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March 12, 2026 Issue
Hey Lions,
Welcome to March! Now that we finally have an extra hour of daylight and warmer weather on the horizon, it's the perfect time to recharge and embrace the fresh spring energy! March is International Women’s Month and we have several women-led academic lectures taking place. March is also Work-Integrated Learning Month, so head over to our Instagram to see how we’re celebrating.
In this edition of The Scoop, discover intriguing lectures, LA&PS co-op, networking opportunities, insightful discussions and so much more! 🌞🌻🦁
In this issue
Summer Enrolment
Planning to take courses in summer 2026? Enrolment for continuing students begins Monday, March 16. Your enrolment window – indicating exactly when you can start enrolling – is now available on Student Web Services.
Gen Ed Courses
Want that degree? You need those Gen Eds
All LA&PS degrees require 21 Gen Ed credits, and unfortunately, some students only realize they’re missing these when it may be too late to fix.
To see a list of approved Gen Ed courses, visit the York Course Website. If you're unsure whether you've completed your Gen Ed requirements – or you know you haven't – please connect with your LA&PS academic advisor as soon as possible.
National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) Survey
Your voice. Your campus. Your impact.
We want to know what we can do to make your experience at York a more rewarding one.
Are you a first or fourth-year student with 15 minutes to spare? Grab your phones, tablets and laptops to complete the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) survey. Find your unique survey link in your email. Not sure if you’re eligible? The eligibility tool on the NSSE website can help you find out.
Alumni Meet & Greet
Join us at the LA&PS Alumni Meet & Greet, to connect with alumni from diverse industries and gain real-world career insights. Get valuable advice, learn from alumni experiences and ask questions about navigating the job market.
Don’t miss the chance to build connections and prepare for your professional future.
📅 Thursday, March 19 | 5 – 6:30 p.m. | York Lanes Room 280N | Register Here
Academic & Communication Excellence Development (ACED) Workshop
The new Academic & Communication Excellence Development (ACED) Certificate program offers workshops and hands-on projects to help you build academic, communication and teamwork skills.
Deliver Presentations with Confidence and Clarity
Presentation skills are key to clearly articulating your ideas, getting hired, excelling in your career and conveying important information. In this in-person workshop, you’ll learn practical public speaking strategies and techniques to help you feel confident when speaking in front of an audience.
📅 Tuesday, March 17 | 4:30 – 6 p.m. | Fred Thury Studio Theatre, Vanier College Room 258 | Register Here
Ask Me Anything
You’re invited to join our weekly virtual event. Held online every Thursday at 9 a.m., you can ask the Global Community & Engagement team questions about academics, campus resources or anything else you need clarity on. No appointment necessary, just log on and chat with one of our team members!
Next Session:
📅 Thursday, March 19 | 9 – 10 a.m. | Online Via Zoom | Join Here
Fall 2026 Co-op – Applications Now Open!
Interested in the LA&PS Co-op Program for fall 2026? Applications are now open! Start by completing the information session to learn more about the program, eligibility requirements and available supports.
Register for the self-paced co-op information session on eClass.
Got Co-op Questions?
Attend one of our virtual group drop-in advising sessions. Login to Experience York and navigate to Co-op & Internship Program > Co-op Events to find the next available session. No registration needed.
You can also book a 10-minute one-on-one appointment with your co-op coordinator. Spots fill up fast, so book early!
Tea Time Talks
Join Tea Time Talks, a student-led series where you can share stories, explore cultures and build connections over tea. Enjoy free snacks, meet new friends and discover something new each month. Upcoming sessions:
Mental Health & Student Well-being
This session emphasizes dialogue, practical reflection and accessible conversations around well-being, creating space for students to listen, share and ask questions in a respectful and supportive setting. Please note, this session is not lecture-based or clinical in nature.
📅 Wednesday, March 11 | 12 – 2 p.m. | Founders College Room 305 | RSVP Here
Roots & Belonging – Persian Identity, Culture and Community
Explore Persian identity, culture, and community, with a focus on how heritage, memory and belonging influence students’ connections at York. Through guided discussion and shared reflection, participants will listen, learn and engage with diverse perspectives in a respectful, supportive space.
📅 Wednesday, March 25 | 12 – 2 p.m. | Founders College Room 305 | RSVP Here
Connections: Student & Alumni Mixer – Careers in Tech Edition
Meet and mingle with successful York graduates in a variety of senior roles that work in the ever-changing field of technology. Learn about career paths, receive advice and have your questions answered by experts in their fields while enjoying a light dinner.
Alumni at past events have come from Google, HINGE Consulting Group, ISM, RBC Capital Markets, Softchoice and more.
📅 Wednesday, March 11 | 6 – 8 p.m. | LA&PS Community Hub, Vanier College Room 001 | Register Here
Workshop on Robust Machine Learning Framework and Its Applications
This workshop focuses on robust machine learning framework and its applications in AI for logistics. The agenda includes invited talks, technical presentations and opportunities for networking and collaboration.
📅 Thursday, March 12 | 11:30 a.m. – 4:10 p.m. | Victor Phillip Dahdaleh Building, Room 2118
The Nellie Library 5th Undergraduate Student Conference
This drop-in event highlights undergraduate student projects grounded in feminist, anti-racist, intersectional, queer and decolonial approaches, with complementary refreshments.
This year's conference is a special fundraising event for Friends of Ruby, a local charity supporting queer and trans youth through safe housing, legal programs and counselling. Cash donations will be collected during the event, with raffle prizes available.
📅 Friday, March 13 | 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. | The Nellie Library, Founders College Room 204
The Business & Society Program Winter Lecture 2026: Lost Momentum on Climate Action: Some Reflections
Join this lecture with MP Elizabeth May, leader of the Green Party of Canada, as she explores why momentum on climate‑change initiatives in Canada has slowed — and what it might take to get back on track.
📅 Friday, March 13 | 2:30 – 4 p.m. | Curtis Lecture Hall D
Sociology Lecture Series
Discover how music, art and global icons inspired transnational solidarity for the anti-apartheid struggle. Join Professor Sylvia Bawa for a powerful talk on solidarity, human rights and hope in turbulent times, as she draws from her co-edited book, Truth Commissions and State Building.
📅 Wednesday, March 18 | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | South Ross Building, Room 802 | Register Here
Discover York Regional Police
Join us to network and learn more about the career opportunities with York Regional Police (YRP). This is a great chance to connect, ask questions and explore how you can get involved.
📅 Wednesday, March 25 | 3 – 4:30 p.m. | CoLearn Space, Ross Building South Room 117 | Register Here
Reminders
New Land Acknowledgement: If you are planning to host an event on campus, please refer to the new Land Acknowledgement, developed for any event taking place on lands historically inhabited and currently cared for by Indigenous Peoples.