This Week @ York for Week of February 1, 2024

FYI

  • A note to our students regarding CUPE3903’s call in a “Toolkit on Teaching Palestine” for Teaching Assistants (TAs) to divert their tutorials from the planned curriculum last  week: The University is unaware of any TAs who responded to this call and we wish to express our gratitude to them for fulfilling their teaching responsibilities especially at a time when so many of our students are feeling in need of support. Nevertheless, as a follow up to the President’s January 29 message, we also are providing information to you about your rights and options if your tutorial was impacted. Students are not required to attend tutorials where the content has been diverted from the course syllabus in this manner, and this will not have an effect on any participation marks.

    If you have concerns, please contact your course director or dean’s office. We also encourage all students to reach out for support whenever you need it.

  • Pop-up Advising Fair. Connect with knowledgeable advisors to get guidance about OSAP, degree requirements, study permits, career pathways and more. Keele and Glendon Campus. Wednesday, February 7, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vari Hall and the Glendon Centre of Excellence. Registration not required.

  • Sharing Ideas: Connecting with the Vice Provost Students, Nona Robinson. Join Nona and other students for a wellness break. Walk around campus or take a seat and engage in meaningful dialogues. Keele Campus. Various dates and times available. Bennett Centre. Registration required.

  • York University’s Budget Consultation. Join this session to get an overview of York’s finances, get informed about the current budget and have an opportunity to provide input. Virtual event. Tuesday, February 20, 3:15 to 4:30 p.m. Registration required.

Learning Skills

  • Time Management. Find out how much study time is enough and learn practical, personalized approaches to managing your time. Virtual event. Friday, February 2, 10 to 11 a.m. Registration required.

  • Academic Integrity: Learn to stop worrying about it. Learn about how to recognize various types of academic misconduct, how to avoid it in your work and be confident in your citations. Virtual event. Friday, February 2, noon to 1:30 p.m. Registration required.

  • Group Work. Master the art of effective group work and gain key skills, such as communication and project management, that can be used in university and beyond. Virtual event. Monday, February 5, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Registration required.

  • Organize your Essay. Learn how to organize and prioritize your research while writing an essay. Virtual event. Tuesday, February 6, 1:30 to 3 p.m. Registration required.

  • Critical Thinking. Join a workshop built to help you enhance your critical thinking skills. Virtual event. Tuesday, February 6, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Registration required.

International Student Support

  • Study Permit Changes. Immigration, Refugees & Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently announced changes to study permits for new international students. Please note, these measures do not apply to current international students who are applying to extend their study permit. For more information, visit York International’s Immigration Application Resources webpage.

Careers Support

  • Job Search and Networking Strategies. Explore how to find career opportunities and maximize your job search efforts. Keele Campus. Tuesday, February 6, 2:30 to 4 p.m. 203 Bethune College. Registration not required.

Get Involved

  • Snow Tubing Experience. Bundle up and get ready for an exciting day of tubing off campus – an activity that requires no experience. Uxbridge. Saturday, February 17, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lakeridge Ski Resort. Registration required by Friday, February 9.

  • Call for Papers. Submit one piece of academic work to The Canadian Journal for the Academic Mind for a chance to win the bell hooks Intersectional Scholarship Award. Submit your paper by Sunday, February 25. 

Health & Wellness

  • Speed Crafting: Valentine's Day Edition. Join a calm session where you can how to express yourself artistically while making Valentine’s Day cards for your loved ones. Keele Campus. Friday, February 9, 5 to 7 p.m. 101 Stong College. Registration required.