This Week @ York

Campus Sustainability Month

BioBlitz. Explore York by cataloguing and geotagging a wide array of plants, animals and insects using the iNaturalist app. Participate for the chance to win a $50 YU-card prize! Keele and Glendon Campus. Event closes Thursday, October 31.

York’s Sustainability Race. Take part in the Sustainability Race by completing 30 different digital sustainability challenges across York’s campuses. Keele, Glendon and Markham Campus. Race ends Thursday, October 31.

People, Power & Change A conversation with Marshall Ganz. Attend a book launch to join the discussion surrounding the practice of organizing for democratic renewal. Keele Campus. Thursday, October 24, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. N102 Ross Building. Registration required.

York's Fair Trade Fair. Meet vendors, community members and students at this event designed to promote awareness of fair trade practices and celebrate Fair Trade Canada’s 30th anniversary. Keele Campus. Thursday, October 24, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Vari Hall Rotunda. Registration not required.

Campus Tree Planting. Make a direct impact on your campus by planting a tree. Help improve York’s eco system by creating a greener campus and leaving a positive impact. Keele & Glendon Campus. Registration required.

• Keele Campus. Monday, October 28, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Location confirmed upon registration. Registration required
• Glendon Campus. Tuesday, October 29, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Location confirmed upon registration. Registration required

Launch of York's Well-being Strategy. Discover the six dimensions of well-being that informs York's Well-being Strategy and learn about York's commitment to fostering safe, healthy, inclusive and supportive campuses.

Prioritize your Health and Well-being. Engage in activities during Fall Well-being Week that will help you embrace all dimensions of well-being. Explore free events held both in-person and online by visiting the Well-being web page. Events end Friday, October 25. Various times available.

Drop-in Recreational Programming, Group Classes & Seminars. Maintain your physical health by attending drop-in recreation programs, seminars and classes offered by Athletics and Recreation. Various dates and times available until Friday, October 25. Registration required.

Pop-up Advising Fair. Connect with academic advising experts to get answers to your university related questions, including OSAP, study permits, degree requirements and more. Keele and Glendon Campus. Wednesday, October 23, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vari Hall Rotunda and the Glendon Centre of Excellence. Registration not required.
 

VIEWING PARTY – Raptors Home Opener. Celebrate York’s official partnership with the Toronto Raptors by showing your team spirit during their first basketball game of the NBA season. During this event, you can also find out how to win tickets to a future Raptors game! Keele Campus. Wednesday, October 23, 7:30 p.m. The Break Room. Registration not required.

Interview Preparation Webinar. Nervous for the next steps of the hiring process? Prepare yourself accurately for any job interviews by presenting yourself confidently and your skills concisely. Virtual event. Wednesday October 23, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Registration required.

Resumé & Cover Letter Writing. Find out how to organize your resumé and accompanying cover letter into a simple but effective document that will impress your future employers. Keele Campus. Wednesday, October 23, 2:30 to 4 p.m. 203 Bethune College. Registration required.

On the Job Success Webinar. You’ve got the job, congrats! Now what do you do? Discover the best practices to elevate your work ethic after securing the job. Virtual event. Friday, October 25, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Registration required.

Mentorship Matters: Learn how to effectively find mentors that will help you succeed! This workshop will feature Connecting YU, York’s exclusive networking platform. Learn how to expand your professional network, find guidance from experienced alumni and access valuable resources to support your career development. Keele Campus. Tuesday, October 29, noon to 1 p.m. Alumni & Career Lounge, York Lanes. Registration required.

Volunteer Fair. Volunteering is a great way to make connections, engage with different industries you’re passionate about and build career-related skills. Connect with several volunteer organizations to find the best fit for you. Keele Campus. Wednesday, October 30, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Vari Hall Rotunda. Registration not required.
 

Note-taking Essentials. Learn the best note-taking strategies to stay on top of your classes while following along with your professor’s lecture. Virtual event. Wednesday, October 23, 10 to 11 a.m. Registration required.

Critical Thinking. Get one step ahead of your courses by learning to think critically and deeply analyze your coursework, environment and academic texts. Virtual event. Thursday, October 24, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Registration required.

