Overview
A variety of academic and social events will be taking place during Fall Reading Week. Event titles, times and locations are listed along with contact information in the sponsoring department, for your convenience. The list is just getting going, so you'll want to check back regularly for updates!
View the full list of events below or click on one of these links for events related to each of the checklist questions:
- Academic skills-related events
- Advising-related events
- Social and community events
- Career-related events
Full list of events on campus:
Event Title/Description |
Date and Time |
Location |
Event host |
Contact Information |
| W Soccer vs Guelph | October 9, 2009; 1 p.m. |
Tait McKenzie Centre | School of Kinesiology and Health Science | Telephone: 416.736.2100 ext. 55185 Web site: http://www.recreation.yorku.ca/special_events/index.htm E-mail: sprtinfo@yorku.ca |
| M Soccer vs Guelph | October 9, 2009; 3:15 p.m. |
Tait McKenzie Centre | School of Kinesiology and Health Science | Telephone: 416.736.2100 ext. 55185 Web site: http://www.recreation.yorku.ca/special_events/index.htm E-mail: sprtinfo@yorku.ca |
| W Basketball vs Western | October 9, 2009; 6 p.m. |
Tait McKenzie Centre | School of Kinesiology and Health Science | Telephone: 416.736.2100 ext. 55185 Web site: http://www.recreation.yorku.ca/special_events/index.htm E-mail: sprtinfo@yorku.ca |
M Basketball vs |
October 9, 2009; 8 p.m. |
Tait McKenzie Centre | School of Kinesiology and Health Science | Telephone: 416.736.2100 ext. 55185 Web site: http://www.recreation.yorku.ca/special_events/index.htm E-mail: sprtinfo@yorku.ca |
| W Hockey vs Queen's | October 10, 2009; 2 p.m. |
Tait McKenzie Centre | School of Kinesiology and Health Science | Telephone: 416.736.2100 ext. 55185 Web site: http://www.recreation.yorku.ca/special_events/index.htm E-mail: sprtinfo@yorku.ca |
| W Hockey vs. UOIT | October 11, 2009; 2 p.m. |
Tait McKenzie Centre | School of Kinesiology and Health Science | Telephone: 416.736.2100 ext. 55185 Web site: http://www.recreation.yorku.ca/special_events/index.htm E-mail: sprtinfo@yorku.ca |
| Fall Reading Week Academic Check-Up / Semaine de lecture en automne - Faites le point |
October 13, 14, & 16, 2009; 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. |
C106 York Hall, Glendon College |
Academic Advising, Glendon College | Telephone: 416.487.6856 Web site: www.glendon.yorku.ca/advising *Registration is required. To book your one-on-one appointment, call: 416-487-6856 |
| Faculty of Health OSAS Peer Mentor Training | October 13, 2009; 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
Stong Masters Dining Hall | HH OSAS in cooperation with Counselling and Disability Services and Stong and Calumet Colleges | Telephone: 416.736.5299 Web site: http://www.yorku.ca/health/info_students.html E-mail: hhadvise@yorku.ca *Registration is required. Applications are now closed. |
Introduction to Job Search Strategies |
October 13, 2009; |
202 McLaughlin College |
Career Centre |
Telephone: 416.736.5351 |
| One-on-One Writing Instruction | October 13, 2009; 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
206 Bethune College | Office of the Master, Bethune College | Telephone: 416.736.5164 *Registration is required. Click the link for more details: http://www.yorku.ca/bethune/writing |
| Time Management | October 13, 2009; 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
N204B BCSS | Learning Skills Services | Telephone: 416.736.5297 Web site: http://www.yorku.ca/cds/lss |
| SOARING Information Session | October 13, 2009; 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. |
004 AK (Harry Leith Room) |
LA&PS Centre for Student Success | Telephone: 416.736.2100 ext. 33668 Web site: http://www.yorku.ca/laps/students/engage/soaring/workshops.html E-mail: mycentre@yorku.ca |
Making a Great First Impression |
October 13, 2009; |
202 McLaughlin College |
Career Centre |
Telephone: 416.736.5351 |
| Decidedly Jazz Danceworks | October 13 - 15, 2009; |
In residence, Dance Department | Dance Department | Telephone: 416.736.5137 Web site: http://www.yorku.ca/finearts/dance/events |
| 12 Hours in Heaven (12 hour study party) |
