This Week @ York

This Week @ York for Week of August 2, 2022

Returning to Campus This Fall: We are excited to welcome you back to campus this September. We are thrilled you will have the opportunity to enjoy an in-person university experience while remaining vigilant that COVID-19 is still with us. We recommend everyone read about what actions to keep you and everyone safe. Note: Rapid tests continue to be available on the Keele and Glendon campuses.
Vaccination clinics at Keele Campus. York will offer vaccination clinics, including upcoming clinics at the Keele campus on Aug. 17 and 18. The mobile clinics are open to all members of the public. Book an appointment through the provincial booking site or call the Provincial Contact centre at 1-833-943-3900.

York University Alumni Board Student Representation. The York University Alumni Board is seeking student representation starting in September 2022. Gain experience in alumni engagement and board volunteerism. Learn more about the role. The deadline to apply is Aug. 12.

Writing Centre Drop-In Session. Get your writing questions answered at the final drop-in session of the summer term. Thursday, Aug. 4, 1 to 2:50 p.m. Sessions will resume in the fall.
Exam Prep. Acquire effective ways to prepare for tests, midterms and final exams. Thursday, Aug. 4, noon to 1 p.m. Registration required.
Managing Academic Stress. Learn strategies for handling the anxieties and stresses of university life. Friday, Aug. 5, 1 to 2 p.m. Registration required.

Resumé & Cover Letter Writing Webinar. 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. Wednesday, Aug. 3, 10 a.m. to noon. Register through Experience York.
Interview Preparation Webinar. Approach your next interview or networking event with increased confidence. Learn how you can influence the first impression you make and show your best self, while answering employers' questions. Monday, Aug. 8, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Register through Experience York.
Business Foundations: Grants and Funding. Interested in building your entrepreneurial skills to launch a new business or want to build on the foundation of your business? In this workshop, learn where to find financial help and resources that can help you! Tuesday, Aug. 9, 6 to 8 p.m. Registration required.

Drop-in Peer Mentoring for Mature & Transfer Students. Stop by and chat online with a mature student peer mentor. Tuesday, Aug. 3, 10 to 11 a.m. Registration not required.
Mature & Transfer Students: Finding Your Way on Campus. Learn how to navigate York’s Keele campus, whether in-person or online. Find out about available resources, services, building abbreviations and explore key websites like eClass. Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2:30 to 4 p.m. Room 1018, Vari Hall. Registration required.

Student Organization Showcase: Check out Student Organizations like the Robotics Society, York Tae Kwon-Do, YAMA Anime and Manga Association, York Cheerleading and more! Wednesday, Aug. 3, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Vari Hall. Registration not required.