This Week @ York for Week of June 27, 2023

Announcement

  • New campus food resources website. Explore a list of resources and information that can help you navigate food supports across York’s campuses. This bilingual website provides an easy and accessible way to learn about affordable meal options, campus food support centres and more.

Indigenous History Month

  • Bending the Binary: What It Means to Be Two-Spirit. Explore and understand the historical significance of Two-Spirit identities within Indigenous cultures. Keele Campus. Wednesday, June 28, 5 to 7 p.m. 307 First Student Centre. Registration not required.

FYI

  • 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!  

Student Support Services

  • Transition Tuesdays. Learn more about campus supports and the academic accommodation process by joining a tour of Student Accessibility Services spaces, followed by a presentation and Q&A session. Keele Campus. Tuesday, July 4, 12:30 to 3 p.m. Location emailed upon registration. Registration required.

Careers Support

  • Job Search and Networking Strategies Webinar. Discover how to maximize your job search and more. Virtual event. Wednesday, June 28, 1 to 3 p.m. Registration required.

  • The Future of Retail: Virtual Career Fair. Explore opportunities to work in the retail industry including part-time, full-time and internship opportunities. Virtual event. Thursday, June 29, noon to 3 p.m. Registration required.

  • Interview Preparation. Approach your next interview or networking event with increased confidence. Virtual event. Friday, June 30, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Registration required.

Learning Skills

International Student Support

  • Meet Your Peers! Engage with your peers and get to know each other through a series of activities to make new friends. Virtual event. Wednesday, June 28, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Registration required.

  • Study Permit Extension Information Session. Learn everything you need to know about study permits to make a stronger application, including when and how to apply, what documents you need and how to navigate the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) online account. Virtual event. Tuesday, July 4, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Registration required.

Health & Wellness

  • Health Education & Promotion under SCHW continues to host several free, peer-led virtual and in-person workshops/events supplying students with the skills to foster balanced and sustainable choices regarding their health. They cover several topics including mental health, physical health and sleep, nutrition, self-care and self-compassion, substance use and healthy relationships and boundaries.

    Upcoming workshops include:

    Meditation Focused on Academics and Life Challenges. Virtual event. Tuesday, July 4, 10 to 10:45 a.m. Registration not required.

Get Involved

  • Glendon Campus Tour. Discover an exciting blend of historical and modern architecture at York University's founding Glendon Campus located in the heart of Toronto. Keele Campus. Thursday, June 29, noon to 4:30 p.m. Vari Hall. Registration required.