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This Week @ York for Week of October 27, 2026

Announcement

  • Your next step to access scholarships and awards. Completed your FAAS Student Profile? Log in to the FAAS App and check out the Funding Opportunities and Applications to Complete sections to see if any awards need more information from you. Submit any required information by Saturday, October 31. 

FYI

  • SAVY Focus Group. Are you interested in helping support the future of AI at York University? Join this focus group to collaborate alongside SAVY team members, share insights, test bot features and more. 

     

    The Regenesis Free Store. Explore a variety of free items, including clothing, school supplies and kitchen utensils – helping students access everyday essentials while promoting sustainability and reducing waste. Keele Campus. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 004B Winters College. Registration not required. 

     

    Mentor Circles | Breaking into Accounting Careers. Explore accounting career paths and Chartered Professional Accountants requirements in this interactive mentoring session. Learn how to choose your path and adapt to technology-driven changes in the profession. Virtual event. Thursday, October 29, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Registration required. 

Worth Repeating

  • UNHACK 2026: York's UN SDG Hackathon. Tackle United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) challenges, from framing the problem to pitching a solution, with workshops and mentors guiding you through each stage. Join solo or with a team of three to five participants. Top teams have the chance to win cash prizes up to $1,750, and eligible students can receive $350 through Experience Venture. Keele Campus. Saturday, November 7, to Sunday, November 8, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Bergeron Centre. Registration required by Monday, November 2. 

Academic Integrity Month

  • Academic Integrity Month 2026: Academic Integrity in Practice. As Academic Integrity Month comes to an end, you can still get tips throughout the week, test your knowledge with quizzes and attend workshops on academic integrity and the responsible use of generative AI. Become familiar with the resources that are built to help you navigate academic challenges and make informed decisions throughout your academic journey.  

Academics

  • Earn 1 or 3 Credits with the Cross-Campus Capstone Classroom (C4). This isn’t your typical classroom experience. With C4, you’ll earn credits while working on real-world projects that create real impact. Ready to take on meaningful challenges? Apply today. 

     

    From Vision to Action: Mobilizing Unions, Workers and Students for a Radically Just Transition. The idea of a just transition came from workers' unions and is about protecting workers' rights while also protecting the environment. Explore the origins, principles and practical applications of a just transition, with attention to popular education and organizing. Keele Campus. Wednesday, October 28, 12:30 to 2 p.m. 140 Health, Nursing, and Environmental Studies. Registration required. 

     

    Book Launch: Paul Kellogg's Austerity and Resistance: The Ontario Days of Action, 1995-1998. Celebrate the launch of a firsthand account of Ontario's Days of Action general strikes of the 1990s and the lessons they hold for resisting austerity today. Join the author and a panel of activists for a thought-provoking discussion. Virtual event. Keele Campus. Thursday, October 29, 4 to 6 p.m. 519 Kaneff Tower. Registration required. 

     

    Scotland Study Abroad Summer 2027 Information Session. Get information about the Scotland study abroad course at York International’s upcoming info session. Bring original productions to the largest arts festival in the world while spending the month of August in Edinburgh and Scotland while working on your studies. Virtual event. Wednesday, October 28, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Registration required. 

     

    Explore Lassonde's Master of Engineering in Sustainable Energy Systems. Looking to build or advance a career in sustainable energy? Explore Lassonde’s new professional, course-based MEng and learn about completing it in as little as 12 months full-time, or study part-time while you work. Winter and Fall 2027 intakes are available. Virtual event. Tuesday, November 3, 11 a.m. to noon. Registration required. 

Black Excellence

  • BE YU Presents The Barbershop: Black Men's Wellness & Conversation Event. Join BE YU in collaboration with the Archives of Ontario for an evening centered on Black men's wellness, culture and community. Enjoy an informative tour of the Illuminate Black exhibit, followed by The Barbershop Experience, featuring haircuts and open dialogue, an interactive keynote and refreshments. Two attendees will be selected through a raffle to receive a free haircut! Keele Campus. Wednesday, October 28, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Archives of Ontario, 134 Ian MacDonald Blvd. Registration required. 

International Student Support

  • Career Ready: International Student Conference. Broaden your professional horizons and prepare for success in the Canadian job market with increased confidence. Network with speakers and engage in sessions and opportunities to connect with peers, alumni and employers. Keele Campus. Saturday, November 7, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Schulich Executive Learning Centre. Registration required, with a fee, by Wednesday, October 28. 

Well-being and YU Podcast

  • The Full Picture: An Episode on Body Positivity. Meet Emily Donahue from the National Eating Disorder Information Centre. In this episode, we get information to understand how conversations surrounding body positivity are about so much more than appearance or self-esteem. Tune in to this conversation to gain insights into how fatphobia can affect and shape our mental, physical, social and financial well-being and to explore how we can compassionately create space for every body. 

Health & Wellness

  • 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 $5 on their YU-card for each full session attended. Markham Campus. Thursday, October 29, noon to 1 p.m. MK2050. Registration required. Registration required. 

Get Involved

  • Join the Sustainability in Action: EcoBoss Challenge. Make sustainable living part of your daily routine! Download the ecoBoss app, join York University's "Sustainability in Action" Challenge and earn points for simple sustainable activities. When you complete the challenges, you will be entered into a random draw for a $50 York Bookstore gift card. Visit the website for official rules and more information. Challenge runs until Friday, October 30.