This Week @ York for Week of April 29, 2025

Announcement

  • In the aftermath of the attack at the Lapu Lapu Festival in Vancouver, please know that we have Well-being Resources available to you, and we encourage you to reach out. Please continue to stay safe and seek support if you need. 

FYI

  • Important Information about your YU-card. Starting September 1, 2025, your YU-card will be the only form of ID accepted for exams. If you don't have one, take a few minutes to apply for a YU-card today – you’ll need it! 

    Last Chance to Earn 3 Credits and Make a Difference with C4. Don’t miss your opportunity to leave a mark on your community, connect with peers from different disciplines and earn 3 credits. Explore how to get involved and apply today! 

    Discounted tix to AFC Toronto games: York Lions Stadium will host AFC Toronto vs Calgary Wild FC on Thursday, May 1 and Vancouver Rise on Sunday, May 11. Save 10% off tickets with the code YORKU25

    $5 Student Tickets to Toronto FC II: Cheer on Toronto FC II on their home turf – York Lions Stadium – with an exclusive $5 ticket deal. All you need to do is show proof of Student ID with your ticket purchase on site! 

ICYMI

  • Student Accounts Lifecycle. If you will no longer be enrolled in courses at York, your accounts will begin an expiry process. Download and back up your important files onto an alternate device/account to avoid losing them. 

Worth Repeating

  • YorkU Big Bioblitz. Spend Earth Month immersing yourself in the nature found on campus by downloading the iNaturalist app and logging the biodiversity you come across. Event closes Saturday, May 31.   

Careers Support

  • Job Search & Networking Strategies Webinar. Discover how employers fill open job positions and learn to build relationships that can lead to hidden career opportunities. Virtual event. Tuesday, May 6, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Registration required. 

Learning Skills

  • Practice your Conference Presentation Skills. Overcome your anxiety and build your presentation skills by practicing public speaking with retired faculty members. Virtual event. Tuesday, May 6, 2 to 4 p.m. Registration required.  

International Student Support

  • Virtual UHIP Drop-in Session. Start the summer term off right by applying for the University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP). Virtual event. Wednesday, April 30, 2 to 4 p.m. Registration required. 

    Immigration Workroom: Study Permit Extension + PGWP. Looking to spend more time in Canada after graduating? Apply for a study permit extension or Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP). Keele Campus. Friday, May 2, 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. 242 York Lanes.

Athletics & Recreation

Get Involved

  • Hands in the Soil: Tree Planting & Prep. Head outdoors, meet new people and give back to nature by planting trees on campus. Keele Campus. Tuesday, May 6, 1 to 3 p.m. Stong House. Registration required.