This Week @ York

This Week @ York for Week of August 17, 2021

Announcement

This Fall, York will require all students, staff, faculty, instructors, researchers and visitors on our campuses to be vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to medical and human rights exemptions. To ensure that vaccines remain accessible, York will continue to partner with Humber River Hospital to host vaccine clinics on the Keele Campus in August and September. For updates and more information visit the Better Together website.
To ensure your Fall 2021 term is successful, safe and supported Start Strong YU will be your first touchpoint for getting settled, whether you’re a first-year student or in upper years of study. Check out the Back to Class page, to find resources for academic success, financial support, student life and community, mental health & well-being and career education & development to guide you through your first weeks and beyond. Stay tuned as new information will be added to the Start Strong YU webpage including Campus Access and Student Services Information.
Announcement for International Students

York will support access to COVID-19 vaccinations for those who do not have access to vaccinations ahead of arrival through local pharmacies or on-campus vaccination clinics, which will be happening this Fall term. Students who arrive with vaccines not approved by the WHO or by Canada should consult medical professionals about mixing vaccines and the timing that it is safe to do so. Any student who cannot be vaccinated for medical reasons or on grounds protected under the Ontario Human Rights Code may request an exemption. For ongoing updates and information, visit the Better Together FAQ page.

For questions about immigration, study permits, work permits and more, please review York International’s online resources carefully as the answers to your questions may be there: 
If you would like to speak directly with a licensed immigration specialist and/or quarantine implementation coordinator, please attend a drop-in virtual immigration advising session. Drop-in virtual advising takes place 2-3 times per week. York International also hosts weekly webinars for quarantine information. Links for both immigration advising and quarantine webinars are posted on the York International Events Calendar by Monday of each week by 9 a.m. EST.

For the latest info and updates about immigration and quarantine, follow York International on Facebook and Twitter.

Welcome Back

Transfer Student Orientation: The Atkinson Centre for Mature and Part-Time Students (ACMAPS) and Student Community and Leadership Development (SCLD) will be hosting Transfer Student Orientation. Join this session to learn about campus services and engagement opportunities and hear from other transfer students about their experience at York. Thursday, August 19, 1 to 2 p.m. Registration is required.
International Students Virtual Orientation: Are you an incoming international student? Register for one session that fits your schedule and get to know other students from around the world and hear about the many York supports and services available to you. Register here.
- Session 1: Monday, August 23, 2 to 4 p.m. EDT
- Session 2: Wednesday, August 25, 2 to 4 p.m. EDT
- Session 3: Friday, August 27, 8 to 10 a.m. EDT
Prepare for York U Webinar Series Summer 2021: If you are a new international York student, this virtual webinar series will help you learn all about York and how to prepare for school.
- Prepare for York U: Day 1, Week 1: Learn about university essentials like timetables, locating study materials and finding resources to get a jumpstart. Wednesday, August 18, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Registration required.
- Prepare for York U: Health Insurance Basics: Learn all about the University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP), how to pay using UHIP and the basics of accessing healthcare. Wednesday, August 18, 2 to 3 p.m. Registration required.

Connect with Community

Club Showcase featuring York University Robotics Society: The SCLD Student Engagement Team is hosting a Club Showcase featuring York University Robotics Society (YURS). Find out more about the advancement of robotics at York and how you can join the club. Thursday, August 19, 1 to 2 p.m. Registration required.
SCLD Leadership Training Series:
- Leadership Coaching: As a student, you may need to lead a team as a Peer Leader, a member of a student club, participating in group work as a part of your courses but also beyond university. Want to learn how to better motivate your team or group and sharpen your own leadership skills? This workshop is for you. Friday, August 20, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Registration required.
- Negotiation for Leaders: Negotiation is another crucial skill for student leaders to manage their teams and build great relationships. Attend this workshop if you want to understand the core frameworks and principles behind negotiation in a group setting. August 24, 1 to 2 p.m. Registration required.

Careers Support

Career Education & Development Workshops:
- Personality and Career Choice Webinar: Join this webinar to learn more about Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and discover how your personality type can help guide you through your career decision making. Wednesday, August 18, 10 to 11:30 a.m. registration required.
- RBC Future Launch Event - Rock My Startup Event for Young Black Entrepreneurs: Are you a Black entrepreneur between the ages of 18 and 39 looking to secure funding for your venture? Check out this event from RBC where you can learn about gaining mentors and funding through the Black Entrepreneur Startup Program. Thursday, August 19, 2 to 3 p.m. Registration required.
- Restaurant Brands International Summer Speaker Series: ‘A Winning Culture’ with José Gil, CEO: Throughout the month of August, Restaurant Brands International will be hosting an enriching and engaging Virtual Speaker Series featuring members of the RBI Leadership Team. Join these sessions to learn more about Restaurant Crands culture and exciting initiatives RBI is working on, in advance of fall Campus Recruitment. Thursday, August 19, 6 to 9 p.m. Registration required.

Money Matters

Work/Study Opportunities for Fall/Winter: Are you interested in working at York for the Fall/Winter terms? The Work/Study program has a variety of positions from General Work/Study, which involves experiential on-the-job training in a relevant field, Leadership, Engagement and Ambassador Program (LEAP), which involves roles in student engagement and leadership and Research at York (RAY), which involves paid research opportunities in supporting faculty research. Apply now!

Athletics & Recreation

Group Fitness Programs: Tait McKenzie Centre is offering free indoor and outdoor group fitness programs every week. Try out Barré, Metafit, Spin, Yoga, HITT or Runsity, with York’s certified fitness trainers. Registration is required and only students with the free Limited Fitness Pass memberships can register. View membership information here. Note: Maximum 10 people per class, bring your own equipment, physical distancing measures in effect.

Worth Repeating

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.