This Week @ York for Week of February 1, 2022

Welcome Back

  • Start Strong Start of Class webpage. To help prepare for the Winter term, find information about resources, including academic success, learning skills, financial support, mental health and wellness, and career or community support.

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  • Start Strong Student Services webpage. This handy reference guide helps you navigate online and in-person services and supports. Check back often, as the information continues to be updated.

Health & Wellness

  • Start Strong Campus Access webpage . Learn about the health and safety steps you need to take before coming to campus and how you can help keep the York community safe. All students coming to campus are encouraged to watch the page’s videos.

Black History Month

  • York is celebrating Black History Month. February is packed with virtual events to educate the community and celebrate Black culture at York, in Canada and around the world. Check out the events calendar for many ways our extended community are creating positive change locally and around the world through research, community service and much more. You can also follow along and join the conversation on social media with the hashtag #BHMatYU or #BlackHistoryMonth!

Health & Wellness

  • Remember to fill out the YU Screen each time before you come to campus. If you are not feeling well, are in close contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case or are COVID-19 positive, do not attend in-person classes. Come to campus only after you have passed screening.

Student Support Services

  • My Online Services. These online services are an easy way to get your registrarial tasks completed. You can use any of the self-serve tools, like checking your degree progress report, accessing your student record, enrolling into courses, financial aid resources and more!

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  • Experiential Education (EE) Symposium. The EE Symposium showcases and celebrates the achievements of participating York students and faculty. This year, the EE Symposium will happen virtually on Wednesday, Feb. 2. Attendees will have the opportunity to network and learn about how EE is supported on our campuses. All attendees will also have the chance to win a $100 YU card! Registration required.

Learning Skills

International Connections

Careers Support

  • Career Education & Development events. Join CED for some great virtual events and workshops. Registration is required through experience.yorku.ca.

    • Virtual On-Campus Job Fair. Thursday, Feb. 3, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
      • Are you looking to find a Summer 2022, Fall/Winter 2022-2023 and/or part-time job during the school year? The Virtual On-Campus Job Fair is a great way to meet employers, build career-related skills and gain work experience while studying at York!
    • Career Conversations: Discovering Entrepreneurship – Mental Health Edition. Thursday, Feb. 3, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.

    YSpace is collaborating with CED to present a panel featuring entrepreneurs who will speak candidly about their entrepreneurial journey as it relates to mental health.

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  • ACMAPS February Events Calendar. The Atkinson Centre for Mature and Part-Time Students have many workshops and events planned for February including Essay Writing, Citations 101, Transfer Student Connect and many more! Check the calendar for registration information and new events are added regularly.

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  • Experience Grad York (EGY) – Winter 2022. Register now for this free, two-day, virtual event during Winter Reading Week! EGY is where the next generation of careers and ideas are born. Sign up now and learn more for a breakdown of all the sessions that feature York's graduate programs. Wednesday, Feb. 23 to Thursday, Feb. 24.