Inclusion Week 2025

Join us for Inclusion Week 2025! The York community is invited to think about what inclusion really means, challenge our assumptions and discover what we need to unlearn. The week includes several events, activities, workshops, tours, films, discussions and more! Here are a few of the many events available: 

Well Rounded: A movie screening and panel 
📅 March 5 | 3 - 5 p.m. | Nat Taylor Cinema, Ross N102  

The Paradox of Dis/Ableism and Access 
📅 March 6 | 10 - 11:30 a.m. | Online via Zoom 

What the F(emme)?! A Playful Guide to Sex, Gender & Pronouns 
📅 March 7 | 1 - 2 p.m. | Online via Zoom 

Supporting Survivors: How to Help Friends & Colleagues

In honour of International Women's Day, join us for a powerful session on how to support friends and colleagues who have experienced sexual violence. Let's work together to create a culture of support and empowerment by strengthening allyship and gaining tools to respond to disclosures with care and confidence. 

📅 March 10 | 1 - 2 p.m. | Online via Zoom

SDG Month at York

SDG Month Canada is a national collaboration happening from March 1-31 across universities. SDG Month at York is packed with interactive activities and events to raise awareness and engagement with the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on our campuses, including:  

Swap and Share 
📅 March 10 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | East Bear Pit, Central Square  

Seed Planting Workshop (Drop-in) 
📅 March 19 | 2:30 - 4 p.m. | Office of Sustainability, 101 Central Square 

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: Alumni Meet & Greet

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

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) can be purchased online or at the door (cash only). 

📅 March 5 – March 9 | Vanier College, VCP Fred Thury Studio Theatre, Room 258 

Nellie Library’s 4th Annual Undergraduate Student Conference & Poetry Slam

Join us as students showcase their compelling, thought-provoking projects which are engaged with feminist, anti-racist, intersectional, interdisciplinary and/or decolonizing approaches. This year’s conference promises to be an inspiring celebration of student creativity, critical thought, intersectional approaches and storytelling. Come out to support your peers and share your knowledge and passion! 

📅 March 7 | 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Nellie Library, Founders College, Room 204 

VCP presents Battle of the VIC: Round II

Are you ready to RUMBLE? Get ready to witness two teams of our very best improvisers battle it out in our second improv competition show! Only one team can win, who will it be? Place your bets and join us next Tuesday to find out 🥊 🏆. 

Pay-what-you-can-afford tickets (suggested $5) can be purchased at the door (cash only). 

📅 March 11 | 8 p.m. |  Vanier College, VCP Fred Thury Studio Theatre, Room 258 

Sociology Annual Lecture

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

The Department of History Public Lecture

When Your City Becomes a Campus: Life in the Shadows of the Ivory Tower
Join us as professor, historian and author, Davarian L. Baldwin from Trinity College, delves in to the interconnections of gentrification and higher education in urban America. His recent book, In the Shadow of the Ivory Tower, explores higher education's growing control over urban America and the costs for those living in the shadows. 

📅 Wednesday March 19 | 4 – 6 p.m. | Harry Crowe Room, 109 Atkinson

Anthropology Annual Lecture

Waste as Horizon: Infrastructure and Palestine’s Future
How does waste mediate social and political life? Join film-maker 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

Work-Study Opportunities at LA&PS

Join the LA&PS Colleges and Student Success teams as a work-study student and make a lasting impact on student life! A number of jobs are now open 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: 

• Friday, March 7
• Tuesday, March 18 

Leading with LA&PS Workshops

Want to build your leadership skills? Join Leading with LA&PS to grow personally and professionally through our in-person or online eClass workshops and earn a leadership certificate along the way! 

Applications to the Co-op Program Close soon

Applications to the LA&PS Co-op Program close at 8 a.m. on March 10! If you are interested in a summer co-op opportunity, be sure to complete the mandatory Co-op Information Session on eClass by the end of the day on March 5. 

Complete the Canadian Campus Wellbeing Survey

March 9 is the deadline to complete this survey. Share your feedback on well-being resources at York and get the chance to win an iPhone 16 Pro, among other exciting prizes!