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Oct. 30, 2024 Issue

Hello Lions!

Happy Halloween Lions! It’s a busy time of year and while you continue to work hard, remember to explore the academic and personal supports that are available to you. We want you to feel confident in your journey and part of that comes from taking good care of yourself and getting the support you need.

This time of year is photo-worthy on campus! Take some time to walk around and check out the changing colour of the leaves. If you post your photos or videos, don't forget to tag @yorkulaps!


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York Introduces the Well-being Strategy

Well-being remains one of the top priorities at York. It is an especially important topic given the many challenges that members of our community have experienced this past year. The launch of the Well-being Strategy underpins York’s commitment to improving the conditions of daily life, from working to learning and socializing on its campuses.

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Get Spooky at the Community Hub!

Survive our escape room, de-stress with Halloween crafts and games, join our trick-or-treat scavenger hunt, and enjoy pizza, candy and Halloween movies!

Thursday, October 31 | 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. | LA&PS Colleges Community Hub (VC 001).

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Theatre-lovers are invited to Producing a Baroque Opera

Join the Department of French Studies for a discussion on the applications of musical and literary research for the performance of early theatre and opera.

Monday, November 4 | 12:30 p.m. | Hybrid Event

  • In-person: Dept. of French Studies, Ross North 732
  • Virtual: Contact lapsfren@yorku.ca for the Zoom link

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Leading with LA&PS: Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (EDI) & Allyship Workshop

This workshop introduces key EDI concepts, explores diverse perspectives and encourages reflection on allyship, while also counting toward the Leading with LA&PS Certificate.

Monday, November 4 | 2:30 to 4 p.m. | Zoom

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Attend the Melville-Nelles-Hoffmann Lecture Series: Serpent River Resurgence

Join us as Anishinaabe scholar Lianne C. Leddy shares her work on how the Serpent River Anishinaabek confronted the persistent forces of settler colonialism and the effects of uranium mining at Elliot Lake, Ontario.

Thursday, November 14 | 3 to 5 p.m. | Schulich Executive Dining Room

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Co-op applications due Monday!

As you know, co-op is available to students in their second year of study. Regardless of your program, co-ops provide an opportunity to gain paid work experience and explore different career paths! The deadline to apply is Monday, November 4!

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Everything You Need to Know about Co-op

Join us for virtual office hours where you can meet with co-op coordinators to ask questions and get advice. Access the co-op job board, arrange a career support appointment and connect to career readiness resources such as resume templates, LinkedIn Learning pathways and employer recruitment events. The co-op team is here for you!

Tuesday, November 12 | 12 to 1 p.m. | Virtual

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Learn About Studying Abroad while Earning Credits

Are you thinking about studying abroad with LA&PS next summer? This info session will give YorkU students interested in LA&PS’ faculty-led study abroad courses a better grasp of what these global programs entail; this includes Q&As regarding the application process, eligibility, what LA&PS has to offer, program itineraries, and more!

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The Deadline to Apply to graduate is Nov. 1

If you are in the last term of your program and expect to graduate, you must apply to graduate. If you are unsure of your eligibility and would like to verify your graduation status prior to applying, make an appointment with Academic Advising to find out if you have met the requirements to graduate.

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

You might be eligible for financial aid, but you will not know until you submit your profile. By submitting your profile, you can view and apply for available bursaries and be automatically matched to scholarships and awards based on your information and academic qualifications.

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