This Week @ York

This Week @ York for Week of July 13, 2021

Construction Notice. The City of Toronto will be installing multi-use pathways and dedicated bikeways along the following:
- Murray Ross Parkway from Evelyn Wiggins Drive to Keele Street
- Keele Street from Murray Ross Parkway to Four Winds Drive
- Evelyn Wiggins Drive from Assiniboine Road to Murray Ross Parkway
- Murray Ross Parkway from Shoreham Drive to Steeles Ave. West
Construction is set to run from July 12 through December 2021. When travelling through a construction zone, please exercise caution and observe all signs for your safety.

For any emergency concerns throughout the construction period, please contact Security Services at 416-736-5470 ext. 33333.

Workshop: Road to Research Success: How to Find Scholarly Articles and Books Through York Libraries. During this workshop you'll learn about library research, from how to find your way around the library website to evaluating different sources and asking for help when you need it. Tuesday, July 13, 1 to 2:15 p.m. Registration required.

The Centre for Human Rights, Equity & Inclusion (REI) will be offering REDI series workshops and Anti-Racism REDI series workshops all summer long. All sessions will be offered virtually and 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.
Challenging Organizational Structures. In this session, participants will examine how organizational cultures can perpetuate systemic disadvantages for individuals and groups, and then consider how engagement can create positive impacts and change within organizational cultures. Wednesday, July 14, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Registration required.
Leadership Workshop: Ice Breaking & Team Building. If you are leading a group meeting for class, or a meeting for work, a club or a team, join this workshop to learn some team-building techniques. Friday, July 16, 1 to 2 p.m. Registration required.
AIESEC Club Showcase. Monday, July 19 1 to 2pm. Join the SC&LD Student Engagement Team, in collaboration with AIESEC at York, to find out more about the world’s largest youth-led organization and how you can globalize your university experience.

Show off your Lion pride by sharing your experience at York with Maclean's in their Student Survey! Complete the survey here (En français).
WUSC York sponsors 4 young adults through the Student Refugee Program (SRP), enabling them to study at York University and live in Canada. This year, WUSC is welcoming four students to the York campus. Check out how you can help ensure they have a successful transition.

Health Education Workshop: Mastering Sleep During COVID-19. This workshop will look at the foundational aspects of sleep, how sleep deficiency can affect your well-being, and how you can build better sleeping habits. Wednesday, July 14, 2 to 3 p.m. Registration required.
Health & Wellness Student Needs Assessment Survey. York values your input. Complete this survey to help Student Counselling, Health & Well-being better understand how you want to access health and well-being services at York. Students who complete the survey will be entered to win one of 40 $50 gift cards! Survey Deadline: Thursday, August 5.

York International Webinar: Prepare for York: York and You. Learn about what to expect during your time at York. The session will include a fun virtual tour and you'll hear about some aspects of campus life, campus culture, academic basics and what to do for fun. Wednesday, July 14, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Registration required.
Webinar: Prepare for York: Life in Toronto & Canada. In this session, you'll get to know Toronto virtually, learn about transit, neighbourhoods and cultural diversity in Canada. Tuesday, July 20, 9 to 10 a.m. Registration required.

Learning Skills Workshop: Presentation Skills. This workshop is designed to help you master the challenges of effectively developing and delivering your academic work to others. Friday, July 16, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Registration required.
Workshop: Exam Prep. Join this session for tips on effectively preparing for all types of exams, including multiple choice, short answer, calculations, essay-style and more. Thursday, July 15, 11 a.m. to noon. Registration required.

Student-Parents' Get Together. If you're a student-parent, this session run by the Atkinson Centre for Mature & Part-time Students (ACMAPS), is a safe place to create new connections with other parents who are also students, with a sneak peek into new event ideas for the new term. Monday, July 19, 2 to 3 p.m. Registration required.
Mature Student Orientation: Part 1 - Starting School & How to Prepare. This introductory session will focus on starting off strong and learning what you need to know to be successful as a mature student learner at university. You will meet the ACMAPS staff and hear personal stories from current mature students, peer mentors and the members of the York University Mature Student Organization (YUMSO). Tuesday, July 20, 11 a.m. to noon. Registration required.

Top 12 Ways York is Welcoming YU Back. With more in-person learning expected on campus this fall, York is getting ready to welcome you back safely. We all have a role to play in supporting a community of care and protecting ourselves and each other as we return to campus, so it’s important to follow the latest public health guidance as we continue to plan. Take some time to read about the changes that have been made to welcome you back safely on York’s campuses.
The Welcoming YU Back Roadmap aims to offer clear and transparent direction for the upcoming academic year. The Roadmap identifies the anticipated levels of reopening for in-person and on-campus activities at York. Continue to check the roadmap as we get closer to the Fall term.