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This Week @ York for Week of June 3, 2025

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  • Black Grad Celebration. Dress up and enjoy good food, music and inspiring speeches from York community members while honouring the Black-identifying graduates of 2025. Keele Campus. Thursday, June 5, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tribute Communities Recital Hall & CIBC Lobby, Accolade East. Registration Required. 

    Participate in Bike Month! Join Parking & Transportation Services, Smart Commute, Cycle York and Bike Share Toronto to compete for prizes, learn about resources and more. Keele Campus. Tuesday, June 17, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Vari Hall. Registration not required.

Pride Month

  • Pride Month. This Pride Month, celebrate the contributions, accomplishments and activism of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Get involved by exploring events, features, collections and resources showcased on York's Pride website. 

    Pride Celebrations. Show your support by joining the York community across all three campuses in celebrating Pride Month. Join your peers in witnessing special ceremonies and enjoying sweet treats. Keele, Glendon and Markham Campus. Wednesday, June 4, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Various locations. Registration not required. 

Careers Support

  • Cover Letter Writing Webinar. Learn how to present your experience, expertise and education in a way that helps you stand out in the crowd. Virtual event. Friday, June 6, 10 to 10:45 a.m. Registration required. 

    Interview Preparation Webinar. Learn how you can influence your next interview and improve your first impression while answering employer questions. Virtual event. Tuesday, June 10, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Registration required. 

International Student Support

  • Virtual UHIP Drop-in Session. Discover the benefits of the University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) and what coverage you can get when attending medical appointments. Virtual event. Wednesday, June 4, 2 to 4 p.m. Registration required. 

    Neighbourhood Exploration. Discover the city beyond campus by joining a trip to the Toronto Waterfront with your peers. Keele Campus & Toronto. Thursday, June 5, 1 to 5 p.m. Registration required. 

    Study Permit Extension + PGWP. Learn how to properly and accurately apply for a study permit extension and Post Graduate Work Permits (PGWP) with an immigration specialist. Keele campus. Friday June 6, 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. 242 York Lanes. Registration required. 

Get Involved

  • Go Global Drop-in Advising. Planning on going abroad and have questions about your journey? Speak to a global learning coordinator to get answers. Keele Campus. Wednesday, June 4, 1 to 3:30 p.m. 200 York Lanes. Registration not required. 

    Makerspace Orientations: Laser Cutting and Engraving. Hone a new skill by learning about the laser cutter at Markham Campus. Discover how it works and how you can use the cutter to make designs with wood and acrylic. Markham Campus. Tuesday, June 10, 1 to 3:30 p.m. 3055 Makerspace. Registration required.