This Week @ York

Alert: Fraudulent Scholarship Emails and Scams. York will never ask for your personal or banking information via text or email. Discover the common signs of malicious communications and protect yourself from online fraud. 

Computing Account Lifecycle. If you will no longer be taking courses at York, make sure to download and back up any files that you may want to keep from your student account onto a personal device. Your student computing accounts enter an expiry process once your enrolment changes.  

Celebrate the Holidays with Student Life. Take part in holiday-themed arts and crafts and reflect on all that you’ve accomplished during the year. Markham Campus. Thursday, November 27, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. First Floor Atrium. Registration not required. 

Your Voice. Our Campuses. Building Safer Communities Together. The Community Safety Department is launching a campus-wide safety survey, and you can share your thoughts and feedback to shape a safer, more inclusive campus for everyone. 

York Equity Timeline. Share what you think of York's current milestones, make suggestions and define what you hope equity at York will look like in the future. 

Student Engagement in Quality Assurance. Help shape student engagement in academic program reviews and enhancements by collaborating with your peers and gaining leadership experience while leaving a meaningful impact.  

Chosen Name Systems Update. If you use a chosen name, you may have noticed your name has been automatically updated across various systems. As part of a system update on Wednesday, November 19, this change was meant to make it easier to align your chosen name with how you identify and present yourself. For more information and help, visit the Chosen Name and Gender Identity Profile FAQ page. 

York Lions Women's Hockey. Support efforts to eliminate violence against women and girls by joining the upcoming hockey game between York and Carleton. Enjoy in-game contests and promotions while knowing your donations are going to benefit the North York Women’s Shelter. Get your tickets today! Keele Campus. Thursday, November 27, 3:15 p.m. Canlan Sports. Ticket purchase required. 

Financial Literacy Month is Ending, but your Financial Confidence Doesn’t Need to! As we wrap up Financial Literacy Month, remember that there are resources that you can reference throughout your studies and beyond. Keep your confidence high, engage in financial conversations and support your knowledge throughout the year. 

⁠Strengthen your financial knowledge during Financial Literacy Month. Find out how you can maintain your well-being and build financial confidence by finding tips and resources in this blog post. 

16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence. Take part in events and take steps towards making spaces safer, more inclusive, and free from harassment, abuse and exploitation at York and beyond. Tuesday, November 25, to Wednesday, December 10. 

Writer-in-Residence Carleigh Baker In-Conversation with Jacob Geller. Join a conversation that focuses on essays that weave video games, history and literature into thoughtful cultural discourse. Keele Campus. Wednesday, November 26, 1 p.m. 152 Founders Assembly Hall. Registration not required. 

Navigating School and Personal Stress Workshop. Explore what factors affect mental health and how you can better support your mental health, especially as we move into exam season. Keele Campus. Friday, November 28, 2:30 to 4 p.m. Alumni & Career Lounge. Registration Required. 

Virtual UHIP Drop-in Session. What is a University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP)? How do you get a card? These questions and more will be answered during this session. Virtual event. Thursday, November 27, 1 to 3 p.m. Registration required. 

Immigration Workroom: Study Permit Extension + PGWP. Ready to submit your Study Permit extension or Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) application? Connect with individuals who can help you get on track. Keele Campus. Friday, November 28, 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. 242 York Lanes. Registration required. 

The five-day exam prep challenge. Check out this comprehensive, easy-to-follow plan that will help you feel confident and prepared heading into your finals while leaving time for you to take care of yourself! 

Consent: The Art of Asking. Let’s dive into what consent is and what it is not. Join podcast host Susu B. in clearing up the misconceptions surrounding consent and learning about the ongoing processes of understanding, communication and connection. 

The French Cafe. Meet new people, hone your French-speaking skills and enjoy some snacks! Keele Campus. Various dates and times available. N721 Ross Building. Registration not required. 

Connections Café: Coffee with a Counsellor! Connect with the counselling team over free coffee and explore ways to strengthen your self-advocacy and motivation. Markham Campus. Wednesday, November 26, 11 to 1 p.m. MK 2050. Registration encouraged. 

Stretch and Destress. Relax, release tension and reset your mind with the SWELL during a drop-in stretching and wellness session to mindfully prepare for exam season! Markham Campus. Wednesday, November 26, 12:15 to 1 p.m. JD Wellness Studio. Registration required.