This Week @ York

Helpful Resources:

• Explore the Start Strong YU Start of Class webpage for information on academic success, learning support, financial support, mental health & well-being, career education & development, student life & community and more.
• Visit the Start Strong YU Coming to Campus webpage for important health and safety information related to visiting our campuses this summer.

• SU and S1 courses begin on Monday, May 9.
• S2 courses begin on Monday, June 27.

More information can be found on the Important Dates webpage.

Rapid testing program. York is offering at-home rapid antigen testing kits for all community members. Tests can be picked up at various locations at scheduled times on the Keele (YU Test Clinic, York International, Bennett Centre for Student Services and the Vari Hall Rotunda) and Glendon (Office of Student Affairs) campuses. Please note that due to limited supplies of rapid antigen tests, there is a limit of one package per community member. For pick-up details, visit the Rapid Antigen Testing Program webpage.

• Preparing for Career Fair Success Webinar Series. Learn how you can stand out to employers by writing compelling resumés and cover letters, preparing for interviews and more. Monday, May 16 to Wednesday, May 18. Register via Experience York.
• Register for the upcoming Virtual Spring Career Fair. Meet employers who are looking to hire York students for a variety of opportunities, including part-time, summer, internship and full-time positions after graduation. Thursday, May 19, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Register via Experience York.
• Interview Preparation Webinar for York Students with Disabilities. Approach your next interview or networking event with greater confidence. Learn how you can influence the first impression you make and show your best self, while answering the employers’ questions. Wednesday, May 11, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Register via Experience York.
• Webinar: How to Effectively Use LinkedIn. Wondering how using LinkedIn effectively can enhance your job search? Curious about how to leverage LinkedIn’s features to build your professional network? Attend this webinar to find out! Note: this webinar is customized for York students with disabilities. Thursday, May 12, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Register via Experience York.
• LA&PS Internship Information Session. Hear an overview of the LA&PS Internship Program, academic eligibility requirements, application and job search process, program expectations and information on non-refundable fees. Note: This information session is mandatory before applying to the LA&PS Internship Program. Thursday, May 12, 2:30 to 4 p.m. Register through Experience York.
• Webinar: Dialogue on Disability Disclosure in the Workplace. Do you have questions regarding whether you should disclose your disability to an employer? Gain tips regarding timing and recommendations for disclosure, as well as any questions and concerns you had about disclosure in the workplace. Thursday, May 12, 2 to 3 p.m. Register through Experience York.
• RBC Campus Recruitment Event – Fall 2022 Co-op Opportunities. Learn about various career opportunities at RBC and what might be a good fit for you. Thursday, May 12, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Registration required.
• Preparing for Career Success: Resumé & 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. Monday, May 16, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Register through Experience York.

• Respect, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Workshop Series. The Centre for Human Right, Equity and Inclusion (REI) is launching its summer workshop series registration on YU Learn for the first time. The REDI series is open to all students at York. The sessions will be offered in three mini-series that cover broad and intersecting areas like anti-racism and equity, accessing and offering accommodations, and gender and sexuality inclusion.
• Acknowledging and Addressing Racism (CHRAR1). This workshop will help participants recognize racism, how it can manifest and its impacts. Learn about strategies to address barriers to inclusive spaces and become familiar with relevant tools, policies and legislation within the York context. Thursday, May 12, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Registration required.
• Intervening on Racism (CHRPR4). Design strategies and practice tools to intervene in moments of racial discrimination, harassment, and microaggressions. Prior familiarity with these concepts is recommended and note that attendees will be asked to participate during this session. Tuesday, May 17, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Registration required.

• Academic Survival Kit for Transfer Students: Meet the Learning Commons Team! Learn about the academic resources available at York to help you navigate academic tasks and assignments. This workshop will also introduce you to the Learning Commons and how you can learn key academic skills to succeed at York. Thursday, May 12, 10 to 11 a.m. Registration required.
• Strategies to Raise Your GPA. This workshop session will provide students with information about what a GPA is, how to calculate it, the different strategies to raise your GPA, and other tips and tools to be successful! Monday, May 16, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Registration required.
• Tips for Learning @ York U for Transfer Students. This workshop is designed to help transfer students better understand the keys to mastering university-level learning. Tuesday, May 17, 11 a.m. to noon. Registration required.
• Secrets of Academic Success. Learn key strategies to improve your academic skills. Wednesday, May 11, 1 to 2 p.m. Registration required. This workshop will also take place on Monday, May 16, 2 to 3 p.m.
• Time Management. Learn practical, personalized approaches to managing your time that work best for you. Thursday, May 12, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Registration required.

• Trauma-informed Yoga Group for female-identifying students. Trauma-informed yoga is an approach to creating a supportive space in which students can learn emotional regulation skills through breath work and body awareness. This group is only open to female-identifying students. Tuesday, May 31, 11 a.m. to noon. To register, send an email to angela28@yorku.ca.
• keep.meSAFE: Did you know that all York students can access keep.meSAFE services? With free 24/7 supports through the keep.meSAFE My SSP app and online resources, students can find health tips, academic advice, self-help guides, and counselling in multiple languages from qualified professionals with specific lived experiences. Learn more about these offerings on the keep.meSAFE website.