National Day of Truth and Reconciliation on September 30

September 30 is a day that honours the survivors of residential schools and the children who never returned home as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process.

You are encouraged to wear orange on September 30 for Orange Shirt Day, which is intended to raise awareness of the impacts of residential schools, promoting the concept of “Every Child Matters.”  The orange shirt is a symbol of the stripping away of culture, freedom and self-esteem experienced by Indigenous children over generations.

Join the York community in honouring the day by attending one of the film screenings and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Panel Discussion.

PASS and SNACK Are Back!  

Students looking for additional support in their courses are invited to check out our FREE Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) and drop-in peer tutoring offered by the Student Numeracy Assistance Centre at Keele (SNACK). PASS leaders are currently offering study sessions in a variety of courses including ADMS, ECON and ITEC. Check out the full PASS Schedule!

The SNACK team will also be offering weekly tutoring sessions. Students can visit our leaders in-person at Founders College 034 or virtually by joining the SNACK Zoom link. Good luck on the fall semester, and we hope to see you soon!

If you need specific resources, book an appointment with our Academic Advising team, who is ready to help you!

The dos and don’ts of academic honesty

Learn about the dos and don’ts of academic honesty. Stay tuned as October is Academic Honesty month and we will be hosting a number of opportunities for you to get to know best practices to help you succeed at York! Here are some things you should do:

• Get your YU Card with your photo

• Read course outlines and assignment expectations carefully

• Ask instructors about course policies on GenAI

• Connect with reliable learning supports and resources at York (e.g. Writing Centre, Learning Commons, Library, PASS/SNACK etc.)

Have you read York’s Academic Conduct Policy? It shares important information about your rights and responsibilities around academic honesty.

Join the BIPOC Artist HUB at Vanier College Productions!

Join our group that meets every Tuesday from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. for discussions, games, guest lecturers and an end of the season showcase. If you are a BIPOC artist (theatre, dance, music, film, visual art, design, writing, etc.), this group is for you!

Vanier College Productions prioritizes a space that values respect, equity, diversity, inclusivity and authentic representation. If you are a student that self-identifies as a member of an equity-seeking community, we encourage you to sign-up. These communities may include gender, age, race, sexuality, disability, neuro-diverse and the intersections thereof.

The Annual Vico Lecture is happening on October 7

This year’s Vico Lecture by Dr. Stefano Agnoletto, entitled The Italians Build Houses: Ethnicity vs. Structural Factors in Mass Migrations History, explores the formation of ethnic economic niches through case studies of Italian communities in the USA and Canada, as well as the post-WW2 construction industry in Toronto. This multidisciplinary lecture integrates economic history, social and cultural history and migration studies to examine the complex dynamics of ethnic economic niches. Attend the lecture in-person or virtually.

Monday, October 7 | 7 to 8:30 p.m. | Senate Chamber, Ross North N940 or virtual

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI): The Good, The Bad & The Performative

The School of Gender, Sexuality & Women’s Studies’ annual lecture provides thought provoking conversations on important topics. This year’s roundtable features Ginella Massa, Desmond Cole, Nadiya Ali and Somar Abuaziza, and explores various fields such as higher education, broadcasting, news organizations and politics, and the ways in which racialized and other marginalized people with progressive politics are initially welcomed in spaces of power, becoming symbols - or tokens - of progress in achieving “diversity and inclusion,” only to then be gaslighted, vilified or face reprisals for espousing their views.

Thursday, October 10 at 2:30 p.m. | Founders Assembly Hall – 152 Founders College

The Career Fair is Around the Corner!

Discover your job options and take a LinkedIn headshot at the Career Fair. Connect with a wide range of employers to grow your professional network and build your confidence as you prepare to join the professional world.

Thursday, September 19 | 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Victor Phillip Dahdaleh Building

Get Answers at the Co-op Drop-In Session

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! Join virtual office hours where you can meet with co-op coordinators to ask questions and seek advice.

Friday, September 27 | 12 to 1 p.m. | Virtual

Find out why Monex is your next employer!

Monex provides support to corporate and institutional clients; designing and executing tailored currency risk strategies to help enhance business financial performance. This session will serve as an informational event, with potential opportunities for internships, co-op positions and full-time roles.

Thursday, September 26 | 2 to 3:30 p.m. | Bergeron Centre for Engineering Excellence

Enterprise Mobility Recruitment Event

If you are interested in leadership, sales or service, Enterprise is the place for you! Meet the Enterprise team, take an in-depth look at their business and types of services they provide to customers. Most importantly, learn about career opportunities and the internal promotion structure that has led to 18,000 promotions last year alone! 

Thursday, September 26 | 5:30 to 7 p.m. | Private Dining Room, Schulich School of Business

Meet Finance, Economics & Account Alumni

LA&PS Colleges invites upper-year students in Economics, Finance & Accounting programs to attend the Connections: Student & Alumni Mixer to connect with successful Alumni working in the field! The event will be all about building connections, getting career advice and creating future opportunities.

Wednesday, September 25 | 7 to 9 p.m. | Vanier College, VC 001 

Meet Your Professors at the Faculty Meet & Greet!

The LA&PS Global & Community Engagement team is thrilled to invite you to connect with your Associate Dean of Global & Community Engagement and several of your professors. This event is packed with networking opportunities, key information and resources to set you up for academic and professional excellence. Join us for an evening of mingling, learning and snacks!

Wednesday, October 2 | 4 to 5:30 p.m. | York Lanes 280N

Conquer University with Study Meets

Take advantage of Study Meets designed specifically for international students to learn strategies to achieve academic success while receiving support from an International Student Success Ambassador. Join us for one or all Study Meet sessions virtually or in-person.

Connect with a Mentor to Help You in Your First Year

Peer Mentors are engaged and knowledgeable upper-year students trained to help you access university resources, find friends, build your confidence and give you the inside scoop on life at York.

Meet Your Mentor through Advancing YU

Advancing YU is a mentorship program for third- and fourth-year Black students and/or women students in LA&PS. Students are matched with experienced York alumni, who are now in professional roles, to provide advice on a student’s career path. Advancing YU program applications are open until October 4. For more information, join the Advancing YU information session on October 2 from 12 to 2 p.m. in VC001.

Don't miss out on financial awards this year!

Awards will be released in September, so fill out your student profile to get ahead in the application process. Once you've completed your student profile, you can view and apply for awards, be automatically matched to opportunities, track your applications and more throughout the year with the FAAS App.