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Domenica
School of Health Policy & Management
York University
Undergraduate Program Website: http://shpm.info.yorku.ca/
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Sent: Monday, September 27, 2021 8:30 AM
Subject: Calumet and Stong Colleges' Upcoming Events - Week of September 27, 2021 & Looking Ahead
While we are practicing social distancing physically we do not want you to distance yourself from us virtually. Take this opportunity to join our Instagram and Facebook pages and connect with us on LinkedIn. Our team is exploring different ways we can support you online. If you have any questions and/or ideas about how we can support you online please email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
Stay Connected with Calumet!
[Instagram logo]<https://www.instagram.com/calumet.york/> [Facebook logo] <https://www.facebook.com/calumet.york/> [Website icon] <http://calumet.yorku.ca/> [LinkedIn logo] <https://www.linkedin.com/in/ccscyu/>
Stay Connected with Stong!
[Instagram Logo]<https://www.instagram.com/stong.york/> [Facebook Logo] <https://www.facebook.com/yorkustongcollege/> [Stong Website] <http://stong.yorku.ca/> [LinkedIn Logo] <https://www.linkedin.com/in/ccscyu/>
Calumet and Stong Colleges (CCSC) support York University's<https://president.yorku.ca/files/2020/06/Next-Steps-in-Yorks-plan-to-address-anti-Black-racism.pdf?x79145> statements about standing together to fight anti-Black racism<https://yfile.news.yorku.ca/2020/06/01/statement-york-university-stands-together-against-anti-black-racism/?utm_source=YFile_Email&utm_medium=Email&utm_content=Top-Stories&utm_campaign=yfile%20%20>.
CCSC are committed to inspiring learning, leadership and citizenship and value mentorship and being student centric, engaged, collaborative, and bold.
The success of our students depends on our collective willingness and ability to listen, to be kind, to look after ourselves and each other, to work together, and to lead with Respect, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion<https://rights.info.yorku.ca/>. We do not condone or tolerate racism, prejudice or discrimination in CCSC. We are committed to supporting our CCSC Peer Leaders and Student Organizations and our York and CCSC community to stop anti-Black racism and systemic discrimination of all kinds. We will also collaborate with others to strengthen our student success programming to help our Colleges and students foster a just and fair world. For more information and to connect with us, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or visit our website https://ccscss.info.yorku.ca/online-student-support/
Student Community & Leadership Development (SCLD) Anti-Racist Resources<https://scld.yorku.ca/files/2020/06/Anti-Racist-Resource-Share-1.pdf?x58704>
[We Stand With You Calumet and Stong Colleges (CCSC) support York University's statements about standing together to fight anti-Black racism. White lettering on a black back ground.]
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Calumet & Stong Colleges Welcome event – Tuesday, September 28, 2021 from 6:00pm-7:30pm
Date: Tuesday September 28, 2021
Time: 6:00-7:30pm
Registration Link: http://tinyurl.com/ccscwelcome2021
Registration Deadline: 1 hour before start time
Facilitator: April J. Walker, Student Success Coordinator
Fee: FREE
Calumet and Stong Colleges wish to welcome new and current students back to the Fall term. We are hosting a welcome event where all Faculty of Health community members are welcome to participate in engaging activities, connect with their peers, and learn about various campus and college resources.
All are welcome to ask questions and highlight their experiences starting the new term!
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Calumet & Stong Colleges are Hiring for FW21 – Deadline EXTENDED to TODAY Monday, September 27, 2021 @ 11:59pm
Calumet and Stong Colleges are hiring for a few more positions for the FW21 session:
* Coordinator, Agents of Change
* Coordinator, Orientation
* Coordinator Community Development (Special Projects Assistant)
The Colleges are a vibrant place where students interact with peers, senior student leaders, staff, and faculty as they build friendships, explore their future, contribute to community and acquire leadership and citizenship skills.
For detailed job descriptions, please visit: ccscss.info.yorku.ca/joinus
To apply: https://tinyurl.com/AOCFW21
If you have any questions please email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
Deadline to apply is Monday, September 27, 2021 at 11:59pm, successful applicants will be invited to interview.
Please note for the Coordinator, Agents of Change and Coordinator, Orientation positions preference will be given to students who have demonstrated experience with Agents of Change or Orientation.
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2021-2022 Faculty of Health Student-Focused Roundtable – We Need YOU!
The Faculty of Health (HH) Associate Dean for Students, Mazen J. Hamadeh, is in the process of creating the HH Student-Focused Roundtable to consult all HH students and alumni on matters related to student transition, student experience, student success, and student engagement in the Faculty of Health at York University. The HH Student-Focused Roundtable also aims to be at the forefront of trends in the workplace so that the Faculty of Health may adopt and incorporate these trends within student transition and orientation, student leadership training, and student career exploration to prepare HH students for a life of success.
The HH Student-Focused Roundtable will include undergraduate and graduate students, recent graduates and established alumni, from all five (5) HH Academic Units.
The Roundtable will meet approximately one (1) to two (2) times per academic term; that is, three (3) to six (6) times per year. Roundtable Partners have the option to attend at will.
Members of the HH Student-Focused Roundtable will also be part of the newly created Calumet and Stong Colleges (CCSC) Volunteer Crew, and will be recognized for their contributions at the annual CCSC Awards Event in May/June.
Who is eligible? All HH undergraduate and graduate students, and all HH alumni.
Experience: No prior experience is necessary.