October 14, 2009; 12 p.m. - 12 a.m. |
001 VC | Vanier College Council | Telephone: 416.736.2100 ext 66512 |
| HH OSAS Drop in Advising Hours | October 14, 2009; |
019 HNES | HH OSAS | Telephone: 416.736.5299 Web site: http://www.yorku.ca/health/info_students.html E-mail: hhadvise@yorku.ca |
| Learning Styles with Ann Tsirgielis, BES Advisor | October 14, 2009; |
HNES 142 | Faculty of Environmental Studies | Telephone: 416.736.5252 Web site: http://www.yorku.ca/fes |
| Future Skills Conference 2009 (Open to Year 1 or 2 Schulich Students) Cost: $20/person. |
October 14, 2009; 9:30 a.m - 5 p.m. |
Schulich School of Business | Student Services & International Relations, SSB | Telephone: 416.736.5060 E-mail: undergrad@schulich.yorku.ca *Registration is required. Apply online: http://www.schulich.yorku.ca/futureskills |
| Keys to KINE | October 14, 2009; 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. |
401 HNES | Kinesiology and Health Science Undergraduate Office | Telephone: 416-736-5807 Web site: http://www.yorku.ca/health/kine/index.html E-mail: ugkhs@yorku.ca |
Job Search Strategies |
October 14, 2009; |
202 McLaughlin College |
Career Centre |
Telephone: 416.736.5351 |
| Health Student Clubs & Caucus Expo | October 14, 2009; 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
402 HNES | Faculty of Health Student Clubs & Caucus |
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| Being an International Student at York | October 14, 2009; |
001 VC | Vanier College in collaboration with York International | Telephone: 416.736.5192 Web site:http://www.arts.yorku.ca/vanier/index.html E-mail: vanier@yorku.ca |
| Getting a Handle on Your First Year Courses with Associate Dean Anders Sandberg | October 14, 2009; 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. |
HNES 140 | Faculty of Environmental Studies | Telephone: 416.736.5252 Web site: http://www.yorku.ca/fes |
| From Course to Assignment to Subject | October 14, 2009 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
VH 1152A | The Learning Commons | Telephone: 416.736.5150 |
| Presentation Skills | October 14, 2009; 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
Glendon Hall, E103 | Counselling Centre at Glendon | Telephone: 416-487-6709 Web site: http://www.glendon.yorku.ca/counselling/workshops.html |
| LA&PS Round Table Discussion | October 14, 2009; 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
Outside of 103 Central Square | LA&PS Centre for Student Success | Telephone: 416.736.2100 ext. 33668 Registration is required. Click here to register. |
| Tools & Resources for First Year Students (What First Year Students Want to Know) | October 14, 2009; 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. OR 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. |
401 HNES | HH OSAS | Telephone: 416.736.5299 Web site: http://www.yorku.ca/health/info_students.html E-mail: hhadvise@yorku.ca |
| ACMAPS Open House | October 14, 2009; 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
111 Central Square | ACMAPS | Telephone: 416.736.5770 Fax: 416.736.5787 Web site: http://www.yorku.ca/acmaps/events.html E-mail: acmaps@yorku.ca |
| Exam Preparation | October 14, 2009; 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. |
Glendon Hall, E103 | Counselling Centre at Glendon | Telephone: 416-487-6709 Web site: http://www.glendon.yorku.ca/counselling/workshops.html |
| "All About You" Clubs Postering Event | October 14, 2009; 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. |
Bear Pit Central Square | LA&PS Centre for Student Success | Telephone: 416.736.2100 ext. 33668 Web site: http://www.yorku.ca/laps/students/engage/soaring/workshops.html E-mail: mycentre@yorku.ca |
| BES Speed Networking for Greater Success with Natasha Hargovan & Nazia Jeelani | October 14, 2009; 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. |
HNES 140 | Faculty of Environmental Studies | Telephone: 416.736.5252 Web site: http://www.yorku.ca/fes *PLEASE RSVP to Joanne Guidi at guidij@yorku.ca by Friday October 9, 2009 |
| W Soccer vs Laurier | October 14, 2009; 1 p.m. |
