This Week @ York for Week of November 22, 2022

FYI

  • York calls for immediate indoor masking. York shares the concern about Ontario’s overwhelmed children’s hospitals and is calling on community members to wear masks in all indoor settings except when eating or drinking. Also, if you are able to wear a mask, we recommend doing so during high density in-person classes, exams and other settings on campus to reduce transmission.

  • Vaccination Clinics. You’re recommended to keep your vaccination status up to date, such as receiving a completed COVID-19 vaccine series, including third or fourth doses, and your flu vaccine.

    Keele Campus Wednesday, Nov. 30, noon to 5 p.m. Lorna Marsden Honour Court. Book an appointment or walk-in.
    Glendon Campus Tuesday, Nov. 22, until 5:30 p.m. Centre of Excellence. Walk-in only.

  • YU Test Clinic Pop-up. Pick up COVID-19 rapid tests at Keele and Glendon Campus. Various dates available. No registration required.

  • Metrolinx Pop Up Event. Learn more about student discounts, Metrolinx and what they do, local projects and speak to the Toronto West Community Engagement team. Tuesday, Nov. 29 noon to 3 p.m. Vari hall Rotunda. No registration required.

Worth Repeating

  • VPS Meet & Greet. Meet Vice-Provost, Students Nona Robinson for a walk around Keele Campus. Share questions or concerns and chat with Nona and others you meet on your walk. Various dates available. Next session Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2 to 3 p.m. Registration required.

  • What does the future hold for further education in Canada? Was your university experience tailored to your educational needs? Fill out this survey to let us know. Eligible participants will be entered to win a prize.

  • York’s Culturally Engaging Campus Environments. Share your thoughts and complete the Culturally Engaging Campus Environments for Students Survey. Find the survey from culturalengagement@yusurveys.yorku.ca in your email between now and Friday, Dec. 2.

Careers Support

  • Career Lounge. Get career guidance and ask job-related questions to career peer educators. Explore the hybrid schedule available weekly from Monday to Friday. No registration required.

  • On the Job Success. What can you expect at a new job, and how can you make a lasting impact at work? Join this session to explore how to increase workplace success, communicate confidently and handle difficult situations effectively. Thursday, Nov. 24, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Registration required.

Learning Skills

  • Speed Sketching: Bird Sitting on a Branch. Learn the basics of sketching, and express yourself artistically, during this calming speed sketching workshop. Friday, Nov. 25, 4 to 5 p.m. Registration required.

  • Learning Skills Services (LSS) are here to help you achieve your academic goals. Whether you are looking to work on time management, study more effectively or keep up with course readings and assignments, LSS has resources and workshops to aid in your success.

    Find upcoming workshops and registration information below:

    Tests, Midterms, Exams, Oh My! Wednesday, Nov. 23, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Registration required.
    Motivation & Procrastination. Thursday, Nov. 24, 3 to 4 p.m. Registration required.
    Critical Thinking. Friday, Nov. 25, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Registration required.
    Time Management. Monday, Nov. 28, 11 a.m. to noon. Registration required.
    Study Strategies that Work. Monday, Nov. 28, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Registration required.

Mature Student Support

  • Mature/Transfer Student Virtual CafĂ© Hour. Meet student peer mentors and connect with others on campus during this engaging session. Thursday Nov. 24, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. No registration required.

  • Drop-In Mentoring. Mentors are available to answer your academic questions and provide guidance to support you during your post-secondary journey. Sessions scheduled every Tuesday and Thursday, various times and mentors available. Next session begins Thursday, Nov. 24, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. No registration required.

Health & Wellness

  • Student Counselling, Health & Well-being (SCHW) offers support groups to show you that you’re not alone, help you make new friends on campus and develop feelings of trust and support with group members. Every session is led by SCHW facilitators who promote a safe and positive space for participants.

    Find this week’s support groups below:

    Gay Men’s Support Group. Every Wednesday, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Registration required.
    Racialized Students Support Group. Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Registration required.

  • The Health Education & Promotion team at SCHW is hosting several peer-led virtual workshops as exam season approaches. They cover several topics including self-care, procrastination, relationships, finding mental health resources and more.

    Find this week’s support groups below:

    Cannabis 101. Wednesday, Nov. 23, 9 to 10 a.m. Registration required.
    Vaping 101. Thursday, Nov. 24, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Registration required.
    Self-Care & Self-Compassion: Taking Effective Breaks. Friday, Nov. 25, 9:30 to 10 a.m. Registration required.

Get Involved

  • SCLD Club Spotlight: AIESEC in York. Join a fun game of trivia and explore how to be a member of the AIESEC club that provides leadership development opportunities, cross-cultural internship and volunteer exchanges and more. Wednesday, Nov. 23, 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. McLaughlin College Junior Common Room MC014. Registration required.