This Week @ York for Week of April 10, 2024

Announcement

  • We know that students continue to have many questions. As a reminder, you’re encouraged to explore the course completion resources web page for details about your course options. We also recommend that you use the interactive Course Completion Navigator (Undergraduate) tool to help you navigate eligibility and options based on your course status. More resources for graduate students will be added shortly.

    If you continue to have outstanding questions, we suggest connecting with the following resources:

    • Questions about planning your academics: Academic advising and online resources from your home faculty can provide support and guidance, as well as your faculty’s associate dean of students. Graduate students can connect with their graduate program director.
    • Questions as an international student: Visit the York International website for more information on events, advising drop-in sessions, and services.

    If you don’t have time to read This Week @ York, or would like to refer to it again, every edition can be found on the This Week @ York Archive web page.

Earth Month

  • Earth Month Website. Earth Month is a fantastic opportunity to learn about how the York community works together to create a better future. Visit this website to find out how to get involved through events, articles and key dates.

  • Stop Food Waste Day with YUeats. Fight food waste, have fun participating in games, receive plant seed starter sets, enjoy salad sampling and more. Keele Campus. Thursday, April 11, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Stong Dining Hall. Registration required.

  • Earth Month – Tree Planting & Campus Clean Up. Make a difference on campus! Celebrate Earth Month by joining tree planting and clean-up events.

    Keele Campus. Monday, April 22, and Tuesday, April 30, 12:30 to 2 p.m. Registration required.
    Glendon Campus. Thursday, May 2, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Registration required.

  • Teaching Kitchen – Waste Not Salad. Celebrate Stop Food Waste Day by learning how to make a salad in this free and interactive workshop. Keele Campus. Tuesday, April 16, 2 to 3 p.m. 166 Ross South. Registration required.

  • Sustainability Innovation Fund. Get the chance to have your climate action project idea supported and contribute to York's net zero goal. If you have an idea for a sustainability project that can take place on one of York's campuses, apply for the Sustainability Innovation Fund.   Application deadline: Friday, April 26, 4 p.m. ET.

  • Earthy Mondays. Enjoy a 10% discount when you order plant-based entrees at Create, Grill House, 416 Burger, Bok Choy and Chef's Table station at YU Eats Eateries on select Mondays throughout April. Keele and Glendon Campus.

FYI

  • Town Hall.Join the upcoming Town Hall to listen to, and share, feedback about working together to drive positive change at York. You’ll have an opportunity to ask questions to senior leadership, which can be submitted before and during the event by emailing conversations@yorku.ca. Virtual event. Thursday, April 11, 2:30 to 4 p.m. Registration required.

  • Summer Term Letter of Permission (LOP). Applications for a LOP to take undergraduate courses at an approved university have been extended. Confirm your student and course eligibility and submit your application by Tuesday, April 30.

Learning Skills

  • Graduate Admissions – Virtual Drop-In Hour. Ask any questions that you have about York and the graduate admissions process. Virtual event. Thursday, April 11, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Registration required.

  • Zotero Tune Up. Discover Zotero, the free open-source citation management tool. Get support from skilled librarians and archivists for citation troubleshooting and software feature demonstrations. Keele Campus. Tuesday, April 16, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 530 Scott Library. Registration required.

Careers Support

  • Job Search and Networking Strategies Webinar. Be more effective in getting the job you want by learning how to uncover hidden opportunities and build relationships. Virtual event. Wednesday, April 10, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Registration required.

  • Positive Psychology & Career Well-Being Webinar. Learn how to apply positive psychology techniques and how to balance your personal and career well-being. Virtual event. Thursday, April 11, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Registration required.

  • Resumé & Cover Letter Writing. Effectively target your resumé and cover letter by presenting your knowledge in a way that piques employer interest. Virtual event. Thursday, April 11, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Registration required.

  • How to Effectively Use LinkedIn Webinar. Enhance your job search and leverage LinkedIn's features to build your professional network. Virtual event. Monday, April 15, 10 to 11:30 p.m. Registration required.

  • What Can I Do with My Degree Webinar. Find out what career options your degree gives you, discover helpful job search websites and learn how to find career options that are tailored to you. Virtual event. Tuesday, April 16, 2 to 3 p.m. Registration required.

International Student Support

  • Virtual Drop-in International Student Advising. Ask any immigration-related questions you may have to an immigration specialist. Virtual event. Thursday, April 11, 9 to 10:30 a.m. Registration not required.

  • Coffee Break – Study Better Together. Gain new study tips and connect with peers through fun-themed conversations and activities. Keele Campus. Friday, April 12, 2 to 4 p.m. 280N York Lanes. Registration required.

  • Virtual Q&A: Study Permit Extension + PGWP. Get your questions about study permit extensions and/or post-graduation work permit applications answered. Virtual event. Tuesday, April 16, 9 to 10:30 a.m. Registration required.

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