Tait McKenzie Centre | School of Kinesiology and Health Science | Telephone: 416.736.2100 ext. 55185 Web site: http://www.recreation.yorku.ca/special_events/index.htm E-mail: sprtinfo@yorku.ca |
| Preparation pour les examens | October 14, 2009; 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. |
Glendon Hall, E103 | Counselling Centre at Glendon | Telephone: 416.487.6709 Web site: http://www.glendon.yorku.ca/counselling/workshops.html |
| Finding A Balance in Transition | October 14, 2009; 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. |
Office for New Students, 103 Central Square |
LA&PS Centre for Student Success | Telephone: 416.736.2100 ext. 33668 *Registration is required. Click here to register. |
Resume & Cover Letter Writing |
October 14, 2009; |
202 McLaughlin College |
Career Centre |
Telephone: 416.736.5351 |
| Stress Management Tips Drop-In | October 14, 2009; 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. |
N102 BCSS | Personal Counselling Services and Learning Skills Services | Telephone: 416.736.5297 Web sites: http://www.yorku.ca/cds/pcs/ http://www.yorku.ca/cds/lss/ |
| Disability Services Open House | October 14, 2009; 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. |
Learning DS W128 BCSS; Mental Health DS N204 BCSS; Physical, Sensory & Medical DS N108 Ross |
Counselling & Disability Services | Telephone: 416.736.5297 Web site: http://www.yorku.ca/cds/orientation |
| Lecture Notes 101 | October 14, 2009; 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. |
Glendon Hall, E103 | Counselling Centre at Glendon | Telephone: 416.487.6709 Web site: http://www.glendon.yorku.ca/counselling/workshops.html |
| Navigating PSYC Degree Requirements | October 14, 2009; 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. |
401 HNES | Psychology Undergraduate Office | Telephone: 416.736.5115 |
| Undeclared Majors: How to Declare Your Options | October 14, 2009; 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. |
Office for New Students, 103 Central Square |
LA&PS Centre for Student Success | Telephone: 416.736.2100 ext. 33668 *Registration is required. Click here to register. |
Undergraduate Research Workshop |
October 14, 2009; |
Scott Library |
Scott Reference Department |
Telephone: 416.736.5150 |
| Effective Academic Strategies for Students from ESL Backgrounds | October 14, 2009; |
JCR 012 Winters College | Office of the Master, Winters College | Telephone: 416.650.8199 |
| Time Management and Exam Tips with Ann Tsirgielis, BES Advisor | October 14, 2009; 2:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
HNES 142 | Faculty of Environmental Studies | Telephone: 416.736.5252 Web site: http://www.yorku.ca/fes |
| An Overview of the Possibilities | October 14, 2009; 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
109 Atkinson (Harry Crowe Room) |
Office of the Master, New College | For more information, please contact the Master's Office, New College (416) 736-2100 x 33572 or newcol@yorku.ca. |
| Faculty of Health OSAS Student Advisory Committee Orientation | October 14, 2009; 2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. |
402 HNES | HH OSAS | Telephone: 416.736.5299 Web site: http://www.yorku.ca/health/info_students.html E-mail: hhadvise@yorku.ca *Registration is required. Apply online: Click here |
| Reaching for the Top: Your Financial Life at York |
October 14, 2009; 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. |
W024 Bennett Centre for Student Services | Student Financial Services | Telephone: 416.872.9675 |
| M Soccer vs. Laurier | October 14, 2009; 3:15 p.m. |
Tait McKenzie Centre | School of Kinesiology and Health Science | Telephone: 416.736.2100 ext. 55185 Web site: http://www.recreation.yorku.ca/special_events/index.htm E-mail: sprtinfo@yorku.ca |
| Time Management for Graduate Students | October 14, 2009; 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. |
N102 BCSS | Learning Skills Services | Telephone: 416.736.5297 Web site: http://www.yorku.ca/cds/lss |
| Calumet College's Follow-Up Session to Academic Orientation | October 14, 2009 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. |
100 Calumet College | Calumet College | Telephone: 416.736.5098 Web site: http://www.yorku.ca/calumet |
