The Student Equity & Diversity Census is here! Take five minutes and complete the survey to help build a more inclusive community. Enter the sweepstake for a chance to win an iPad Pro and other awesome prizes. Check your email for a link or visit the Student Equity & Diversity website.
Vaccine Clinics at York. This month, York will host more pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinics on Keele Campus, in partnership with Toronto Public Health. For those who are eligible and studying or working on the Glendon Campus, Sunnybrook Hospital continues to welcome all to their walk-in vaccine clinic near Glendon Campus. Upcoming clinics: Thursday, Oct. 14 and Friday, Oct. 15, noon to 6 p.m.
Experience Grad York. Are you thinking of pursuing your graduate education? The Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) at York invites you to this free virtual event, where you can attend information sessions about York's graduate programs, admissions and more. Tuesday, Oct. 12 to Friday, Oct. 15. Registration required.
On-Campus Library Hours Update: All York Libraries buildings are now open. Virtual Library Services are also available.
GET WRIT Weekly Livestream Event. Tune in to this livestream event with Writing Centre Professor Rich Shivener, “GET WRIT,” the Writing Centre’s new weekly Livestream on YouTube. Each week, join Dr. Shivener on YouTube at YU WRIT Live for livestreams about writing projects, resources, prompts, and conversations with writers in the Writing Department and beyond! All you need is a web browser or mobile phone to join the live chat. Next livestream: Wednesday, Oct. 20, 11:30 a.m. Drop-Ins welcome!
Learning to Learn Remotely for Mature Students with Families. Join this session to learn effective strategies for studying and completing coursework remotely. Engage in discussion and learn tips around how to balance school and family responsibilities. Wednesday, Oct. 13, 1 to 2 p.m. Registration required.
REDI Workshop: Challenging Unconscious Bias and Microaggressions. In this workshop, you'll examine forms of unconscious bias and stereotyping that lead to microaggressions and discriminatory behaviour. Participants will explore effective strategies to challenge biases and strengthen the experience of inclusion for all. Tuesday, Oct. 19. 1:30 to 3 p.m. Registration required.
Women in Science Wiki Edit-a-thon. Ada Lovelace Day is an international celebration of the achievements of women in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). To join the global celebration, York is again hosting this Edit-a-thon online where participants will create and improve both Wikipedia articles and Wikidata items about women in STEM fields. Drop-Ins are welcome and no experience necessary! Thursday, Oct. 14, noon to 3 p.m.
Art Therapy Group. Join these group sessions hosted by the Centre for Sexual Violence Response, Support & Education (The Centre) and facilitated by Full Circle Art Therapy Centre, and explore the therapeutic benefits of art making, such as: self-expression, stress relief, relaxation and more! No artistic experience required. Email thecentre@yorku.ca to register.
Kaleidoscope Case Competition (KCC). Register for this unique Case Competition x Conference sponsored by FedEx Corporation and co-hosted by AIESEC in RyersonU x AIESEC in York U. Learn about real organizational challenges and practice strategic decision-making. Registration Deadline: Wednesday, Oct. 20.
UNHack 2021: Design Solutions - Impact Lives. Sign up for an unforgettable weekend, where you'll try and solve some of the world’s greatest challenges focusing on the UN Sustainable Development Goals. You will get to collaborate with a team on addressing these global challenges and will have access to mentors, workshops, startup founders & co-founders and will be provided with networking opportunities. Registration Deadline: Monday, Nov. 15.
Career Education & Development Webinar: Personality & Career Choice. Join this webinar to learn about the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and discover how your personality type can help guide you through your career decision making. Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Registration required on Experience York.
Webinar: On the Job Success. Attend this session and learn tips on how to create great first impressions and what to expect the first few days on the job. You'll also learn how to increase your chances of workplace success, how to communicate assertively and handle difficult situations effectively. Thursday, Oct. 14, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Registration required at Experience York.
