This Week @ York

York International Global Internship Opportunities Virtual Information Session. Are you looking to gain diverse work experience? York International (YI) brings the opportunity to expand your intercultural experience while working with partners from different countries remotely and in-person. Attend the virtual information session to learn more. Tuesday, Feb. 8, 3 p.m. Registration required.

The Cross-Campus Capstone Classroom (C4) Sprint . Are you looking for a way to gain real world experience and earn course credits at the same time? Work with a real-world project sponsor on a real-world project to put your skills to the test. This session introduces the C4 Sprint. Enrolment starts now!

Library Workshops:

• Finding Newspaper Articles. Researching credible newspaper articles can be difficult. Learn about powerful newspaper databases and the tips and tricks you need to navigate them! Thursday, Feb. 10, noon to 1:30 p.m. Registration required.
• Academic Integrity: How You can Learn to Stop Worrying and Love Citations! This workshop prepares you to be an active participant in conversations within your scholarly community and in your professional career. Learn how to write in-text citations and bibliographies, and how to identify plagiarism and academic dishonesty. Wednesday, Feb. 16, noon to 1:30 p.m. Registration required.

Road to Research Success: How to Find Scholarly Articles and Books Through York Libraries. Need help navigating your way to academic sources? This workshop will provide you with a basic roadmap to library resources, the library website and OMNI, research databases and strategies, tools to evaluate different sources, and understand different formats. Thursday, Feb. 17, noon to 1:30 p.m. Registration required.

Writing Centre workshops:

• Get Writ Livestream. Join the Writing Centre and Dr. Rich Shivener on YouTube at YU WRIT Live for livestreams about writing projects, resources, prompts and conversations with writers in the Writing Department and beyond. This week's topic is writing for accessibility. Every Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. No registration is required.
• Essay Writing Help: Where do I Begin When Writing a Paper? Join our session to learn specific resources and tools related to essay writing. The session will take you through various essay structures, tips on how to navigate the writing process, and provide a sample writing piece from a student. Thursday, Feb. 10, 2 to 3 p.m. Registration required.

Grammar On! A new grammar workshop series is open to all students wanting to improve their grammar and start using it with confidence. Every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. No registration is required.

Experience Grad York (EGY) - Winter 2022. Are you thinking of pursuing your graduate education? The Faculty of Graduate Studies at York invites you to EGY—a free, two-day, virtual event. Learn more for a breakdown of all the sessions that feature York's graduate programs. Wednesday, Feb. 23 to Thursday, Feb. 24. Registration required.

International Transfer Students: Learn how to Travel Around Toronto. As a new student in a big city, travelling can be overwhelming. This session will identify and assist you in learning what each transportation system offers and explain the monthly bus pass system. Friday, Feb. 11, 11 a.m. to noon. Registration required.

Moving Forward: How our alumni are strengthening Black communities. Join the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies for a talk with York graduates who are active in various initiatives addressing anti-Black racism and contributing positively to Black communities, families, and students. Tuesday, Feb. 8, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Registration required.

Student Counselling, Health & Well-being events & workshops. All participants will be entered into a draw for a $25 Indigo Gift card.

• Cannabis 101. This workshop focuses on debunking cannabis myths. Wednesday, Feb. 9, noon to 1:00 p.m. Registration required.

Coping with Winter Blues During a Pandemic. Our peers will go over some coping strategies to improve well-being while living through these uncertain times. Friday, Feb. 11 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. and Wednesday, Feb. 16, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Registration required.