The province has now moved into Step 3 of its Roadmap to Reopen. Please stay tuned to the Better Together website, to check for updates, along with new guidance for the Fall 2021 Term. This month, a question submission form is now available to the community if you are searching for information that is not covered under any of the existing FAQs.
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.
Dialogue Across Difference. Join this educational workshop which will walk you through a series of engaging activities and reflection exercises that will help you identify personal limitations to engaging in dialogue across differences, engage in meaningful conversation through respectful dialogue and develop personal strategies to manage emotions in order to look past individual differences. Wednesday, July 21, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Registration required.
Orienting Yourself to Allyship. In this workshop, you'll engage in exercises that will deepen your understanding of allyship in a personal and institutional setting. You'll also get the chance to practice active allyship and develop strategies to have brave conversations. Thursday, July 22, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Registration required.
Recognizing Resilience in Communities. Attend this session, where you'll discuss community resilience in the face of disadvantage and hardship, and examine the ways barriers and discrimination shape our perspective of communities under duress. Tuesday, July 27, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Registration required.
Leadership Workshop: The Emotionally Intelligent Leader. In this workshop, you'll learn strategies for how to empathize appropriately with team members, become self-aware of their strengths and weaknesses and implement this to improve team dynamics. Monday, July 26, 1 to 2 p.m. Registration required.
Show off your Lion pride by sharing your experience at York with Maclean's in their Student Survey! Complete the survey here (En français).
Careers Webinar: How to Effectively Use LinkedIn. Wondering how to leverage LinkedIn’s features to build your professional network? Attend this webinar and find out. Thursday, July 22, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Registration required.
Mindful Meditation Session. Take a break and join these relaxing meditation sessions facilitated by Psychologist Scott Pope from Student Counselling, Health & Well-being. These sessions will help you to de-stress, decrease loneliness and increase positivity. Thursday, July 22, 1 to 1:45 p.m. Drop-Ins welcome!
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Health & Wellness Student Needs Assessment Survey. You speak, York listens. Fill out this survey from Student Counselling, Health & Well-being to have a say in how health and well-being services are delivered to you and your peers. Students who complete the survey will be entered to win one of 40 $50 gift cards! Survey Deadline: Thursday, August 5.
Are you looking for confidential support at no cost? York has partnered with the keep.meSAFE Student Support Program (SSP) to offer a host of resources, including appointment-based counselling support, self-help resources and more. Learn more about keep.meSAFE.
York International Webinar: Prepare for York: Academic Integrity for Academic Success. An introduction to academic integrity and why it’s important. You'll learn how to properly cite works and also get useful info about resources available at York. Tuesday, July 27, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Registration required.
Employment Opportunity: There are positions available for students right now with Residence Life! They are now accepting applications for Residence Life Education Assistant and Residence Life Assistant positions for Fall/Winter 2021-2022. Build leadership skills, community connections and York pride. Open to current undergraduate students. Application Deadline: Sunday, July 25.
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.
