Interested in Better Well-Being Resources at York?

Complete the Canadian Campus Wellbeing Survey to let us know what you need. Check your student email now to complete this 15 to 20-minute survey and get the chance to win an iPhone 16 Pro, among other exciting prizes!

The last day to complete the survey is Sunday, March 9.

Ace Your Exams Workshop: Mastering Midterms and Finals

Boost your exam performance with proven strategies to study smarter, not harder! This workshop will guide you through effective preparation techniques, time management strategies and stress reduction methods tailored for midterms and finals. Learn how to create a personalized study plan, tackle challenging questions and approach exams with confidence to achieve your best results. This workshop counts towards the Academic Communication & Excellence (ACE) Certificate

📅 Wednesday, March 5 | 1 – 2:30 p.m. | 242 York Lanes

Get Ready to Graduate Series: How to Pitch Yourself in an Interview

Connect, learn and be inspired at our Alumni Meet & Greet! This special networking event brings together LA&PS alumni who were once international students and are now thriving across various industries and sectors. Gain valuable insights into their career journeys, get tips to prepare for your own and build meaningful connections — all in a fun and engaging environment! Food and beverages will be provided.

📅 Thursday, March 6 | 5 – 6:30 p.m. | 280N York Lanes

#YUGood? Stressbusters Fest

Need a break? Let’s de-stress and connect! From February 24–28 take part in free stress-busting activities happening across campus during the #YUGood? Stressbusters Fest! Enjoy yoga, therapy dogs, DIY activities, fun social media challenges and more!

At LA&PS, we’re hosting daily activations. From rock painting to our positive affirmation wall, we’ve got everything you need to unwind and have fun!

📅 February 25-27 | LA&PS Community Hub, Vanier College 001

Registration not required — just show up and take part!

Celebrating Black Social Workers: The Triumphs and the Struggles

Join us to hear from Social Work panelists about their experiences.

📅 Tuesday, February 25 | 5 – 7 p.m. | Ross Building South, Room 802

Health Fair: Inspire Yourself, Empower Your Health

Your health is your power. Explore reliable information and resources, and leave with increased confidence that you have the knowledge to lead a healthy lifestyle. Embrace the power of self-care at the Health Fair!

📅 Wednesday, February 26 | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Vari Hall Rotunda 

VCP Presents: Kinky Boots

Don’t miss this Tony-Award Winning Best Musical featuring music by pop icon Cyndi Lauper. Charlie has inherited his father’s shoe factory on the verge of bankruptcy. Trying to save the business, he finds inspiration in the form of Lola, a fabulous entertainer in need of some sturdy stilettos. An exhilarating tale based on a true story, Charlie has some big shoes to fill, and Lola is just the Queen for the job 💄👠.

Pay-what-you-can-afford tickets (suggested $5). Tickets can be purchased online or at the door (cash only). To reach the theatre, take the stairs or elevator on the east side of Vanier College to the second floor.

📅 February 27 – March 9 | VCP Fred Thury Studio Theatre, Vanier College

Maraña: War and Disease in the Jungles of Colombia Book Launch

Join us in-person or virtually for the Toronto launch of Maraña: War and Disease in the Jungles of Colombia, a new book from Lina Pinto-García, a PhD graduate from York’s Science & Technology Studies program.

Refreshments will be provided.

📅 Tuesday, March 4 | 10 a.m. | Harriet Tubman Institute Resource Room, 314 York Lanes

Connections: Student & Alumni Mixer Event – Law

Are you an interested in pursuing a Law career? If you are a third- or fourth-year LA&PS student, don’t miss the opportunity to meet and mingle with a variety of successful York alumni working in senior roles in the field of Law.

📅 Wednesday, March 5 | 7 – 9 p.m. | LA&PS Community Hub, Vanier College 001

Dress Code: Smart Casual

Sociology Annual Lecture 2025 Marx’s Late Writings: Theories of Revolutionary Change and of Alternatives to Capitalism

Join us as esteemed guest lecturer, Professor Kevin B. Anderson from the University of California, Santa Barbara, discusses the themes from his new book, The Late Marx’s Revolutionary Roads.

📅 Wednesday, March 12 | 6 – 7:30 p.m. | Harry Crowe Room, 109 Atkinson

Anthropology Annual Lecture 2025 Waste as Horizon: Infrastructure and Palestine’s Future

How does waste mediate social and political life? Join distinguished lecturer and anthropologist, Sophia Stamatopoulou-Robbins, as she examines Palestinians’ experiences with waste in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, exploring what waste management without a state reveals about twenty-first century settler colonialism.

📅 Thursday, March 20 | 4 – 6 p.m. | Ross Building, Nat Taylor Cinema Room N102

Upcoming Work-Study Opportunities at LA&PS

Want to join the LA&PS Colleges team as a work-study student to make a lasting impact on student life? Starting February 24, you can check your eligilbity for various work-study positions including Engagement Assistant, Office Assistant, First Year Experience Team Lead and more!

Volunteer with LA&PS Colleges

Are you looking to give back to the LA&PS community, gain valuable leadership skills, build connections and contribute to student life at York? Come volunteer with LA&PS Colleges in a variety of roles, including LA&PS Voices Blog Writer, Volunteer Content Creator and more!

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, February 26

• Tuesday, March 4

Self-Guided Walking Tours on Black History in Toronto

Want to learn more about Black history in Toronto? Spend an afternoon taking one of Assistant Professor Natasha Henry-Dixon’s self-guided walking tours and get a glimpse into what it was like to be Black in the old Town of York (now Toronto) centuries ago. Two walking tours, curated by Henry-Dixon, are available for you to explore:

Brought in Bondage: Black People Enslaved in the Town of York

Tracing Mary Ann Shadd Cary’s Footsteps in Mid-19th Century Black Toronto

Don’t Forget to Apply to Graduate

March 1, 2025 is the deadline for undergraduate students to apply to graduate in June 2025.

Book Your Graduation Portrait Appointment Today

Graduating class of 2025, New Paramount Studios is booking student sessions on campus to help you commemorate your achievements with a grad portrait. A sitting fee of $25 is required, in cash, at the time of your photo session.

You Could be Eligible for a Bursary! Complete Your FAAS Profile Today

Fill out your profile in the FAAS App, including the financial section, in order to see if you are eligible for Financial Aid, Awards & Scholarships!