Network Visualization in Gephi. Tired of pie charts and bar graphs? Visualize your data with stunning network graphs using Gephi and express the relationships in your data clearly. Keele Campus. Thursday, October 24, 1 to 2:30 p.m. 530 Scott Library. Registration required.

Accessing and Responding to Accommodations. Review the Ontario Human Rights Code policies on accommodations to begin accessing and responding to your needs and the needs of others. Virtual event. Thursday, October 24, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Registration required.

Study Strategies That Work. Studying for an exam but still having trouble recalling the info you need to know? Try some study strategies that will work with your personality and help you ace your finals. Virtual event. Tuesday, October 29, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Registration required.

Mastering Communication: A Key to Entrepreneurial and Professional Success. Gain insights on the critical role communication plays in both entrepreneurship and professional development, with a connection to bridging cultural gaps and improving client relationships. Virtual event. Tuesday, October 29, 1:30 p.m. Registration required.

Establishing Effective Boundaries for Leaders. There are many steps to becoming a leader, and one of them includes setting boundaries. Discover strategies to become a hospitable and approachable leader while still maintaining clear boundaries with your colleagues. Virtual event. Thursday, October 31, noon to 1 p.m. Registration required.
 

Virtual Desk Stretch with SCHW. Hunched over your computer for hours on end? Step away from your desk and stretch, while learning how to alleviate stress and physical strain from attending online classes and studying. Virtual event. Wednesday, October 23, noon to 1 p.m. Registration required.

Coffee Break. Connect with other international students and unwind while energizing yourself with a complimentary cup of coffee. Keele Campus. Wednesday, October 23, 1 to 3 p.m. 280N York Lanes. Registration not required.

Virtual UHIP Drop-in Session. Take the first steps towards securing your University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) by successfully applying. Virtual event. Wednesday, October 23, 2 to 4 p.m. Registration required.

Immigration Info Session/Workroom: Study Permit Extension + PGWP. Extending your stay in Canada with either a study permit extension or a Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) involves a lot of specific steps and requirements. Learn how you can begin preparing your application. Keele Campus. Friday, October 25, 1 to 2:15 p.m. 242 York Lanes. Registration required.
 

Create a Data Management Plan for your Research Project. Use the best practices for data management to boost your productivity and organize your research project. Virtual event. Thursday, October 24, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Registration required.

Who’s (not) counted: finding published data about ethnic and racialized populations in Canada. Racialized and marginalized communities in Canada are often left outside of data calculations – some of which may be needed for your research topics. Learn new strategies to navigate this data ecosystem. Virtual event. Tuesday, October 29, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Registration required.
 

Motivation & Procrastination. Escape the cycle of procrastination by using internal motivation to keep yourself going through all your projects and assignments. Keele Campus. Wednesday, October 23, 11 a.m. to noon. 353B York Lanes. Registration not required.

Creating Balance in Your Life. Societal pressure to constantly be productive, be at the top of your class, have the best job, social life and physical, emotional and mental health can be exhausting. Learn how to balance your life and workflows to better manage your stress. Virtual event. Wednesday, October 23, 10 to 11 a.m. Registration required.

Boundaries Workshop. Understanding how to set boundaries and navigate all kinds of relationships is a part of your social well-being. Define and discuss your boundaries in a safe space and learn how to best handle issues regarding them. Markham Campus. Wednesday, October 23, noon to 1 p.m. MK2050. Registration not required.

Well-Being Week Viral Cucumber Salad. The viral cucumber salad is finally here! Create your own cucumber salad while mingling with your fellow students and ensuring your diet is well balanced. Keele Campus. Wednesday, October 23, noon to 1 p.m. Stong Dining Hall. Registration required.

Ask a Nurse Drop-by Tabling Session. Everyone has aches and pains that aren’t always the easiest to identify – so why not ask a healthcare professional about them? Learn everything there is to know and attend to all your healthcare related needs. Keele Campus. Wednesday, October 23, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Vari Hall Rotunda. Registration not required.

Well-being Tabling Markham Campus. Find everything you need to know about maintaining your physical and mental well-being on campus, while balancing your classes, course work and personal life. Markham Campus. Thursday, October 24, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Main Lobby. Registration not required.

Black Men's Grooming in Focus: Past, Present, & Future. Explore the evolution of Black men’s grooming throughout the past, present & future while learning directly from the male student success mentor leads in the Black Excellence at York University (BE YU) program. Keele Campus. Thursday, October 24, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Location TBD. Registration required.