| Mature Student Advising Check-In | October 14, 2009; 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. |
111 Central Square | ACMAPS | Telephone: 416.736.5770 Fax: 416.736.5787 Web site: http://www.yorku.ca/acmaps/events.html E-mail: acmaps@yorku.ca |
| Taking Your Academic Pulse | October 14, 2009 & October 15, 2009; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
231 Goldfarb Centre for Fine Arts | Faculty of Fine Arts | Telephone: 416.736.5135 Web site: http://www.yorku.ca/finearts/events |
| Time Management and Exam Tips with Ann Tsirgielis, BES Advisor | October 15, 2009; 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
HNES 142 | Faculty of Environmental Studies | Telephone: 416.736.5252 Web site: http://www.yorku.ca/fes |
| Future Skills Conference 2009 (Open to Year 2, 3 or 4 Schulich Students) Cost: $20/person. |
October 15, 2009; 9:30 a.m - 5 p.m. |
Schulich School of Business | Student Services & International Relations, SSB | Telephone: 416.736.5060 E-mail: undergrad@schulich.yorku.ca *Registration is required. Apply online: http://www.schulich.yorku.ca/futureskills |
| Venez explorer le site web de la bibliotheque | October 15, 2009; 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. |
Frost Library, 207D |
Bibliotheque Leslie Frost Library | Telephone: 416.487.6729 Web site: http://www.library.yorku.ca/ccm/Frost/index.htm |
| Undergraduate Research Workshop | October 15, 2009; |
Scott Library | Scott Reference Department |
Telephone: 416.736.5150 Web site: http://www.library.yorku.ca/ccm/ScottReference |
| "Hands On" Time Management | October 15, 2009; 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
109 Atkinson (Harry Crowe Room) |
Co-Sponsored by Learning Skills Services and Centre for Student Success | Telephone: 416.736.2100 ext. 33668 E-mail: mycentre@yorku.ca |
| Brunch with the Master | October 15, 2009; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
216 FC (Master's Office Lounge) |
Office of the Master, Founders College | Telephone: 416.736.5148 Web site: http://www.yorku.ca/founders/mastersoffice |
| Time Management | October 15, 2009; 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
109 Atkinson (Harry Crowe Room) |
LA&PS Centre for Student Success | Telephone: 416.736.2100 ext. 33668 Web site: http://www.yorku.ca/laps/students/engage/soaring/workshops.html Email: mycentre@yorku.ca |
| Succeed in Science (Full day of activities for FSE students) |
October 15, 2009; 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
CSE - A | Faculty of Science and Engineering | *Please view the following web site for details regarding each activity throughout the day. Web site: http://www.science.yorku.ca/sis |
| One-on-One Writing Instruction | October 15, 2009; 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
206 Bethune College | Office of the Master, Bethune College | Telephone: 416.736.5164 *Registration is required. Click the link for more details: http://www.yorku.ca/bethune/writing |
| Finding Your Way at York | October 15, 2009; 10:30 a.m. |
001 VC | Vanier College | Telephone: 416.736.5192 Web site:http://www.arts.yorku.ca/vanier/index.html E-mail: vanier@yorku.ca |
| Getting a Handle on Your First Year Courses with Associate Dean Anders Sandberg | October 15, 2009; 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. |
HNES 140 | Faculty of Environmental Studies | Telephone: 416.736.5252 Web site: http://www.yorku.ca/fes |
| Memory and Concentration | October 15, 2009; 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
Glendon Hall, E103 | Counselling Centre at Glendon | Telephone: 416-487-6709 Web site: http://www.glendon.yorku.ca/counselling/workshops.html |
| Gestion du temps | October 15, 2009; 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
Glendon Hall, E103 |
Counselling Centre at Glendon | Telephone: 416-487-6709 Web site: http://www.glendon.yorku.ca/counselling/workshops.html |
| LA&PS Colleges - Open House at the Colleges | October 15, 2009; 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
New College 140 AK; Founders College 216 FC; Winters College 121 WC; |
LA&PS Centre for Student Success | Telephone: 416.736.2100 ext. 33668 Web site: http://www.yorku.ca/laps/students/engage/soaring/workshops.html E-mail: mycentre@yorku.ca |
