This Week @ York for Week of December 10, 2024

FYI

  • Reduced Parking Spaces on Seneca Lane. Parking & Transportation Services will be modifying the east layby on Seneca Lane to create a shuttle bus pick-up/drop-off area. This will involve reducing short-term parking spaces, effective January 2025. Added short-term parking will be available in the Student Services Parking Garage. 

Worth Repeating

  • DEDI Council Seeking New Members. Apply to join the Decolonizing, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (DEDI) Council and help support and maintain York’s commitment to diversity and inclusion best practices. Application period closes Monday, December 23. 

     

    Cash Prizes in University-Wide Creative Writing Competition. Submit your original and unpublished pieces to York’s university-wide writing competition for the chance to win a prize starting at $1,000, and recognition from The Creative Writing Department, Faculty of LA&PS and The Office of the President. Submit your work by Friday, January 10. Results will be announced in spring 2025. 

     

    Get your COVID-19 and Flu Vaccines. As the flu season approaches, now is the perfect time to get your COVID-19 vaccines and flu shots. Walk in or book an appointment at Shoppers Drug Mart on any day from Monday to Sunday (excluding holidays). Keele Campus. Mondays to Sundays, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Shoppers Drug Mart, York Lanes. 

Careers Support

  • Career Support Drop-ins – Markham Campus. Talk to a career education and development specialist and find out what steps you can take to advance your future employment opportunities. Hybrid event. Markham Campus. 

    • Markham Campus. Wednesday, December 11, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Presentation Room 2050. Registration not required. 
    • Virtual event. Thursday, December 12, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Registration not required. 

     

    Resumé Writing. Learn how to create an effective resumé that clearly displays your skill sets and piques employer interest. Virtual event. Thursday, December 12, 10:30 a.m. to 12:05 p.m. Registration required. 

     

    Cover Letter Writing Webinar. Create a cover letter that summarizes your skills, displays your interests and presents your work experience in a way that will impress your future employers. Virtual event. Friday, December 13, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Registration required.  

International Student Support

  • Virtual UHIP Drop-in Session. Spend the holiday season safely insured from medical emergencies by enrolling in the University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP). Virtual event. Wednesday, December 11, 2 to 4 p.m. Registration required. 

     

    UHIP Claim Submission Blitz! Haven’t had the time to submit claims for your medical insurance? Find out how to complete your claims and get your medical expenses reimbursed. Keele Campus. Tuesday, December 17, 1 to 3 p.m. 200 York Lanes. Registration required. 

Health & Wellness

  • Meditation. Join the last guided meditation session of the year and take a well-deserved break while increasing your focus. Keele Campus. Thursday, December 12, 2:30 to 3 p.m. N102 Bennett Centre. Registration required. 

Get Involved

  • Sculpture Talk with artist Jenine Marsh. Spend an evening with Jenine Marsh as she talks about all things sculpture related and her current exhibit on campus. Keele Campus. Thursday, December 12, 6 to 7 p.m. The Goldfarb Gallery. Registration required.