This Week @ York

During Black History Month, we invite you to recognize and celebrate the achievements, successes and contributions of the Black community at York. Join us as we continue to learn and listen by attending events across our campuses. 

Café historique with Rose Ndengue. Grab a snack and enjoy an insightful talk from professor Rose Ndengue as she dives into the voices and political participation of Cameroonians and the possibility of writing a political history of women. Glendon Campus. Wednesday, February 5, 10:30 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. A204 York Hall. Registration not required. 

Celebrating Black Culture: Recreational Cooking Class. Find out how to make high-protein date balls – a nutritious and tasty snack – from the comfort of your home. Virtual event. Wednesday, February 5, 3:45 p.m. Registration required. 

WORD, SOUND, POWER: An Annual Celebration of Black Artistic Expression. Bask in an evening of special performances from talented Black students and professional artists while honouring the past, present and future possibilities of Black culture. Keele Campus. Wednesday, February 5, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sandra Faire & Ivan Fecan Theatre. Registration required. 

Black Histories Wikipedia Edit-a-thon. Make a difference by learning how to edit Wikipedia pages and create representation for Black histories by improving their coverage online. Keele Campus. Thursday, February 6, 1 to 3 p.m. 206 Scott Library. Registration not required. 

Meet Abok Jok. Join this first edition of the Black Stories & Black Voices speaker series to hear from Abok Jok – an exemplary example of Black excellence at York. Keele Campus. Thursday, February 6, 6 p.m. North VIP Lounge, York Lions Stadium. Registration not required. 

Black Talk Real Talk. Discover a variety of African diasporic languages and how they have impacted popular Western cultures while learning about their roots and histories. Markham Campus. Friday, February 7, 4 to 5:30 p.m. 2050 Presentation Room. Registration required. 

Roundtable Discussion about the Black Mature Student Experience at York University. Join this conversation and listen to personal stories from the panelists of the unique challenges and triumphs that they encountered as Black mature students during their studies at York. Keele Campus. Monday, February 10, 5 to 6 p.m. 519 Kaneff Tower. Registration required. 

Pizza with Profs: BIPOC Edition. Relax with your professors and have some pizza at this panel conversation centred on navigating academic and potential career paths for BIPOC students. Keele Campus. Tuesday, February 11, 2:30 to 4 p.m. 001 Vanier College. Registration required. 

Las Nubes Study Abroad Program Summer Information Sessions. Learn about upcoming courses offered through the Las Nubes Study Abroad Program 2025! Explore unique academic opportunities, cultural immersion and the chance to study in a vibrant location. Virtual event. Various dates and times available.

• Climate Mitigation/Solutions. Wednesday, February 5, 11 a.m. Registration required.
• Conservation and Development for Social-Environmental Sustainability and Well-being. Monday, February 10, 11 a.m. Registration required.
• Educating for a Sustainable Future. Monday, February 10, 4:30 p.m. Registration required.

Get Ready for the On-Campus Job Fair! Are you an undergraduate student looking for a job over the summer or next school year? Stop by the Job Fair to meet employers and build career related skills. Keele Campus. Thursday, February 6, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Vari Hall. Registration not required. 

Help Create a Healthier Campus—take the Canadian Campus Wellbeing Survey! Next week, the survey will be sent to your student email account from Canadian Campus Wellbeing Survey. By completing this survey, you’ll get the chance to share your thoughts and experiences with York’s health and well-being services. It only takes 15 to 20 minutes to complete, and you could win an iPhone 16 Pro while helping to improve health and wellness at York! Monday, February 10 to Sunday, March 9. 

PAWS-itivity: Therapy Dogs Visit the Alumni & Career Lounge. Take a break and de-stress before midterms and exams with our friendly therapy dogs! Keele Campus. Monday, February 10, noon to 1 p.m. York Lanes. Registration not required 

Parking and Transportation Services Tabling Event with Smart Commute. Participate in Winter Commute Month by joining Parking and Transportation Services with their partner Smart Commute. Learn more about cycling tours, cycling maps, TTC maps and other helpful resources. Keele Campus. Wednesday, February 12, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 111 Central Square. Registration not required. 

