This Week @ York for Week of June 7, 2022

FYI

  • Pride Month. York celebrates and shows support to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community by learning about the history, culture, and contributions that they have made to Canadian society. The York community must continue to stand against homophobia and all forms of discrimination and racism to ensure that everyone feels a sense of belonging. Find out more about the events and celebrations happening across the campus by visiting the Pride Month website.

    • Scholars’ Hub @ Home - Pandemic possibilities: Sexuality, gender and youth in the time of COVID-19. Explore how the experience of living with and through the pandemic has shaped young people’s sense of their genders and sexualities. Wednesday, June 8, noon to 1 p.m. Registration required.

    • Creating and Maintaining Positive Space - Respect, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (REDI) Workshop. This session will explore gender and sexual diversity, as well as homophobia and transphobia specific to the campus experience. Learn about using inclusive language, being a supportive ally, campus resources, and creating safer spaces on campus for gender and sexually diverse members of the York community.

      Session in English: Thursday, June 9, 1 to 2:30 p.m.Session in French: Wednesday, June 15, 1 to 2:30 p.m.

    • Addressing and Responding to Sexual Harassment (REDI). Gain a general understanding of why sexual harassment continues to be pervasive in our society, during this interactive session. Tuesday, June 14, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Register through YU-Learn.

      In recognition of Pride month, these sessions are part of REI’s Summer REDI Mini-Series on Gender and Sexuality Inclusion. Attend three REDI sessions and an online REDI tutorial to be eligible for a REDI Certificate.

  • 2022 National Indigenous History Month. June 1 marked the start of Indigenous History Month, a time when we acknowledge Indigenous Peoples – their history, cultures, and many contributions and achievements. Learn about and engage with Indigenous knowledges, languages, practices and ways of being, and their importance to both York and Canadian society more broadly.

  • 2022 Spring Convocation. Congratulations, 2022 graduates! Celebrate this milestone with family and friends by finding your ceremony date and time using the 2022 Spring Ceremony Search tool. Note that your ceremony is determined by your home Faculty and program(s).

Academics

  • Exam Prep. If you could use some help in preparing for exams, whether its multiple choice, calculations or essay style – whatever the format – this workshop is for you! Wednesday, June 8, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Registration required.
  • “Sources are people” and Other Citation Mysteries. Understand the myths and truths of citations in this workshop. Tuesday, June 14, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Registration required.
  • Critical Thinking. This workshop will help you push beyond purely descriptive levels of thinking to deeper levels of understanding, analysis, critical thinking, and evaluation. Tuesday, June 14, 1 to 2 p.m. Registration required.

Careers Support

  • 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 the interest of employers. Register through Experience York.

    Wednesday, June 8, 10 a.m. to noon.
    Monday, June 13, 10 a.m. to noon.

  • Positive Psychology & Career Well-being. Find out how to balance your personal and career well-being amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, during this webinar. Wednesday, June 8, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Register through Experience York.
  • Job Search and Networking Webinar. Want to be more effective in getting the job you want? Learn how to uncover hidden opportunities and build relationships that maximize your job search efforts. Tuesday, June 14, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Register through Experience York.

Connect with Community

  • Agents of Change Expo. The Agents of Change Program supports students in creating community-oriented initiatives by providing seed-funding, networking opportunities and mentorship. Attend this expo if you are interested in applying for the program! Wednesday, June 8, 6 to 9 p.m. at Founders College Room 152 (Founder’s Assembly Hall). Registration required.