This Week @ York for Week of January 18, 2022

Announcement

  • All Community Virtual Town Hall. Join President Rhonda Lenton and other York senior leaders at this all-community Virtual Town Hall where they will discuss enhanced health and safety measures, vaccination requirements, the University’s plans for the Winter term and more. Submit your questions in advance using this Virtual Town Hall question submission form. Friday, Jan. 21, 1:30 to 3 p.m. No registration required.

Announcement

  • Consent Action Week 2022. Join the Centre for Sexual Violence Response, Support & Education as they raise awareness about consent. Sign up for virtual workshops, guest lectures, training, art therapy, yoga and more happening every day next week. Monday, Jan. 24 to Friday, Jan. 28. Register now!

Careers Support

  • Winter 2022 Virtual Career Fair. Meet with employers who are hiring students and new grads for full-time opportunities, paid internships and summer jobs! Don’t miss this opportunity to take a step forward in your career. Thursday, Jan. 20. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration required through Experience York.

    Can’t make it? Sign up for some of Career Education & Development’s Workshops:

    Panel Discussion: Strategies for Getting Hired: The Future of Workplace Diversity and Inclusion. Learn about the importance of workplace diversity and inclusion. Tuesday, Jan. 18, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Registration required through Experience York.

    Webinar: Interview Preparation. Log in and learn how you can influence the first impression you make and show your best self while answering employers' questions. Wednesday, Jan. 19, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Registration required at Experience York.

Careers Support

  • p> Free Virtual Workshops for Aspiring Entrepreneurs! YSpace is partnering with the Markham Small Business Centre to host a free, 11-week educational program called Founders Fundamentals. The program aims to equip aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs with the essential skills and knowledge needed to start their business. Individuals who attend at least nine out of the 11 workshops will receive an Innovation York Certificate of Completion. Start date: Tuesday, Jan. 18, 6 to 8 p.m. Register now!

Health & Wellness

  • Attend Health Education workshops and be entered to win a $25 Indigo Gift Card!

    Workshop: Well-Being Strategies for Challenging Times. Learn new strategies for improving mental, physical, emotional and social well-being while learning from home. Wednesday, Jan. 19, 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. Registration required.

    Workshop: Mental Health 201 – Supporting Peers in Distress. This workshop provides you with ways to support other peers with mental health concerns. It is encouraged that you attend Mental Health 101 as the foundation course. Friday, Jan. 21, 12:30 to 2 p.m. Registration required.

    Workshop: Sleep for Better Grades. Join the Peer Health Educators and learn some science-backed tips to improve your sleep hygiene, which supports better grades and academic success. Monday, Jan. 24, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Registration required.

Learning Skills

  • Writing Centre Workshop: Analyze your Assignment. Learn how to meet your professor’s expectations from assignment guidelines. Thursday, Jan. 20, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. No registration required.

FYI

  • Student Clubs Showcase: Many Green Hands. Join this fun and engaging event where club members collaborate with the SCLD Student Engagement team to show off what makes them special. If you are a student passionate about keeping the environment green or wishing to meet new people with the same interest, Many Green Hands may be for you! Thursday, Jan. 20, 6 to 7 p.m. Registration required.

Health & Wellness

Announcement

  • Congratulations, SAVY! SAVY, your Student Virtual Assistant has another trophy to add to its shelf! Thanks to your votes, SAVY won the Gartner Eye on Innovation Award for Higher Education, which recognizes the innovative use of technology-enabled capabilities in student experience. Next time you interact with SAVY, make sure to say congratulations and give SAVY a virtual pat on the back! Learn more about the awards SAVY has won.