This Week @ York

• Vote now for the student nominees to the Board of Governors . The successful individual will bring the student voice on important issues and contribute to fulfilling the University’s promise of academic excellence in research and teaching, promoting innovation and creating positive change. Two undergraduate student nominees are in the running for this position. You can learn more about the candidates and read their personal statements. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, April 6. Cast your ballot at the link above.
• The Need for Black Representation in Different Fields & Industries; Learning from Social Movements to Create Social Change and Awareness Workshop . Join Founders College for a final workshop on addressing anti-Black racism in a number of spaces and navigating microaggressions. Saturday, April 9, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Registration required.

Addressing Racism in Healthcare: Indigenous Experiences . This discussion will explore the converging impacts of a colonialist history, traditional Indigenous versus western views of health, inequitable health care access, and essential changes required to ensure health equity for Indigenous peoples. Tuesday, April 12, noon to 1:30 p.m. Registration required.

• Memory. Learn techniques to help you transfer all that course work information into your long-term memory, along with the strategies you’ll need to retrieve the information when you most need it. Wednesday, April 6, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Registration required.
• Strategic Thinking & Leadership. Are you in need of leadership inspiration, or collaborative thinking? Are you looking for opportunities to connect with your team? In this workshop, learn how to lead a team to work towards a common goal. Wednesday, April 6, 2 to 3 p.m. Registration required.
• Managing Academic Stress. Are you feeling overwhelmed by the workload, struggling to get good grades, or looking for better ways to handle the daily grind? Learn strategies for handling the anxieties and stresses of university life. Wednesday, April 6, 3 to 4 p.m. Registration required.
  
  This workshop is also happening on Friday, April 8, 11 a.m. to noon.
• Newly Admitted: The Transfer Process with the Faculty of LA&PS. Are you a new transfer student in the Faculty of LA&PS for Summer 2022? If yes, this session is for you! Attend and understand the transfer credit assessment, terminologies used on the assessment, various roles of university staff, how credits are allocated at York depending on your program, how much time you will be spending at York to complete your degree, what is a program checklist and why is it important. Thursday, April 7, noon to 1 p.m. Registration required.
• Exam Prep. Multiple choice, short answer, calculations, or essay style – which form is your personal nemesis? Whatever the format, midterms or finals, if you could use some help in preparing for exams, then this workshop is for you! Thursday, April 7, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Registration required.
• Online Session: Writing Workshop Series for Graduate Students. Join this workshop to develop and refine a writing routine, learn concrete writing strategies, discover tools for seeking and processing feedback, and provide techniques for finishing revisions. This week’s topic is “Now What? Revision as a Way of Life”. Friday, April 8, 10 a.m. to noon. Registration required.
• Conflict Management. Learn to define conflict and how it may arise. Learn active listening skills and the critical role you can play in effective communication, and ultimately, conflict resolution. By attending this workshop, you will develop the skills necessary to identify, mediate, and resolve conflicts. Friday, April 8, 11 a.m. to noon. Registration required.
• How to Change Your Program Workshop. This workshop session will help you learn about what a program change is and whether it is a good fit for you, the types of changes, eligibility requirements for programs, and a step-by-step guide on how to change your program. Monday, April 11, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Registration required.

Learning Skills Services workshops and appointments will be closed for the Winter term effective Monday, April 11. Please check back later for the summer schedule of workshops and services.

• Student Well-being Podcast Work/Study Positions: This summer, Student Counselling, Health & Well-being (SCHW) is hiring work/study students to host, coordinate, and edit the new Student Well-being Podcast set to debut later in 2022! These unique opportunities will offer valuable experience with interviewing, writing, content creation, and more. Learn about the positions on the SCHW website. The application deadline is Sunday, April 10.
• Job Search and Networking Strategies. Want to be more effective in getting the job you want? Find out how to uncover and create career opportunities by learning how employers fill job openings. Learn how to uncover hidden opportunities and build relationships that maximize your job search efforts. Wednesday, April 6, 2:30 to 4 p.m. Register through Experience York.
• Illumiti Jr. Consulting Recruiting Event. This virtual event is an opportunity to connect and engage with the Illumiti consulting team and hiring managers. Hear stories from the team on how they started at Illumiti and discover the twists and turns they faced to get them where they are today as you explore your next steps towards a career in consulting. Thursday, April 7, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Register through Experience York.
• Resumé and Cover Letter Writing. Find out how to effectively target your resumé and cover letter. Present your experiences, education and skills in a way that showcases your assets and piques employers’ interest in you. Monday, April 11, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Register through Experience York.
• Careers in Insurance: Ask a Recruiter. This session will feature a brief introduction to the P&C insurance industry, followed by a live Q and A from two experienced insurance recruiters on what they look for in a candidate. Tuesday, April 12, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Register through Experience York.

Student Job Opportunities. Join the Communications & Marketing Team in the Division of Students for Summer 2022. Available are various student-staff roles in digital marketing, graphic design, social media, web programming, and communications and marketing. Visit to the website to check out available opportunities.

Return of on-campus events for Student Organizations. The Office of Temporary Use of University Space and the Centre for Student Community & Leadership Development would like to announce that on-campus, in-person, non-instructional events can now be planned for recognized student organizations. Visit the website for instructions on planning such an event.