This Week @ York for Week of May 20, 2025

FYI

  • Go Global  Information Session. Are you interested in going abroad and have questions about the journey? Speak to a global learning coordinator to get answers. Keele Campus. Wednesday, May 21, 1 to 3:30 p.m. 200 York lanes. Registration not required.

    Share Your Story. Spring graduates: Tell us about your proudest moment as a York student and what your plans are after graduation. You could be featured in our upcoming convocation campaign. Submission deadline Wednesday, May 28. 

Important Dates

  • Add & Drop Dates. Stay updated on important summer term dates regarding your courses by visiting the Registrar’s Office website. 

Worth Repeating

  • Atrium Tour at Allan I. Carswell Observatory. Spend the evening observing the sky above York’s Keele Campus, with a one-metre telescope. Keele Campus. Wednesday, May 21, 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. Petrie Science & Engineering Building. Registration required. 

    AI for Career Exploration Webinar. Explore how AI plays a role in career exploration – from job matching to skill gap analysis and professional development planning. Virtual event. Monday, May 26, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Registration required. 

    National AccessAbility Week. Learn how to advocate for your accessibility needs in the workplace. Join Student Accessibility Services for panel discussions, networking opportunities and VR-powered soft skills workshops to help you navigate your transition to the working world. Monday, May 26 to Friday, May 30. Registration required. 

ICYMI

  • York’s Big BioBlitz. Explore biodiversity across York with the iNaturalist app! Event closes Saturday, May 31. 

Careers Support

  • Resumé Writing Webinar. Effectively target your resumé and present your experiences, education and skills in a way that showcases your assets and piques employer interest. Virtual event. Tuesday, May 20 10 to 11:30 a.m. Registration required. 

    Job Search and Networking Strategies Webinar. Want to be more effective in getting the job you want? Find out how to uncover and create career opportunities. Virtual event. Friday, 23, 1:30 to 3 p.m. Registration required. 

    Job Search: Cover Letter Writing Webinar. Learn how to draft the perfect cover letter that presents your experiences, education and skills. Friday, May 23, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Registration required. 

International Student Support

  • UHIP Information Drop-in Session. Get important information on how to enrol in the University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP), get a card and learn about what is covered. Virtual event. Wednesday, May 21, 2 to 4 p.m. Registration required  

    Drop-in advising for international students. Speak with a specialist who can help answer your immigration-related questions. Virtual event. Thursday, May 22, 9:30 to 11 a.m. Registration not required