This Week @ York for Week of March 5, 2024

Well-being Week

  • Prioritize your physical and nutritional health. Check out Winter Well-being Week to find events built to help you learn more about healthy eating, staying active and wellness. Virtual, Keele and Glendon Campus. Various dates and times available from Monday, March 4 to Friday, March 8. 

FYI

  • E-waste Drive. Dispose of your e-waste, such as computers and phones, and get a chance to win a gift card. Keele Campus. Wednesday, March 13, to Friday, March 15, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 102A Bergeron Centre for Engineering Excellence.

Worth Repeating

  • Robert J. Tiffin Student Leadership Award. Nominate a student whose leadership has made a valuable contribution to the York community. These awards recognize leadership, dedication, integrity, enthusiasm and the pursuit of excellence. Nomination deadline Friday, March 15.

  • C4 2024 Sprint 3.0. Make a difference right from the classroom by participating in the Cross-Campus Capstone Classroom (C4) summer intake. Join an information session to learn more. Virtual event. Various dates and times available starting Thursday, March 7, 2 to 3 p.m. Registration required.

International Student Support

  • Tax Filing Information for International Students. Get an overview of income taxes in Canada for international students and ask any questions you may have to a representative from the Canada Revenue Agency. Virtual event. Tuesday, March 12, 2:30 to 4 p.m. Registration required.

Learning Skills

  • Study Strategies That Work. Identify effective study strategies while uncovering what happens in our brains when we learn and forget. Virtual event. Wednesday, March 6, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Registration required.

  • Overcoming Fear of Failure (Black Excellence). Uncover how to develop resilience and perseverance in your personal and professional life. Virtual event. Thursday, March 7, 11 a.m. to noon. Registration required.

  • Note-Taking Essentials. Discover note-taking strategies built to help you study more effectively. Virtual event. Thursday, March 7, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Registration required.

  • Effective Reading Strategies. Explore how to recognize important information and learn strategies to become an effective and efficient reader. Virtual event. Thursday, March 7, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Registration required.

  • Presentation Skills. Find the essential tools you need to develop and deliver an effective presentation. Virtual event. Friday, March 8, 10 to 11 a.m. Registration required.

  • Motivation & Procrastination. Overcome procrastination and find internal motivation to help you succeed in your studies and more. Virtual event. Friday, March 8, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Registration required.

  • The Art of Filming Professional Interviews. Learn the basics of capturing interviews on video including lighting, capturing audio, camera setup and more. Keele Campus. Friday, March 8, noon to 1:30 p.m. 530 and 531 Scott Library. Registration required.

  • Group Work. Master the art of group work, an essential skill needed in university and beyond. Virtual event. Monday, March 11, noon to 1 p.m. Registration required.

  • Exclusive Mentor Circle: “Insider tips on successful medical school admission" featuring Areeba Chaudhry (BSc ’23). Discover how to navigate medical school admissions, find research opportunities, mentorships and make connections. Keele Campus. Tuesday, March 12, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Alumni & Career Lounge. Registration required. If you have any questions, please email Issa Abdi Jamaa, alumni engagement officer, at issajama@yorku.ca.

  • Academic Integrity: Learn to stop worrying about it. Learn how to demonstrate academic integrity in your assignments, and where to find support to increase your confidence when citing sources. Virtual event. Tuesday, March 12, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Registration required.

  • Tests, Midterms, Exams, Oh My! Explore strategies and find tips to feel prepared and confident before, during and after your test. Virtual event. Tuesday, March 12, 2 to 3 p.m. Registration required.

Careers Support

Get Involved

  • Sustainability Strategy Renewal Community Consultation. Share feedback and suggestions to inform the renewal of the 2024-2030 Sustainability Strategy. Virtual and Keele Campus. Various dates and times available. Registration required.

  • Supporting Open & Respectful Dialogues Program. Explore the Division of Equity, People and Culture’s new program that aims to shine a light on the University’s purpose and principles. Conversations will include complex issues and demonstrating respect for others’ dignity and freedoms.

  • Bring It On. Spend an exciting evening at the theater enjoying a musical based on the movie Bring It On while creating unforgettable memories. Keele Campus. Various dates and times available starting Tuesday, March 5, 7:30 p.m. Fred Thury Studio Theatre, Vanier College. Ticket purchase required.

Health & Wellness

  • A Student’s Guide to Meal Planning on a Budget. Go on a virtual grocery shopping trip to learn how to shop on a budget and explore meal prep strategies. Virtual event. Wednesday, March 6, 1 to 2 p.m. Registration required.

  • Teaching Kitchen: Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls. Acquire culinary skills and discover more about the health benefits of a plant-based diet while preparing delicious spring rolls. Keele Campus. Thursday, March 7, 2 to 3 p.m. 166 Ross South. Registration required.

  • Building Better Boundaries for Badasses and Babes. Learn about setting and maintaining boundaries by exploring practical tools, insightful strategies and interactive exercises. Virtual event. Friday, March 8, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Registration required.

  • Navigating Mental Health Resources. Discover why it is essential to consider your mental well-being as a student while exploring mental health services and well-being supports. Virtual event. Monday, March 11, 10 to 11 p.m. Registration required.

  • Vaccine Clinic. Stay up to date with your COVID-19 and flu vaccines by visiting an on-campus clinic. Glendon Campus. Tuesday, March 12, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Centre of Excellence. Registration not required.