This Week @ York

Campus Sustainability Month

York’s Sustainability Race. For Campus Sustainability Month 2024, you’re invited to take part in York’s Sustainability Race! Visit the Keele, Glendon and Markham campuses while using the Scavify App to complete 30 different digital sustainability challenges. Tuesday, October 1 to Thursday, October 31.

Supporting Grief, Compassion and Community on Campus. To reflect on the ongoing global events of the past year, all York community members are invited to participate in sessions designed to create space, support and compassion for all parties who have been affected indirectly or directly as a result of the violence in Palestine, Lebanon and Israel. Virtual and Keele Campus. Monday, October 7 to Thursday, October 10. Various times available. Registration required.

Las Nubes Study Abroad Winter Reading Week Information Session. Sometimes learning outside of a familiar environment can be the best way to enrich our studies. Experience university life outside the classroom by visiting the Las Nubes Eco-Campus in Costa Rica this winter reading week. Virtual event. Thursday, October 10, 10:30 a.m. Registration required.

Have you completed your FAAS App Profile? If you have not submitted your student profile application for the Financial Aid, Awards and Scholarships Solution application (FAAS App), you may miss out on fall term award opportunities. Fill out every tab to complete your profile, including the finances section, to get connected to awards you qualify for. Completion deadline: Monday, October 14.

Decontamination Exercise. Ontario Power Generation (OPG) will be simulating a decontamination exercise on Keele Campus. You can expect to see some emergency vehicles on site with participants wearing vests who may be travelling through Founders Road West Lot, Toronto Track and Field Centre, Tait McKenzie Centre and Steacie Science and Engineering Library. The PA system will announce the start of the exercise. Keele Campus. Tuesday, October 15, 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Experience Grad York. It’s never too early to start thinking ahead! Join this free, four-day event during reading week to learn what a graduate degree or diploma can do for you and start planning the next steps in your academic career. Virtual event. Tuesday, October 15 to Friday, October 18. Registration required.

Pop-up Advising Fair. Find the answers to your questions about OSAP, degree requirements, study permits, career pathways, getting into Law School or Graduate Studies and more by connecting with advising experts, all in one place. Get your questions answered and the support you need to help you map out your path for success. Keele and Glendon Campus. Wednesday, October 23, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vari Hall and the Glendon Centre of Excellence. 

Graduate & Professional Studies Expo (GPSE). Discover all there is to know about graduate and professional studies while talking directly with representatives. Keele Campus. Thursday, October 10, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Second Student Centre. Registration not required.

Interview Preparation Webinar. You’ve found a job, sent in your application and now you have an interview – but how do you present your best self to your interviewer? Prepare to impress your potential employer with your confidence and professionalism. Virtual event. Friday, October 11, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Registration required.

Personality and Career Choice Webinar. Personality types can play a huge role in what career path you choose in the future. Find out what careers best support your personality through the lens of the Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). Virtual event. Tuesday, October 15, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Registration required.

Tests, Midterms, Exams, Oh My! Midterms are coming up soon and that means students all over York are hunkering down to study. Acquire the necessary skills to prepare and feel confident before, during and after your exams. Virtual event. Thursday, October 10, 11 a.m. to noon. Registration required.

Dean’s Session: How to Write a Statement of Interest. Choosing a graduate program is one step out of many in what can be a complicated process. Gain some insight into writing a statement of interest, contacting potential research supervisors and more. Virtual event. Tuesday, October 15, noon to 1:30 p.m. Registration required. 

Virtual UHIP Drop-in Session. Meet with an advisor at this drop-in session to ask any specific questions you may have to make sure you’re prepared for health-related emergencies. Virtual event. Thursday, October 10, 1 to 3 p.m. Registration required.

Immigration Info Session/Workroom: Study Permit Extension + PGWP. Get to know the basics of the application process and requirements for study permits and Post Graduation Work Permits (PGWP). Keele Campus. Friday, October 11, 1 to 2:15pm. 242 York Lanes. Registration required. 

North Indian Classical Music and The Sarod. Spend the afternoon immersing yourself in the world of North Indian Classical Musical performance. Keele Campus. Thursday, October 10, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. 244 Accolade East. Registration not required.

Become a Student Alumni Ambassador at York U! Develop leadership skills, build your network and represent York as a student alumni ambassador. As part of the program, you'll engage with alumni at exclusive events, gain career insights and lead initiatives such as alumni mentor circles. Application Deadline: Tuesday, October 15.