This Week @ York

This Week @ York for Week of July 26, 2022

Sources are people” and Other Citation Mysteries. Learn how to handle secondary sources and cite accurately. Tuesday, Aug. 2, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Registration required.

Memory. Acquire techniques to help you transfer course work information into your long-term memory, along with the strategies to retrieve the information when you need it. Wednesday, July 27, 10 to 11 a.m. Registration required.
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 27, 1 to 2 p.m. Registration not required.

Job Search & Networking Strategies Webinar. Uncover hidden job opportunities and build relationships that maximize your job search efforts. Wednesday, July 27, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Register through Experience York.

Pre-Departure Travel Risk Training. Discover how to book your travel, potential risks during the ongoing pandemic and how to mitigate potential issues, travel insurance and other available resources. Thursday, July 28, 11 a.m. to noon. Registration required.
Virtual Drop-in International Student Advising. Drop into this group advising session to speak with immigration specialists who can help answer your immigration-related questions. Wednesday, July 27, 1 to 2 p.m. Registration not required.
Pre-Arrival Webinar Four: Introduction to Academics at York University. Learn about academic life at York, key academic dates and more. Tuesday, Aug. 2, 9 to 10 a.m. Registration required.

Drop-in Q & A for Mature and Transfer Students. Hear about mature and transfer student experiences and services to ease your transition to York. Wednesday, July 27, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Registration not required.
Drop-in Meditation Focused on Academics & Life Challenges. Relax and learn meditation styles that will help you de-stress and increase positivity. Thursday, July 28, 1 to 1:45 p.m. Registration not required.

Coffee Break: Cultural Week-Europe. Learn about the various cultures in European countries, share your culture and experiences, learn a phrase in each language and more! Wednesday, July 27, 2 to 4 p.m. Registration required.
Coffee Break: Games Cafe. Take a break from your studies, play board games and other fun activities, make some new friends and build a bigger community. Tuesday, Aug. 2, 1 to 3 p.m. Registration required.

Inaugural North Star Community Emancipation Day. Reflect and celebrate the inaugural North Star Community Emancipation Day with York’s Athletics & Recreation and local Jane and Finch community leaders. Watch performances, keynote speakers and a charity basketball game. Also, receive a free ice cream (while supplies last). Sunday, July 31, 2 to 5 p.m., 1 Thompson Road, Tait Mackenzie Centre. Registration required.