This Week @ York

This Week @ York for Week of May 2, 2023

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.
Chancellor’s Installation Ceremony. Join us in the installation of York’s Chancellor Kathleen Taylor. Taylor, a York alumna, will be the first woman to hold this role. She will deliver her first speech to the York community and light refreshments will be available during the reception afterwards. Keele Campus. Wednesday, May 10, 3 p.m. Tribute Communities Recital Hall Accolade East Building. Registration required.

Nominate a staff member for the Deborah Hobson York Citizenship Award. Nominate a York staff member who uses innovation to serve the York student community. Nominations require a letter of support or nomination letter from a past or current York student. Submission deadline is Friday, May 5, at 4:30 p.m. ET

SAVY is Here to Support You! Looking for summer job opportunities? Chat with SAVY to learn about upcoming job and internship opportunities!

Interview Preparation Webinar. Approach your next interview or networking event with increased confidence. Virtual event. Thursday, May 4, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Registration required.
Resumé & Cover Letter Writing Webinar. Learn how to write an effective resumé and cover letter. Present your experiences, education and skills in a way that showcases your assets to pique employer interest. Virtual event. Friday, May 5, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Registration required.
How to Make Career Decisions for Students with Disabilities Webinar. Explore the steps to making informed career decisions and learn how a growth mindset can benefit your personal and professional success. Virtual event. Monday, May 8, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Registration required.

Meditation Focused on Academics and Life Challenges. Learn meditation styles that will help you de-stress and increase positivity. Virtual event. Tuesday, May 9, 10 to 10:45 a.m. Registration not required.
Tips for Learning @ York U for Transfer Students. Understand the keys to mastering university-level learning, overcome challenges and find the path to academic success as a transfer student. Virtual event. Wednesday, May 3, 3 to 4 p.m. Registration required.

UHIP drop-in sessions. Ask the advising team any questions you have about the University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP). Various virtual and in-person availabilities. Registration not required.
Study Permit Application Information Webinar for NEW Admitted Students. Learn about Canadian study permit application requirements and tips for submitting a strong application. Virtual event. Wednesday, May 3, 9 to 11 a.m. Registration required.
Immigration Workroom. Get support for your study permit, work permit or visa. Learn more about the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)’s online application system, application forms and more. Keele Campus. Wednesday, May 3, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. 280N York Lanes. Registration required.
Applying for Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). Learn about the PGWP application process including timelines, application documents, authorization to work, tips for a successful application and more. Virtual event. Thursday, May 4, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Registration required.

York 2 York. Travel virtually on a team from Keele Campus to the Schulich School of Business campus in India. Track your activity, whether it be walking, hiking and more for three months starting on Thursday, June 1. Virtual event. Registration required by Wednesday, May 31.