This Week @ York

This Week @ York for Week of March 26, 2024

Board of Governors Election. Cast your vote for the next undergraduate student to join the Board of Governors, where they will support, advance and promote positive change in the York community. Read the personal statements of the candidates, and complete your ballot by visiting yuvote.yorku.ca from now until Friday, March 29 at 5 p.m. ET.
Robert Everett Exceptional Leadership in Student Governance Award Nominations. If you know a student who has contributed to the governance of York, through involvement, leadership and inclusivity, nominate them for an award that recognizes and celebrates their impact. Nomination package deadline: Friday, April 5.

Leadership Coaching. Find your coaching style, learn how to make an impact and explore what it means to be a good coach. Virtual event. Wednesday, March 27, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Registration required.
Study Strategies That Work. Unlock practical study strategies that will help you succeed in your courses. Virtual event. Wednesday, March 27, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Registration required.
Tests, Midterms, Exams, Oh My! Manage test concerns and discover strategies for answering different questions. Keele campus. Wednesday, March 27, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. 203 Bethune College. Registration not required.
Presentation Skills. Discover the essential tools to develop and effectively deliver a presentation. Virtual event. Thursday, March 28, 11:30 to 12:30 p.m. Registration required.
Note-Taking Essentials. Learn note-taking techniques built to help you use your notes to study more effectively. Virtual event. Tuesday, April 2, 10 to 11 a.m. Registration required.
Motivation and Productivity. Discover practical ways to increase motivation and productivity at school and home. Virtual event. Tuesday, April 2, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Registration required.

Glendon Career Fair 2024. Meet hiring employers and learn about job opportunities, career pathways and bilingual employment. Glendon campus. Wednesday, March 27, 1 to 4 p.m. A100 Centre of Excellence. Registration required.
Resumé and Cover Letter Writing Webinar. Learn how to present your experiences, education and skills in a way that underlines your strengths. Virtual event. Thursday, March 28, 10 a.m. to noon. Registration required.
Job Searching and Networking for Mature and Transfer Students. Be more effective in getting your desired job by learning how to uncover hidden opportunities and build relationships. Virtual event. Tuesday, April 2, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Registration required.
Mentor Circles: Health Care Advocacy and Social Change featuring YorkU alumna Victoria Canale (BSW ‘20, MSW ‘21). Discover how to get started in a healthcare career, advocate for reforms and effectively network. Keele Campus. Tuesday, April 2, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Alumni & Career Lounge, York Lanes. Registration required.

Year End Virtual Celebration - Connect Fest. Enjoy an evening of connecting with your peers, reflecting on the end of the academic year and playing fun games. Virtual event. Thursday, March 28, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Registration required.
Virtual Q&A: Study Permit Extension + PGWP. Ask licensed immigration specialists about your application for study permit extensions and post-graduation work permits. Virtual event. Tuesday, April 2, 9 to 10:30 a.m. Registration not required.

Department of Music: Student Showcase. Spend your afternoon listening to and enjoying a showcase of talented music students. Keele Campus. Wednesday, March 27, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Martin Family Lounge, 219 Accolade East. Registration not required.
20 Now Documentary Premiere. Watch a documentary about the carbon emissions produced by buildings in Toronto, while enjoying a free dinner. Keele Campus. Wednesday, March 27, 4:30 to 7 p.m. Vari Hall D. Registration required.
LA&PS Got Talent. Come together and enjoy a variety of exciting performances during this on-campus talent show. Keele Campus. Thursday, March 28, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Fred Thury Studio Theatre, 258 Vanier College. Registration required.

Wellness Quest: An Interactive Escape Room Workshop. Join an interactive escape room, work in teams and get a chance to win an exciting prize. Keele Campus. Wednesday, March 27, 1 to 4 p.m. 313 First Student Centre. Registration required.
Teaching Kitchen: Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls. Expand your cooking skills and meet new people in this free cooking class. Glendon campus. Thursday, March 28, 2 to 3 p.m. Cafeteria. Registration required.
Food and Mood. Discover how to boost your mood and learn nutritional hacks with simple and practical recipes on a student budget. Virtual event. Monday, April 1, 1 to 2 p.m. Registration required.