Build Your Network, Explore the World & Score Free Food: September @ LA&PS
September 24, 2026 Issue
Fall is the perfect time to explore new opportunities, discover campus resources and start thinking about what’s next. Whether you're settling into university life or planning for the future, we got you covered.
Learn how to earn credits while studying abroad, connect with alumni working in your field of interest and discover the programs, services and supports available to help you achieve your goals.
Happy exploring, Lions! 🍂📚🦁
In this issue
Fall Well-being Week
Prioritize your health and well-being. Engage in activities during Fall Well-being Week that will help you embrace all dimensions of well-being. Explore free events held both in-person and online from Monday, Oct. 5 to Friday, Oct. 9.
October graduates: We want to hear from you!
Be part of our Convocation celebrations and get featured on LA&PS social media. Share your story, your achievements and what's next.
DM us on Instagram by Friday, Oct. 9 to participate!
Complete your profile for a chance to win $500 toward tuition
Unlock scholarship opportunities and enter for a chance to win a $500 tuition waiver, a bookstore gift card or flex dollars on your YU-card. Simply complete your Student Profile and Need Assessment in York's FAAS App by Thursday, Oct. 1 to be eligible.
Connections: Student & Alumni Mixer
Connections: Student & Alumni Mixers are back! Open to all middle- and upper-year students, these events offer a valuable opportunity to connect with alumni professionals, grow your network, gain career insights and receive a complimentary LinkedIn headshot.
Upcoming sessions:
Careers in Publishing and Writing
Explore careers in writing and publishing with York alumni working in the field. Learn about their career journeys, gain valuable industry insights and receive advice to help shape your future. This year’s alumni panel features:
- Dave Gordon, Writer at National Post
- Leah Ciani, Editor at Sutherland House Books
- Maria Eydmans, Editor at Inhabit Education
- Monique Danao, Content Writer and Journalist at Forbes
- Nic DesRoches, Director of Brand & Communications at Xello
📅 Tuesday, Sept. 29 | 6 – 8 p.m. | The Community Hub - Room VC 001 | Register Here
Careers in Tech
Explore opportunities in the tech industry with York alumni working across a range of roles and sectors. Hear firsthand perspectives on the field, learn about different career paths and gain practical guidance for your future.
📅 Thursday, Oct. 22 | 7 – 9 p.m. | The Community Hub - Room VC 001 | Register Here
Go Global Fair: Explore study abroad opportunities for summer 2027
Dreaming of studying abroad? Visit the LA&PS Study Abroad team at the Go Global Fair to learn about our summer 2027 courses in Japan, British Columbia, Germany, Italy, Madagascar, England, Costa Rica and Portugal.
Earn York credits while exploring new cultures, gaining international experience, developing valuable skills and building meaningful connections that support your academic and career goals.
📅 Wednesday, Oct. 7 | 10 a.m. — 2 p.m. | Vari Hall Rotunda | Register Here
Tea Time Talks
Share stories, explore cultures and build connections over tea. Enjoy free snacks, meet new friends and discover something new each month. Upcoming sessions:
Sip and Stitch
Learn two types of knitting stitches with Caroline De Klerk, engage in meaningful conversations and enjoy snacks.
Monday, Sept. 28 | 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. | Founders College - Room 305
Truth Before Reconciliation
Join the Indigenous Student Association at York as they present information on Every Child Matters and introduce you to the Medicine Wheel.
Wednesday, Sept. 30 | 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Founders College - Room 305
Student Success Workshop
Looking to boost your grades, build strong study habits and make the most of your university experience? Join this interactive workshop to learn about the free supports available to you at York, including academic advising, peer tutoring, PASS, mental health resources, accessibility services and more.
Connect with helpful LA&PS resources, meet the people here to support you, get your questions answered and enjoy free pizza!
Tuesday, Sept. 29 | 2:30 p.m. | McLaughlin College – Room 014 | Register Here
Democracy, Anti-Caste Movements and India's New Left Agenda
The anti-caste movement was one of the most prominent social movements in India in the 1970s. Guest speaker V. Geetha examines its legacy through the work of a Front in southern India that engaged with violence against the so-called untouchables beyond the workplace and labouring worlds.
Tuesday, Sept. 29 | 5 – 7 p.m. | Ross Building South - Room 802 | Register Here
Beyond the Bachelor's: Is Grad School for Me?
Interested in graduate studies but don’t know where to start? Attend our upcoming information session to learn more about applications, expectations and opportunities. Connect with a Graduate Recruitment Officer, hear firsthand experiences from current LA&PS graduate students and get answers to your questions.
Tuesday, Oct. 6 | 12 – 1 p.m. | Founders College - Room 305 | Register Here
The 2026 DARE Celebration Event
Join us in recognizing this year’s Dean’s Award for Research Excellence (DARE) participants at the DARE Research Poster Celebration event. Explore a diverse range of student-led research projects from across LA&PS and preview this year’s inspiring work before the event.
Tuesday, Oct. 6 | 1 – 3 p.m. | Scott Library Collaboratory | Add to Calendar
Indigenous Lecture Series
The Worst Trickster Story Ever Told: Understanding American Law Through an Indigenous Lens
Join Keith Richotte Jr. as he explores how U.S. legal power over Native Nations was established and what a more just future could look like using legal analysis and Indigenous perspectives.
Wednesday, Oct. 7 | 2:30 – 5 p.m. | Ross Building South, Room S802 | Register Here
LA&PS Lunch & Learn: Getting into Research
If you are curious about research, considering grad school or just want to get hands-on experience working closely with a professor, this session is for you!
Find out how to turn research into a career, get information on the LA&PS Dean’s Award for Research Excellence (DARE) program and connect with faculty members to get your questions answered – all while enjoying a tasty lunch. Come hungry & get connected!
Thursday, Oct. 8 | 2:30 – 4 p.m. | The Community Hub, Vanier College - Room 001 | Register Here
Sociology Lecture Series
Celebrating the Book: Anti-Asian Racism and the COVID-19 Pandemic in Canada
Join the co-authors of Anti-Asian Racism and the COVID-19 Pandemic in Canada as they draw on historical and empirical research to examine the revival of long‑standing racial stereotypes, their social impacts and the ways Asian communities have responded through resistance and solidarity.
Speakers: Guida C. Man (York University), Muyang Li (York University), Chandrima Chakraborty (McMaster University), X. Alvin Yang (Max Planck Institute), Sibo Chen (Toronto Metropolitan University) and Henry Yu (University of British Columbia)
Tuesday, Oct. 20 | 2:30 – 5 p.m. | Kaneff Tower - Room 519 | Register Here
Reminders
Visit the Writing Centre: Need support with your writing? The Writing Centre offers help with essays, presentations, exams, reports, reflections and more. Book an appointment today.