This Week @ York for Week of October 31, 2023

FYI

  • Sustainability Strategy Renewal Community Consultation. Join open house and workshop opportunities to brainstorm with others to provide feedback on the renewal of the sustainability strategy. Keele, Glendon and virtual events. Various dates available starting Thursday, November 2, 10 a.m. to noon. 101 Central Square. Registration required. 

    Scott Library Tour. Explore one of York’s libraries with student success mentors to learn about key online resources, collections and digital services. Keele Campus. Tuesday, November 7, 1 to 2 p.m. Registration required. 

    3M National Student Fellowship. Don't miss an opportunity for the 3M National Student Fellowship. Winners will receive $2,000, a STLHE (Society for Teaching & Learning in Higher Education) membership for 2 years, recognition in the STLHE and other benefits. Submit your application by Wednesday, January 31

Careers Support

Learning Skills

  • Presentation Skills. Discover the essential tools you need to effectively develop and deliver a presentation. Virtual event. Wednesday, November 1, 3 to 4 p.m. Registration required. 

    Critical Thinking. This workshop will help you push beyond purely descriptive levels of thinking to deeper levels of understanding, analysis, critical thinking and evaluation. Virtual event. Friday, November 3, 11 a.m. to noon. Registration required. 

    BE YU Financial Literacy I – Scholarships, Grants, and Bursaries. Learn tips and tricks for finding and applying for scholarships, grants and bursaries. Virtual event. Friday, November 3, 11 a.m. to noon. Registration required. 

International Student Support

  • Immigration Workroom: Study Permit Extension + PGWP. Get answers about your study permit extension and/or post-graduation work permit application. Keele Campus. Friday, November 3, 10 to 11:30 a.m. 242 York Lanes. Registration required. 

    Coffee Break: Hey Roomie. If you are considering living with a roommate, join a social event and find out about the importance of open communication, personal boundaries, shared responsibilities and lifestyle habits. Keele Campus. Friday, November 3, 2 to 4 p.m. 280A York Lanes. Registration required. 

    Where in the world do you want to go? The Global Learning team is here to help. Your global journey starts here. Find an information session to learn how you can explore, engage and experience global learning during your studies at York. Virtual events. Various dates available starting Thursday, November 2, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Registration required. 

Graduate Student Support

  • Graduate Admissions—Virtual Drop-In Hour. Join to ask any questions that you might have about York and the graduate admissions process. Virtual event. Thursday, November 2, noon to 1 p.m. Registration required.

Get Involved

  • MABOUNGOU: Being in The World (film screening & artist panel). Enjoy a screening of this 2023 biographical documentary, followed by a discussion panel featuring the Governor General’s Performing Arts Award-winner Zab Maboungou and three internationally renowned dance artists. Keele Campus. Wednesday, November 1, 7 to 9:30 p.m. 244 Accolade East. Registration required. 

    Cross-Campus Capstone Classroom (C4) Information Session. Learn more about the Cross-Campus Capstone Classroom and how you can gain hands-on experience and make a difference while earning course credits this winter term. Virtual event. Thursday, November 2, 2 to 3 p.m. Registration required. 

    Community Connections: Learn about Volunteer Toronto. Hear from off-campus organizations, services and clubs who share your desire to get involved and make a difference. Virtual event. Tuesday, November 7, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Registration required. 

Health & Wellness

  • A Student’s Guide to Meal Planning on a Budget. Learn strategies to use when grocery shopping and discover how to understand nutrition labels. Keele Campus. Wednesday, November 1, 10 to 11 a.m. N110 Bennett Centre, room N102. Registration required. 

    Health Fair. Learn how to support your health through various games and activities. Keele Campus. Wednesday, November 1, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vari Hall Rotunda. Registration not required. 

    Sexual Health Foundations. Learn everything you need to know about sexual health, consent and safe sex. Virtual event. Thursday, November 2, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Registration required. 

    Healthy Boundaries & Relationships. Discover how to build healthy relationships, create better boundaries, learn about red flags and more. Virtual event. Monday, November 6, 10 to 11 a.m. Registration required.