This Week @ York for Week of April 4, 2023

FYI

  • Student Accounts Lifecycle. Ensure that you have downloaded and backed up your files onto your own personal devices. If you will no longer be enrolled in courses at York, your student computing accounts will enter an expiry process.

  • SAVY is Here to Support You! Have questions about upcoming exams, applying for classes, financial aid and more? Chat with SAVY to get the guidance you need, anytime you need it!

  • Osgoode Mediation Clinic. Learn more about this clinic’s specialized areas, including youth conflicts, housing disagreements, family disputes, campus-related issues and personal and professional conflicts. Virtual and in-person. Keele Campus. Various dates and times available. Registration Required.

  • Writer-in-Residence Program Presents: Miriam Toews in conversation with Karen Solie. Join Miriam and Karen for a discussion about writing, reading, fighting and talking, followed by an audience Q&A and book signing. Keele Campus. Monday, April 17, 7 to 9 p.m. Second Floor, Second Student Centre. Registration Required.

  • Nominate a staff member for the Deborah Hobson York Citizenship Award. The Deborah Hobson York Citizenship Award recognizes York staff who use imagination and innovation to serve the York student community. Nominations for this award require a letter of support or nomination letter to come from a current or past York student. The submission deadline is Friday, April 21, 4:30 p.m. ET

  • Global Learning Endowed Awards. York International is now accepting award applications for students studying abroad in the upcoming summer, fall and winter terms. Application deadline is May 1, 11:59 p.m. ET

Earth Month

  • Campus Tree Planting. Join the Office of Sustainability for two community tree-planting events on York’s campuses.
    Glendon Campus. Wednesday, April 12, noon to 2 p.m. Registration required.
    Keele Campus. Thursday, April 13, noon to 2 p.m. Registration required.

  • Campus Cleanup. Make an impact at York with the Office of Sustainability by participating a 20-minute campus cleanup at Glendon or Keele.
    Glendon Campus. Tuesday, April 18, 12:30 to 12:50 p.m. Registration required.
    Keele Campus. Wednesday, April 19, 12:30 to 12:50 p.m. Registration required.

  • "Escape from Overshoot: Economics for a Planet in Peril" Book Launch for Professor Emeritus Peter Victor. Join the Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change in celebrating the launch of Professor Emeritus Peter Victor’s latest book, Escape from Overshoot: Economics for a Planet in Peril. Virtual and in-person. Wednesday, April 12, 5 to 7 p.m. Centre for Social Innovation 192 Spadina Avenue. Registration required.

  • Exploring Green Careers: Celebrating Earth Day with EUC. Discover how you can make positive change, learn about green careers and more during this exciting conference. Virtual event. Thursday, April 20, all day event starting at 10:30 a.m. Registration required.

ICYMI

  • Grand Community Iftar. During this inaugural charity event, proceeds from ticket sales will be donated towards earthquake relief in Türkiye & Syria – keeping in line with Islamic tradition around charitable giving. Keele Campus. Thursday, April 6, 6 to 9 p.m. Convention Centre in the Second Student Centre. Registration required.

Careers Support

  • Interview Preparation Webinar.Learn how to improve the first impression you make and how to effectively answer employers' questions. Virtual event. Thursday, April 6, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Registration required.

  • Job Search & Networking Strategies webinar. Learn about how employers fill job openings. Discover hidden opportunities and build relationships that maximize your job search efforts. Virtual event. Tuesday, April 11, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Registration required.

Learning Skills

  • Presentation Skills. Explore new strategies to feel confident while making a presentation. Virtual event. Wednesday, April 5, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Registration required.

  • Study Strategies that Work. Learn about what is happening within our brains when we learn, how we forget things and adopt new study strategies. Virtual event. Wednesday, April 5, 3 to 4 p.m. Registration required.

  • Tests, Midterms, Exams, Oh My! Discover tips and strategies to feel confident before, during, and after your tests. Virtual event. Thursday, April 6, 2 to 3 p.m. Registration required.

Mature Student Support

International Student Support

  • Get your taxes done with York International. As an international student in Canada, you can file your taxes or take advantage of certain tax credits. North York Community House (NYCH) will offer phone/virtual tax filing for international students. Virtual event. Wednesday, April 5, Thursday, April 6 and Monday, April 10, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration required.

  • Study Permit Application Information Webinar for new Admitted Students. Join international student advisors and licensed immigration specialists to learn about Canadian study permit application requirements and general tips for submitting a strong application. Virtual event. Wednesday, April 5, 9 to 11 a.m. Registration required.

Get Involved

  • Exchange Information Session. Interested in exchange, but don’t know where to start? Discuss exchange opportunities with a global learning coordinator. Virtual event. Wednesday, April 5, 11 a.m. Registration required.

  • Regenesis/ YU-WASTE?  Regenesis is an environmental organization hosting a giveaway for clothing, common household items and free school supplies. Keele Campus. Thursday, April 6, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 109 Health, Nursing & Environmental Studies Building. Registration required.

  • Hear from students who have studied abroad at Global Chat. Ever wonder what it’s like living and studying abroad? Exchange students who went to Oxford Brookes University and University of Leeds in the UK will share their experiences and answer your questions. Keele Campus. Thursday, April 6, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. 244 York Lanes. Registration required.