This Week @ York for Week of November 9, 2021

Announcement

  • You are invited to watch the annual Remembrance Day ceremony which will be livestreamed this year.  Remembrance Day honours the men and women who were killed during the two world wars and other conflicts. Thursday, Nov. 11, 10:30 a.m.

  • Announcement for International students: York has committed $10 million in funding for international students who are experiencing financial hardship due to the pandemic.

    All international undergraduate students who: a) demonstrate financial need, b) are actively enrolled in the Fall/Winter 2021- 2022 academic session and c) are paying international tuition rates, are eligible for bursary consideration. Fill out the Undergraduate Bursary option in the Student Financial Profile to be considered.  Email [bursary@yorku.ca]bursary@yorku.ca with any questions!

  • Call for nominations for Chancellor. A committee has been struck to nominate a successor to York’s Chancellor, The Honorable Gregory Sorbara, and is inviting students to suggest individuals for this important and prestigious position.

    The Chancellor of York University should be a highly esteemed individual who is regarded as a visionary leader able to command the respect of the University community. They should appreciate and embody the core values of the University as set out in York's Mission Statement.

    Suggestions, with biographical information, if possible, should be forwarded by Friday, Dec. 10 to pascalr@yorku.ca.

Careers Support

  • Career Conversations: Discovering Careers as an International Student. Connect with previous York International Students who are now LA&PS alumni. Listen to their career stories, gain helpful industry tips and walk away with some new professional contacts! Wednesday, Nov. 10, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Registration required through Experience York.

  • Career Exploration Webinar: Choosing a Major for Undeclared Major Students. This webinar is customized for York undeclared major students who may be wondering where their degrees may lead them. Wednesday, Nov. 10, 10 to 11 a.m. Registration required through Experience York.

  • Career Exploration Webinar: What Can I Do With My Economics Degree? Attend this webinar to learn how the skills you are developing in your degree and the experiences you are gaining while at York will help build a foundation for your future. Wednesday, Nov. 10, 10 to 11 a.m. Registration required through Experience York.

Academics

  • Information Session: Faculty of Education Applications. With the application deadline fast approaching, the Faculty of Education is holding this session to answer questions about the education program at York and how to apply. Wednesday, Nov. 10, 12:30 to 2 p.m. Registration required.

  • Writing Centre Workshop: Research Methods. Review your thesis statement and ways of supporting it with primary and secondary sources. Determine whether your project would benefit from a survey, interview and/or collection of existing data. Thursday, Nov. 11, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Drop-ins welcome! No registration necessary.

Learning Skills

  • Learning Skills Services Workshop: Presentation Skills. Join this workshop and learn essential tips and tools you need to effectively develop and deliver a presentation. Wednesday, Nov. 10, 1 to 2 p.m. Registration required.

  • Workshop: Mastering Group Work. Working collaboratively is a key skill for success at university and beyond. Join this workshop designed to help you and your classmates master the art of effective group work. Thursday, Nov. 11, noon to 1 p.m. Registration required.

  • Workshop: Managing Academic Stress. Learn strategies for handling the anxieties and stresses of university life. Friday, Nov. 12, 3 to 4 p.m. Registration required.

Health & Wellness

  • Attend Health Education workshops and be entered to win an Uber Eats gift card!

    • Workshop: Healthy Boundaries in Relationships. This workshop provides you with a guide on building healthy relationships (both platonic or romantic) by discussing topics of consent, improving communication, expressing needs and meeting people that share the same values as you. Thursday, Nov. 11, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Registration required.
    • Workshop: Sex on the Couch – LGBTQ2S+. Join the Peer Health Educators and community support team for help navigating the world of LGBTQ2S+ sexual health. Engage in a community dialogue regarding sexual health, consent, healthy relationships, Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and practices for safer sex. Good for Her Gift Cards to be won. Monday, Nov. 15, 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Registration required.
    • Workshop: Mental Health 201 – Peer Support. This workshop provides you with ways to support other peers with mental health concerns. Recognize and learn to respond to those who may be in a distressful situation. It is encouraged that you attend Mental Health 101 as the foundation course. Tuesday, Nov. 16, 12:30 to 2 p.m. Registration required.

Out & About On Campus

  • SCLD Game Nights. Drop into the third game night of the Fall term to unwind and meet new people! Join the Student Engagement Team as they play Among Us. Friday, Nov. 12, 5:30 p.m. Registration required.

  • You’re invited to attend Dialogue on Sustainable Development in the 21st Century: Certificate event, hosted by the SDG Hub! As an introduction to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, you'll discuss the core concepts of the 17 SDGs, as well as the work that is required to satisfy the UN SDG Certificate. Registration deadline: Friday, Nov. 12.

  • 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 SDGs. 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.

  • York University Alumni Awards. Register for an evening of entertainment, networking and celebration to honour the accomplishments of this year’s Alumni Award recipients and recognize the positive change cultivated by York students and alumni both locally and globally. Thursday, Nov. 18, 7 to 9 p.m. Registration required.

Entrepreneurship Support

  • Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) at York. YSpace, in partnership with Alumni Engagement, will host a series of free events for community members for GEW. Check out the schedule and sign up for entrepreneurial events and activities that inspire, educate, motivate, and contribute to this global movement. Monday, Nov. 8 to Friday, Nov. 12. See schedule for event registration.

  • Launch Weekend Social Innovation Case Competition. Register now for this special three-day weekend event where you will tackle a global problem at hand and work together in teams to create a sustainable solution for the issue. Students are eligible for $325 stipend for participation and get the chance to win cash prizes of $1,000! Friday, Nov. 12 to Sunday, Nov. 14. Registration required.

ICYMI

  • York has partnered with Bike Share Toronto and is the first post-secondary institution in the Greater Toronto Area to bring Bike Share onto its campuses. Learn more about Bike Share Toronto at York, please visit the University’s Bike Share website.

  • York University Scavenger Hunt. Navigate Keele campus, snap some photos and get free prizes as a reward! The SCLD Student Engagement Ambassadors have put together a photo scavenger hunt that highlights different locations on campus. Each week, the Ambassadors will be hiding scavenger hunt prize slips that you can win! Tune into @StudentLifeYU on Instagram every Wednesday to see a clue on where the slip might be hidden that week.

  • 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.