Expectations from students and alumni: It is expected that those contributing to the discussions at the Roundtable share their experiences, expectations and plans in an open forum, in a safe space. All contributors to the Roundtable are considered equal partners in its success. Roundtable Partners can attend and/or contribute to any number of the Roundtable conversations/conferences.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI): HH students and alum from all backgrounds are welcome. Actually, the more diverse the Roundtable Partners are, the more effective the Roundtable will be. We welcome and encourage bold thinking and diverse ideas.
HH Priorities and CCSC Strategic Plan: This initiative meets HH's piorities and CCSC's Strategic Plan<https://ccscss.info.yorku.ca/calumet-and-stong-colleges-2020-2025-strategic-plan/>, as well as York U's University Academic Plan<https://www.yorku.ca/uap2020-25/>.
Meeting format: Until further notice, all meetings will take place virtually via Zoom.
Attendance: We understand that the Roundtable Partners may not be able to attend all Roundtables discussions/conferences. Roundtable Partners can attend any number of meetings based on their availability, topics of interest, and/or other commitments.
Principles: Roundtable Partners are expected to follow these principles:
● be authentic;
● be courteous;
● be inclusive;
● be open-minded;
● be respectful of others and their opinions.
Apply to join the HH Student-Focused Roundtable: tinyurl.com/hhroundtable
[2021-2022 FACULTY OF HEALTH STUDENT-FOCUSED ROUNDTABLE – We Need YOU! The Faculty of Health (HH) Associate Dean for Students, Mazen J. Hamadeh, is in the process of creating the HH Student-Focused Roundtable to consult all HH students and alumni on matters related to student transition, student experience, student success, and student engagement in the Faculty of Health at York University. The HH Student-Focused Roundtable also aims to be at the forefront of trends in the workplace so that the Faculty of Health may adopt and incorporate these trends within student transition and orientation, student leadership training, and student career exploration to prepare HH students for a life of success. The HH Student-Focused Roundtable will include undergraduate and graduate students, recent graduates and established alumni, from all five (5) HH Academic Units. The Roundtable will meet approximately one (1) to two (2) times per academic term; that is, three (3) to six (6) times per year. Roundtable Partners have the option to attend at will. Members of the HH Student-Focused Roundtable will also be part of the newly created Calumet and Stong Colleges (CCSC) Volunteer Crew, and will be recognized for their contributions at the annual CCSC Awards Event in May/June. Who is eligible? All HH undergraduate and graduate students, and all HH alumni. Experience: No prior experience is necessary. Expectations from students and alumni: It is expected that those contributing to the discussions at the Roundtable share their experiences, expectations and plans in an open forum, in a safe space. All contributors to the Roundtable are considered equal partners in its success. Roundtable Partners can attend and/or contribute to any number of the Roundtable conversations/conferences. Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI): HH students and alum from all backgrounds are welcome. Actually, the more diverse the Roundtable Partners are, the more effective the Roundtable will be. We welcome and encourage bold thinking and diverse ideas. HH Priorities and CCSC Strategic Plan: This initiative meets HH's piorities and CCSC's Strategic Plan, as well as York U's University Academic Plan. Meeting format: Until further notice, all meetings will take place virtually via Zoom. Attendance: We understand that the Roundtable Partners may not be able to attend all Roundtables discussions/conferences. Roundtable Partners can attend any number of meetings based on their availability, topics of interest, and/or other commitments. Principles: Roundtable Partners are expected to follow these principles: ● be authentic; ● be courteous; ● be inclusive; ● be open-minded; ● be respectful of others and their opinions. Apply to join the HH Student-Focused Roundtable: tinyurl.com/hhroundtable]
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Empowering Women in Health is recruiting! – Application Deadline Monday, September 27, 2021
Do you want to get more involved this year?
Do you want to use your skills to support an important societal cause and influence the future of health?
Do you want to grow as a leader within a multidisciplinary team - and make friends along the way?
If you said YES to any of these, then you are in LUCK!
EWIH has opened recruitment to join their initiative, and are seeking talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, majors - within and beyond the field of health - and with varying skill sets to build an inclusive and holistic executive team for 2021 - 2022.
Note: Current undergraduate and graduate students as well as recent graduates are welcome to apply!
Applications will close on September 27th, 2021, so make sure to apply before then!
· Recruitment Package: Empowering Women in Health Recruitment Package<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iLED7Ui6hVAvbi1VEvV8AVzbxrcE5jKW/view>
· Recruitment Application: https://forms.gle/5zhZyes3on2YYKAK7
ABOUT US: EWIH seeks to inspire women starting their professional careers in health to aim for leadership and equitable representation; for this, we use various platforms to raise awareness on the gender disparities in health leadership, connect community leaders with students, and arm students with skills for success. Want to learn more about who we are and what we have done? Watch this short introduction video<https://youtu.be/pYNsgjQRvlE>!
Follow us on social media!
1. Instagram: @empoweringwomeninhealth<https://www.instagram.com/empoweringwomeninhealth/>
2. Facebook: @empoweringwomeninhealth <https://www.facebook.com/empoweringwomeninhealth/>
3. Youtube: Empowering Women in Health <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVzrrzuKHASyNsGbn0olXyQ>
4. Website and newsletter: empoweringwomeninhealth.org<http://empoweringwomeninhealth.org/>
5. Questions? Email us at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
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COVID-19 Vaccine Awareness – Stay Safe!
Approximately 60% of men and nearly 70% of women in the 18-29 age group are fully vaccinated and less than 12% of men and 10% of women are partially vaccinated.