Discover York’s Graduate Open House during Reading Week! The Faculty of Graduate Studies invites you to Experience Grad York. Here you will be able to explore a range of learning options and career pathways offered at York. Virtual event. Tuesday, February 18 to Thursday, February 20. Registration required.

Career Ready: International Student Conference. Equip yourself for success in the Canadian job market as you network with industry professionals and alumni to kickstart your future. Keele Campus. Friday, February 21, 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Second Student Centre. Registration required.

Notice: Microsoft Apps Storage Quota at York. York University will be implementing a OneDrive storage limit of 50 GB and Teams/SharePoint storage limit of 1 TB for each student’s Microsoft account. This change will be effective Monday, March 31. Most students are far below the storage limit, but please check your usage. If you find yourself nearing or over the limit, please take action to reduce your usage. 

Food Services is Looking for Your Feedback! The York community has been invited to give feedback to Food and Vending Services for a chance to win Flex dollars for your YU-card. Complete the survey by Friday, February 7. 

Career Chat: Building Your LinkedIn Profile and Networking Skills. Explore new ways to optimize your LinkedIn profile and start making meaningful connections with professional contacts. Keele Campus. Wednesday, February 5, noon to 1 p.m. 138 Health, Nursing and Environmental Studies Building. Registration required. 

How to Make Career Decisions. Choosing a career path can be daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. Discover the steps to making informed career decisions and find out what career path will suit you best. Virtual event. Monday, February 10, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Registration required. 

Mentor Circles: How to Get into Medical School. Learn the keys to crafting a strong and compelling application for medical school, acing interviews and excelling in the MCAT while gaining insight from current MD candidates at the University of Toronto. Keele Campus. Tuesday, February 11, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Alumni & Career Lounge, York Lanes. Registration required. 

Note-Taking Essentials. Learn what to do with your notes after you’ve taken them while improving your skills with various note-taking strategies. Virtual event. Wednesday, February 5, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Registration required. 

Reading and Annotating with Zotero. Manage your research notes with Zotero and learn how to annotate academic readings with PDF annotation tools. Virtual event. Wednesday, February 5, 10 to 11 a.m. Registration required. 

Setting up for Portrait Photography. Looking to build your photography skills? Take the first steps to learning portrait photography and how to take headshots in a studio environment. Markham Campus. Wednesday, February 5, 1 to 3 p.m. 3060 Media Creation Suites. Registration required.  

Crafting a Compelling Literature Review. Learn how to build a well-informed literature review by effectively finding, analyzing and structuring your sources. Virtual event. Thursday, February 6, noon to 1:30 p.m. Registration required. 

Study Strategies That Work. Discover effective study strategies that are proven to work with your brain and start improving your study sessions. Virtual event. Friday, February 7, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Registration required. 

Tests, Midterms, Exams, Oh My! Manage your anxieties about your exams by learning new techniques to improve your confidence before, during and after your tests. Virtual event. Friday, February 7, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Registration required. 

Critical Thinking. Dive deeper into your academic studies by learning how to think critically and further analyze your assigned readings. Virtual event. Monday, February 10, 10 to 11 a.m. Registration required. 

Ori-Graph-Mi. Combine math and art in new and exciting ways while enjoying pizza with professors from York’s math and creative technology departments. Markham Campus. Monday, February 10, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Room MK 6075. Registration not required. 

Research 101: Navigating the Library and E-Resources. Effectively search for e-resources using York’s vast library website. Virtual event. Tuesday, February 11, noon to 1 p.m. Registration required. 

Who’s (not) counted: finding published data about ethnic and racialized populations in Canada. Gain the necessary skills to find published data about different racialized and ethnic groups and provide accurate representation in your research. Virtual event. Tuesday, February 11, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Registration required. 

