This Week @ York for Week of June 13, 2023

Pride Month

  • SexGen’s All Gender Drag Ball – Existence is Resistance. Join York University’s SexGen Committee for an outdoor lunchtime event that will feature performances by members of the York community and more. Attendees are invited to enjoy free ice cream and slushies. Keele Campus. Wednesday, June 14, noon to 2 p.m. Harry Arthurs Commons. Registration not required.

  • Coffee Break: Pride Awareness Part 1. Participate in engaging activitiesin a session on gender identity, gender expression, sexuality and pronouns followed by a Q&A and discussion period from the Centre for Human Rights, Equity and Inclusion. Learn about the history of Pride and the Toronto Pride parade. Keele Campus. Wednesday, June 14, 2 to 4 p.m. 280N York Lanes. Registration required.

  • Celebrate Diversity, Embrace Unity: Pride 2023 at Glendon. Understand the needs to create a  more inclusive space through a roundtable conversation focusing on the diversity of identities, backgrounds and perspectives within the community. Event will be followed by a social mixer with snacks and refreshments. Glendon Campus. Virtual and in-person. Thursday, June 15, 4 to 6 p.m. Registration not required.

Indigenous History Month

  • Coffee Break: Learn more about the Indigenous Community. National Indigenous Peoples Day is celebrated on June 21 in Canada. Join us to learn about the Indigenous community and the creation of this day. Keele Campus. Wednesday, June 21, 2 to 4 p.m. 280A York Lanes. Registration required.

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Important Dates

  • Fall/Winter 2023-2024 Course Enrolment. Don’t forget to check the date and time for your unique enrolment window on the Student Web Services portal. Course enrolment will begin on Wednesday, June 14.

  • Visual Schedule Builder. Map out your Fall/Winter 2023-24 schedule ahead of your enrolment appointment. Enrolment begins this week.

Careers Support

  • How to Effectively Use LinkedIn Webinar. Learn how to use LinkedIn effectively in your job search. Virtual event. Wednesday, June 14, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Registration required.

  • CGI Resume Rescue: An IV For Your CV. Learn more about the work we do at CGI, as well as polish their skills in interviewing, resume writing and other areas. Virtual event. Wednesday, June 14, 1 to 2 p.m. Registration required.

  • Job Search and Networking Strategies Webinar. Find out how to uncover career opportunities by learning how employers fill job openings. Virtual event. Friday, June 16, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Registration required. 

  • Addiction Services Central Ontario. Addiction Services Central Ontario (ASCO) is hosting their first ever career fair. Participants are asked to bring their resume. In-person event. Saturday, June 17, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 14785 Yonge Street, Suite 210, Aurora. Registration required. 

  • On-the-Job Success Webinar. Learn how to create a great first impression, what to expect the first few days on the job, how to increase your chances of workplace success and more. Virtual event. Tuesday, June 20, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Registration required. 

  • Positive Psychology & Career Well-Being Webinar. Learn how to balance your personal and career well-being. Virtual event. Tuesday, June 20, 10 to 10:30 a.m. Registration required.

Learning Skills

  • Tests, Midterms, Exams, Oh My! Learn tips and strategies you can use before, during and after your tests to feel prepared and confident. Virtual event. Wednesday, June 14, noon to 1 p.m. Registration required.

  • Critical Thinking. At university, learning involves much more than just memorizing facts and figures. Push beyond purely descriptive levels of thinking to deeper levels of understanding, analysis, critical thinking and evaluation. Virtual event. Thursday, June 15, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Registration required.

  • Presentation Skills. This workshop will provide you with the essential tools you need to effectively develop and deliver a presentation. Virtual event. Monday, June 19, 1 to 2 p.m. Registration required.

  • Time Management. How much study time is enough? Learn practical, personalized approaches to managing your time that work for you. Virtual event. Tuesday, June 20, 11:00 a.m. to noon. Registration required.

Mature Student Support

  • Virtual Mature/Transfer Student Cafe Hour. Experience a warm and inviting virtual atmosphere where you can meet mature and transfer student peer mentors and make connections. Virtual event. Thursday, June 15, 1 to 2 p.m. Registration not required.

Graduate Student Support

  • Graduate Coffee Break. Foster connections with fellow graduate students, unwind from academic stress and enjoy some food. Keele Campus. Thursday, June 15, 2 to 4 p.m. 242 York Lanes. Registration required.

International Student Support

  • Complete your study permit or visa application. Get real-time support for your application to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). An advisor will be available to help you with IRCC's online application system, application forms and answer questions. Virtual and in-person. Various times from Monday to Thursday. Registration not required.

  • Building your Timetable. Meet with faculty supports to learn how to navigate the enrolment module, learn about important considerations and more. Virtual event. Wednesday, June 14, 9 to 10:30 a.m. Registration required.

  • UHIP Virtual Drop-In. Ask your questions about the University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP). Virtual event. Thursday, June 15, 10 to 11 a.m. Registration not required.

  • Cultural Cuisine Series: Taste of Iran. Explore a culture by trying out its authentic flavours, learning more about each other’s cultures and traditions. In-person event. Keele Campus.  Friday, June 16, 4 to 8 p.m. 200 York Lanes. Registration required.

Get Involved

  • The Zumba Mindset. Let go and feel free as you move with some Latin-inspired beats. Keele Campus. Thursday, June 15, 1 to 2 p.m. 202 Vanier College. Registration not required.