* Authorized vaccines can help protect you from COVID-19
* You should get a COVID-19 vaccine when it is available to you
* Once you are fully vaccinated you may be able to start doing some of the things that you did prior to the pandemic
* Do your part and be socially responsible
* Monitor your health and wellbeing daily
* Keep following COVID-19 safety protocols
[COVID-19 VACCINE AWARENESS – STAY SAFE! Approximately 60% of men and nearly 70% of women in the 18-29 age group are fully vaccinated and less than 12% of men and 10% of women are partially vaccinated. • Authorized vaccines can help protect you from COVID-19 • You should get a COVID-19 vaccine when it is available to you • Once you are fully vaccinated you may be able to start doing some of the things that you did prior to the pandemic • Do your part and be socially responsible • Monitor your health and wellbeing daily • Keep following COVID-19 safety protocols]
York University will host more pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinics on Keele Campus, in partnership with Humber River Hospital. For those who are eligible and studying or working on the Glendon Campus, Sunnybrook Hospital is also opening up access to their walk-in vaccine clinic<https://sunnybrook.ca/content/?page=novel-coronavirus-covid-19-vaccine-popup>.
Upcoming Clinics will run 12:00pm-6:00pm:
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
Thursday, September 30, 2021
First and Second Dose Requirements: You must be born in 2009 or earlier to be eligible for Pfizer or 18 years+ to be eligible for Moderna (at the time of vaccination). Second doses are accessible for those who have:
* Received dose 1 of Pfizer at least 3 weeks (21 days) before dose 2
* Received dose 1 of Moderna at least 4 weeks (28 days) before dose 2
* Received dose 1 of Astra Zeneca at least 8 weeks before dose 2
Eligibility: Second doses are available for anyone living/working/attending school in any ‘M’ postal code.
Location: Aviva Centre, 1 Shoreham Drive, North York ON M3N 3A6
*Tennis Canada Entrance: the clinic is located at the office between
Gate G & H, adjacent to Shoreham Drive.
BRING: ID that shows where you live, work, or attend school.
* York University ID/YU cards
* Driver’s licence
* Passport
* Birth certificate (for proof of age)
* Health card (optional)
* Report card
Please note, York University does not deliver the vaccines nor does it determine eligibility for vaccinations. We look forward to seeing you there and in the meantime, please continue to use YU Screen<https://yorku.ubixhealth.com/login> daily before coming to campuses and visit Better Together<https://www.yorku.ca/bettertogether/> for regular updates on the plans for a safe return this fall.
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Polishing the Chain – Treaty Relations in toronto Speaker Series
As the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation approaches, the Polishing the Chain – Treaty Relations in Toronto speaker series will launch at York University, exploring the spirit and intent of Toronto treaties, along with settler and Indigenous treaty responsibilities.
Toronto is the traditional territory of the Wendat, Anishnaabeg and Haudenosaunee Confederacies where a web of historical treaties was negotiated and are still relevant today. The speaker series, organized by York University Assistant Professor Martha Stiegman<https://euc.yorku.ca/faculty-profile/stiegman-martha-l/> of the Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change with student Tara Chandran, will look at how Indigenous Peoples uphold these treaties and to what extent they are reflected in contemporary Indigenous/state relations.
The series is one small step down a long road toward reconciliation. The upcoming talks will take place via Zoom from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Register here<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-symbolic-language-of-wampum-diplomacy-tickets-170014775771?aff=ebdssbeac>.
Tuesday, September 28, 2021 – The Symbolic Language of Wampum Diplomacy, co-presented with the Toronto Biennial of Art.
This first talk will feature York University Assistant Professor Alan Corbiere<https://profiles.laps.yorku.ca/profiles/ojiigcor/> of the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies and the Canada Research Chair in Indigenous History of North America; and Rick Hill, a Tuscarora writer, historian and curator, discussing the Covenant Chain and the visual and metaphoric language of wampum diplomacy. At the 1764 Treaty of Niagara, the British extended their nearly century-old Covenant Chain alliance with the Haudenosaunee to the 24 western nations of the Great Lakes area. Corbiere and Hill will explore the symbolism represented in the belts delivered at Niagara to secure this crucial alliance. Interdisciplinary Kanienkehaka artist Ange Loft, the lead of Jumblies Theatre + Arts’ Talking Treaties project, will look at the ways this visual language is deployed in her current Dish Dances film and A Treaty Guide for Torontonians book, both of which will be featured in the 2022 Toronto Biennial of Art.
Next in the series:
October 26, 2021 – Taking care of the Dish: Treaties, Indigenous Law & Environmental Justice
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The Black Student Mentorship Program (BSMP) is recruiting Team Members
Now Recruiting for:
* Events Committee Volunteers
* Social Media Director
* Marketing/Promotions Director
* Recruitment Coordinators
Candidates from every Faculty of Health department are encouraged to apply.
Please apply through this form: https://forms.gle/EE5nURzRT4KZuL6z7
What is BSMP?
The Black Students Mentorship Program (BSMP) is a brand new student-led initiative at York University supported by Agents of Change. At the helm are students from the Faculty of Health with a mission to address and help remediate the persistent lack of Black representation in the population makeup of graduate students and professionals in health-related graduate studies and professions.
What is the goal?
The goal of BSMP is to establish mentorship and community for Black undergraduate students across the Faculty of Health, connecting them to each other and to Black graduate students, alumni, scholars and professionals in the field of health.
What is the desired outcome?
The desired outcome would be an increase in confidence, access and capacity for Black students, and ultimately an increase in the population of Black graduate students in Faculty of Health programs and Black professionals in various health professions. The added benefit of this outcome will be an increase in diversity in research and innovation streams as we evolve to include the voices, experiences and expertise of Black individuals in academia, scholarship, research and/or professional careers in health.
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions at: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
And our IG: @bsmp.yorku
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Student Equity & Diversity Survey – Listening to YU: Be Seen. Be Heard. Take the Census.
