This Week @ York

This Week @ York for Week of August 9, 2022

Announcement

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.

Welcome Back

Mature & Transfer Student Orientation. Attend the Mature & Transfer Student Orientation Session to learn about the resources available to Mature and Transfer students at York. Check-in on Aug. 16 prior to attending the event. Tuesday, Aug. 16, 6 to 8 p.m. Check-in begins at 5:30 p.m. Vari Hall A. Registration required. Register for the event.

Learning Skills

Library Workshop: Academic Integrity: How You Can Learn to Stop Worrying and Love Citations. Discuss academic integrity, how to identify and avoid academic dishonesty and how to cite properly in your assignments. Learn the skills you need to succeed at York and beyond. Thursday, Aug. 11, noon to 1:30 p.m. Registration required.

Careers Support

Job Search and Networking Strategies Webinar. Find out how to uncover hidden opportunities and build relationships that maximize your job search efforts. Wednesday, Aug. 10, 10 to 11:40 a.m. Register through Experience York.
How to Effectively use LinkedIn. Learn how LinkedIn can enhance your job search and build your professional network. Monday, Aug. 15, 10 to 10:30 a.m. Register through Experience York.

Mature Student Support

Campus Tour for Mature & Transfer Students. Check out York’s campuses, meet current students, make new friends and get your questions about university life answered. Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Registration required.

Drop-in Virtual Q & A for Mature and Transfer Students. Hear about mature and transfer student experiences and services to ease your transition to York. Thursday, Aug. 11, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Registration not required.

York Pride

Complete the Student Equity & Diversity Census. Take five minutes and complete the survey to help build a more inclusive community. By better understanding you – who you are and how you identify – we can provide targeted services, resources and supports to our community’s equity-deserving groups. Fill out the survey when you enrol in your classes this fall.

International Connections

Ukrainian Students Get Together. Connect and spend time over snacks with fellow students from Ukraine. Wednesday, Aug. 10, 11 a.m. to noon. Registration required.

Graduate Coffee Break: Let's Talk Culture! Take a coffee break and connect with people, get to know more about their cultures and traditions and learn a phrase in another language. Thursday, Aug. 11, 1 to 3 p.m. Registration required.

Virtual Drop-in International Student Advising. Drop in to speak with York International’s immigration specialists who can help answer your immigration-related questions. Choose the date and time that suits you best:

Wednesday, Aug. 10, 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 11, 9 to 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 16, 9 to 10:30 a.m..

Pre-Departure Travel Risk Training. Discover how to book your travel, potential risks during the ongoing pandemic, how to mitigate potential issues, travel insurance and other available resources. Thursday, Aug. 11, 11 a.m. to noon. Registration required.

UHIP Advising Session. Sign up for an appointment to discuss the University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) and get your questions about health and wellness in Canada answered. Thursday, Aug. 11, 1 to 3 p.m. Room 242, York Lanes. Registration required (You can also attend a virtual drop-in advising session every Wednesday at 10 a.m.).