Book Your Graduation Portrait!

Graduating class of 2025! Now is your opportunity to celebrate and commemorate your achievements with a grad portrait.  

New Paramount Studios will be at the Keele Campus and is booking student sessions.

To book your appointment:  

1. Go to newparamount.com  

2. Select “Book” at the top of the page  

3. Select “York University” and “Keele Campus”  

5. Choose your preferred date and time  

6. Fill in your info and follow the prompts to complete your booking!  

A sitting fee of $25 is required, in cash, at the time of your photo session.  

The Quadrant Journal: Call for Submissions

Do you have an essay, photos or poems you want to have published? The Quadrant, a new journal from the LA&PS Colleges coming in 2025, is accepting limited submissions until February 14 at 4:30 p.m. 

The theme for the journal is "The Way Must Be Tried." 

Black History Month Poetry Contest: Call for Submissions

In honour of Black History Month, the School of Public Policy & Administration (SPPA) and the Public Policy & Administration Student Association is holding a poetry contest for all undergraduate students at York. 

Prompt: Write a poem that expresses your perspective on Black representation in the public sector. 

1st Place Prize - $150 
2nd Place Prize - $100 
3rd Place Prize - $50 

The Oracle: Call for Submissions

Interested in publishing your Philosophy-related academic/research articles or creative submissions (e.g. poetry, artwork, photography) in an esteemed journal?  

Submit your work to The Oracle, an annual undergraduate Philosophy journal published and printed by Philosophia and the Department of Philosophy. 

Submissions close on March 5 and top published authors will be invited to present at The Annual Undergraduate Philosophy Conference at York in April 2025.   

Confident Writing: Building Your Academic Voice

Elevate your writing skills and develop a strong academic voice with this interactive ACE Certificate workshop. Whether you're tackling essays, research papers or assignments, this session will equip you with the tools and confidence to excel in academic writing. This workshop counts towards the ACE Certificate. 

📅 Tuesday, February 11 | 2:30 – 4 p.m. | Zoom Webinar

Explore Sustainability and Fair Trade in Costa Rica Through Two Unique Study Abroad Courses

Immerse yourself in the heart of Costa Rica’s ecological and cultural richness with two transformative courses at York University’s Las Nubes EcoCampus. The courses blend classroom learning with immersive field experiences to inspire future leaders in sustainability and global justice. 

Managing for Sustainability in Costa Rica (ADMS 4971) invites students to explore the meaning of managing sustainability through hands-on experiences in a country renowned for its biodiversity. From visiting biological reserves to engaging with community leaders and local businesses, this course examines the intersection of environmental, social and economic sustainability. 

📅 Course Dates: April 24–May 3, 2025 

The Business of Fair Trade (SOSC 4051) delves into the economic, ecological and sociolegal impacts of fair trade. Students engage with literature and firsthand experiences by visiting farming cooperatives in Costa Rica to explore the challenges small-scale farmers face in accessing global markets.  

📅 Course Dates: June 22–July 1, 2025 

Step 1: Check your eligibility and attend an info session. 

Step 2: Save your spot by March 10, 2025. Courses are capped at 25 students. Spots are considered on a first-come, first-serve basis.  

Step 3: Enrol in the course, submit forms and program fee, and attend a mandatory session. 

Earn While You Learn: Apply for Summer Co-op Now!

Earn While You Learn: Apply for Summer Co-op Now! 
Enrol in the LA&PS Co-op Program by registering and attending a mandatory information session, where we will provide an overview of the program, eligibility requirements and student responsibilities, and the supports available to help you succeed. 

Visit the LA&PS Co-op website to register for the self-paced information session on eClass or to join us for a live session.  

LA&PS Co-op Program Virtual Office Hours

Join our team for virtual office hours where you can meet with co-op coordinators to ask questions and seek advice. Join a virtual session on: 

• Thursday, February 6  

• Tuesday, February 11  

• Tuesday, February 18 

Open Mic Night: Music, Spoken Word, Poetry, Storytelling

Vanier College Productions (VCP), in collaboration with the Children, Childhood & Youth(CCY) program, presents a Winter and (Anti) Valentine's Day themed Open Mic Night. Come together with your fellow students to enjoy and perform music, spoken word, poetryand storytelling in a casual, laid-back environment.

📅 February 5 | 6:30 – 9 p.m. | VCP Fred Thury Studio Theatre, Vanier College

WE WANT YOU!

Sign-up to perform and showcase your voice! Performances should be approximately 3-5minutes in length and consist of anything you consider to be a form of storytelling (music, spoken word, poetry, etc).

VCP Presents BIPOCAH: The Showcase

Since September, students from VCP’s BIPOC Artist HUB have been working towards bringing this showcase to life, focusing on fantasy and the world of BIPOCAH. With exhibits that range from visual art, board games, live performances, literature and more, we hope to transport you to other worlds with our personal stories, reflections, and ideations.

📅 February 7 | 2 – 4 p.m. & 7 – 9 p.m. | Room VC 001, Vanier College
📅 February 8 | 2 – 4 p.m. & 7 – 9 p.m. | Room VC 001, Vanier College

Vibrant Visions: The Art of Black Girlhood in Canada

Don’t miss your chance to see the exhibit, Vibrant Visions: The Art of Black Girlhood in Canada at the Atrium Gallery, TIFF Lightbox. The free exhibit runs from February 9 – 22 and presents a series of collages that explore the cultural, social, historical and geographical forces shaping the lived experiences of Black girls in Toronto and Vancouver.

Pizza with Profs: BIPOC Edition

Grab some free pizza and join professors for a panel conversation on navigating academic and career paths as BIPOC students. This is your space to connect, ask questions and get insights on building your path forward!

📅 February 11 | 2:30 – 4 p.m. | Room VC 001, Vanier College

VCP Presents Flowers, VIC and a Kiss!

What is this tingling feeling? The feeling of a crush or laughter ready to burst out? Find out in our Valentine's Day themed VIC show, where love is in the air, along with tons of laughter!

Pay-what-you-can-afford Tickets (suggested $5) 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 11 | 8 p.m. | VCP Fred Thury Studio Theatre, Vanier College

Love That For You

Join LA&PS Colleges for our Valentine's celebration, Love That For You. Enjoy a free waffle breakfast, hot cocoa, Valentines' Day card making, self-love activities, plus other valentines' themed activities such as slime-making!

Waffles are available while supplies last!

📅 February 12 | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. | VC 001, Community Hub, Vanier College

Nellie Library Zine-Making Workshop: Celebrating Black Joy

This Black History Month, the Nellie Langford Rowell Library is celebrating Black joy, community love and solidarity by engaging in art-making and creative expressions through zines. Join us in learning more about zine-making and to how to create your very own!

Bring your friends and enjoy a day full of creativity!

📅 February 7 | 1:30 – 4 p.m. | Room 204, Nellie Library, Founders College

Get Ready to Graduate Series: Building Your Networking Skills - LinkedIn & Coffee Chats

Interested in taking advantage of LinkedIn for networking? Join a Career Education Coordinator from the LA&PS Co-op Program for an interactive workshop designed to help you build essential networking skills with LinkedIn for your career development. Learn how to effectively develop a LinkedIn profile to connect with industry leaders and gain insights into the power of informational interviewing, how to reach out to professionals, ask thoughtful questions, and leverage these conversations to expand your networks and career opportunities.

📅 February 11 | 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. | 802 Ross South, Ross Building

A free photography service for your LinkedIn profile headshot will be provided starting at 2:30 p.m.