This Week @ York

York to Pause Mask Mandate. York will no longer require masks to be worn in indoor spaces. While face masks will no longer be required on campus, we strongly encourage the York community to continue wearing them to help prevent the transmission of COVID-19. No matter what your decision is about wearing a mask, we ask that everyone respect each other’s decisions. Read the full announcement.

• Construct an Argument. Brush up on how to articulate a central conclusion and establish its significance, as well as craft a thesis statement. Tuesday, July 12, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Registration required.

• Learning Skills Drop-In. Learning Skills Services can help you with study strategies, apply your learnings and manage your time at university. This session is open to all York students. Wednesday, July 6, 1 to 2:30 p.m. at second floor Scott Library. Registration not required.

• Starting Off Strong - University ABC's for Academic Success. Learn what to expect from your first day of classes, how to communicate effectively with your instructors, how to balance your courses and get a crash course in academic honesty. Thursday, July 7, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Registration required.

• Intro to Coding: Python. Learn the basics of coding with Python, a programming language that can be used to help build a program. Wednesday, July 13, 4 p.m. Registration required.

• Virtual Drop-in International Student Advising. Get all your questions about immigration, study permits, extension, and post-graduation work permit applications answered at this session. Wednesday, July 6, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Registration not required.
  
  These sessions are happening every week throughout July. Check out York International's events page for more information.

• Interview Preparation Webinar. Learn how you can influence the first impression you make and show your best self while answering employers’ questions. Wednesday, July 6, 10 to 11:30 a.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. Thursday, July 7, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Register through Experience York.

SCLD’s Student Engagement Club Ambassador (SECA) Drop-in Sessions. SECA is hosting drop-in sessions to chat, answer your questions about club registrations and more. For more information, join the Student Engagement Discord or email them at yuengage@yorku.ca! July 4 to Sept. 26, noon to 1 p.m. Registration not required.