This Week @ York

How To Manage Rejection Seminar. Join us for a seminar on handling rejection, where you’ll learn practical strategies to build resilience and maintain a positive mindset. Virtual event. Wednesday, January 22, noon to 1 p.m. Registration required.  

Art Therapy. Express yourself and your emotions through a visual medium while engaging with various therapeutic techniques. Keele Campus. Thursday, January 23, 1 to 3 p.m. W319 Bennett Centre. Registration not required. 

Harm Reduction Seminar. Join us in discovering new ways to cultivate a community of respect and accountability while participating in discussions of consent and harm reduction. Keele Campus. Friday, January 24, 3 to 4 p.m. 280A York Lanes. Registration not required. 

Get ready for the Winter Career Fair! Prepare by attending various webinars hosted by the Career Centre, choosing an outfit for a professional LinkedIn headshot and exploring which employers will be attending while growing your network. Keele Campus. Thursday, January 23, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Victor Phillip Dahdaleh Building. Registration not required. 

Student Advising Pop-up Fair. Find the answers to your questions about OSAP, degree requirements, study permits, career pathways, convocation, getting into graduate studies and more by speaking with advising experts, all in one place. Keele and Glendon Campus. Wednesday, January 29, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vari Hall and the Glendon Centre of Excellence. Registration not required.

Add/Drop Deadlines. The last date to add a course with the permission of an instructor is Friday, January 31.  

Discover York’s Graduate Open House during Reading Week! The Faculty of Graduate Studies invites you to Experience Grad York – a free event spanning over three days. This experience showcases a range of learning options and career pathways York has to offer. Virtual event. Tuesday, February 18 to Thursday, February 20. Registration required.   

Alumni & Career Lounge is Open. Drop by to meet the alumni engagement team and learn about how you can connect with alumni for networking and career support. Enjoy a free snack, play some trivia to win a special prize and challenge yourself to New Year bingo. Keele Campus. Mondays and Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Alumni & Career Lounge. Registration not required.  

Go Global Exchange Opportunities. There’s still time to plan your next adventure. Earn credits toward your degree while studying at one of York’s partner universities around the world. Submit your application by Thursday, January 23. 

Food Services is Looking for Your Feedback! Give your feedback to Food and Vending Services for a chance to win $200 flex dollars on your YU-card! All York community members are invited to fill out the form. Complete the survey by Friday, February 7. 

Make an impact by sharing your feedback! Take an early look at the new Virtual Well-being Hub and let us know what you think. Your user insights will help ensure it meets the needs of students like you. 

My Online Services. Find resources and self-serve tools that will help guide you during your time at York.   

Academic Advising. Chat with an academic advisor to get guidance on your degree progress and next steps.  

Start Strong YU. You may still have inquiries about starting the term at York. Find commonly asked questions that many students have when beginning university. 

Career Support Drop-ins – Markham Campus. Stop by to talk with a career peer educator and have your career-related questions answered while outlining your future employment opportunities. Hybrid event. 

• Markham Campus. Wednesday, January 22, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Presentation Room 2050. Registration not required. 
• Virtual event. Thursday, January 23, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Registration not required. 

Drop In for 1:1 Support to Find Alumni Mentors with Connecting YU. Stop by to get personalized support with Connecting YU, such as setting up your profile to find and connect with alumni mentors. Keele Campus. Monday, January 27, 1 to 3 p.m. Alumni & Career Lounge, York Lanes. Registration not required.  

Interview Preparation Webinar. Create a good first impression on potential employers by learning the skills and techniques to ace your next interview. Virtual event. Tuesday, January 28, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Registration required. 

Level Up | How to Build Your Personal Brand on LinkedIn. Discover how to develop your own brand on LinkedIn – the world’s leading networking software. Virtual event. Tuesday, January 28, noon to 1 p.m. Registration required. 

Mentor Circles: How to Get into Accounting Careers. Check out this mentoring session to discover pathways to succeed in the accounting field with insights from experienced alumni! This session will cover navigating Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) pathways, interview preparation and networking tips for landing roles. Keele Campus. Tuesday, January 28. 5:30 to 7 p.m. Alumni & Career Lounge, York Lanes. Registration required. 

Introduction to Zotero: Citations and Bibliographies Made Easy. Learn how to use Zotero and better organize your academic research and citations. Virtual event. Wednesday, January 22, noon to 1 p.m. Registration required. 

