This Week @ York

York to Keep Mandatory Masking. To further support the health and safety of those on campus, York’s mask protocol will be extended until further notice. Masks will continue to be required in all indoor spaces at York including, but not limited to, classrooms, administrative buildings, offices, meeting rooms, York Lanes, and common areas in all residences, washrooms, hallways, and elevators. Masks will continue to be made available for a nominal fee at the Bookstore and vending machines on campuses.

UIT NOTICES

Student Account Lifecycle. If you will no longer be enrolled in courses at York, your email, OneDrive, MyApps etc. will enter an expiry process. Ensure that you have downloaded and backed up your files onto your own personal devices. For more information visit the UIT website.

• OSAP Info Session for Exchange Students. For all domestic students hoping to go on exchange, join this OSAP Info session to learn more about the application process and documentation. Monday, April 25, 11 a.m. to noon. Registration required.

Academic & Learning Skills

• Last chance to enrol in the C4 Sprint. The C4 Sprint program is a six-week project adventure with an interdisciplinary team and real-world partners! If you are up for a challenge and ready to put your disciplinary skills to the test, while earning credit, then sign up now before enrolment closes.
• What Can I Do with My Degree? Not sure what career options your degree might lead to? Attend this webinar to learn how the skills that are being developed with your degree and the experiences you are gaining will help build a foundation for your future. Tuesday, April 26, 2 to 3 p.m. Register through Experience York.

• Ways to Make Money While Studying. Are you looking for ways to make money and gain experience? Learn about a variety of sources for on- or off-campus employment and understand how to tap into the “hidden” job market. Wednesday, April 20, 10 to 11 a.m. Register through Experience York.
• Event Planners Network (EPN) Education Session. Are you an event planner or an event enthusiast at York? Join this session to learn about technical tools and resources for event planning. Wednesday, April 20, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Registration required.
• Resume & Cover Letter Writing. Find out how to effectively target your resume and cover letter. Present your experiences, education and skills in a way that showcases your assets and piques employers’ interest. Monday, April 25, 10 a.m. to noon. Register through Experience York.

• Workshop: Mindfulness to Celebrate the End of Exam Season. How is the quality of your self-care during exam season? Join this session for both a sitting meditation and dance/movement therapy session about letting go, self-acceptance, and creating new possibilities. These practices will help you get through this final stretch. Tuesday April 26, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Registration required.

SOCIAL

• Media Arts Spring Showcase Launch. The annual Media Arts Spring Showcase features student works from every year of the Media Arts BFA program, from interactive narratives, 360VR dome projections, animations, and short films. Fourth year graduating students will talk about their work at 5 p.m., followed by an exhibition tour and premiere screening. Join the opening ceremony on Thursday, April 21, 3 to 8 p.m. at BetaSpace – Goldfarb Centre for the Arts (GCFA) 024-026 (basement). Registration required. The exhibition will remain open throughout the week until Friday, April 29, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Third annual Women and Girls Leadership in Sport Conference. York University Athletics & Recreation announces the third annual Women and Girls Leadership and Sport Conference presented by Adidas. This year’s theme is Leadership Communication: Language, Crucial Conversations and Using Your Voice with speakers from the sports world. Friday, April 29, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more information and to register for the event, visit the official WGLSC webpage.

GET INVOLVED

• Celebrate Earth Day with York U. Join this event to celebrate Earth Day 2022 and learn how York’s Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change is making positive change for people and the planet. This event is open to all York students. Thursday, April 21, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Registration required.

• Navigating YU: Summer 2022. Join ACMAPS to learn more about Keele Campus’ buildings, resources, services, and answer many of your burning questions! By attending this virtual workshop, participants will learn building abbreviations, explore key websites like eClass and grow more comfortable in navigating York University, whether in-person or online. Registration required.
  * Note: This workshop will be offered on the morning of April 25 and the afternoon of April 27. The content will be the same for both sessions.
  Monday, April 25, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
  Wednesday, April 27, 2 to 3:30 p.m.

• Varsity Awards Celebration. Join Athletics & Recreation, as they come together and celebrate this year's outstanding Lions! Awards will be presented on their Instagram account (@yorkulions), between April 20 and 26.