This Week @ York for Week of May 23, 2023

FYI

  • Winter 2024 Exchange deadline extended to June 1. Explore the world while earning credits through an academic exchange with one of York’s university partners. Attend an exchange information session or drop-in advising to learn more about the opportunity. Application deadline has been extended to Thursday, June 1, 11:59 p.m. ET.

Important Dates

ICYMI

  • SAVY is Here to Support You! Get the support you need. Learn more about York’s mental health and well-being services and resources. Chat with SAVY today!  

Careers Support

  • TELUS – Co-op Program Virtual Info Session for Students Fall 2023. Learn about the co-op student program at TELUS, hear from past co-op students, learn how to apply and more. Virtual event. Wednesday, May 24, 2 to 3 p.m. Registration required.

  • Deloitte Career Pathways and Networking Event. Meet students across all disciplines and interact with team members. Virtual event. Wednesday, May 24, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Registration required.

  • On-the-Job Success Webinar. Explore how to navigate a new job, handle difficult situations and communicate effectively. Virtual event. Friday, May 26, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Registration required.

  • Resume & Cover Letter Writing. Strengthen your resume and cover letter writing skills and present your experiences, education and skills. Virtual event. Tuesday, May 30, 10 a.m. to noon. Registration required. 

  • Michael Garron Hospital’s Career Fair. Explore current and future job opportunities at Michael Garron Hospital (MGH) and get an opportunity to book an interview on the spot. In-person event. Tuesday, May 30, noon to 2 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. Ken and Marilyn Thomson Patient Care Centre. Registration required.

  • HUC Virtual Research Internships 2023. Connect with professors, researchers and students across the continent with the Hemispheric University Consortium (HUC) research internship. Application deadline Wednesday, June 7.

Learning Skills

  • Reading & Note-taking. Develop effective academic reading and note taking techniques to help you stay on top of your course work. Virtual event. Wednesday, May 24, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Registration required.

  • Starting off Strong. Understand what is expected of learners in a university environment and get helpful tips for getting off to a great start. Virtual event. Thursday, May 25, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Registration required.

  • Motivation & Procrastination. Are you searching for motivation to begin your next assignment? Overcome procrastination and find internal motivation to help you succeed. Virtual event. Friday, May 26, 11 a.m. to noon. Registration required.

  • Study Strategies that Work. Some study strategies are more effective than others. Learn about what is happening within our brains when we learn and explore study strategies proven to work. Virtual event. Monday, May 29, 2 to 3 p.m. Registration required.

  • Reading & Note-taking. Discover reading and note-taking skills to help you stay on top of your course work. Virtual event. Tuesday, May 30, 3 to 4 p.m. Registration required.

Mature Student Support

  • Mentoring Sessions. Ask questions about the mature student experience at York. Virtual and in-person. Various times from Monday to Thursday. Registration not required.

  • Meditation Focused on Academics and Life Challenges. De-stress through various meditation styles such as progressive relaxation, visualization, loving-kindness and more. Virtual event. Thursday, May 25, 1 to 1:45 p.m. Registration not required.

International Student Support

  • Financial Literacy: Financial Planning for International Students. Learn about the general cost of living in Canada, international student financial aids and York financial planning resources. Virtual event. Wednesday, May 24, 9 to 10 a.m. Registration required.

  • Meet your Peers. Meet your peers and get to know each other through a series of activities to bring you joy, laughter and some new friendships. Virtual event. Wednesday, May 24, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Registration required.

  • Applying for PGWP. Explore the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) application process, including timelines, application documents, authorization to work, tips for a successful application and more. Virtual event. Thursday, May 25, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Registration required.

  • Meet your Community. Meet international students like yourself and participate in fun activities such as trivia and more this summer in Toronto. Keele Campus. Friday, May 26, 2 to 4 p.m. 200 York Lanes. Registration required.

Get Involved

  • Art Therapy. Experience mindful art wellness exercises and develop grounding skills to achieve emotional balance. No prior art skills required. Virtual event. Wednesday, May 24, noon to 1 p.m. Registration required.