Completing the Student Equity & Diversity Census is an important step toward identifying and eliminating barriers to access within York University.
We know that asking about a person’s identity can be uncomfortable, and we will do so with sensitivity. We consulted students and community members when developing the questions so that we were respectful of the varying points of view of our racialized students, Indigenous students, women, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ2S+ community.
By better understanding you – who you are and how you identify – we can provide targeted services, resources and supports to our community’s equity-seeking groups and build a more inclusive community to support the academic success of our students.
* Step 1: Access the Student Equity & Diversity Census here<https://surveys.yorku.ca/jfe/form/SV_3W4tQdVMA5J5Gmi?DistSRC=web>.
* Step 2: Log into your Passport York account.
* Step 3: Complete the Census and opt in for your chance to win an iPad Pro, a $100 Amazon gift card, a $50 Uber Eats gift card or $10 to your YU-Card. To read and understand the contest rules and find more details about the prizes and how to opt in, check out Prizes & Incentives<https://vp.students.yorku.ca/student-census#prizes> below.
[STUDENT EQUITY & DIVERSITY SURVEY – Listening to YU: Be Seen. Be Heard. Take the Census. Completing the Student Equity & Diversity Census is an important step toward identifying and eliminating barriers to access within York University. We know that asking about a person’s identity can be uncomfortable, and we will do so with sensitivity. We consulted students and community members when developing the questions so that we were respectful of the varying points of view of our racialized students, Indigenous students, women, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ2S+ community. By better understanding you – who you are and how you identify – we can provide targeted services, resources and supports to our community’s equity-seeking groups and build a more inclusive community to support the academic success of our students. • Step 1: Access the Student Equity & Diversity Census here. • Step 2: Log into your Passport York account. • Step 3: Complete the Census and opt in for your chance to win an iPad Pro, a $100 Amazon gift card, a $50 Uber Eats gift card or $10 to your YU-Card. To read and understand the contest rules and find more details about the prizes and how to opt in, check out Prizes & Incentives below.]
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This place: 150 Years Retold – Ten-Part Weekly e-Learning Series
The Division of Students is pleased to offer a ten-part weekly e-learning series based on the ground-breaking and critically acclaimed graphic novel anthology turned podcast, “THIS PLACE: 150 YEARS RETOLD”<https://www.cbc.ca/books/thisplace/> to deepen our understanding of 150 years of Indigenous resistance and resilience.
Through dramatizations and interviews, award-winning author, poet, and podcast host Rosanna Deerchild<https://www.cbc.ca/mediacentre/bio/rosanna-deerchild> (Cree) guides us through the heroes, battles, triumphs, and traditions which live outside and beyond the national imaginary that we have come to know through our schools and the curriculum. Each week, we will move through one chapter (if you're a fan of graphic novels)/episode (for podcast lovers) of "THIS PLACE: 150 YEARS RETOLD<https://www.cbc.ca/books/thisplace/>" followed by a facilitated discussion. The stories we will cover reflect a rich history of Indigenous resistance and resilience.
Sessions will be held each Wednesday from Noon to 1 PM beginning September 29th through December 1st. Register<https://forms.office.com/r/UMCJagtSvN> for one session OR as many as you can attend. Materials (zoom information, graphic novel chapter, podcast episode links) will be sent to you each Monday (review is encouraged but not required) for that Wednesday’s session. You will receive materials/information only for the sessions for which you have registered.
"Indigenous people are this place and it is time we told our stories...The voices of our people are reclaiming and recalling the history that we are. We as storytellers have a responsibility and a gift to tell these stories back into being…We are Kanata…In ‘This Place’, you will learn about amazing pieces of our shared history through interviews with Indigenous authors and illustrators." – Rosanna Deerchild
To register: https://forms.office.com/r/UMCJagtSvN
For more information, please contact:
Dirk J. Rodricks, Ph.D.
Director, Student Engagement
Division of Students | York University
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Kahsso’s Mock Casper Session and Information Event – Wednesday, September 29, 2021 from 8:30pm-10:00pm
Taking the CASPer test soon? Want to learn more about what CASPer testing is and what happens during the test?
Join us on Wednesday, September 29th 2021 for an info night and mini mock session to get a feel for what the CASPer test really entails.
Register for the Mock CASPer here.<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1RvZ9xZ9zWX5fiWhZr6hJDyWabyWCBx2Qo8t3sykYhqg/edit?usp=sharing>
[KAHSSO’S MOCK CASPer SESSION AND INFORMATION EVENT – Wednesday, September 29, 2021 from 8:30pm-10:00pm Taking the CASPer test soon? Want to learn more about what CASPer testing is and what happens during the test? Join us on Wednesday, September 29th 2021 for an info night and mini mock session to get a feel for what the CASPer test really entails.]
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Stay Connected with KAHSSO Peer MEntoring!
Interested in learning more about navigating through undergrad with short, interactive Instagram reels?
Do you want to get to know your KAHSSO Peer Mentors and stay up to date with everything Peer Mentoring and beyond?
Then make sure to give KAHSSO's new Peer Mentoring specific Instagram account a follow to be amongst the first people to learn about the many initiatives we have planned this year!
Username: @kahssopm
Page Link: https://www.instagram.com/kahssopm/
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UPSA’s Newsletter
Would you like to be updated on UPSA's services and events? Would you like to read beneficial and informational articles? Or take a look at some funny memes? Then subscribe to our listserv by filling out our google form<https://bit.ly/39B6mAf>. We will send you updates on a biweekly basis through our newsletter.