Internet Safety for Mature Students. Learn practical cybersecurity skills and begin safeguarding and protecting your data and identity. Virtual event. Wednesday, February 5, 3 to 4 p.m. Registration required. 

Essay Writing Help: Where do I Begin When Writing a Paper? Discover resources and develop skills to help you while writing academic papers. Virtual event. Monday, February 10, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Registration required. 

Mature/Transfer Student Café Hour. Relax and connect with mature student mentors while engaging with other mature and transfer students. Keele Campus. Tuesday, February 11, 1 to 2 p.m. 111 Central Square. Registration not required. 

Coffee Break. Take a well-deserved break and grab a coffee while enjoying some time away from academic responsibilities with your peers. Keele Campus. Wednesday, February 5, 1 to 3 p.m. 280N York Lanes. Registration not required. 

Virtual UHIP Drop-in Session. Find out how to enrol in the University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) and start getting medical coverage for any medical emergencies. Virtual event. Wednesday, February 5, 2 to 4 p.m. Registration required. 

Bilingual Webinar: Navigating the Ontario Healthcare System. Discover the structure, benefits, cultural differences and your rights as a patient within the Ontario Healthcare System. Virtual event. Friday, February 7, 10 a.m. to noon. Registration required. 

Immigration Workroom: Study Permit Extension + PGWP. Take the first steps to extending your stay in Canada by applying for a study permit extension or Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP). Keele Campus. Friday, February 7, 1 to 2:15 p.m. 242 York Lanes. Registration required. 

Confident Writing Workshop. Develop a strong academic voice and improve your writing skills by gaining more confidence. Virtual event. Tuesday, February 11, 2:30 to 4 p.m. Registration required.  

Motivation & Procrastination. Learn how to move past your procrastination by using internal motivation techniques to get your work done. Keele Campus. Tuesday, February 11, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. 353B York Lanes. Registration not required. 

Social Savvy. Discover new ways to boost your interpersonal skills and confidently navigate your professional and personal engagements. Virtual event. Friday, February 7, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Registration required. 

Speculative Meteorology: Weather Channeled. Discover a collective reimagining of our relationship with the climate and weather in the form of a collaborative art exhibit. Keele Campus. Monday, February 3 to Friday, February 7, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Special Projects Gallery. Registration not required. 

Afro-Caribbean Marketplace. Immerse yourself in Afro-Caribbean culture with various handmade crafts and products while supporting local businesses. Keele Campus. Wednesday, February 5, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. CIBC Marketplace, Schulich School of Business. Registration required.  

VCP presents OPEN MIC NIGHT. Highlight your talents or simply enjoy the performances at this Valentine’s Day-themed open mic. Keele Campus. Wednesday, February 5, 6:30 to 9 p.m. 258 Vanier College. Ticket purchase required. 

Jazz at Midday: York Jazz Faculty Ensemble. Bask in an afternoon of jazz performances by York’s esteemed Jazz Faculty Ensemble. Keele Campus. Thursday, February 6, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. 244 Accolade East. Registration not required. 

VCP presents BIPOC ARTIST HUB SHOWCASE. Experience a variety of different art pieces brought to life by students in Vanier College Production’s BIPOC Artist Hub. Keele Campus. Friday, February 7, 2 to 4 p.m. and Saturday February 8, 7:30 to 9 p.m. 001 Vanier College. Ticket purchase required. 

playGround Festival 2025. Check out York’s annual student-run theatre festival to see the work of emerging student theatre artists on stage. Keele Campus. Saturday, February 8 to Friday, February 14, Joseph G. Green Studio Theatre. Ticket purchase required. 

Sculpture Talk with artist Patrick Cruz. Join this edition of the Sculpture Talk Lecture series to hear from Patrick Cruz, an established artist, educator and albularyo. Keele Campus. Tuesday, February 11, 6 to 7 p.m. 130 Centre for Fine Arts. Registration required.