Smart Winter Commuting. This February is Winter Commute Month! Whether it’s with family, friends or work colleagues, Smart Commute encourages you to commute with others more sustainably, like carpooling, transit, cycling or walking. Visit SmartCommute.ca to log your sustainable commuting trips for a chance to win a $100 gift card prize, attend three webinars for a chance to win a $20 gift card and visit the tabling event to learn more. Keele Campus. Thursday, February 12, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration not required.

A new structure for undergraduate degrees is being proposed. A new structure with changes to basic degree requirements for undergraduate programs at York, except for accredited programs, is being proposed. Current students won’t be affected, but your feedback is important. Visit the website to see the proposed changes and share your thoughts. 

Develop core skills to help you handle big life changes. Learn how to build simple (but effective!) strategies that empower you to take control of your life and confidently manage change. Facilitated for students by students, each session explores common struggles, including managing exam-related anxiety, finding motivation and prioritizing self-care. And you will earn a $5 Tim Hortons gift card for each session you participate in! Starting Wednesday, February 4, and continuing through February 11, 25, and March 11. Registration required. 

Community Safety Educational Awareness Sessions. Join a session to learn about the current security model at York, explore what Special Constables could look like on our campuses and look forward to a question period. Virtual and Keele Campus. Wednesday, February 4, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Registration required. 

Have thoughts about campus dining? Now’s your chance to share them. Complete the Dining Satisfaction Survey to help shape the future of food on campus. You’ll be entered to win one of six Flex Dollar prizes of up to $200 – That’s a win-win for everyone! Survey closes Friday, February 13. 

Teaching Kitchen - Saladu Nebbe x Black Excellence at York U (BE YU). Join Executive Chef and Dietitian Dahlia to learn how to make Senegalese Black Eyed-Pea Salad (Saladu Nebbe) while celebrating Black History Month and discovering the deep roots of this dish. Keele Campus. Wednesday, February 4, 2 to 3 p.m. 166 South Ross Building. Registration required. 

Lions Celebrate Black History Month. Cheer on the York Lions as we host the Western Mustangs during the annual basketball games and celebration of Black Excellence. Engage in contests and activations while enjoying various exciting performances. Keele Campus. Friday, February 6, 6 and 8 p.m. Main Gym, Tait McKenzie Centre. Ticket purchase required. 

Go Global Information Session. Explore upcoming global learning opportunities, including destinations, costs and the application process. Virtual event. Wednesday, February 4, 10 to 11 a.m. Registration required.  

Academic Integrity: Learn to Stop Worrying About It! Familiarize yourself with what academic integrity is and how you can demonstrate it while avoiding academic misconduct. Explore how to get the support you need and gain additional confidence while working on and submitting your assignments. Virtual event. Wednesday, February 4, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Registration required. 

On-campus Job Fair. Searching for a summer or part-time job during the school year? Hone your networking skills by meeting employers, building career related skills and gaining work experience. Keele Campus. Thursday, February 5, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Vari Hall. Registration required. 

Mentor Circles: Landing a Job in the Government & Public Sectors. Break into government and public service roles by discovering hiring processes, tips for submitting competitive applications, networking strategies, and how to build a meaningful career in the public sector. Virtual event. Tuesday, February 10, 50:30 to 7 p.m. Registration required. 

Fundamentals of Microsoft Teams for Mature & Transfer Students. Gain confidence in creating digital teams, communicating, scheduling meetings, file collaboration and more to streamline your Teams work! Virtual event. Friday, February 6, 1 to 2 p.m. Registration required. 

5 ways to use SAVY, your student virtual assistant. Did you know that there’s a virtual assistant at York that’s ready to help you 24/7? Meet SAVY, the GPT-4 Generative AI tool that can help you navigate your studies. 

Consent: The Art of Asking. Let’s dive into what consent is and what it is not. Join our podcast host Susu B. in clearing up the misconceptions surrounding consent and learning about the ongoing processes of understanding, communication and connection.