| Smart Reading | October 15, 2009; |
Glendon Hall, E103 |
Counselling Centre at Glendon | Telephone: 416-487-6709 Web site: http://www.glendon.yorku.ca/counselling/workshops.html |
| Graduate Research Workshop | October 15, 2009; 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
Scott Library | Scott Reference Department |
Telephone: 416.736.5150 Web site: http://www.library.yorku.ca/ccm/ScottReference |
| Procrastination | October 15, 2009; 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. |
Glendon Hall, E103 |
Counselling Centre at Glendon | Telephone: 416-487-6709 Web site: http://www.glendon.yorku.ca/counselling/workshops.html |
| Refworks Workshop | October 15, 2009; 2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. |
Scott Library | Scott Reference Department |
Telephone: 416.736.5150 Web site: http://www.library.yorku.ca/ccm/ScottReference |
Interview Skills |
October 15, 2009; |
202 McLaughlin College |
Career Centre |
Telephone: 416.736.5351 |
Dining Etiquette |
October 15, 2009; |
202 McLaughlin College |
Career Centre |
Telephone: 416.736.5351 |
| From Course to Assignment to Subject | October 15, 2009; 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. |
Curtis Lecture Hall "B" | LA&PS Centre for Student Success | Telephone: 416.736.2100 ext. 33668 Registration is required. Click here to register. |
| Stressbuster Carnival | October 15, 2009; 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. |
Renaissance Room, VC | Office of the Master, Vanier College |
Telephone: 416.736.5192 |
| Research and Volunteer Opportunities | October 15, 2009; 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
203 Bethune College | Student Ombuds Service, Bethune College | Telephone: 416.736.5164 Web site: http://www.yorku.ca/bethune/sos E-mail: sos@yorku.ca |
| One-on-One Writing Instruction | October 16, 2009; 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
206 Bethune College | Office of the Master, Bethune College | Telephone: 416.736.5164 *Registration is required. Click the link for more details: http://www.yorku.ca/bethune/writing |
| Resume & Cover Letter Peer Review | October 16, 2009; 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
202 McLaughlin College | Career Centre | Telephone: 416.736.5351 Fax: 416.736.5684 Web site: http://www.yorku.ca/careers E-mail: career@yorku.ca |
Gestion du temps |
October 16, 2009; |
Glendon Hall, |
Counselling Centre at Glendon | Telephone: 416-487-6709 |
| Reading and Notetaking |
October 16, 2009; 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
N102 BCSS | Learning Skills Services | Telephone: 416.736.5297 Web site: http://www.yorku.ca/cds/lss |
| Statistics for all Graduates, Undergraduates and Faculty Welcome | October 16, 2009; 1 p.m. |
Frost Library, 207D |
Bibliotheque Leslie Frost Library | Telephone: 416.487.6729 Web site: http://www.library.yorku.ca/ccm/Frost/index.htm |
| Field Hockey vs Toronto | October 17, 2009; 9 a.m. |
At Icelands in Mississauga |
School of Kinesiology and Health Science | Telephone: 416.736.2100 ext. 55185 Web site: http://www.recreation.yorku.ca/special_events/index.htm E-mail: sprtinfo@yorku.ca |
| Football vs Ottawa | October 17, 2009; 1 p.m. |
Tait McKenzie Centre | School of Kinesiology and Health Science | Telephone: 416.736.2100 ext. 55185 Web site: http://www.recreation.yorku.ca/special_events/index.htm E-mail: sprtinfo@yorku.ca |
| M Hockey vs Windsor | October 18, 2009; 2 p.m. |
Tait McKenzie Centre | School of Kinesiology and Health Science | Telephone: 416.736.2100 ext. 55185 Web site: http://www.recreation.yorku.ca/special_events/index.htm E-mail: sprtinfo@yorku.ca |
| W Soccer vs. Waterloo | October 18, 2009; 1 p.m. |
Tait McKenzie Centre | School of Kinesiology and Health Science | Telephone: 416.736.2100 ext. 55185 Web site: http://www.recreation.yorku.ca/special_events/index.htm E-mail: sprtinfo@yorku.ca |
M Soccer vs. Waterloo |
October 18, 2009; |
Tait McKenzie Centre | School of Kinesiology and Health Science | Telephone: 416.736.2100 ext. 55185 Web site: http://www.recreation.yorku.ca/special_events/index.htm E-mail: sprtinfo@yorku.ca |
