This Week @ York

This Week @ York for Week of November 14, 2023

FYI

Decolonizing, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (DEDI) Self-Reflection Toolkit launch. Join the launch of the DEDI toolkit, a resource created to support the York community in actualizing the university-wide Decolonizing, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy. Discover the toolkit and preview some course activities. Virtual event. Thursday, November 16, 1 to 2 p.m. Registration required.
Virtual Town Hall. Share your ideas, comments and feedback about York University with President Rhonda Lenton and other York leaders during this all-community virtual Town Hall. Tuesday, November 28, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Registration required.
Updated GoSafe Hours. Walk York’s campuses with the company of the GoSafe team from 8 to 10:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. If you would like a team member to join you after the listed hours, a request can be made.

Worth Repeating

3M National Student Fellowship. Don’t miss the opportunity to receive the 3M National Student Fellowship and get a Society for Teaching & Learning in Higher Education membership, $2,000 and more exciting benefits. Submit your application by Wednesday, January 31.

Careers Support

Job Search and Networking Strategies Webinar. Be more effective in getting the job you want and find out how to uncover and create career opportunities. Virtual event. Wednesday, November 15, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Registration required.
Interview Preparation (Job Search). Discover how to make a great first impression while answering employers’ questions. Virtual event. Thursday, November 16, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Registration required.
York Lanes Career Lounge. Connect with peer educators to discuss career-related questions and get guidance. New location on Keele Campus offering support on Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. York Lanes, across from the University Bookstore. No registration required.

Learning Skills

Group Work. Master the art of effective group work. Virtual event. Wednesday, November 15, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Registration required.
Time Management. Learn techniques for managing your time that work for you. Virtual event. Wednesday, November 15, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Registration required.
Ready, Set, GROW! Lunch & Learn Series: Green Excellence – Conflict Resolution. Master workplace conflict resolution and communication through a variety of solutions and strategies. Virtual event and Keele Campus. Thursday, November 16, noon to 1 p.m. 140 HNES Building. Registration required.
Motivation & Procrastination. Learn how to overcome procrastination and find the motivation needed to help you succeed. Virtual event. Thursday, November 16, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Registration required.
Teaching Kitchen Series. Join this free cooking class to learn how to make delicious sushi sandwiches. Keele Campus. Thursday, November 16, 2 to 3 p.m. Nourish YU Zone, 166 Ross South. Glendon Campus. Tuesday, November 21, 3 to 4 p.m. Glendon Dining Hall. Registration required.
Cross-Campus Capstone Classroom (C4) Information Session. Learn how you can make a difference while earning course credits this winter term. Thursday, November 16, 2 to 3 p.m. Registration required.
Tests, Midterms, Exams, Oh My! Manage test nervousness and learn strategies for answering different test questions. Virtual event. Friday, November 17, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Registration required.
Presentation Skills. Discover the essential tools needed to effectively develop and deliver a presentation. Virtual event. Tuesday, November 21, 2 to 3 p.m. Registration required.

Mature Student Support

Getting Your Needs Met: An Introduction to Self-Advocacy. Learn and practice self-advocacy strategies in ways that respect yourself and others from a mature student perspective. Virtual event. Wednesday, November 15, noon to 1 p.m. Registration required.

International Student Support

What Can I Do with My Degree Workshop (For International Students only). Explore key resources to find career options and learn how the skills you are developing in your degree can build a foundation for your future. Keele Campus. Wednesday, November 15, 2 to 4 p.m. 280N York Lanes. Registration required.
Immigration Workroom: Study Permit Extension + PGWP. Get answers to questions about your study permit extension and/or post-graduation work permit application. Keele Campus. Friday, November 17, 10 to 11:30 a.m. 242 York Lanes. Registration required.

Money Matters

BE YU Financial Literacy II – Investing Young. Learn how to build wealth through various investment vehicles. Virtual event. Thursday, November 16, 3 to 4 p.m. Registration required.

Get Involved

In-person tour of 1-m Telescope at Allan I. Carswell Observatory. Enjoy a magical tour of the 1-meter telescope. Keele Campus. Wednesday, November 15, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. 446 Petrie Science Building. Registration required.
CineSiege 2023. Join the annual showcase screening of outstanding productions created by undergraduate students in the Department of Cinema and Media Arts. Toronto. Thursday, November 16, 7 to 10:30 p.m. The Royal Cinema, 608 College Street. Registration required.
Theatre@York presents BAKKHAI by Euripides. Enjoy a play produced and designed by York’s theatre production and design students. Keele Campus. Various dates and times available starting Saturday, November 18, Joseph G. Green Theatre, 151 Centre for Film & Theatre. Registration required.
Canadian Writers in Person Lecture Series. Make connections with emerging and established Canadian writers and engage in a dialogue about their work. Virtual events. Various dates available starting Tuesday, November 21, 7 to 9 p.m. Registration not required.

Health & Wellness

Improving Your Relationship with Social Media. Discover how to decode and dissect harmful marketing tactics companies and social media influencers use. Keele Campus. Wednesday, November 15, 10 to 11 a.m. N110 Bennett Centre, room N102. Registration required.
Speed Painting: Rainy season. Learn how to make a painting showcasing the rainy season through a calm and easy method. Keele Campus. Friday, November 17, 5 to 7:30 p.m. 101 Stong College. Registration required.
Positive Psychology and Career Well-Being webinar. Learn how to apply positive psychology techniques in your daily life and how to balance your personal and professional well-being. Virtual event. Monday, November 20, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Registration required.
Partying safer. Discover harm reduction strategies to party safer and learn more about physical safety, emotional safety, substance use and consent. Virtual event. Monday, November 20, 2 to 3 p.m. Registration required.