UPSA Peer Mentoring
Feeling stressed and need someone to talk to? Peer mentoring is for you. You can set up a one-on-one meeting with a peer mentor by emailing [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Note that to access these services you must be assigned a mentor. First-year students are automatically matched, but any student can opt-in by filling out the Peer Mentor form<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1FEbX7tsjVXQ13og0cPkwmi1NMX6U4UjogJoLJTON7Qg/edit>.
This week we will be hosting a variety of academic and wellness events. Activity Sessions are free and they are open to all Psychology Students. Depending on your availability and the topics you are interested in, you can attend any and all Activity Sessions!
Each Activity Session schedule will be posted on a weekly basis and can be found here and on our Instagram page! For more information and to check out the Activity Session calendar, please check your email if you are assigned a Peer Mentor (make sure to check your spam/junk folder) or visit upsa.club.yorku.ca<http://upsa.club.yorku.ca/> to subscribe to UPSA’s listserv if you haven't already. Stay healthy and safe.
[UPSA PEER MENTORING Feeling stressed and need someone to talk to? Peer mentoring is for you. You can set up a one-on-one meeting with a peer mentor by emailing [log in to unmask] Note that to access these services you must be assigned a mentor. First-year students are automatically matched, but any student can opt-in by filling out the Peer Mentor form. This week we will be hosting a variety of academic and wellness events. Activity Sessions are free and they are open to all Psychology Students. Depending on your availability and the topics you are interested in, you can attend any and all Activity Sessions! Each Activity Session schedule will be posted on a weekly basis and can be found here and on our Instagram page! For more information and to check out the Activity Session calendar, please check your email if you are assigned a Peer Mentor (make sure to check your spam/junk folder) or visit upsa.club.yorku.ca to subscribe to UPSA’s listserv if you haven't already. Stay healthy and safe.]
Activity Session - Week of September 27 - October 1
Chloe Maranan - Book Sharing
September 27th, 11am-1pm EDT
Zoom link: click here for Chloe’s session<https://yorku.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwldeChpzosH92tB1VH0eqtyEaZpqkxxZ2N>
Razmig Kababejian - Destress From The Distress
September 28th, 11am-1pm EDT
Zoom link: click here for Razmig’s session<https://yorku.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJErdOuuqDkvGdA6PcdkXaUKD4Ct8i5AhdSt>
Renji Ocampo - Preparing for Midterm Season
September 29th, 2pm-4pm EDT
Zoom link: click here for Renji’s session<https://yorku.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIqcemtrTIqGtxmgU0oHVxvJzADED5sxPOp>
Ivy Gutierrez - Creating Healthy Study Habits
September 30th, 9am-11am EDT
Zoom link: click here for Ivy’s session<https://yorku.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIuc-qpqDItHNJX59prRVdYglXGSvhRX0HQ>
UPSA Peer Tutoring
The Undergraduate Psychology Student Association (UPSA) provides free one on one (no appointment necessary) peer-tutoring services in several Psychology courses, including core required, historically difficult, and highly requested courses at York University. UPSA’s high-achieving peer tutors will be hosting weekly drop-in sessions over Zoom during the Fall 2021 term Monday-Friday from 10 am to 5 pm EDT.
Here is the link to the official UPSA website, which contains our tutoring schedule as well as other resources such as mentoring and online learning tips: https://sites.google.com/view/upsayorku/peer-tutoring/tutoring-schedule
If you are seeking assistance with concepts covered in many core psychology courses, please do not hesitate to drop into one of the following sessions by clicking on the link provided below containing the zoom details for each tutor and the schedule in plain text:
https://tinyurl.com/UPSA-Tutoring-Zoom-Links
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LGBTQ2S+ Support Group – Biweekly on Wednesdays, from 4:00pm-5:00pm
Student Counselling, Health & Well-Being (SCHW) warmly welcomes you to our biweekly drop-in support group – a confidential space for students facilitated by counsellors who are part of the LGBTQ2S+ community to meet, share stories, feel connected and supported.
Fall 2021 – Winter 2022 – Biweekly on Wednesdays from 4:00pm-5:00pm.
No registration required.
To join the next session and/or for more information please contact: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
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Learning Commons: Student Guide to Group Work
The Student Guide to Group Work is a multimodal eLearning resource is designed to help students learn the fundamentals of group work, through four short videos and a variety of downloadable tools and resources. This guide, offered under a Creative Commons license, was funded by an AIF grant, and is a collaborative endeavour involving the Libraries, the Writing Department, Learning Skills Services, the ESL Open Learning Centre, the Teaching Commons and the Career Centre.
Recently features on the Libraries' social media https://twitter.com/yorkulibraries/status/1364983547900100615?s=20
You can find it under the new resources on the Learning Common's web site<https://learningcommons.yorku.ca/>.
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Applying for undergraduate scholarships & awards information session with Karen Warner, Manager, Scholarships & bursaries – Wednesday, September 29, 2021 from 11:30am-12:30pm
Register here: https://yorku.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEsc--vrDsrHdEQkbItAk1sszw-EeB_5RhM
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GHSA welcome bash: go global with ghsa - Wednesday, September 29, 2021, 5:00pm-7:00pm
Hey GH fam! 🦁
The Global Health Student’s Associated is your OFFICIAL student club for your time here at YorkU! As a Global Health student, you are represented by GHSA. We offer academic services such as peer tutoring and peer mentoring and also host a ton of fun events where you can make new friends! Make sure to give us a follow on our socials listed below and RSVP to our event!
Whether you are an incoming or existing GH student, feel free to log in and mingle with others in your program, meet our new executive team, as well as your Global Health community at York! The afternoon will consist of games, music, and fun! Please make sure to RSVP and we’re excited to see you soon!
