Getting to Know BE YU. Since its foundation, Black Excellence at York University (BE YU) has made a significant impact on Black student life at York, regularly hosting workshops, events and peer mentoring. Check out the latest YU Blog post to learn more about how you can get support from BE YU. 

Celebrating Black Culture: Recreational Cooking Class. Learn to make protein-rich lattes that are not only delicious but will compliment your diet. Virtual event. Wednesday, February 19, 3:45 p.m. Registration required. 

The Art of Black Girlhood in Canada. Explore a free exhibit presenting a series of collages that explore the cultural, social, historical and geographical forces shaping the lived experiences of Black girls in Toronto and Vancouver. Toronto. Wednesday, February 19, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. 350 King Street West. Ticket purchase required. 

Nou Nen Mera: Haiti, Trump and the Zeitgeist of Interlocking Emergencies. Join the upcoming lecture – Explorations in Freedom – a bilingual discussion featuring Haitian-Canadian writer Gabriel Osson. Toronto. Thursday, February 20, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. 777 Bathurst Street. Registration required. 

Overcoming Obstacles: The Journey of Black Athletes at York University. Attend this panel discussion to learn about the highs and lows of being a Black athlete at York. Markham Campus. Monday, February 24, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. 2050 Presentation Room. Registration not required. 

Teaching Kitchen – Celebrating Black History Month. Satisfy your sweet tooth by cooking a classic southern banana pudding – a historically significant dish in Black culinary traditions. Keele Campus. Tuesday, February 25, 2 to 3 p.m. S166 Ross Building. Registration required. 

Celebrating Black Social Workers: The Triumphs and the Struggles. Hear directly from knowledgeable social work panelists as they discuss their unique experiences. Keele Campus. Tuesday, February 25, 5 to 7 p.m. S802 Ross Building. Registration required. 

Culminating Black Excellence: A Unified Celebration of Black History at York. Join York’s various Black community and student groups, alongside the support of Anti-Black Racism Advisory Council and the Center for Research on Latin America & the Caribbean (CERLAC) to reflect on past achievements while inspiring future Black leadership and engagement on campus. Keele Campus. Tuesday, February 25, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. CIBC Lobby, Accolade East Building. Registration required. 

Weather Alerts. Download the York University Safety App to keep an eye out for any weather alerts the university may send out during the winter season. Turn on push notifications to get immediate updates. 

Check out SAVY GPT! Forget what you knew about SAVY and check out the updated GPT version! Visit the SAVY website to learn more about what the improved bot can do and start up a conversation today. 

Enrolment Access Times. Check your enrolment date today to find out when you can start adding upcoming classes to your schedule. 

We’re listening! Your feedback on topics like health services, academics and student experience matters. Take 15 to 20 minutes to complete the Canadian Campus Wellbeing Survey and be entered to win great prizes while making York a healthier place! Last day to complete the survey is Sunday, March 9. 

Career Ready: International Student Conference. Get career ready with York International and the Career Centre as you network with industry professionals and alumni to kickstart your future. Keele Campus. Friday, February 21, 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Second Student Centre. Registration required. 

Indigenous-inspired Chef Table Entrees and Soups. YU Eats, in collaboration with Chef Rick Powless and the Centre for Indigenous Student Services (CISS), is proud to celebrate Indigenous culinary traditions with special menu features! Enjoy exclusive Indigenous-inspired dishes at the Chef Table. Keele Campus. Thursday, February 27. Winters Dining Hall. Registration not required.

Reading Week. There will be no classes from Tuesday, February 18 to Saturday, February 22. Enjoy your reading week and take some well-deserved time to rest! 

Notice: Microsoft Apps Storage Quota at York. York University will be implementing a OneDrive storage limit of 50 GB and Teams/SharePoint storage limit of 1 TB for each student’s Microsoft account effective Monday, March 31. Please check your usage, and if you find yourself nearing or over the limit, please take action to reduce your usage.  

Discover York’s Graduate Open House during Reading Week! Join Experience Grad York where you will be able to explore a range of learning options and career pathways offered at York. Virtual event. Tuesday, February 18 to Thursday, February 20. Registration required.   

Your health is your power. Receive reliable information and feel increased confidence with new knowledge for leading a healthy lifestyle. Keele Campus. Wednesday, February 26, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vari Hall. Registration not required. 

Robert J. Tiffin Student Leadership Award. Nominate a student whose leadership has contributed to the growth, development and vitality of York. These awards recognize leadership, dedication, integrity, enthusiasm and the pursuit of excellence. Nomination deadline Friday, February 28 at 11:59 p.m.  

Paws & Relax: Therapy Dogs. Get some puppy love while taking a much-needed study break! Keele Campus. Tuesday, February 25, 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Founders Assembly Hall. Registration not required. 

Yoga at Bergeron. Strike a pose with Lassy the zebra for a chance to win your own Lassy plushie while also practicing mindfulness during this yoga session. Tuesday, February 25, noon to 1 p.m. 203 Bergeron Centre. Bring your own yoga mat – first come first served. Registration not required. 

Fidget Frenzy. Stressed about midterms? Stop by the Kiosk and make your own fidget toy. If you don't have time for arts and crafts, stop by for a colouring session! Tuesday, February 25, noon to 1 p.m. 20 Bergeron Centre. Registration not required. 

#YUGood? At the Library! From creating vision boards to exploring self-help books – there are a ton of relaxing activities for you to take part in at York’s Libraries all week long. Monday, February 24 to Friday, February 28, during library open hours. Scott, Stacie, Markham, Frost and Bronfman Libraries. Registration not required. 

#YUGood? Library Study Squad. Join the squad and have a productive study session with your fellow students. Keele Campus. Monday, February 24, 1 to 3 p.m. 531 Scott Library. Registration required. 

Black and Bold: Education, Empowerment, and Excellence. Explore the evolution of education throughout the years and the Black experiences in the education system. How has education evolved? How has Black peoples’ access to education changed? These are some of the questions that will be explored. Keele Campus. Thursday February 27, 5:30 to 7 p.m. 305 Founders College. Registration Required. 

Coffee Break. Send off this half of the semester with a relaxing coffee break session, enjoying some light refreshments and the company of your peers. Keele Campus. Wednesday, February 19, 1 to 3 p.m. 280N York Lanes. Registration not required. 

Virtual UHIP Drop-in Session. Enrol in the University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) and get medical coverage while completing your studies at York. Virtual event. Wednesday, February 19, 2 to 4 p.m. Registration required.

Bilingual How To Submit a Claim Webinar. Discover the process of submitting a UHIP claim after you’ve used your UHIP card. Virtual event. Friday, February 21, 10 to 11 a.m. Registration required. 

Immigration Workroom: Study Permit Extension + PGWP. Extend your stay at York by applying for a study permit extension or a Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP). Keele Campus. Friday, February 21, 1 to 2:15 p.m. 242 York Lanes. Registration required. 

Study Strategies That Work. Find out which study strategies are proven to be more effective in our brains and prepare to ace your midterms. Keele Campus. Tuesday, February 25, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. 353B York Lanes. Registration not required.  

Unspoken Futures. Explore a future imagined by people with disabilities and neurodivergence brought to life by theatre performance, ethnography and research-creation. Keele Campus. Saturday, February 22, 1 to 3 p.m. Joseph G. Green Studio Theatre. Registration required. 

Video Game Preservation Talk with Chris J. Young. Listen to this inspired talk from the Head of Collections & Digital Scholarships at the University of Toronto Mississauga Campus and learn about the importance of preservation in video games. Keele Campus. Tuesday, February 25, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Sensorium Loft, Centre for Fine Arts. Registration required.