This Week @ York

York Spirit Day. Celebrate and recognize the York community members who continue to make positive change by taking part in events and activities, entering giveaways, using discounts and more! Various locations. Wednesday, October 22, all day. Registration not required. 

Call for Student Volunteers: Fall Campus Day. Welcome future students and their families to York by volunteering for Fall Campus Day and showing your pride! Glendon Campus. Sunday, October 26, 9 to 2 p.m. Registration required. 

Pop-Up Advising Fair. Ask any questions you may have about OSAP, degree requirements, study permits, career pathways, law and graduate studies and more to advising experts on campus. Wednesday, October 29, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration not required. 

• Keele Campus. Vari Hall. 
• Glendon Campus. Glendon C-Wing. 
• Markham Campus. Second Floor Atrium. 

Financial Aid Awaits. Complete your profile to start browsing and get matched with available financial support listed on FAAS App. Deadline: Wednesday, October 15. 

Experience Grad York – Fall 2025. Discover graduate studies and professional advancement pathways by joining informative sessions and learning about innovative programs. Virtual events. Ending Friday, October 17, various times available. Registration required.  

What to do with my Kinesiology & Health Sciences Degree? Discover pathways to succeed in kinesiology and health sciences fields with insights from experienced York alumni. Tuesday, October 21, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Alumni & Career Lounge, York Lanes. Registration required. 

Zotero Basics: Citations and Bibliographies Made Easy. Zotero is a free and open-source tool that can help you keep your citations and bibliographies organized. If you’re new to writing and citing, this tool can make your process much easier! Virtual event. Monday, October 20, 2 to 3 p.m. Registration required. 

Using AI Tools for Research Part I: Introduction to Generative AI Tools. Take part in a workshop designed to show you the effective use of mainstream AI tools like ChatGPT. Learn about how to leverage the tool for research, what limitations you can face, ethical and academic integrity considerations and more. Virtual event. Tuesday, October 21, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration required. 

Virtual UHIP Drop-in Session. Get information about the University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) and how to get a card that you can use at medical appointments. Virtual event. Thursday, October 16, 1 to 3 p.m. Registration required. 

Immigration Workroom: Study Permit Extension + PGWP. Wondering what steps you need to take for submitting your Study Permit extension or Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) application? Join this session to learn about what documents you need and how the application process works. Keele Campus. Friday, October 17, 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. 242 York Lanes. Registration required. 

Looking for more health and wellness resources? Try the Virtual Well-being Hub. Well-being Week may be over, but the Hub is available to you online, 24/7. Access tools and resources that will help you prioritize your well-being at your own pace, when you need them.  

Inside my mind: An episode about OCD. Listen to the Well-being and YU podcast to hear about Mercedes’ pathway to health and wellness. If you’ve faced anxiety or stigma on your mental health journey, then tune in; this conversation is for you.  

Commit to a healthy lifestyle. Learn how to set goals, strengthen relationships and recognize signs of stress in our new recovery college workshop series. Over four weeks, you will explore new ways to build sustainable habits to benefit your mental, physical and emotional well-being. This is your guide to living well and thriving! Virtual events. Wednesday, October 22 to Wednesday, November 12, various times available. Registration required. 

Ghana Study Abroad Course Info Session. Discover the course that explores the social determinants of global health while allowing you to travel and study. Virtual event. Wednesday, October 15, 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Registration required 

Cuba Study Abroad Course Info Session. Take part in a course that explores human rights to health and health equity while giving you the opportunity to visit a new country. Virtual event. Thursday, October 16, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Registration required. 

Makerspace Orientations: Keychains and Jewelry. Blend traditional and modern methods to create unique pieces with expert assistance using 3D printing and laser cutting. Markham Campus. Tuesday, October 21, 1 to 3 p.m. 3055 Makerspace. Registration required. 

Teaching Kitchen – Vietnamese Spring Rolls. Learn how to make spring rolls in this class built for beginner and experienced cooks alike. Keele Campus. Wednesday, October 22, 2 to 3 p.m. 166 Ross South. Registration required. 

Connect with Industry Leaders at VinFast - Automotive Innovation Challenge Hackathon. You're invited to solve real-world problems in the automotive and mobility sector. Unlike traditional hackathons, AIC doesn't involve programming – it's about solving problems in EVs, AI, mobility and more. Keele Campus. Saturday, November 8 to Sunday, November 9, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sandbox, Bergeron Centre. Registration required by Friday, October 31.  

Financial Planning & Budgeting for Student Success. Prepare to succeed in your personal finances as a student by exploring how to build your credit, financial planning and budgeting. Thursday, November 13, 12:30 to 2 p.m. Alumni & Career Lounge, York Lanes. Registration required.