Date: September 29th, Tuesday, 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Register Here: https://tinyurl.com/GoGlobalSocial
[The Global Health Student’s Associated is your OFFICIAL student club for your time here at YorkU! As a Global Health student, you are represented by GHSA. We offer academic services such as peer tutoring and peer mentoring and also host a ton of fun events where you can make new friends! Make sure to give us a follow on our socials listed below and RSVP to our event! Whether you are an incoming or existing GH student, feel free to log in and mingle with others in your program, meet our new executive team, as well as your Global Health community at York! The afternoon will consist of games, music, and fun! Please make sure to RSVP and we’re excited to see you soon! Date: September 29th, Tuesday, 5 pm - 7 pm Register Here: https://tinyurl.com/GoGlobalSocial]
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ADD CALUMET & STONG COLLEGES TO YOUR LINKEDIN NETWORK!
CCSC LinkedIn Account: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ccscyu/
CCSC LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ccsc-page/
During the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, online career networking is made easier by a platform such as LinkedIn. By creating a completed LinkedIn profile, students are able to look for jobs within their fields, connect with employers, and be a part of an advanced learning network with their peers, colleagues, and field professionals.
If you are a part of the Calumet and Stong Colleges community, add CCSC to your LinkedIn network and build your profile by adding fellow students, alumni, and professionals! After connecting with us, stay tuned for exclusive CCSC articles and community features on our page!
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CAlling all 3rd and 4th year undergraduate Psychology students interested in applying to graduate school!
The Psychology Undergraduate Mentorship Program at York (PUMP) is now accepting applications to become a mentee for the 2021-2022 year. The deadline to submit the mentee application form is OCTOBER 1st, 2021.
Link to apply: https://psychology.apps01.yorku.ca/machform/view.php?id=108481
PUMP is a graduate student organization at York that provides mentorship to undergraduate students interested in graduate studies in Psychology. We achieve this by pairing undergraduates with graduate student mentors with similar backgrounds, as well as by hosting year-round workshops.
If you have any questions about becoming a mentee or PUMP in general, please do not hesitate to contact us at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or visit our new website: https://www.yorku.ca/club/pump/about-our-organization/ <https://www.yorku.ca/club/pump/about-our-organization/>
We look forward to receiving your applications!
PUMP Executive Team.
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Manitoba Academic Integrity Network – Professional Development Opportunities
The Manitoba Academic Integrity Network is presenting a series of professional development opportunities<https://assiniboine.libguides.com/main-series> related to academic integrity. Registration links are found within each session, and open to anyone working at or attending an educational institution.
Please note the start and end times as they are in Central Standard Time (CST).
Session 1 - Creating engaging and authentic assessments online: Considerations for emerging practice
Presenter: Jason Openo, Medicine Hat College and University of Alberta
Date: October 4, 2021
Time: 10 am - 11 am, CST
Location: Online via Zoom
Registration Here<https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=mY9J_wH1UkiNCq0NqMsuiP62VZchNNJGmkr5hB83EKxUMUEzQjJSUUJQSloyN0ZEVk9QTlk0SUlWRy4u>
Session 2 - Prevent academic misconduct and educate for academic integrity? Three approaches that do both
Presenters: Dr. Cheryl Kier, Athabasca University; Lisa Vogt, Red River College; Dr. Susan Bens, University of Saskatchewan
Date: October 12, 2021
Time: 12 pm - 1 pm, CST
Registration: Here<https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=mY9J_wH1UkiNCq0NqMsuiP62VZchNNJGmkr5hB83EKxUQTVRMzJYNkYyVTZOQ1JaWUVCVEI2UVZEWC4u>
Session 3 - Contract cheating: Identifying and addressing outsourced academic student work
Presenter: Dr. Sarah Elaine Eaton, University of Calgary
Date: October 20, 2021
Time: 9 am - 10 am, CST
Registration: Here<https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=mY9J_wH1UkiNCq0NqMsuiP62VZchNNJGmkr5hB83EKxUOEgzV1UwQjJNODU0MkNUMVhaOVROMEMyOS4u>
Session 4 - But prof … I don't know what other words to use!: Challenges & questions for instructors and students
Presenter: Dr. Claudius Soodeen, Red River College and University of Winnipeg
Date: January 12, 2022
Time: 10 am - 11 am, CST
Register: Here<https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=mY9J_wH1UkiNCq0NqMsuiP62VZchNNJGmkr5hB83EKxUN1pKVUhJOVJRNldTUU9WSzBTQkdTTkZZTC4u>
Session 5 - Murky waters of academic file-sharing
Presenters: Dr. Brenda M. Stoesz, University of Manitoba; Josh Seeland, Assiniboine Community College
Date: February 23, 2022
Time: 10 am - 11 am, CST
Register: Here<https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=mY9J_wH1UkiNCq0NqMsuiP62VZchNNJGmkr5hB83EKxURFlPRUZVTzg2QzRRUTNCT0I0N1NaM1RRSC4u>
Session 6 - Empowering faculty to address low-level forms of academic misconduct
Presenters: Dr. Heidi Marx, University of Manitoba; Greg Sobie, University of Manitoba; Caitlin Munn, Assiniboine Community College
Date: March 18, 2022
Time: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm CST
Register: Here<https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=mY9J_wH1UkiNCq0NqMsuiP62VZchNNJGmkr5hB83EKxURFNaTkFLRjdISTA4VDc1OVpWVTVZOE9JMi4u>
Learn More: https://assiniboine.libguides.com/main-series
Email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> with any further questions.
