This Week @ York

Remembrance Day Ceremonies. You are invited to attend an annual Remembrance Day ceremony, honouring the individuals killed during the two world wars and other conflicts. Keele Campus. Friday, November 10, 10:30 a.m. Harry W. Arthurs Common flagpole. Glendon Campus. Friday, November 10, 10:30 a.m. Glendon flagpole, West Quad. Registration not required.

Call for Student Volunteers: Fall Campus Day. Help welcome future students and their families to Keele campus by volunteering for Fall Campus Day and showing your York pride! As a token of appreciation, volunteers will receive an article of York-branded clothing. Keele Campus. Saturday, November 18, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Registration required by Sunday, November 12.

Decolonizing, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (DEDI) Self-Reflection Toolkit launch. Further your journey with DEDI by becoming familiar with the tools and skills needed to engage in meaningful decolonizing, equity and inclusion work. This one-hour event will show you how to engage with the toolkit and give a preview of some of the activities included in the course. Virtual event. Thursday, November 16, 1 to 2 p.m. Registration required.

Updated GoSafe Hours. Walk to, and from, 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.

3M National Student Fellowship. Take advantage of the opportunity for the 3M National Student Fellowship. Winners will receive $2,000, a Society for Teaching & Learning in Higher Education membership for 2 years and other exciting benefits. Submit your application by Wednesday, January 31.

T.A.S.T.E (Talk About Studies To Employment) Program Orientation Session (Career Conversations). Learn more about your field of interest by connecting with those who have job, industry and organization experience. Virtual event. Friday, November 10, noon to 12:30 p.m. Registration required.

Note-Taking Essentials. Discover various note-taking strategies, and what to do with your notes once you have them so you can study more effectively. Virtual event. Wednesday, November 8, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Registration required.

BE YU and Graduate Admissions Workshop. Learn about the graduate and professional programs that York offers and find out how to prepare for grad studies. Keele Campus. Wednesday, November 8, 3 to 4 p.m. 2005 Vari Hall. Registration Required.
 
Group Work. Master the art of effective group work and collaboration – an essential skill for university and beyond. Virtual event. Thursday, November 9, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Registration required.

Leadership Coaching. Discover your coaching style and learn how coaches can save and change lives. Virtual event. Thursday, November 9, 1 to 2 p.m. Registration Required.
 
Presentation Skills. Explore the essential tools needed to effectively develop and deliver a presentation. Keele Campus. Thursday, November 9, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. 203 Bethune College. Registration not required.

 
Effective Reading Strategies. Discover methods to becoming an effective and efficient reader. Virtual event. Friday, November 10, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Registration required.
 
Study Strategies That Work. Learn about what is happening within our brains when we learn and forget. Virtual event. Friday, November 10, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Registration required.
 
Critical Thinking. Push beyond purely descriptive levels of thinking to deeper levels of understanding, analysis, critical thinking and evaluation. Virtual event. Monday, November 13, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Registration required.

Academic Integrity: Learn to Stop Worrying about it. Explore an interactive workshop where you can learn about Academic Integrity and how you can demonstrate it in your work. Virtual event. Tuesday, November 14, noon to 1:30 p.m. Registration required.

Join the Indigenous Research Ethics Board. Support addressing some of the historical wrongs and systemic barriers that Indigenous Peoples, communities and nations have faced when engaging with academic research. Students are invited to provide guidance and feedback on research ethics applications. Submit your application to Alison Collins by email at acollins@yorku.ca by Tuesday, November 21.

Adulting 101: Where do I live next year?  Prepare the search for your next home in Toronto and learn about your rights as a tenant in Ontario. Keele Campus. Wednesday, November 8, 4 to 5:30 p.m. 152 Founders College. 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 7, 7 to 9 p.m. Registration not required.

Meet NBA Canada’s Managing Director Leah Macnab. Join a candid discussion that will explore Leah Macnab’s personal journey, challenges and the strategies she employed to break barriers. Toronto. Thursday, November 9, 6 to 8:30 p.m. OneEleven, 325 Front St W 4th floor. Registration required.

Graduate Admissions 101. Explore how to apply to graduate studies and what programs are available at York. Virtual event. Thursday, November 9, 4 to 5 p.m. Registration required.

Substance Use & Harm Reduction. Get informed about different types of substances and how they impact health; discuss the risks and learn basic harm reduction strategies and resources. Keele Campus. Wednesday, November 8, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. 203 Bethune College. Registration required.

Supporting Peers in Distress. Explore the skills needed to recognize, respond and refer peers with mental health concerns. Virtual event. Thursday, November 9, 10 to 11 a.m. Registration Required.

Introduction to Reproductive Health. Learn about reproductive health care services and resources available to students. Virtual event. Thursday, November 9, 1 to 2 p.m. Registration required.

Speed Sketching: Simple Sketches. Practice the basics for creating simple and cute sketches. Keele Campus. Friday, November 10, 5 to 7:30 p.m. 101 Stong College. Registration required.

Beginner’s Knitting Class with Health Education & Promotion. Knitting helps you release serotonin, be more aware, clear your mind and be in the moment. Keele Campus. Monday, November 13, 3 to 5 p.m. N300 Bennett Centre. Registration required.

Plant-based Nutrition. Learn common misconceptions surrounding plant-based diets and discuss what a well-rounded diet is like. Keele Campus. Tuesday, November 14, 10 to 11 a.m. N110 Bennett Centre, room N102. Registration required.