This Week @ York

Consent Action Week. Explore events aimed at educating and empowering York community members, and re-committing to our understanding of consent and sexual violence. Virtual and Keele Campus. Various dates and times available during the week of Monday, January 22. Registration required.

Letters of Love to survivors. Leave a handwritten message to be displayed on a mural, anonymous or not, for anyone who has experienced sexual violence. Keele Campus. From Monday, January 22, to Friday, January 26, Vari Hall. Registration not required.

Wen-Do Women's Self-Defense Workshops. Practice physical and psychological self-defense techniques with a certified instructor. Keele Campus. Tuesday, January 23, 6 to 8 p.m. 519 Kaneff Tower. Registration required.

Mindful Activities. Enjoy cozy and therapeutic mindfulness activities such as colouring , journaling and painting. Keele Campus. Friday, January 26, 2 to 4 p.m. 301 York Lanes. Registration not required.

Emergency Notification System (ENS) Test. A test of the ENS will be conducted by York's Community Safety Department. These tests ensure the functionality and awareness of the notification system among community members, and will be distributed via the York Safety App, email, Public Address System and Digital Messaging Screens across the University. Keele and Glendon Campus. Wednesday, January 24.

Academic Integrity Focus Groups. Connect with peers and share your thoughts on the resources students need to actively complete work with academic integrity in mind. Participants will receive a $20 gift card to the York University Bookstore. Virtual event. Various dates available taking place daily from Monday, January 29, to Monday, February 12, noon to 1 p.m. Registration required.

Sharing Ideas: Connecting with the Vice Provost Students, Nona Robinson. Take a wellness break with Nona and other students by walking around campus or sitting to discuss ideas and engage in meaningful dialogues. Keele Campus. Various dates and times available starting Tuesday, January 30, 1:30 to 3 p.m. Registration required.

Security Services Review (SSR) Virtual Town Hall. Share your comments, feedback and questions about the York University Security Services Review, and get an update about their recommendations on developing an alternative security services model at York. Virtual event. Tuesday, January 30, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Registration required.

Note-Taking Essentials. Explore various note-taking strategies and how to use your notes to study more effectively. Keele Campus. Wednesday, January 24, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. 203 Bethune College. Registration not required.

Time Management. Discover helpful, personalized approaches to organizing your time. Virtual event. Thursday, January 25, 10 to 11 a.m. Registration required.

Establishing Effective Boundaries for Leaders. Build up your leadership ability by studying fundamental skills and models. Virtual event. Thursday, January 25, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Registration required.

First 6 Weeks: Unlocking the Canadian Health System. Learn to navigate the Canadian healthcare system and what to expect at a doctor's visit. Virtual event. Wednesday, January 24, 1:30 to 3 p.m. Registration required.

Resumé & Cover Letter Writing. Learn to highlight your experiences, education and skills in your cover letter and resume to capture employer interest. Virtual event. Friday, January 26, 10 a.m. to noon. Registration required.

Declaration Week - Explore Engineering. Explore Lassonde's engineering programs, hear from industry guest speakers, meet professors and experience lab demos. Keele Campus. Various dates and times available from Wednesday, January 24, to Friday, January 26. Bergeron Centre for Engineering Excellence. Registration not required.

In-person tour of 1-m Telescope at Allan I. Carswell Observatory. Enjoy a magical tour of the 1-meter telescope. Keele Campus. Wednesday, January 24, 5 to 7 p.m. 446 Petrie Science Building. Registration required.

Glendon Information Session: Study in Costa Rica. Study in Costa Rica this summer and have the experience of a lifetime. Join this information session to learn about how to get started. Virtual and Glendon Campus. Wednesday, January 24, 3 to 4 p.m. A204 York Hall. Registration required.

Vision Beyond a Glance. Explore the meaning of vision and consider how we look at our world while doing everyday activities. Keele Campus. Friday, January 26, 2 to 3:30 p.m. 519 Kaneff Tower. Registration not required.

Book Launch: Sustainable Energy Transitions in Canada. Join a book launch that gathers experts nationwide to share their perspectives on leading theories and practices. Keele Campus. Friday, January 26, 4 to 6 p.m. Schulich Executive Dining Hall. Registration required.

AMPD Industry Talks: Film Directing with Sharon Lewis. Get industry insights from award-winning director Sharon Lewis known for Murdoch Mysteries and more in a talk with Dr. Sarah Bay-Cheng, Dean and professor at the School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design. Toronto. Friday, January 26, 6 to 8 p.m. York U Motion Media Studio, 777 Kipling Ave. Registration required via email at yumms@yorku.ca.

Venture Catalyst. If you are an early-stage tech entrepreneur testing your start-up ideas and bringing proof-of-concept to life, enter a free 6-week training and mentorship program. Submit your application by Sunday, January 28.

Teaching Kitchen Series. Get hands-on experience and enhance your culinary skills by discovering how to make a tasty ginger noodle salad in this free, exciting and interactive cooking class. Glendon Campus. Tuesday, January 30, 2 to 3 p.m. Glendon Dining Hall. Registration required.

Sexual Health Foundations. Keep yourself and others safe by knowing about sexual health, consent and safe sex. Virtual event. Wednesday, January 24, 10 to 11 a.m. Registration required.

Introduction to Substance Use and Harm Reduction. Find out about different types of substances, how they affect health and discuss the risks associated with mixing various substances. Virtual event. Wednesday, January 24, 1 to 2 p.m. Registration required.