This Week @ York for Week of May 27, 2025

FYI

  • National AccessAbility Week. Develop practical strategies to feel empowered in the workplace. Attend panel discussions, networking opportunities and VR-powered soft skills workshops that highlight the importance of accessibility and disability inclusion. Monday, May 26 to Friday, May 30. Registration required. 

    Rainbow Grad Celebration. You're invited to celebrate with faculty, staff, graduates and allies, to honour the 2SLGBTQIA+- identifying graduates of the class of 2025. Enjoy food, music and heartfelt words from York community members. Keele Campus. Tuesday, June 3, 6 to 8 p.m. Martin Family Lounge, Accolade East. Registration required. 

    Black Grad Celebration. Dress to impress and enjoy food, music and some beautiful speeches from York community members at the annual Black Grad Celebration to honour the Black-identifying graduates of 2025. Keele Campus. Thursday, June 5, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tribute Communities Recital Hall & CIBC Lobby, Accolade East. Registration Required. 

Pride Month

  • Pride Celebrations. Join the York community for Pride celebrations across all three campuses. Come show your support, spend time with your peers and enjoy a sweet treat. Keele, Glendon and Markham Campus. Wednesday, June 4, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Various locations. Registration not

Careers Support

  • On the Job Success. Learn what to expect in the first few days on the job, how to increase your chances of workplace success, how to make a great first impression and how to communicate assertively and handle difficult situations effectively. Virtual event. Thursday, May 29, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Registration required. 

    Resumé Writing Webinar. Effectively target your resumé and present your experiences, education and skills in a way that showcases your assets. Virtual event. Tuesday, June 3, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Registration required. 

    Cover Letter Writing Webinar. Cover letter 101 helps you learn how to present your experiences and skills in a way that highlights your strengths to employers and describes you as an ideal candidate. Virtual event. Friday, June 6, 10 to 10:45 a.m. Registration required. 

International Student Support

  • Research Experience Program. Are you interested in going to Germany for a research experience? Join the information sessions hosted by Goethe University Frankfurt to get more information on the program and how to sign up. Virtual event. Wednesday, May 28, 10 to 11 a.m. Registration required. 

    Go Global Drop-in Advising. If you are considering going abroad, ask any questions you may have to a global learning coordinator to get answers. Keele Campus. Wednesday, May 28, 1 to 3:30 p.m. 200 York Lanes. Registration not required. 

    Drop-in International Student Advising. Join this group advising session and speak with an immigration specialist who can answer immigration-related questions. Virtual event. Thursday, May 29, 9:30 to 11 a.m. Registration not required. 

Get Involved

  • Construct an Argument. Learn how to construct a strong thesis statement and an argument that makes an impact. Virtual event. Thursday, May 29, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration not required.