This Week @ York

This Week @ York for Week of December 3, 2024

Earn 3 Credits and Tackle Real-World Challenges with C4. Join the Cross-Campus Capstone Classroom (C4) this winter and take on a complex project that addresses real-world problems. Work with external partners, students from different disciplines and professors to explore innovative solutions. Apply today and start collaborating!
Get your COVID-19 and Flu Vaccines. Protect yourself against COVID-19 and the flu by getting vaccinated. Head over to Shoppers Drug Mart for a walk-in appointment or book one 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.

The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. Every year on December 6, the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women honours the lives of the 14 women who were murdered at l’École Polytechnique in Montréal. Join York’s ceremony to commemorate their lives and take up the call to end gender-based violence. Hybrid event. Keele, Glendon & Markham Campus. Friday, December 6, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
- Keele Campus. Bergeron Centre for Engineering Excellence. Registration not required
- Glendon Campus. Glendon Manor Ballroom. Registration not required.
- Markham Campus. Presentation Room 2050. Registration not required.

DEDI Council Seeking New Members.Make an impact at York by applying to join the Decolonizing, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (DEDI) Council, and help advance York’s commitment to diversity and inclusion best practices, initiatives and projects. Application period closes Monday, December 23.
Cash Prizes in University-Wide Creative Writing Competition. Submit your original unpublished writing for the chance to win a prize starting at $1,000, and the opportunity to be recognized by The Creative Writing Department, Faculty of LA&PS and The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.

How to Build a Great Application? Take 30 minutes out of your day to speak directly with recruitment advisors about how to build your job application to be the best it can be. Virtual event. Wednesday, December 4, 1:30 to 2 p.m.Registration required.
Networking 101: Forming Your Professional Network. Want to build up your network? Meet with a recruitment advisor and find out how you can better connect with professional contacts to help you secure your next internship or co-op. Virtual event. Thursday, December 5, 1:30 to 2 p.m. Registration required.
Career Support Drop-ins – Markham Campus. Meet with a career education and development specialist to get all your career-related questions answered and start preparing yourself for the working world.
- Virtual event. Thursday, December 5, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Registration not required.
- Markham Campus. Monday, December 9, 2 to 3 p.m. Presentation Room 2050. Registration not required.

Coffee Break - The Holiday Edition! Join this special holiday edition of the weekly coffee break to end the semester by having fun with fellow international students. Keele Campus. Wednesday, December 4, 1 to 3 p.m. 280A York Lanes. Registration required.
Virtual UHIP Drop-in Session. Find out how you can apply for the University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) and be prepared for medical emergencies while continuing your studies at York. Virtual event. Thursday, December 5, 1 to 3 p.m. Registration required.
Immigration Info Session/Workroom: Study Permit Extension + PGWP. Explore how to apply for a study permit extension or Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) and continue your stay in Canada after you graduate. Keele Campus. Friday, December 6, 1 to 2:15 p.m. 242 York Lanes. Registration required.
Grad Hub - Crafting Wellness. Relax with some light refreshments and take a break with other international graduate students while participating in some arts and crafts. Keele Campus. Friday, December 6, 1:30 to 4 p.m. 280A York Lanes. Registration required.

Ask a Nurse Drop-by Tabling Session. Drop by to ask your health-related questions to a healthcare professional from the convenience of campus. Keele Campus. Wednesday, December 4, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. First Student Centre Lobby. Registration not required.
Meditation. Wind down and relax with a 30-minute guided meditation session to help you regain focus and clarity. Keele Campus. Thursday, December 5, 2:30 to 3 p.m. N102 Bennett Centre. Registration required.

Markham: Lunch and Lounge – Good, Better, Best. Explore masculine and feminine language through language prompts and reflect on the intersection of language and gender while having lunch with your peers. Markham Campus. Wednesday, December 4, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nort Atrium. Registration not required.
Trauma Informed Yoga. Join this specially informed yoga session designed to create a safe space for participants to exercise the physical and emotional trauma from their bodies while fostering an environment of empowerment and healing. Keele Campus. Wednesday, December 4, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Location provided upon registration. Registration required.
Board Game Event. Relax with your peers and play some board games while unwinding and meeting new friends. Keele Campus. Thursday, December 5, 1 to 2 p.m. W319 Bennett Centre. Registration required.
Go Global Information Session – Exchange. Spend a semester abroad while immersing yourself in a new culture and gaining credits towards your university degree at one of York’s international partner institutions. Virtual event. Monday, December 9, 1 to 2 p.m. Registration required.