Final stretch, Lions! Supports, awards & student opportunities...Stay in the loop with The Scoop!
April 9, 2026 Issue
Hey Lions,
Exam season is in full swing, and we know many of you are knee-deep in studying, deadlines and final preparations. Remember, you’re not alone. If you haven't already, take some time to explore the many supports and resources available to help you succeed this exam season and prepare for what’s next. 🦁📚🚀
Whether you’re looking for academic guidance, peer tutoring or help planning your path to graduation, we've got you covered. Keep reading to find important updates and opportunities to keep you informed and supported every step of the way.
Call for Nominations
📣 Social Justice Award
Applications are now open for the LA&PS Social Justice Award. This award recognizes a continuing undergraduate student in LA&PS who demonstrates a strong commitment to social justice advocacy.
Eligible applicants must be enrolled part-time or full-time, have completed at least 15 credits, be registered in Public Administration, Politics, Global Political Studies or Law & Society and demonstrate financial need.
💵 Award value: $1,000
📅 Application deadline: Friday, April 17
📣 LA&PS Outstanding Student Volunteer Award
Do you know someone – or are you someone – who has demonstrated outstanding volunteerism, service and leadership that strengthens the York community? Applications are now open.
💵 Award value: $250 - $1,000
📅 Application deadline: Monday, April 20
📣 LA&PS Outstanding Student Leadership Award
Do you know someone – or are you someone – who has made an exceptional contribution to a LA&PS undergraduate student association through leadership, commitment and innovation? Applications are now open.
💵 Award value: $300 - $1,000
📅 Application deadline: Monday, April 20
LA&PS Dean's Awards for Excellence in Teaching
Nominate a professor or teaching assistant to recognize their outstanding achievements in research, influence on academic and social communities, and commitment to engaging students.
📅 Nomination deadline: Tuesday, April 28
Student Survey: Your Campus, Your Voice 📝
Help shape our campus by sharing your feedback on the Code of Student Rights & Responsibilities. Student respondents are entered for a chance to win a $150 meal card!
📅 Survey completion deadline: Friday, April 17
International Student Supports
📣 New International Student Success Coordinator
Meet Sarah Cheng, our new International Student Success & Engagement Coordinator! Sarah brings years of experience in the international education sector and is passionate about supporting students as they learn, grow and thrive. Outside the office, she’s a self‑proclaimed foodie who firmly believes pineapple belongs on pizza!
Whether you have questions, need support or want to debate her topping choices, feel free to stop by N819 Ross Building or reach out via email at sarahc85@yorku.ca. Her door is always open!
International Student Drop-In Sessions: Ask Me Anything
Have questions about enrolment for summer courses, housing options or how to find a summer job? Join us every Tuesday at 9 a.m. EDT to meet with our team and get your questions answered. No registration required – just log on and chat with one of our Global Community & Engagement team members.
Mobile Archives: Making Images, Making Home
Can a smartphone become an archive of belonging? Join the Department of Anthropology for a talk by guest speaker Liz Hingley on The SIM Project, an international, multisensory research initiative that transforms smartphone data into collective stories of migration, memory and agency.
📅 Thursday, April 16 | 2 p.m. | Goldfarb Gallery Pavilion
Reminders
Book Your Grad Portrait by May 16: New Paramount Studios is still offering graduate portrait sessions on Keele Campus or in their studios. A sitting fee of $30, in cash, is required at the time of your session.
Apply to Advancing YU by May 31: Join our mentorship program pairing LA&PS students who identify as women and/or Black with successful York alumni, and gain personalized career guidance, build skills and prepare for what’s next. The program also provides a stipend of up to $1,000.