This Week @ York for Week of April 18, 2023

Announcement

  • Security Services Review. York is committed to creating an inclusive and equitable campus environment where everyone feels welcomed, respected and safe. The security services review, conducted by an internal expert panel, outlines a set of recommendations to transition York to a community-centric model for security services. Through implementation of the recommendations, York hopes to embed this important balance into the University’s security services delivery model.

FYI

  • Student Accounts Lifecycle. Ensure that you have downloaded and backed up your files onto your own personal devices. Your student computing accounts will enter an expiry process once you will no longer be enrolled in York courses.

  • SAVY is Here to Support You! We know how stressful exam season can be. Feeling confused, or need some guidance? Chat with SAVY to get the guidance you need, anytime you need it!

  • Parking Update - Exam Period. During the exam period, the Shoreham Drive parking lot, near Sobey’s Stadium, is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Customers who do not have a valid Shoreham Drive Lot parking permit must pay to park at this location.

  • Value Meal Program. Community members can now access healthy, and delicious, meal options at an affordable cost. Keele Campus and Glendon Campus. CSQ Market and Glendon Marché. Registration not required.

Earth Month

  • Campus Cleanup. Lend a helping hand to create a greener campus with the Office of Sustainability by participating in a campus cleanup. Keele Campus. Wednesday, April 19, 12:30 to 12:50 p.m. Registration required.

  • Exploring Green Careers: Celebrating Earth Day with EUC. Learn about green careers to make positive change in your community in this exciting conference. Virtual event. Thursday, April 20, all day event starting at 10:30 a.m. Registration required.

  • Launch of International Ecological Footprint and Biocapacity Accounts. Learn from a variety of speakers, including experts from York and global leaders, explore global and national data spanning over 30 years and engage in meaningful environmental discussions. Virtual event. Thursday, April 20, 1 p.m. Registration required. 

Worth Repeating

  • Global Learning Endowed Awards. Are you studying abroad in the upcoming summer, fall and winter terms? send your award applications to York International today. Application deadline is Monday, May 1, 11:59 p.m. ET

Careers Support

  • 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. Virtual event. Friday, April 21, 10 to 11 a.m. Registration required.

  • Job Search and Networking Strategies Webinar. Create career opportunities by learning how employers fill job openings. Uncover hidden opportunities and build relationships that maximize your job search efforts. Virtual event. Thursday, April 20, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Registration required.

  • Resumé and Cover Letter Writing Webinar. Find out how to create a strong resume and cover letter. Virtual event. Monday, April 24, 10 a.m. to noon. Registration required.

  • Interview Preparation webinar. Confidently enter your next interview or networking event. Learn how you can influence the first impression you make and show your best self while answering employers' questions. Virtual event. Tuesday, April 25, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Registration required.

  • What Can I Do with My Degree? Not sure what career options your degree might lead to? Explore how the skills you are developing in your degree, and the experiences you are gaining at York, will help build the foundation for your future. Virtual event. Tuesday, April 25, 2 to 3 p.m. Registration required.

Mature Student Support

Get Involved

  • Exchange Information Session. Meet with a global learning coordinator to discuss exchange opportunities and ask related questions. Virtual event. Monday, April 24, 1 p.m. Registration required.

  • PWSA Fifth Undergraduate Symposium RSVP. Support student panelists from Ontario universities and celebrate their works at the Professional Writing Students' Association (PWSA) Fifth Undergraduate Symposium. Virtual event. Friday, April 28, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Registration required by Wednesday, April 26, 10 p.m .