This Week @ York for Week of May 16, 2023

Announcement

  • SIS Student Enrolment. You will now need to complete a captcha exercise when beginning your enrolment process in the Course Description Module (CDM), Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) and Registration Enrolment Module (REM), such as “select the pictures with a traffic light.” Network protections are also being implemented to disable special software access and ensure the stability of the Student Information System.

FYI

  • A Fireside Chat on York's DEDI Strategy: Taking Action, Making Impact. Join a discussion about how key community members are taking up the Decolonizing, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (DEDI) Strategy in their work and how to transform this institution to right the future for everyone. Keele Campus. Wednesday, May 17, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Helliwell Centre, 1014 Osgoode Hall Law School. Registration required.

  • Markham Campus Spring Showcase. Learn about Markham Campus programs, speak with faculty members, discover facilities and services and more. In-person event. Thursday, May 18, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. YSpace Markham. Registration required.  

  • Winter 2024 Exchange deadline extended to June 1. Apply for academic exchange to one of York’s university partners around the world. For more information, attend an exchange information session or drop-in advising. Email any questions to goglobal@yorku.ca. Application deadline has been extended to Thursday, June 1, 11:59 p.m. ET.

Important Dates

ICYMI

  • SAVY is Here to Support You! Become familiar with sessional dates, academic resources and more! Chat with SAVY today!

  • 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.

Careers Support

  • Resume & Cover Letter Writing. Find out how to effectively present your experiences, education and skills in a way that highlights your assets. Virtual event. Thursday, May 18, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Registration required.

  • Interview Preparation Webinar. Make a great first impression in your next interview or networking event. Virtual event. Tuesday, May 23, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Registration required.

  • Job Search & Networking Strategies Webinar. Find out how to uncover and create career opportunities by learning how employers fill job openings and more. Virtual event. Tuesday, May 23, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Registration required.

Learning Skills

  • Time Management. Discover practical, personalized approaches to managing your time that work for you. Virtual event. Wednesday, May 17, noon to 1 p.m. Registration Required.

  • Motivation & Procrastination. Explore how to overcome procrastination and find internal motivation to help you succeed. Virtual event. Monday, May 26, 11 a.m. to noon. Registration Required.

Mature Student Support

Graduate Student Support

  • Practise Your Conference Presentation Skills. Hone your presentation skills by giving a sample 10-minute presentation to a group of retired York faculty members and receive helpful feedback. Virtual event. Friday, May 19, 10 a.m. to noon. Registration required.

International Student Support

Get Involved

  • Coffee Break: Let's Get To Know Each Other. Meet new people, discuss new topics and enjoy free snacks at this Coffee Break. Keele Campus. Wednesday, May 17, 2 to 4 p.m. 242 York Lanes Registration required.

  • Academic Exchange Information Session. Join a global learning coordinator to get started on your exchange application. Virtual event. Thursday, May 18, 11 a.m. to noon. Registration required.