This Week @ York for Week of July 12, 2022

FYI

  • UIT Announcement. University Information Technology (UIT) will be changing the Content Distribution Network for eClass from Cloudflare to Amazon CloudFront on Wednesday, July 20, 5 to 7 a.m. No outages are expected. This shift to Amazon CloudFront enables more enhanced performance and reliability of eClass to further improve students’ digital experience.

Academics

  • Research Methods. Learn about what kinds of research you’ll need to complete your assignment and how to find the information you’re looking for. Tuesday, July 19, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Registration required.

Learning Skills

    • Learning Skills Drop-In. Play games, meet a friendly face, get your questions answered and learn more about how to access campus resources. Drop by the second floor of Scott Library and meet with Learning Skills Services Peers. Wednesday, July 13, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Scott Library, Second Floor Atrium. Registration not required.
    • Presentation Skills. Find essential tools to effectively develop and deliver a presentation. Thursday, July 14, 11 a.m. to noon. Registration required.
    • Reading & Notetaking. Learn more effective reading and note-taking techniques to help you stay on top of your course work. Monday, July 18, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Registration required.
    • Learning Power. Explore your own learning preferences and get access to research-supported learning strategies. Tuesday, July 19, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Registration required.

Careers Support

    • How to Effectively Use LinkedIn. Learn how to use LinkedIn effectively to enhance your job search and build your professional network. Wednesday, July 13, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Register through Experience York.
    • LA&PS Talks: Alumni Edition. Network with LA&PS international student alumni and learn how to build your professional network, gain work experience and set yourself up for success after graduation. Wednesday, July 13, noon to 1:15 p.m. Registration required.
    • Interview Preparation Webinar. Learn how you can influence the first impression you make and show your best self while answering employers' questions. Thursday, July 14, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Register through Experience York.
    • CIBC Career Programs, GLDP +TLAP Graduate LeadHERship Program. Join a panel of women associates as they engage in an insightful discussion of their successful journey at CIBC. Thursday, July 14, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Register through Experience York.

York Pride

  • SCLD Contest Alert! Student Community & Leadership Development (SCLD) is hosting a self-guided campus tour and contest! Scan the first QR code (provided) for the clue to the next location. Scan each QR code (10 in total), fill out the form and score one draw ticket for each location. Follow SCLD’s Instagram (@studentlifeyu) stories and highlights for clues. At the end of each month, a larger prize draw will take place. Contest ends in the last week of August.

International Connections

    • UHIP Advising Session. Sign up for an appointment to discuss the University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) and answer your questions about health and wellness in Canada! Thursday, July 14, 1 to 3 p.m. Registration required.

    • Health & Wellness 101 Webinar. Get info about UHIP coverage and navigating Ontario’s health care system. We will go into the differences between basic and extended health coverage and the health and wellness resources available to you at York. Friday, July 15, 11 a.m. to noon. Registration required.

    • Coffee Break: Cultural Week-East Asia. Learn more about East Asian culture, share about your culture and experiences, learn a phrase in each language and so much more! You can also wear your traditional clothing! Wednesday, July 13, 2 to 4 p.m. Registration required.

    • Virtual Drop-in International Student Advising. Drop in to speak with our immigration specialists who can help answer your immigration-related questions. These sessions happen every week. Choose the date and time that suits you best:
    • Pre-Arrival Webinar 3: Safety, Health and Wellness at York University. Learn about safety on campus, services provided, getting help and common scams to avoid, such as email phishing. Monday, July 18, 9 to 10 a.m. Registration required.

    • Trip to the Royal Ontario Museum! Join this trip to the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) and get a chance to see a world-class collection of art objects and natural history specimens from around the world and across the ages: dinosaurs to mummies, Chinese architecture to Indigenous objects, meteorites to precious jewels. Make new friends and explore a city that is filled with rich history and modern architecture for free. Tuesday, July 19, 3 to 6 p.m. Registration required.

Health & Wellness

  • Speed Painting: Desert Sunset. Learn how to make a fun, easy and beautiful painting of cactus during a sunset. Take a break, decompress and partake in this self-care-oriented workshop! Monday, July 18, 5 to 6 p.m. Stong College Room 201. Registration required.