This Week @ York for Week of September 14, 2021

Important Dates

    • Last date to add a Fall (Term F) and Year (Term Y) course without permission of instructor: Tuesday, Sept. 21
    • Remember that the refund deadlines are different from course add/drop deadlines. Check the refund tables for more information.

Welcome Back

  • Visit the Start Strong YU Campus Access page for everything you need to know about visiting our campuses this Fall. There are a series of short videos and four sections to look at that will help answer your questions before you make your way to campus this term.

    1. Get a step-by-step guide on what you need to know and do before coming to campus and get a refresher on the vaccination requirements.
    2. Is it your first time on-campus? Even if it’s not, it may have been a while since you last visited campus and some things look a little different with restrictions still in place. Find out how to get on and around campus, what’s open and closed, where you can study and more in the Navigating Campus & Classrooms section.
    3. As we make this gradual return to campus, it is expected that the York community will follow all public health regulations. Learn how York University is keeping the community safe and what you can do to help in the Keeping the York Community Safe section.
    4. Find out all the services you can access in-person and online, including registrarial services, academic advising and more in the Student Resources & Supports section.
  • If you need help with directions while you’re on campus, visit the Vari Hall Kiosk (formerly known as Red Zone) located in the Vari Hall Rotunda and get directions and answers to questions about campus resources. The Kiosk is open Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Wednesday, Sept. 15. Thereafter, the Kiosk will operate with its regular Fall term weekday schedule of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

  • Black Excellence YU (BE YU) Welcome Event: BE YU provides Black students with the supports they need to transition to university and maximize their student experience on the path to graduation. Attend this event where you’ll get to know the community of incoming students and feel welcomed, seen and supported at York and learn where to go at and outside of York for a range of academic and personal support for Black students. Tuesday, Sept. 21, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Registration required.

Student Support Services

  • Get your YU-card on the YU-card Office website! New students are required to apply online using the YU-card photo upload tool. The Office is also offering mail delivery to new students who have never been issued a card before. Current students can also replace or renew their card and manage their account online.

    Download the York U Safety App! This free app provides one-stop access to all of York’s safety resources. Enable push notifications to receive safety alerts and campus emergencies updates directly! Visit the safety app website for more information.

    Have evening classes or staying late on campus? goSAFE has you covered. Teams of two students will accompany you to and from any on-campus location and can meet you at your pick-up location within 10 minutes of your call. For instructions on how to contact goSAFE, visit the goSAFE website.

    The Student Equity & Diversity Census is coming! Your responses to the Census will help build an inclusive learning environment through a better understanding of your needs. Learn more about the Census and how it came to be at the Student Equity & Diversity Census website.

  • On-Campus Library Hours Update: All YorkU Libraries buildings are now open. Virtual Library Services are also available.

    Library Workshop: Academic Integrity: How You Can Learn to Stop Worrying and Love Citations. Citation prepares you to be an active participant in conversations within your scholarly community and in your professional career. In this workshop, you’ll discuss the hows and whys of citation and learn the skills you need to succeed at York and beyond. Friday, Sept. 17, 12:30 to 2 p.m. Registration required.

    Additional Dates: Academic Integrity Workshop Registration. Wednesday, September 29, 12:30 to 2 p.m. Registration required.

    Workshop: Road to Research Success: How to Find Scholarly Articles and Books Through YorkU Libraries. Need help navigating your way to academic sources? This workshop will provide you with a basic roadmap to library resources. Wednesday, September 22, 12:30 to 2 p.m. Registration required.

Crisis Support and Counselling

  • Learn how you can spread kindness on our campuses this Fall! Visit the Kindness Campaign website to learn how we can all support each other through simple acts of kindness, access the Kindness Toolkit and find additional support for you or someone you know.

Build Coping Skills

  • Workshop: Navigating Mental Health Resources. Taking care of your heath is crucial at university. Join this workshop to learn what mental health services and well-being supports are available both on- and off-campus. Thursday Sept. 16, 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. Registration required.

    Additional Dates: Navigating Mental Health Resources. Tuesday Sept. 21, 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Registration required.

    Workshop: Better Sleep for Academic Success. Struggling to get your sleep back on track after the Summer? Join the Peer Health Educators to learn some science-backed tips on improving your sleep routine. Thursday, Sept. 16, noon to 1:00 p.m. Registration required.

    Workshop: Taking Breaks Effectively. Taking breaks from studying can help you re-energize. Log in to this workshop to learn practical ways to engage in self-care and enhance your energy levels. Monday, Sept. 20, 3 to 4 p.m. Registration required.

Money Matters

  • Workshop: Meal Planning on a Budget. In this workshop, you'll learn about healthier food options, tips on how to compare nutrition labels and easier ways to plan your meals on student-friendly budget. Tuesday, Sept. 21, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Registration required.

Announcement

  • The Student Equity & Diversity Census is coming! Your responses to the Census will help build an inclusive learning environment through a better understanding of your needs. Stay tuned for more information about the Census next week!

Worth Repeating

  • The Office of the University Registrar (OUR) is recruiting student representatives for the Student Advisory Committee (SAC). The SAC will bring together students with diverse backgrounds and experiences to share their thoughts on OUR projects, policies and initiatives. Build leadership skills, community connections and be a positive force for strengthening your student services. Application Deadline: Tuesday, Sept. 28.

    The SDG Student Hub at York is recruiting for several volunteer positions for their Hub Leadership Team, including for Communications, Digital Media and more! They’re also looking for General Hub Members. Under the Sustainability Office @ York, the SDG Student Hub creates networking and learning opportunities for the Sustainable Development Goals. Members can work towards the SDG Students Program Certificate. Applications are due on Friday, Sept. 17. Apply early!