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Meet and Greet: How to have a productive Reading Week – Wednesday, October 6, 2021 from 12:00pm-1:00pm
Do you want a restful and productive Reading Week? Didn't know you can have both? Worry no more! Join us to learn about how you can have the perfect balance of work and rest this Reading Week? We will discuss effective study habits, time management, and self-care practices. This session will be led peer leaders who will share their experiences to help you have a successful Reading Week! Please RSVP in advance to receive the Zoom Meeting ID and Password.
[MEET AND GREET: HOW TO HAVE A PRODUCTIVE READING WEEK – Wednesday, October 6, 2021 from 12:00pm-1:00pm Do you want a restful and productive Reading Week? Didn't know you can have both? Worry no more! Join us to learn about how you can have the perfect balance of work and rest this Reading Week? We will discuss effective study habits, time management, and self-care practices. This session will be led peer leaders who will share their experiences to help you have a successful Reading Week! Please RSVP in advance to receive the Zoom Meeting ID and Password.]
Please RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/MeetnGreetReadingweek
Date: October 6, 2021
Time: 12:00PM - 1:00PM
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Graduate Studies Information session with Professor Thomas Loebel, dean, faculty of graduate studies – Wednesday, October 6, 2021 from 1:30pm-2:30pm
Register here: https://yorku.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAof-mgpzkqGtZBVUIm6g-_Hyv-srvzqYQv
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Applying to Osgoode Hall Information Session – Thursday, October 7, 2021 from 12:30pm-2:00pm
With Alissa Cooper, Manager, Admissions & Student Financial Services, Vicky Faclaris, Recruitment & Admissions Coordinator and current Osgoode Hall student, Melissa Paglialunga.
Register here: https://yorku.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMpc--vrjwjH9OAroJ2loYLXTN9w6DM3wTU
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UPSA Movie Night – Friday, October 8, 2021 from 7:30pm – 10:00pm
Join UPSA for a fun Movie Night! Come share your movie thoughts, socialize with others in the psychology community, and get the chance to win a Movie Raffle Prize!
Register for the Movie Night Event here!<https://tinyurl.com/UPSAMovieNight>
[UPSA MOVIE NIGHT – Friday, October 8, 2021 from 7:30pm – 10:00pm Join UPSA for a fun Movie Night! Come share your movie thoughts, socialize with others in the psychology community, and get the chance to win a Movie Raffle Prize! Register for the Movie Night Event here!]
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Emerging LEADERSHIP TRAINING (ELT) – Tuesday, October 12, 2021 (Fall Reading Week)
Date: Tuesday, October 12, 2021 (Fall Reading Week<https://registrar.yorku.ca/enrol/dates/fw21> - classes, tutorials and labs are not held)
Time: 11:00 am to 3:30 pm
Registration Link: tinyurl.com/ELToct21<https://health.apps01.yorku.ca/machform/view.php?id=915704>
Facilitators: Calumet and Stong Colleges Leadership Coaches
About ELT
If you are thinking about getting involved at York and/or you want to build on your leadership skills, then this training is for you. We want to introduce you to the culture of peer leadership at Calumet and Stong Colleges and at York University. We have developed a highly interactive program where you will explore topics with your peers in small and large groups. Students attending this training will complete the following three modules:
1. YU Matter and Belong -learn about the importance of a sense of mattering and dig deeper into topics such as resiliency, grit, and growth mindset.
2. YU Thrive and Flourish - reflect on your self-care strategies and learn about the importance of managing stress. Emotional intelligence and self-compassion will also be discussed as ways to help you thrive and flourish.
3. Fostering a Leadership Community - explore elements and benefits of peer leadership and student engagement and how you can get involved in our leadership community.
What we need from you
A. To receive a certificate of participation, you will be required to meet the following 4 program requirements:
1. participate in the full training (participants are asked to arrive on time and stay until the training ends)
2. have access to a webcam, mic, and internet. You will be asked to keep your camera on and participate in the live small and large group discussions
3. complete all pre-instructional activities, prior to the scheduled training, (2-hour commitment prior to the training) using the eClass platform
4. complete all post-training activities (1-hour commitment after the training)
[EMERGING LEADERSHIP TRAINING (ELT) – Tuesday, October 12, 2021 (Fall Reading Week) Date: Tuesday, October 12, 2021 (Fall Reading Week - classes, tutorials and labs are not held) Time: 11:00 am to 3:30 pm Registration Link: tinyurl.com/ELToct21 Facilitators: Calumet and Stong Colleges Leadership Coaches About ELT If you are thinking about getting involved at York and/or you want to build on your leadership skills, then this training is for you. We want to introduce you to the culture of peer leadership at Calumet and Stong Colleges and at York University. We have developed a highly interactive program where you will explore topics with your peers in small and large groups. Students attending this training will complete the following three modules: 1. YU Matter and Belong -learn about the importance of a sense of mattering and dig deeper into topics such as resiliency, grit, and growth mindset. 2. YU Thrive and Flourish - reflect on your self-care strategies and learn about the importance of managing stress. Emotional intelligence and self-compassion will also be discussed as ways to help you thrive and flourish. 3. Fostering a Leadership Community - explore elements and benefits of peer leadership and student engagement and how you can get involved in our leadership community. What we need from you A. To receive a certificate of participation, you will be required to meet the following 4 program requirements: 1. participate in the full training (participants are asked to arrive on time and stay until the training ends) 2. have access to a webcam, mic, and internet. You will be asked to keep your camera on and participate in the live small and large group discussions 3. complete all pre-instructional activities, prior to the scheduled training, (2-hour commitment prior to the training) using the eClass platform 4. complete all post-training activities (1-hour commitment after the training)]
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Meet and Greet: Student self-Care 101 – Wednesday, October 13, 2021 from 12:00pm-1:00pm
When was the last time you practiced self-care? Self-care can be hard to fit into busy school schedules. Join this Meet and Greet to learn about how you can practice self-care as a student. We will be discussing burnout prevention, wellness practices, self-compassion, time management, and much more! Take this step to improve your wellness journey!