Art Therapy. Therapy can be intimidating to engage in at first, so why not try and engage with it in a different way? Try out art therapy and see how healing can coincide with your own latent creativity. Keele Campus. Thursday, October 24, 3 to 4 p.m. W319 Bennett Centre. Registration required.

Well-being Week Art Exhibition. Discover the connection between your general well-being, art and expression and submit your art for the chance to win a cash prize. Keele Campus. Thursday, October 24, 4 to 7 p.m. 109 Stong College. Registration not required.

Well-being Tabling Keele Campus. Discover all the resources you need to keep up with your mental and physical well-being while completing your studies at York. Keele Campus. Friday, October 25, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Vari Hall, Ross Link, Central Square. Registration not required.

Speed Painting: Fall Foliage! Painting is a great way to relax, and speed painting is an even better way to focus on creating art without the expectation of creating something extraordinary. Relax and decompress while exploring your creative side. Keele Campus. Friday, October 25, 5:30 to 7 p.m. 101 Stong College. Registration required.

How to Eat on a Budget. It’s easy for students to sometimes cut corners on meals, especially when it comes to saving money. Learn how to eat healthily and happily on a budget, while still eating delicious and savoury food. Markham Campus. Wednesday, October 23, 1 to 2 p.m. 1015 Markham Student Life Room. Registration required.

Women’s Self-defence Workshop. Explore the basics of effective physical and verbal self-defence and keep yourself prepared for anything. Glendon Campus. Wednesday, October 23, 6 to 8 p.m. Glendon Athletics Club Group Exercise Studio. Registration required.

Trail Mix and Microbreaks. De-stress with some basic stretches to reduce stiffness and learn how to create your own trail mix. Markham Campus. Thursday, October 24, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. 1015 Markham Student Life Room. Registration required.

Meditation. Want to know the first steps to successful meditation? Take a deep breath and walk into the world of guided meditation to increase your day-to-day focus and productivity. Keele Campus. Thursday, October 24, 2:30 to 3 p.m. N102 Bennett Centre. Registration & Fitness Membership required.

Guided Meditation and Progressive Muscle Relaxation. Calm your nerves and relax your body with this combination of muscle relaxation techniques and guided meditation. Markham Campus. Friday, October 25, 1 to 2:30 p.m. JD Wellness Studio. Registration required.

York Lions Basketball Home Opener. Help cheer on the varsity basketball team as they battle against Wilfred Laurier University at the home opener game. Free giveaways and in-game contests will be featured throughout the night. Keele Campus. Friday, October 25, 6 to 10 p.m. Canlan Arena. Registration required.
 

Explore the Cross-Campus Capstone Classroom (C4). C4 is not your average classroom, which means you will gain hands-on experience while earning credits towards your degree. Start your application today and get started on tackling a real-world project built to impact others!

Go Global Information Session – Exchange. Participating in a global exchange can enrich your understanding of another culture, provide a refreshing change of pace for your academic environment and give you a great opportunity to make international connections. Take the first steps to your academic exchange today. Virtual event. Thursday, October 24, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Registration required.

Go Global Information Session - Global Internship. Completing an internship throughout your university career can be fun and helpful to prepare you for the working world, and with that in mind, why not learn more about the various global internships York has to offer? Find out more at this information session. Virtual event. Friday, October 25, 11 a.m. to noon. Registration required.

The Filipino Diaspora in Canada: Celebrating Successes and Addressing Persistent Challenges. Join the Philippine Consulate General to celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations between our two countries and hear success stories from distinguished Filipino Canadians from their respective fields. Keele Campus. Monday, October 28, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Tribute Communities Recital Hall. Registration required.

Open Forum: Anti-Racism On Screen. Engage directly with anti-racism practices on screen while speaking with renowned Métis and Anishnaabe filmmakers. Toronto. Tuesday, October 29, 7 to 9 p.m. 401 Richmond Street. Registration not required.

Celebration of Women in Computing. Explore the digital innovations that change the community and world around us with leaders in research, education and industry from across Canada. Keele Campus. Friday, October 25 and Saturday, October 26, 12:05 to 6 p.m. Second Student Centre Conference Room. Registration required.