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This Week @ York for Week of September 29, 2026

Announcement

  • Prizes

    Complete Your FAAS Student Profile. Don't miss your chance to be automatically matched with scholarships, awards and bursaries for 2026-2027. Complete your Student Profile and Need Assessment in York's FAAS App by Thursday, October 1. Bonus: Complete your profile by the deadline, and you can also enter for a chance to win a $500 tuition waiver and other prizes. 

Resources and Reminders

  • Thrive in an inclusive community. York is committed to upholding a learning environment that is antiracist, equitable and respectful. Explore the YU Learn module on Decolonizing, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (DEDI). 

FYI

  • Share Your Story. Hey, fall graduates! Tell us about your favourite memory during your studies at York for a chance to be featured in our upcoming convocation campaign. 

    Toronto Elections. Mark down key dates, find your voting place, explore voting options, download your digital voter information card and more.  

    • Advance voting is Tuesday, October 6 to Sunday, October 11, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. 
    • Election Day is Monday, October 26, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. 

     

    IT Day Conference – Student Panel. Join the student panel! Help improve the digital tools and services you use daily by telling York’s IT teams what’s working, what isn’t and what could be better. Keele Campus. Friday, October 16, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Registration required.

     

    Volunteer for Fall Open House! Welcome and inspire future York students during an exciting day of sessions, tours and more at Fall Open House. As a token of appreciation for your time, volunteers will receive a York-branded accessory, an honourarium and a lunch reimbursement on your YU-card. Don't wait, register now to share your York knowledge. Only 50 spots remaining! Keele Campus. Saturday, October 24, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Registration and event orientation session required.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

  • Holding Space for Learning, Action and Healing. Honour Survivors, remember the children who never returned home and reflect on our responsibilities in advancing reconciliation alongside the York community. Engage in learning, reflection, healing and meaningful dialogue by taking part in events until the end of the month. 

     

    University Panel Event & Heart Garden Installation. Keeping traditions for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, York is hosting a panel responding to the Heart Garden reflection question and to The Knowing, offering a way to model reconciliation in action. This conversation will create space for non-Indigenous community members to share what they are learning, how they are reflecting on responsibilities and how they are carrying this beyond the day or month. Keele, Glendon and Markham Campus. Wednesday, September 30, 10 a.m. Various locations. Registration required.

Well-being Week

  • Well-being week is right around the corner! Enjoy tons of events and activities that will help you prioritize your well-being. Explore free events held both in-person and online by visiting the Well-being web page. Monday, October 5 to Friday, October 9. Various times available. 

     

    Climate Fresk & Climate Café. Explore the causes and impacts of climate change through a collaborative workshop based on research, then join a café conversation to reflect, share and connect climate emotions with meaningful action. Keele Campus. Monday, October 5, 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Location details provided upon registration. Registration required.

     

    Finding self-compassion & dealing with growing pains. Growth does not always mean having everything figured out. We’ll take a closer look at where you are now, and where you would like to go, while considering the role self-compassion plays when plans change, mistakes happen or progress feels slow. This workshop is part of the YU & Balance series. Participants will receive a $5 gift card for each full session attended. Virtual event. Tuesday, October 6, noon to 1 p.m. Registration required. 

     

    Inspire yourself and empower your health! Find out how to better support your health year-round, explore campus resources and get valuable tips for staying well by visiting the Health Fair.

    • Glendon Campus. Tuesday, October 6, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Centre of Excellence lobby. Registration not required.
    • Markham Campus. Wednesday, October 7, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Atrium. Registration not required.
    • Keele Campus. Thursday, October 8, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vari Hall Rotunda, Central Square, Ross link. Registration not required.

Careers Support

  • Build Your Future with EllisDon. Explore a wide range of career paths, gain insight into the evolving construction industry and discover a new 12–16-month Rotational Co-op Program, launching in 2027. Keele Campus. Wednesday, September 30, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. 1014 Victor Philip Dahdaleh Building. Registration required. 

Academics

  • Benefit from added Academic Support. Did you know that you can attend free study sessions for some of your courses? Find out if one of your classes is supported by Peer Assisted Study Sessions, and sign up to connect with other students in a supportive environment where your academic success is key! 

      

    Ready to take your education around the world? Join the Go Global Fair and discover international opportunities available through more than 200 global partners across 50+ countries. Get information about exciting exchanges, summer schools, internships, research opportunities and other global learning experiences that you can experience while earning credits towards your degree. Keele Campus. Wednesday, October 7, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vari Hall. Registration not required. 

International Student Support

  • Research Skills: Navigating, Reading and Evaluating Information. Build the fundamental skills needed to begin academic research with confidence by learning how to conduct basic information searches, read and interpret scholarly materials and evaluate sources for credibility. Keele Campus. Thursday, October 1, 3:30 to 5 p.m. Registration required.    

     

    Neighbourhood Exploration: Queen Street West. Join a fun, student-led walking tour designed to help you gain confidence navigating public transit, discover key highlights of local neighbourhoods and feel more connected to the city of Toronto, especially if new to the city. Keele Campus and Toronto. Friday, October 2, 1:45 to 6 p.m. Registration required.

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