This Week @ York

York’s Sustainability Strategy. Check out York’s new sustainability strategy and find out how your university is taking the steps to achieve net zero waste by 2040 and combat the ongoing climate crisis.

Grand Opening of the Joan and Martin Goldfarb Gallery of York University. Join us for the long-awaited opening of York’s brand-new art gallery! Check out the space and the new exhibitions on display while enjoying some light refreshments. Keele Campus. Wednesday, November 13, 7 to 10 p.m. 83 York Blvd. Registration required.

Snow Route Notice. Snow routes will be active in designated areas across campus, with no parking allowed from 10:30 p.m. to 7 a.m., regardless of weather. Vehicles parked during these times will be tagged and/or towed. Starting Friday, November 15.

How to Make Career Decisions Webinar. Choose the next steps of your career with confidence by learning how to make informed decisions. Virtual event. Thursday, November 14, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Registration required.

Crafting Success: Insights from an Entrepreneur's Journey. Join an inspiring session with an entrepreneur sharing insights and strategies for overcoming challenges and crafting a path to success in the business world. Keele Campus. Monday, November 18, noon to 1 p.m. Alumni & Career Lounge, York Lanes. Registration required.

Building Brand Identity: Social Media Strategies. Discover effective social media strategies to build a strong brand identity. This workshop will cover tips on content creation, audience engagement and brand consistency to elevate your online presence. Keele Campus. Tuesday, November 19, noon to 1 p.m. Alumni & Career Lounge, York Lanes. Registration required.

YSpace Support & Program Options for Startups. Explore the resources and programs offered to help startups succeed. Learn about funding opportunities, mentorship and growth programs that can help take your venture to the next level. Keele Campus. Wednesday, November 20, noon to 1 p.m. Alumni & Career Lounge, York Lanes. Registration required.

Time Management. Make the best use of your time with personalized approaches to help manage your tasks on time and get your daily to-do list in order. Virtual event. Wednesday, November 13, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Registration required.

Learning Skills Pop-up at Vari Hall. Stop by this pop-up and get all your time management, studying and exam questions answered. Keele Campus. Wednesday, November 13, 1 to 4 p.m. Registration not required.

Tests, Midterms, Exams, Oh My! Ace your exams this semester with effective study strategies and tips to help you prepare. Virtual event. Thursday, November 14, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Registration required.

Grammar On! Workshop 4: Passive Active. Active and passive voice got you in a pinch? Master the differences between them and learn when to use them in sentences for your daily and academic needs. Virtual event. Thursday, November 14, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Registration not required

Financial Empowerment: Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards. Sit down with Black Excellence at York University and learn how you can relieve some of your financial burdens with bursaries, scholarships and awards offered at York. Virtual event. Thursday, November 14, noon to 1 p.m. Registration required.

Presentation Skills. Showcase your next project with flair and confidence by learning how to develop and deliver stunning presentations. Virtual event. Thursday, November 14, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Registration required.

Effective Reading Strategies. There is a significant difference between leisurely and academic reading. Take the time to learn the difference and elevate your reading skills to better analyze academic text. Virtual event. Friday, November 15, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Registration required.

Note-taking Essentials. Take notes like a pro with advanced note-taking strategies and organizational techniques. Virtual event. Monday, November 18, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Registration required.

Mature/Transfer Student Café Hour. Connect with other mature and transfer students and peer mentors while enjoying light refreshments. Keele Campus. Wednesday, November 13, 2 to 3 p.m. 111 Central Square. Registration not required.

Present Like a Pro: Designing Impactful Presentations. Create visually impressive presentations and discover the best tips and tricks to present them effectively. Virtual event. Wednesday, November 13, noon to 1:30 p.m. Registration required.

Coffee Break. Take the break you need while catching up with your international peers and drinking some coffee as the days begin to get a little colder. Keele Campus. Wednesday, November 13, 1 to 3 p.m. 280N York Lanes. Registration not required.

Virtual UHIP Drop-in Session. Discover the benefits of the University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) and find out how you can enroll in it today. Virtual event. Thursday, November 14, 1 to 3 p.m. Registration required.

Immigration Info Session/Workroom: Study Permit Extension + PGWP. Extend your stay at York or in Canada by taking the first steps to apply for a study or post-graduate work permit (PGWP). Keele Campus. Friday, November 15, 1 to 2:15 p.m. 242 York Lanes. Registration required.

Ask a Nurse Drop-by Tabling Session. Got an immediate question for your doctor? Direct your medical concerns to a certified public healthcare professional and take care of your health from the comfort of campus. Keele Campus. Wednesday, November 13, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Shoppers Drug Mart, York Lanes. Registration not required.

Go Global Information Session - Global Internship. Expand your education and future career globally by taking on an internship at one of York’s many global partner institutions. Virtual event. Thursday, November 14, 1 to 2 p.m. Registration required.

Sound and Sense: Jewish Music @ York presents San Francisco Bay Area Jewish composers. Bask in an evening of traditional music from Jewish composers performed by York faculty and distinguished musical guests. Keele Campus. Sunday, November 17, 3 to 5 p.m. Tribute Communities Recital Hall. Registration required.