This Week @ York

Prioritize your health and well-being. Engage in activities during Fall Well-being Week that will help you embrace all dimensions of well-being. Explore free events held both in-person and online by visiting the Well-being Week web page. Various locations and times. Monday, October 6 to Friday, October 10.  

Use the Virtual Well-being Hub to build habits that help you thrive. From mindfulness to motivation, the Hub is packed with ways to boost your mood and support your daily health and happiness. Explore what wellness looks like for you, at your own pace.  

Financial Aid Awaits. Find financial awards that meet your specific needs by completing your profile and browsing your options on the FAAS App. Deadline: Wednesday, October 15.  

Inspire yourself and empower your health! Find out how to better support your health year-round, explore campus resources and get valuable tips for staying well by visiting the Health Fair. 

• Glendon Campus. Monday, October 6, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Centre of Excellence lobby. Registration not required. 
• Keele Campus. Wednesday, October 8, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vari Hall Rotunda, Central Square, Ross link. Registration not required. 
• Markham Campus. Thursday, October 9, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Atrium. Registration not required. 

Fuel your Wellness with Fruits & Veggies. Fruits and vegetables in everyday meals are essential. Explore special promotions across YU Eats dining halls that can help you create well-rounded meals that fit into your busy schedule. Various locations. Monday, October 6, to Friday, October 10, all day. Registration not required. 

Academic Freedom Now: Challenges for Individuals & Institutions. Participate in a thoughtful panel discussion on the state of academic freedom in Canadian universities in light of recent controversies and during times of social and geopolitical tensions. Keele Campus. Thursday, October 9, 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. 280A York Lanes. Registration required. 

Do the Work: Dialogue Across Differences. Develop personal strategies to manage emotions in order to look past individual differences and hear the humanity of someone’s lived experiences. Virtual event. Thursday, October 9, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Registration required.

Interfaith Panel Discussion. Join this engaging discussion where student leaders and faith leaders provide their perspectives and background as it relates to their faith and religious journey, and what they lean upon during times of hardship to support themselves and their faith communities. Keele Campus. Friday, October 10, 2 to 3:30 p.m. 280A York Lanes. Registration required.

Student Accounts Lifecycle. No longer 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 will enter an expiry process once your enrolment changes. 

Indigenous Wellness: How Culture and Communities Empower Me. This episode of the Well-being & YU Podcast features Rainingbird Daniels, a proud Plains Cree, Sioux and Dakota student from Sturgeon Lake First Nation. Tune in to hear them unpack well-being through an Indigenous lens, focusing on community, advocacy, culture, reclaiming joy and achieving collective healing. 

Go Global Fair. Get inspired by the exchange programs, summer schools, internships and more that are offered at over 300 global partners across 65+ countries. Find out how you can earn credits toward your degree while travelling and engaging with different cultures. Keele Campus. Wednesday, October 1, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vari Hall. Registration not required.   

Experience Grad York – Fall 2025. Join the Faculty of Graduate Studies for a free event spanning four days in October to explore your options in graduate studies and professional advancement. Virtual events. Tuesday, October 14 to Friday, October 17, various times available. Registration required.  

Community Safety Update #2 regarding external unauthorized individual and violence on Tuesday, September 16 – read the full update.

Audio Recording & Audio Editing with Audacity. Learn the fundamental concepts of recording sound, editing and exporting files using open-source software. Keele Campus. Thursday, October 2, 3 to 5 p.m. 530 Scott Library – Computer Classroom. Registration required. 

Makerspace Orientations: Game Pieces and Figurines. Get inspired to design and create custom game pieces, followed by the steps to post-process your work, including painting to achieve high-quality finishes. Friday, October 3, 1 to 3 p.m. 3055 Makerspace. Registration required. 

Zotero Note-taking: Reading and Annotating. Discover how to better manage your research notes, use PDF annotation tools to create searchable notes and more with the help of this open-source tool. Virtual event. Tuesday, October 7, 10 to 11 a.m. Registration required. 

Financial Empowerment: Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries Workshop. Navigating the world of scholarships, awards, and bursaries can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Get information and strategies on the financial support available at York that can help ease the burden of educational costs. Virtual event. Thursday, October 9, 2:30 to 4 p.m. Registration required. 

Miinkaanensing: Indigenous Reading Room Student Art Competition. Submit an art piece in any traditional or contemporary format for the chance to co-create the Miinkaanensing Indigenous Reading Room. Application deadline: Friday, October 3. View the full timeline on the registration form.  

Virtual Wellness Coffee Hour. Enjoy a warm and comforting beverage while connecting with others about how wellness is perceived around the world. Get inspired by literature, music and the wisdom of your peers. Virtual event. Tuesday, October 7, 2 to 3 p.m. Registration required. 

Virtual UHIP Drop-in Session. Applying for the University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP)? Get to know about how you can use it at medical appointments and what perks you can leverage. Virtual event. Thursday, October 2, 1 to 3 p.m. Registration required. 

Immigration Workroom: Study Permit Extension + PGWP. Learn about what steps to take in the process of extending your Study Permit or Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) and what documents are needed for an accurate submission. Keele Campus. Friday, October 3, 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. 242 York Lanes. Registration required. 

Teaching Kitchen – Vietnamese Spring Rolls. Celebrate York’s Spirit Day and join an executive chef and dietitian as they walk you through how to make delicious spring rolls. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced cook, this event is perfect for anyone looking to expand their culinary knowledge. Glendon Campus. Thursday, October 9, 2 to 3 p.m. Registration required. 

Get Involved Fair. Looking for new club members? Register your club to participate in this exciting fair, where you can make connections and find peers with common interests. Markham campus. Wednesday, October 8, 1 to 5 p.m. First floor Atrium. Registration required. 

SWELL Presents: Meals Made Easy. Learn the basics of meal prepping and gain a sense of confidence when working in the kitchen. Markham Campus. Wednesday, October 1, 2 to 3:30 p.m. MK 3040R. Registration required. 

Clubs Welcome. Join in on the first official Clubs Welcome event, hosted by SCLD! This event brings together all student organizations across York to celebrate your successes, support your journey as student leaders and explore how SCLD can support your club this year. Keele Campus. Thursday, October 2, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Founders Assembly Hall, FC 152. Registration required.  

Jazz at Midday with Guitarist Mike Murray. Spend the afternoon enjoying a performance by Mike Murray, an acclaimed guitarist, composer and educator. Keele Campus. Thursday, October 2, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. McLean Performance Studio. Registration not required. 

Founder Fundamentals, hosted by YSpace. Take part in a 12-week series that covers business models, marketing and more. Develop your practical skills and grow your network as you embark on your entrepreneurial endeavours. Virtual event. Sessions run until Tuesday, December 2, 6 to 8 p.m. Registration required.    

Scenic Caves Hike. Spend time exploring the Scenic Caves Nature Adventures — one of Ontario’s most breathtaking natural wonders! Nestled high above Georgian Bay, Scenic Caves offers a magical mix of towering cliffs, deep crevices and panoramic views. Keele Campus & Georgian Bay. Thursday, October 2, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bus leaves from the Tait McKenzie Centre. Registration required. 

Self-defence Class. Join a class focused on making you feel safer, stronger and more in control, both physically and mentally. Learn practical techniques that you can use to defend yourself in real-world situations, improve your awareness and build confidence. Keele Campus. Monday, October 6, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Studio 2, Tait McKenzie Centre. Registration required.