This Week @ York

This Week @ York for Week of February 28, 2023

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National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). Fill out NSSE to help improve student services activities and receive a coffee or gift card. NSSE is open to most first- and fourth-year students. Use the tool on the NSSE website to check your eligibility. Monday, February 27 to Monday, April 3.
Call For Nominations for Graduate/Professional Student Nominees to the York University Board of Governors. The Student Senator Caucus (SSC) is accepting nominations for a two-year term on the Board of Governors. Candidates must be full-time graduate/professional students with strong leadership skills, a commitment to York University and more. Nominations open Monday, February 27, at 9 a.m., and close Thursday, March 9, at 5 a.m.
Women in the Arts Roundtable. Join the School of the Arts, Media Performance & Design Dean, Dr. Sarah Bay-Cheng, and York alumni as they discuss the future of work, equity and access in the arts, and the impact of technology on artists of tomorrow. Keele Campus. Tuesday, March 7, 2:30 to 4 p.m. Tribute Communities Recital Hall Accolade East Building. Registration required.
Office of Sustainability Celebrates SDG Week. Meet York’s Office of Sustainability at their table in Vari Hall in celebration of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Week at York! Learn all about upcoming events and opportunities to get involved in York’s sustainability activities. Monday, March 6, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration not required.

ICYMI

SDGs In Action Knowledge Fair. Learn about what students can do to act on the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to make a global impact. Wednesday, March 1, 9 to 11 a.m. Registration required.

Black History Month

Celebrate While We Educate. Address stereotypes and misconceptions while learning about the variety of rich Black cultures. Various events available until Tuesday, February 28. Registration required.
The Harriet Tubman Institute’s BHM 2023: Implications of Colonialism for Disease Outbreak Response in Black Communities. Engage in activities related to the accomplishments of Africans, and people of African descent, spotlighting some of our own leaders in our Toronto community. Tuesday, February 28, 12:30 to 2 p.m. Registration required.
Soirée africaine. Celebrate Black History Month with traditional African dishes and enjoy some music with friends. Tuesday, February 28, 5 to 9 p.m. BMO Ballroom, Glendon Manor. Registration not required.
Financial Health Check with York U Black Alumni Network. Learn about the strategies, tools and resources that can be used to build wealth and plan for the future. Tuesday, February 28, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Registration required.

Inclusion Week

Inclusion Week 2023 runs from Monday, March 6 to Friday, March 10. Check out various engaging keynote addresses, fireside chats, multimedia interactive events and a variety of workshops:
A Long Overdue Conversation about Oppression and Privilege. Listen and learn about how to address oppression and empower hard conversations about privilege. Monday, March 6, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Registration required.
What Does Social Justice Have to do With It? Engage with guest speakers and explore the (dis)connections between equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and social justice. Online and in-person. Keele campus. Tuesday, March 7, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Senate Chamber Room N940 Ross Building. Registration required.

Careers Support

Visit the Career Lounge! Career peer educators are available at the Career Lounge to offer guidance and answer career-related questions. Available in-person and online. Various dates available.
Employer Meet & Greet: Diversity and Inclusion Recruitment Event. Connect with organizations hiring for part-time, summer, internship and full-time positions. Keele Campus. Thursday, March 2, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 152 Founders College. Registration required.
Leveraging Your Liberal Arts Degree After Graduation. Discover how the skills you’ve gained through your degree can build the foundation for a fulfilling career. Learn about Career Education & Development’s career decision-making model. Thursday, March 2, 2 to 3 p.m. Registration required.
Cross-Campus Capstone Classroom (C4) Information Session. Learn more about the Cross-Campus Capstone Classroom (C4) and how you can get paid to make a difference, while earning course credits this summer. Friday, March 3, 10 to 11 a.m. Registration required.

Learning Skills

Listening, Resonating, Attuning: Exploring Sound as Method. Learn about the concepts of sound study. Work together with other participants to learn about feminist sound studies, social science research, useful tools, applications for future projects and more. Wednesday, March 1, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Registration required.
Motivation & Procrastination. Learn how to overcome procrastination and get motivated to work towards your goals. Wednesday, March 1, 3 to 4 p.m. Registration not required.
Group Work. Working collaboratively is an important skill, not only in university, but also in the workplace. Learn how to effectively work in group dynamics. Thursday, March 2, 2 to 3 p.m. Registration required.
Critical Thinking. Discover deeper levels of understanding, analysis and evaluation while taking university courses. Friday, March 3, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Registration required.
Reading & Notetaking. Develop your academic reading and notetaking techniques to help you stay on top of your coursework. Monday, March 6, 11 a.m. to noon. Registration required.

Mature Student Support

Graduate Admissions 101 for Mature Students. Learn more about graduate studies, eligibility, how to apply and the programs offered at York. Tuesday, March 7, 11 a.m. to noon. Registration required.
Graduate Student Certificate in Personal Wellness and Learning Skills. Explore stress-reduction, overcoming procrastination and time management. Tuesday, February 28, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Registration required.

International Student Support

Complete your study permit or visa application at the Immigration Workroom. Get support with your Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) application. Review resources and have digital copies of all necessary documents ahead of attending. Keele Campus. Wednesday, March 1, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. 280N York Lanes. Registration required.

Indigenous Student Support

Bannock Workshop. Join this food workshop focusing on bannock, a traditional Indigenous bread, led by Chef Shawn Adler. Learn about, and taste, bannock while exploring Indigenous food history and traditions. Wednesday, March 1, noon to 1:30 p.m. Registration required.

Get Involved

Summer Program Info Session. Experience a new city or country, enjoy a different culture and earn credits towards your degree for two to six weeks this summer. Thursday, March 2, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. and Monday, March 6, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Registration required.
Let's Get Active at Tait McKenzie! Have fun and sweat a little at Tait McKenzie. Take part in a variety of sports such as basketball and dodgeball. Don’t forget your water bottle! Keele Campus. Friday, March 3, 2 to 4 p.m. Registration required.
Incoming exchange information session. Discuss exciting exchange opportunities for the 2023-24 academic year with a global learning coordinator. Tuesday, March 7, 9 a.m. Registration required.
Film Screening and Q&A: The Changing Face of Iceland. Join renowned filmmaker Mark Terry, an adjunct professor at York, for a viewing and Q&A of The Changing Face of Iceland. Keele Campus. Thursday, March 9, 12:30 to 2 p.m. Nat Taylor Cinema N102 Ross Building. Registration required.