This Week @ York for Week of February 6, 2024

Black History Month

  • Coils and Curls: Everything Black Hair. Embrace and celebrate Black hair in all its diversity, and its meaningful relationship with the Black community and society at large. Keele Campus. Wednesday, February 7, 1 to 2:30 p.m. 051 McLaughlin College. Registration required.

  • WORD, SOUND, POWER: An Annual Celebration of Black Artistic Expression. Ignite your senses and uplift your spirits in celebrating Black artistry where words, sounds and power collide for a night to remember. Keele Campus. Wednesday, February 7, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Accolade East Building, Tribute Communities Recital Hall. Registration required.

  • Capoeira Workshop with Professora Lang Liu. Learn the Brazilian martial art that began as a form of enslaved peoples' resistance. Glendon Campus. Thursday, February 8, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. 170 York Hall. Registration not required.

  • Black Histories Wikipedia and Wikidata Edit-a-thon. Join a beginner-friendly editing session to help improve coverage of Black histories on Wikipedia and Wikidata. Keele Campus. Tuesday, February 13, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 2nd floor Atrium, Scott Library. Registration required.

  • Black Leaders and Community Builders. Learn about individuals committed to working toward the educational and professional advancement of Black communities. Virtual event. Tuesday, February 13, 1 to 2 p.m. Registration required.

Lunar New Year

  • Coffee Break - Lunar New Year. Celebrate the Lunar New Year and the year of the Dragon by connecting with your peers and meeting new people through fun activities. Keele Campus. Friday, February 9, 2 to 4 p.m. 280N York Lanes. Registration required.

  • Lunar New Year Social. Meet new friends and have fun celebrating the Lunar New Year with East Asian board games and delicious snacks. Keele Campus. Monday, February 12, 4 to 6 p.m. Winters Junior Common Room. Registration required.

FYI

  • Food Services want your feedback! Share your experience with campus dining services, including quality of food, variety of options, services and overall satisfaction for the chance to have $200 flex dollars added to your YU-card.

  • Winter Commute Month. Log all your sustainable commutes and trips, such as walking, taking public transportation and ride sharing on the Smart Commute tool for a chance to win a $100 e-gift card. Open until Thursday, February 29.

  • Summer Programs at YorkU Partners. Explore a new culture and earn credits towards your degree by studying at one of York’s global partners this summer term. Application deadline Friday, March 1.

  • Robert J. Tiffin Student Leadership Award. Nominate a student whose leadership has made a valuable contribution to the York community. These awards recognize leadership, dedication, integrity, enthusiasm and the pursuit of excellence. Nomination deadline Friday, March 15.

Worth Repeating

  • Sharing Ideas: Connecting with the Vice Provost Students, Nona Robinson. Recharge your batteries by walking around campus with Nona or sitting and sharing insightful dialogue. Keele Campus. Various dates and times available. Bennett Centre. Registration required.

  • Pop-up Advising Fair. Receive guidance on your OSAP, degree requirements, study permits and career pathways from welcoming advisors. Keele and Glendon Campus. Wednesday, February 7, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vari Hall and the Glendon Centre of Excellence. Registration not required.

  • York University’s Budget Consultation. Get an overview of York's finances, the University’s current budget and have an opportunity to provide input. Virtual event. Tuesday, February 20, 3:15 to 4:30 p.m. Registration required.

Learning Skills

  • Tests, Midterms, Exams, Oh My! Explore tips and strategies that can help you feel prepared and confident before, during and after your test. Virtual event. Wednesday, February 7, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Registration required.

  • Organizing Zotero collections. Find out how Zotero can help with your research. Manage items easily by using new features in this free, open-source tool. Virtual event. Thursday, February 8, 11 a.m. to noon. Registration required.

  • Finding Balance: Navigating School and Personal Stress During Mid-Term Exam Season. Discover strategies to enhance your mental health as we transition into midterm season. Virtual event. Thursday, February 8, 11 a.m. to noon. Registration required.

  • Motivation & Procrastination. Overcome procrastination and learn how to find internal motivation to help you succeed. Virtual event. Thursday, February 8, 2 to 3 p.m. Registration required.

  • Note-Taking Essentials. Learn about different techniques for taking notes and how to make the most of them. Virtual event. Friday, February 9, 10 to 11 a.m. Registration required.

  • Time Management. Gain skills that will help you manage your time efficiently during university and beyond. Virtual event. Monday, February 12, noon to 1 p.m. Registration required.

  • Study Strategies That Work. Explore why some learning strategies work better than others and find the ones that work best for you. Virtual event. Tuesday, February 13, 1 to 2 p.m. Registration required.

International Student Support

Mature Student Support

Careers Support

Get Involved

  • Go Global Information Session – Partner Summer Programs. Looking to get away this summer? Consider an exchange with one of York’s partner institutions. With dozens of experiences across five continents, there’s something for everyone. Virtual event. Wednesday, February 7, 10:30 to 11:30 am. Registration required.

  • Snow Tubing Experience. Enjoy an exciting day of snow tubing – a fun activity that requires no previous experience. Uxbridge. Saturday, February 17, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lakeridge Ski Resort. Registration required by Friday, February 9.

  • playGround Festival. Attend York's annual student-run theatre festival and enjoy new and original work by emerging artists. Various dates and times available starting Tuesday, February 13. Ticket purchase required.

  • Call for Papers. Get a chance to win the bell hooks Intersectional Scholarship Award by submitting one piece of academic work to The Canadian Journal for the Academic Mind. Submit your paper by Sunday, February 25.

Health & Wellness

  • Everyday Mindfulness. Find inner peace within your everyday activities, habits and tasks. Virtual event. Thursday, February 8, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Registration required

  • Speed Crafting: Valentine's Day Edition. Make Valentine's Day cards for your loved ones and express yourself artistically in this relaxed session. Keele Campus. Friday, February 9, 5 to 7 p.m. 101 Stong College. Registration required.

  • Vaccine Clinic. Stay safe this flu season and visit the mobile clinic to get COVID-19 and flu vaccines. Glendon Campus. Tuesday, February 13, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Centre of Excellence. Registration not required.

  • Teaching Kitchen Series. Get firsthand experience and improve your culinary skills by learning how to make a delicious Greek pasta salad with chickpeas in this free cooking class. Glendon Campus. Thursday, February 15, 2 to 3 p.m. Glendon Dining Hall. Registration required.