This Week @ York

This Week @ York for Week of October 4, 2022

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York’s COVID-19 vaccine requirement is currently paused. The University is continuing to monitor public scientific evidence and public health advice and may pivot quickly. As a result, all York community members are encouraged to keep their vaccination status up-to-date on York’s online YU Screen tool.
The School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design is proud to present the Year of the Arts – a curated set of events, exhibitions, instillations and performances to showcase leading research and creations in diverse communities.
This week, experience Sensoria 2022: The Art and Science of Our Senses Exhibition which engages multi-sensory research that revitalizes our sensory connections to our surroundings, through and despite technological tools, networks and latencies. Gales Gallery, 105 Accolade West Building, 86 Fine Arts Road. Registration not required.

Academics

Get WRIT - Livestream Series. Join the Writing Centre for livestreams about writing projects, resources, prompts and conversations with writers in the Writing Department and more. Every Wednesday, Oct. 5 to Wednesday, Nov. 2, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration not required.

Next session: Your Fall Writing Goals. Wednesday, Oct. 5, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Experience Grad York. Explore York's 80+ graduate programs and diplomas, understand the graduate admissions process, learn how to write a strong statement of interest with the Dean and AVP Graduate Studies and get your questions answered. Tuesday, Oct. 11 to Friday, Oct. 14. Registration required.
Graduate Program Sessions. Connect with York’s innovative programs and learn about pursuing graduate education from program and admissions experts. Tuesday, Oct. 11 to Friday, Oct.14, various session between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Registration required.
Zotero Workshop. Organize your citations with Zotero, a free, easy-to-use tool that helps you collect, organize, annotate, cite and share research. Wednesday, Oct. 5, noon to 1:30 p.m. Registration required.
Road to Research Success Workshop. Learn to navigate the library website, start your search with subject guides and research strategies, and access and use OMNI and databases to find the sources you need for your essays and assignments. Tuesday, Oct. 11, noon to 1:30 p.m. Registration required.
Research Methods. Review your thesis statement and ways of supporting it with primary and secondary sources. Determine whether your project would benefit from a survey, interview, and/or review of existing sources. Thursday, Oct. 6, 12:30 to 2 p.m. Registration not required.
Negotiation for Leaders. Understand how to negotiate and build consensus on a team, all while building great relationships. Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2 to 3 p.m. Registration required.
The Art of Planning Meetings. Get the essential tools you need to effectively develop and conduct a meeting. Thursday, Oct. 6, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Registration required.
Principles for Effective Leadership. Explore foundational leadership principles and strategies to enhance your leadership skills and put it into practice. Friday, Oct. 7, 11 a.m. to noon. Registration required.

Mature Student Support

Inspiring Ways to Explore Your Career Interests for Mature and Transfer Students Webinar. Discover the range of hybrid supports Career Education & Development provides and be introduced to campus resources. Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2 to 3 p.m. Register through Experience York.
Drop-In Mentoring. Drop in for a chat and get your questions answered by mature peer mentors. Registration not required.
Thursday, Oct. 6, 10 to 11 a.m.
Thursday, Oct. 6, 1 to 2 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 11, 10 to 11 a.m.
Meditation Focused on Academics and Life Challenges. De-stress and increase positivity as it relates to your academic and overall life challenges. Thursday, Oct. 6, 1 to 1:45 p.m. Registration not required.

International Student Support

President’s International Student Welcome Reception. Meet York’s President and forge lasting new connections with your fellow peers as you celebrate this major milestone in your academic journey. Thursday, Oct. 6, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Second Student Centre. Registration required.

Health & Wellness

BIPOC Wellness Series. Student Counselling, Health, & Well-being will be holding its first Black, Indigenous, People of Colour (BIPOC) Wellness Series. All York students who identify as part of the BIPOC community are invited to attend. Registration required.
Addressing Microaggressions and Racism on Campus. Learn how to address microaggressions in the university setting. Wednesday, Oct. 5, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Taking Care of Your Mental Health in the Face of Microaggressions. Learn about self-care when experiencing ongoing microaggressions. Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2:30 to 4 p.m.
Navigating Mental Health Resources at York University. Learn about what mental health services and well-being supports are available both on and off-campus. Thursday, Oct. 6, 10 to 11 a.m. Registration required.