Makerspace Orientations: Sewing Machines. Discover how to use a sewing machine and some basic stitch patterns. Markham Campus. Wednesday, January 22, 1 to 3 p.m. 3055 Makerspace. Registration required.  

Orientation to Video Editing with DaVinci Resolve. Elevate the quality of your video content by learning how to edit with DaVinci Resolve. Markham Campus. Wednesday. January 22, 1 to 3 p.m. 3000 Library Room. Registration required. 

Time Management. Make the most of your day by learning effective time management skills. Keele Campus. Wednesday, January 22, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. 203 Bethune College. Registration not required. 

Study Strategies That Work. Try out proven study strategies that will work with your brain as you review your notes. Virtual event. Friday, January 24, 11 a.m. to noon. Registration required. 

Effective Reading Strategies. Explore the difference between academic and leisurely reading and how you can better read and analyze your academic texts. Virtual event. Friday, January 24, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Registration required. 

Motivation & Procrastination. Get through your procrastination by using internal motivation to push yourself forward and get your tasks done. Virtual event. Monday, January 27, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Registration required. 

Effective Reading Strategies for Mature Students. Reading for leisure is different than reading academically. Discover effective strategies to read your academic texts and boost your analysis skills. Virtual event. Monday, January 27, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Registration required. 

Immigration Workroom: Study Permit Extension + PGWP. Apply for a Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) or study permit extension and take the first steps to extending your stay in Canada. Keele Campus. Wednesday, January 22, 1 to 2:15 p.m. 242 York Lanes. Registration required. 

Your University Toolkit Workshop: Thriving in a New Environment. Find out everything you need to know to thrive in the university environment and overcome any challenges you might face. Keele Campus. Wednesday, January 22, 1 to 2:30 p.m. 242 York Lanes. Registration required. 

Coffee Break. Take a break and grab a coffee while spending some time with your international peers. Keele Campus. Wednesday, January 22, 1 to 3 p.m. 280N York Lanes. Registration not required. 

Virtual UHIP Drop-in Session. Learn about the University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP), how to enrol in it and eligibility requirements. Virtual event. Thursday, January 23, 10 a.m. to noon. Registration required. 

Neighbourhood Exploration. Go off campus and explore more of the city by visiting Yorkdale – a popular mall with lots of stores, restaurants and attractions to see. Toronto. Friday, January 24, 1 to 5 p.m. York University Subway Station (North Side). Registration required. 

Time Management Learning Lab. Find out how to best manage your schedule according to your routine and habits while surrounded by peers. Keele Campus. Tuesday, January 28, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. 353B York Lanes. Registration not required.  

Motivation and Productivity. Find out how to increase your productivity levels and become self-motivated at home and in the classroom. Virtual event. Thursday, January 23, 3 to 4 p.m. Registration required. 

Principles of Effective Leadership. Boost your leadership skills by discovering the principles of effective leadership and how to enhance your capacity as a leader. Virtual event. Monday, January 27, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Registration required. 

Write to Win: Writing a Valuable Statement. Thinking of applying for some scholarships? Find out how to write an exceptional scholarship statement, drawing from your personal, professional and academic experiences and achievements. Virtual event. Wednesday, January 29, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Registration Required. 

Blue Monday Pop-Up Event. This Blue Monday, there’s no need to feel alone. Join the York community for free hot chocolate and popcorn as we fight off the blues together. Keele Campus. Wednesday, January 22, noon to 1 p.m. 136 Health, Nursing, and Environmental Studies Building. Registration not required. 

Tour Night at the Allan I. Carswell Observatory. Learn about York’s 60 centimeter and 1-meter telescopes on this guided tour. Keele Campus. Wednesday, January 22, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Allan I. Carswell Observatory. Registration required. 

VCP presents DANCE COLLECTIVE. Join Vanier College Production’s Dance Collective for a night of riveting performances in a variety of dance forms. Keele Campus. Thursday, January 23 to Sunday, January 26. 258 Vanier College. Ticket purchase required. 

Collective Day. Enjoy a warm and welcoming environment where you can root yourself in love, care and justice while spending time with your peers. Keele Campus. Friday, January 24, 3 to 9 p.m. 140 Health, Nursing, and Environmental Studies Building. Registration required. 

Femmes and Thems Day. Celebrate a day of learning, rest and mindfulness while embracing queer identities at this care conference. Keele Campus. Saturday, January 25, noon to 7:30 p.m. 140 Health, Nursing, and Environmental Studies Building. Registration required.