Well-being Week is Here!

Explore the six dimensions of well-being by attending activities and events on campus, designed to help you prioritize wellness. 

York Spirit Day

Celebrate Spirit Day and show your #YUSpirit with LA&PS on Wednesday, Oct. 22! Take part in fun activities like social media challenges, bracelet-making and more. Visit the LA&PS booth in Vari Hall between 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to connect with other York Lions and win some amazing prizes. 🦁 🎉 No registration required – just stop by and say hi!  

📅 Wednesday, Oct. 22 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Vari Hall   

New Policy on Academic Consideration for Missed Course Work

Let’s face it – sometimes things happen that are beyond our control. As of September 2025, undergraduate students can self-report a short-term absence for temporary academic consideration. Learn more about how the new Policy on Academic Consideration for Missed Course Work can help. 

Awards & Scholarships Await - Update Your FAAS Profile 

Update your profile in the FAAS App to be matched with eligible awards, bursaries and scholarships that you might be missing! The Dean's Office Fall Awards are now open for applications. The fall deadline to update your profile is Oct. 15! 

Share Your Input - Participate in a Student Research Survey 

Currently enrolled York University undergraduate students are invited to participate in a research study designed to understand how recent labour disruptions have impacted your academic experience. Complete a short 2-minute eligibility survey and qualified participants will be invited for a follow-up survey and interview. Compensation will be provided to qualified participants.

Teamwork in Action: Thriving in Group Projects

Boost your teamwork skills in this hands-on workshop designed to help you thrive in group settings. You'll explore the stages of group development, learn practical conflict resolution strategies and strengthen collaboration through interactive simulations. Tackle real-world project scenarios and walk away with proven techniques to contribute confidently and effectively to any team. 

📅 Thursday, Oct. 9 | 4 – 5:30 p.m. | Virtual 

Speak Up: Building Academic Discussion Skill 

Sharpen your voice and boost your confidence in this interactive workshop designed to help you speak up and stand out in academic discussions. Learn how to manage speaking anxiety, prepare impactful contributions, think on your feet and express your ideas clearly and persuasively. With guided activities and peer practice, you'll gain the skills to participate meaningfully in classroom conversations — a key asset for both academic and career success. 

📅 Wednesday, Oct. 29 | 4:30 – 6 p.m. | Virtual 

Study Abroad this Summer 

Lions, are you ready to study and travel around the world in 2026?   Applications for the LA&PS Summer Study Abroad Program open this Friday, Oct. 10! 🌎 ✈️

We are thrilled to offer you seven exciting faculty-led study abroad courses this summer! Earn up to 6.0 credits while experiencing, learning and living abroad. Courses include:  

• ADMS 4971 3.0 Credits – Managing for Sustainability (Costa Rica, Las Nubes EcoCampus) 

• ANTH 2130 6.0 Credits – Anthropology Through the Visual (Lisbon, Portugal) 

• CCY 3910 6.0 Credits – Children, Youth & Accessibility: Local and Global Perspectives (Nosy Be, Madagascar) 

• HIST 3357 6.0 Credits – Greece: A Modern History (Athens, Greece) 

• HIST 3875 6.0 Credits – The History of Globalization and Port Cities: Hamburg (Hamburg, Germany) 

• HIST 4083 3.0 Credits – Changing Natures: Environmental and Social History (Costa Rica, Las Nubes EcoCampus) 

• SOSC 3483 3.0 Credits – Culture, Democracy, and Development in Africa II (Ghana) 

The deadline to apply is Monday, Dec. 1 at 11:59 p.m.   

Don’t miss this opportunity to spend the summer learning and travelling with your classmates and creating life-long memories! 

Want to learn more before you pack your bags? Visit the LA&PS Summer Abroad website for application details and course information. Or bring your questions to one of our upcoming info sessions.  

Apply for LA&PS Co-op 

Have you applied for the LA&PS Co-op Program yet? What are you waiting for! Get paid to explore your dream job while still in school. 💼 💰

Start by completing the Co-op Information Session, where you will get an overview of the program, eligibility requirements, student responsibilities and the supports available to help you succeed. Register for the self-paced Information Session on eClass.

LA&PS Co-op Program Drop-in Sessions 

Join the LA&PS co-op team during virtual office hours and meet co-op coordinators to ask questions and seek advice. Upcoming virtual sessions:  

📅 Friday, Oct. 10

📅 Tuesday, Oct. 21

📅 Wednesday, Oct. 22

📅 Friday, Oct. 24

📅 Tuesday, Oct. 28

📅 Wednesday, Oct. 29

📅 Friday, Oct. 31

LA&PS Get Spooky!

Join LA&PS Colleges for our LA&PS Get Spooky Halloween Event. Survive our escape room, unwind with some Halloween crafts, games and treat yourself to some free pizza. Drop by to join the spooktacular fun! 🎃 👻

📅 Thursday, Oct. 30 | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Community Hub, VC 001 

Bienvenue au French Café: Practice Speaking Conversational French

Would you like to practice your French or meet other French-speaking students in a casual and relaxed setting? Come hang out at The French Café where you can meet new people, practice your French-speaking skills and enjoy some snacks! 

Hosted by the Department of French Studies and open to LA&PS students of all French-speaking levels, the French Café is a student-led social event that occurs twice per week in the department’s student lounge. Just stop by - no registration required. Please present your YU-card to participate. 

📅 Tuesdays from 11:40 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | N721 Ross Building 

📅 Thursdays from 2:40 - 3:30 p.m. | N721 Ross Building 

The 2025 Vico Lecture: The Block by Block Project

Join us at the 2025 Vico Lecture, featuring Dr. Maggie Hutcheson, assistant professor at the University of Toronto and the lead curator and program director of the Toronto Ward Museum’s Block by Block Project.  

During her lecture, Dr. Hutcheson will explore how the project preserved local memory in four evolving Toronto neighbourhoods and reflect on its co-creative approach and the relationships between critical memory work, placekeeping and urban futures. 

📅 Tuesday Oct. 21 | 7 – 8:30 p.m. | Senate Chamber, N940 Ross Building

The 2025 Alchemy Lecture: Sound–at the Interregnum 

The Canada Research Chair in Black Studies in the Humanities, the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies and York University are proud to host the fourth annual Alchemy Lecture: Sound–at the Interregnum.  

The 2025 lecture will be delivered by four renowned alchemists: Glen Coulthard, professor, writer and co-founder of Dechinta Centre for Research and Learning; Madeleine Thien, professor, writer and librettist; Canisia Lubrin, professor, poet, novelist and editor; and Immanuel Wilkins, saxophonist, composer and arranger. 

📅 Thursday Oct. 30 | 5 – 8 p.m. | Tribute Communities Recital Hall and CIBC Lobby 

Reminders

Apply for a YU-card Today: Your YU-Card is required for exam entry and library access. Apply online to gets yours. 

Check your Financial Status: Have an outstanding balance on your student account? If you’re having trouble paying your balance, Student Support and Advising can help! Explore your payment options including payment plans and more. 

Book an Appointment with a Peer Mentor: LA&PS First-Year Experience Peer Mentors can help you navigate the challenges of starting university and connect you with campus resources.   

Explore the LA&PS First Year Experience (FYE) eClass: Delve into the dedicated FYE eClass just for first-year students, where you can find the First-Year Handbook—a go-to guide packed with tips from upper-year peers and essential campus resources to help you go from stress to success.   

Check out the latest news coming out of LA&PS: Discover groundbreaking research, awards, community impact initiatives and more happening at LA&PS. Check out the LA&PS Newsroom and read more.