This Week @ York

Fall Campus Day Student Volunteer Registration. Sign up as an event volunteer and help welcome future students to campus for an exciting day of sessions and activities at the Keele campus. As a token of appreciation, volunteers will receive a YorkU windbreaker jacket for their dedication! Saturday, Nov. 19, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration required by end of day Tuesday, Nov. 15.

Vaccination Events. York is making vaccines accessible and convenient for community members. Keele Campus Wednesday, Nov. 16, 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Central Square, East Bear pit. Walk-in only.

Glendon Campus Tuesday, Nov. 22, 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Centre of Excellence. Walk-in only.

YU Test Clinic Pop-up. We have COVID-19 testing supplies for you! Pick up supplies at Keele and Glendon Campus. Various dates available. No registration required.

What does the future hold for further education in Canada? Do you feel like your university experience was tailored to your unique educational needs? Fill out this survey to tell us more about your experience. Eligible participants will be entered to win a prize.

York’s Culturally Engaging Campus Environments. You are invited to complete the Culturally Engaging Campus Environments for Students Survey. Participation will support York’s understanding of student experiences around cultural engagement, which will help inform the implementation of the Decolonization, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion strategy and other York initiatives. Watch out for the survey from culturalengagement@yusurveys.yorku.ca in your email between Monday, Nov. 21 and Friday, Dec. 2.

VPS Meet & Greet. Meet with Vice-Provost, Students Nona Robinson and take a walk around Keele Campus. Ask questions, share concerns or simply chat with Nona and others you meet while exploring our beautiful campus. Various dates available. Next session Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2 to 3 p.m. Registration required.

Career Lounge. Get support with resumes, cover letters and job-related questions when you need it with Career Peer Educators. Explore the hybrid schedule, running Monday to Friday. No registration required.

Hear Us Out: Networking to Success. Gain information about putting yourself out there, how to learn more about your field of interest and how to achieve your desired career results! Keele Campus. Wednesday, Nov. 16, 7 to 8:30 p.m. ACW 106. Registration required.

How to Effectively use LinkedIn. Learn more about how LinkedIn can enhance your job search and build your professional network. Thursday, Nov. 17, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Registration required.

YorkU GIS Day. Participate in the international celebration of Geographic Information System (GIS) technology to learn about geography and the real-world applications of GIS that are making a difference in our society. Wednesday, Nov. 16, 5 to 8 p.m. Registration required.

Speed Painting: Winter Scene. You deserve a break! Join this self-care-oriented workshop where you can learn the basics of painting. Friday, Nov. 18, 4 to 6 p.m. Stong College Room 101. Registration required.

From Degree to Career: Meet the Career, Education, and Development Team. Take the afternoon to explore your strengths when looking for a job in Canada and talk about your international experience. Wednesday, Nov. 16, noon to 1 p.m. Registration required.

Navigating Mental Health Resources at York University. Learn about the services that are available to support you during your university experience. Wednesday, Nov. 16, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Registration required.

Meditation Focused on Academics and Life Challenges. Explore different types of meditation styles such as progressive relaxation, visualization, loving-kindness, focused and body scan. Thursday Nov. 17, 1:00 to 1:45 p.m. No registration required.