This Week @ York for Week of April 20, 2021

Important Dates

    • The Winter examination period runs until Wednesday, April 28.

Announcement

  • UIT Announcement: The UIT Network team will be upgrading the data centre network from 10 p.m. on Friday, May 7, to 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 8. This maintenance will enhance the performance and reliability of many systems and applications at York. During this maintenance period, there will be intermittent outages that could last up to 60 minutes for many services, including the University's main website and eClass.

Earth Week

  • Earth Week 2021. Join the rest of the York community in creating sustainable change. Attend one of this week's events as part of a larger Global movement to celebrate Earth Day this Thursday, April 22. You can also join the York conversation by using the hashtag #YUEarthWeek and the larger conversation by using the hashtag #EarthDay.

  • The Plastic Pick-up Challenge. If you can take a break from studying this week, participate in this challenge to get outside and pick up plastic/waste in your local neighborhood, park, trails, or beach. Take a picture and post it on social media with the hashtags #YUEarthWeek & #PlasticPickupChallenge.

  • Scholars' Hub @ Home - How ecological footprint accounting can inform pathways to a carbon-neutral economy. Attend this session and learn about the global ecological footprint and biocapacity accounts that are produced at York in collaboration with researchers around the world. Wednesday, April 21, noon to 1 p.m. Registration required.

  • Environmental Studies PhD Research Day 2021. Log into the annual PhD Research Day and celebrate many of the outstanding research projects happening in the Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change. This year the celebration falls on Earth Day, which focuses on the theme of 'taking care of our planet'. Thursday, April 22, noon to 3:30 p.m. Drop-Ins Welcome!

  • Earth Day with Environmental and Urban Change. Celebrate Earth Day with the Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change! Join in and learn more about programs in the Environment, Geography, and Urban Studies: Listen to a mock lecture for a taste of what you might study, learn about the student experience from our current student panel and get the inside scoop on their diverse Bachelor programs during the program chat. Thursday, April 22, 6 to 8 p.m. Registration required.

Money Matters

  • Employment Opportunities: The Division of Students is hiring for Summer 2021 for the positions of Graphic Design & Multimedia Assistant and a Digital Communications Assistant. Review the full job descriptions and apply on the Student Job Postings page.

  • There are also several positions available for students right now with teams such as Career Education & Development and Residence Life! They are now accepting applications for Peer Leader positions for Summer 2021 & Fall/Winter 2021-2022. Build leadership skills, community connections and York pride. Open to current undergraduate students.  Please check each application deadline.

Connect with Community

  • Speed Photography Workshop. Learn how to use your phone camera to its full potential.  Whether it's for your next selfie or a shot of the sunset, learn what goes into a good photo, what settings to use and how to set up a good shot! Take a break and decompress in this self-care-oriented workshop, while creating your very own personalized masterpiece. Tuesday, April 20, 5 to 6 p.m. Registration required.

  • Student-Parent Get Together. A safe place to create new connections between parents (who are also students), with a sneak peek into new event ideas. This is where you could meet new friends or new classmates for years to come! Wednesday, April 21, 1 to 2 p.m. Registration required.

  • Film Screening & Panel Discussion: The Secret Marathon. Log in to watch The Secret Marathon, a film inspired by Zainab, the first Afghan woman who ran in the Marathon of Afghanistan. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion on sport and development. This event is presented by the York Centre for Asian Research and the School of Kinesiology and Health Science at York. Thursday, April 22, 3 to 5 p.m. Registration required.

  • The Centre for Human Rights, Equity and Inclusion (REI) will be offering REDI series workshops and Anti-Racism REDI series workshops all summer long. All sessions will be offered virtually, are free and open to all York students. Attend at least three of the REDI workshops (90 minutes each) and complete the REDI Online Tutorial to receive a REDI Certificate of Completion! Learn more about the workshops and register at the links above.

Careers Support

  • Career Centre Webinar: How to Effectively Use LinkedIn. Join this session and learn tips on how to use LinkedIn effectively to enhance your job search. Gain insight on how you can leverage LinkedIn's features to build your professional network. Wednesday, April 21, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Registration required at Experience York.

  • Workshop: What Can I Do With My Degree? Log into 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. Monday, April 26, 2 to 3 p.m. Registration required on Experience York.

Athletics & Recreation

  • Celebrate the end of the school year with Athletics & Recreation (A&R) on their Instagram page @yorkulions on Friday, April 23! To show appreciation for the Lions Ambassadors, A&R are celebrating with a day full of contests for chances to win prizes! You could win a premium Lions branded hoodie or a prize pack containing new limited edition York Lions socks. Plus, you'll hear from current Lions Ambassadors about why they joined the program and the benefits of being an Ambassador. This event is open to Ambassadors only. Not a member? Sign up to be an Ambassador!

  • Ted Nolan Speaker Event. Attend this event where former NHL coach, Ted Nolan, will deliver an online webinar in conjunction with the Black and Indigenous Varsity Student-Athlete Alliance (BIVSAA), the Indigenous Students' Association at York (ISAY) and the Centre for Aboriginal Student Services (CASS). Tuesday, April 27, noon. Registration required.

  • Register for this year's Women & Girls Leadership & Sport Conference (WGLSC), which is back (virtually) for 2021 on Friday, April 30. Athletics & Recreation invites you to join the conversation, learn and help empower the #leadhers of tomorrow!

International Connections

  • View the York International Events Calendar for the full Virtual Coffee Break weekly schedule. YI’s daily Virtual Coffee Breaks are an online space for international and domestic students from across programs, Faculties, countries and cultures to connect and get to know each other! Student Leaders are on Zoom every weekday with different fun and interesting topics. When you sign up, a confirmation email with the zoom link will be sent to you upon registration.

Student Support Services

  • Student Accessibility Services continues to meet with students virtually! Students already registered with Student Accessibility Services can connect with their Accessibility Counsellor by email or via sasinfo@yorku.ca.

    To learn more, join one of their Information Sessions on the first Monday of each month from noon to 1 p.m.  You can find the Zoom link on the York Events Calendar. If you are interested in registering with Student Accessibility Services, visit the New Students page on their website.