-Wing.  
    • Markham Campus. Second Floor Atrium. 

Academics

  • Get Involved. Get Experience. Make a Difference! Explore how to build career-related skills and gain experience while contributing to the work of a non-profit or charitable organization at this year’s Volunteer Fair. Keele Campus. Thursday, October 30, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Vari Hall. Registration not required. 

International Student Support

  • Virtual UHIP Drop-in Session. Get started on applying for your University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) card, and learn how you can use it at medical appointments. Virtual event. Thursday, October 23, 1 to 3 p.m. Registration required. 

      

    Immigration Workroom: Study Permit Extension + PGWP. Do you need a Study Permit extension or have to send a Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) application? Discover what documents you need, and how the application process works. Keele Campus. Friday, October 23, 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. 242 York Lanes. Registration required. 

Health & Wellness

  • Looking for more health and wellness resources? Try the Virtual Well-being Hub. Well-being Week may be over, but the Hub is available to you online, 24/7. Access tools and resources that will help you prioritize your well-being at your own pace, when you need them.  

     

    Commit to a healthy lifestyle. Learn how to set goals, strengthen relationships and recognize signs of stress in our new recovery college workshop series. Over four weeks, you will explore new ways to build sustainable habits to benefit your mental, physical and emotional well-being. This is your guide to living well and thriving! Virtual events. Wednesday, October 22 to Wednesday, November 12, various times available. Registration required. 

     

    Have health-related questions? Prioritize your health and well-being with Ask a Nurse. Speak to Public Health Nurses from Student Counselling, Health & Well-being about your health-related questions, without an appointment. Keele Campus. Wednesday, October 22, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vari Hall and Thursday, October 23, 1 to 3 p.m. York Lanes. Registration not required. 

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