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April 17, 2025 Issue
Hey Lions,
April is buzzing with opportunities to engage, learn and grow!
Tackle exam stress with supports and resources available at LA&PS. You can also check out the Virtual Well-Being Hub, or connect with nature during Earth Month by getting involved in campus clean-ups, tree planting and more.

Earth Month at York
April is Earth Month, and this year’s theme is Our Power, Our Planet. As an international leader in sustainability, at York we’re dedicated to tackling challenges that matter most. Our community of changemakers are working together to create a sustainable future for our campuses, our communities and the world. Together, we’re working towards a brighter, more sustainable future.

Keele Campus Clean Up
Make a difference and help keep our campus beautiful! As part of our Earth Month celebrations, we’re inviting you to take part in the Keele Campus Clean Up.
Grab your friends, roll up your sleeves and let’s work together to show our commitment to sustainability and create a greener, cleaner future for everyone.
Tuesday, April 22 | 1 - 3 p.m. | Stong House, 44 Arboretum Lane & Stong Pond

York Community Tree Planting
Join us for soil and mound work for tree planting prep:
Tuesday, May 6 | 1 - 3 p.m. | Stong House, 44 Arboretum Lane
Thursday, May 8 | 1 - 3 p.m. | The Maloca Garden
Join us for tree planting:
Tuesday, May 13 | 1 - 3 p.m. | The Maloca Garden
Thursday, May 15 | 1 - 3 p.m. | Stong House, 44 Arboretum Lane

LA&PS Dean's Awards for Excellence in Teaching – Call for Nominations
The Dean’s Awards for Excellence in Teaching celebrates LA&PS professors and teaching assistants who exemplify exceptional teaching within the Faculty. Nominate a professor or teaching assistant in recognition of their outstanding achievements in research, influence on academic and social communities, and commitment to engaging students.

Complete the Entrepreneurship Mentoring Survey for a Chance to Win a Starbucks Gift Card
Are you interested in entrepreneurship or starting a business/product of your own? LA&PS is developing a summer entrepreneurship co-curricular program and we want to hear from you!
Take a few minutes to complete the Entrepreneurship Mentoring Program survey and help us shape the future of the program.
Once you complete the survey, you’ll be entered into a draw to win one of three $25 Starbucks gift cards.

Help improve our student advising service
Got 5 minutes? Share your thoughts and help enhance student success and academic advising practices to better meet your needs by completing the Student Cluster Advising Model Survey!

Volunteer with LA&PS Colleges
Are you looking to develop your leadership skills and experience, help other students succeed and give back to the community at the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies?
Join the LA&PS Colleges team!
Help first-year students transition into university as a First-Year Experience Peer Mentor, build community and connections as a College Crew Volunteer, make unforgettable content as a Content Creator, or tell stories that matter to you as a LA&PS Voices Blog Writer! We have something for everyone!

Co-op Program Information Sessions
Ready to hit the career road? The LA&PS Co-op Program lets you test-drive your dream job, earn some cash and explore awesome career paths - all while still in school.
The first step to enrol in the Co-op Program is to complete the Co-op Information Session, where we will provide an overview of the program, eligibility requirements, student responsibilities, and the supports available to help you succeed.
Register for the self-paced Information Session on eClass or join us for a live session, available through July 3, 2025.

LA&PS Co-op Program Drop-in Sessions
Join our team during virtual office hours and meet with Co-op Coordinators to ask questions and seek advice. Join an upcoming virtual session on:
Wednesday, April 16
Tuesday, April 29

Mind Matters: Panel on Navigating Mental Health and Wellness
Join a free mental health panel discussion with experts from York University and Mackenzie Health and explore pathways to resilience and hope.
Ask the experts questions, discover valuable community supports and connect with local organizations offering mental health resources.
Tuesday, April 22 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. | Vaughan City Hall, 2141 Major Mackenzie Drive

Ninth Floor: The Past and Current State of Racism and Police Oversight
Join us for a viewing of the film Ninth Floor (NFB), which revisits the infamous
1969 Sir George Williams riot - a watershed moment in Canadian Race
Relations. Following the film, Prof. Robert A. Kenedy, Chair of the Department of Sociology, and special guest Rodney John, a former student in the riot, will discuss the riot, film and the current state of policing and racism in Canada.
Tuesday, May 13 | 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Nat Taylor Cinema, N102 Ross Building

Check your Financial Status
Did you know that adding and dropping classes impacts your student account balance? Check out our video instructions to learn more and get to know your financial status.