Please RSVP in advance to receive the Zoom Meeting ID and Password.
[MEET AND GREET: STUDENT SELF-CARE 101 – Wednesday, October 13, 2021 from 12:00pm-1:00pm When was the last time you practiced self-care? Self-care can be hard to fit into busy school schedules. Join this Meet and Greet to learn about how you can practice self-care as a student. We will be discussing burnout prevention, wellness practices, self-compassion, time management, and much more! Take this step to improve your wellness journey! Please RSVP in advance to receive the Zoom Meeting ID and Password.]
Please RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/MeetnGreetSelfcare
Date: Oct 13, 2021
Time: 12:00PM - 1:00PM
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ADVANCED PEER LEADERSHIP TRAINING (APLT) – Thursday, October 14, 2021 (Fall Reading Week)
Date: Thursday, October 14, 2021 (Fall Reading Week<https://registrar.yorku.ca/enrol/dates/fw21> - classes, tutorials and labs are not held)
Time: 11:00 am to 2:45 pm
Registration Link: tinyurl.com/apltoct21<https://health.apps01.yorku.ca/machform/view.php?id=915130>
Facilitators: Calumet and Stong Colleges Leadership Coaches
The theme of the training is Leading with Purpose!
Notes:
* This training is open to all students affiliated with Calumet and Stong Colleges.
* This training is held virtually using both the Zoom platform and eClass platform. Access to eClass and Zoom login information will be shared 24 hours prior to the training.
* The completion of ELT and FPLT is NOT mandatory.
* To receive a certificate of participation, students will be required to participate in the full training (11:00 am to 2:45 pm).
* We will ask all participants to keep their camera on and participate in the live discussion using their mics/chat and engage in the large group and small group discussions.
* There will be mini pre-training and post-training activities to complete and upload using eClass (1 to 2-hour commitment).
[ADVANCED PEER LEADERSHIP TRAINING (APLT) – Thursday, October 14, 2021 (Fall Reading Week) Date: Thursday, October 14, 2021 (Fall Reading Week - classes, tutorials and labs are not held) Time: 11:00 am to 2:45 pm Registration Link: tinyurl.com/apltoct21 Facilitators: Calumet and Stong Colleges Leadership Coaches The theme of the training is Leading with Purpose! Notes: • This training is open to all students affiliated with Calumet and Stong Colleges. • This training is held virtually using both the Zoom platform and eClass platform. Access to eClass and Zoom login information will be shared 24 hours prior to the training. • The completion of ELT and FPLT is NOT mandatory. • To receive a certificate of participation, students will be required to participate in the full training (11:00 am to 2:45 pm). • We will ask all participants to keep their camera on and participate in the live discussion using their mics/chat and engage in the large group and small group discussions. • There will be mini pre-training and post-training activities to complete and upload using eClass (1 to 2-hour commitment).]
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UniVenture Study for 1st and 2nd year students
UniVenture is a wellness program designed for university students modelled after an existing, successful, and internationally recognized and utilized program called PreVenture. This partnership involves social science experts, university Student Affairs, student-led organizations, and other partner organizations. These partners bring together the necessary scientific and practical knowledge, expertise, lived experience, and knowledge sharing capacity to tackle this critical social issue in a manner that no one group could do alone. Additionally UniVenture is partnered with national mental health organizations to help spread the word about the results.
[UNIVENTURE STUDY FOR 1ST AND 2ND YEAR STUDENTS UniVenture is a wellness program designed for university students modelled after an existing, successful, and internationally recognized and utilized program called PreVenture. This partnership involves social science experts, university Student Affairs, student-led organizations, and other partner organizations. These partners bring together the necessary scientific and practical knowledge, expertise, lived experience, and knowledge sharing capacity to tackle this critical social issue in a manner that no one group could do alone. Additionally UniVenture is partnered with national mental health organizations to help spread the word about the results. UniVenture is designed to deliver specialized workshops to help students learn and develop useful skills for managing challenging situations in the transition to university (eg. academic struggles, emotional distress, substance-related harms), set long-term goals, and channel their unique personality toward achieving those goals. UniVenture is a 5-year, multi-site, controlled study involving first and second year undergraduate students aged between 18 to 25 years at five representatively diverse Canadian university sites (Dalhousie University, St. Francis Xavier University, Universite de Montreal, York University, and the University of British Columbia-Okanagan). Who Can Participate? This is an opportunity for eligible 1st and 2nd year undergraduate students to learn more about their unique personality type and to potentially gain new personality-specific skills for goal setting, and for managing challenges, common in the transition to university. How Does It Work? Stage 1 consists of of a baselinecampus wellness survey to gather information about studentsʼ academic success, mental well-being, and experiences with the pandemic. This information may be used by student affairs units to develop and strengthen campus resources, and by the researchers to identify students who are eligible to participate in Stage 2. In Stage 2 eligible students will have the opportunity to participate in two customized UniVenture workshops based on their personality type. These workshops are either face-to-face or online consisting of up to 10 participants, 90 minutes long and led by a trained facilitator. Students who participate are assigned to the workshops or a usual services comparison group will then be invited to complete a 6 month and a 12 month follow up survey to gather the same information as at the baseline. survey. Why Is This Important? Participation in this study will assist researchers in evaluating the success the UniVenture Program has on studentsʼ academic achievement, mental health and substance-related harms. A successful UniVenture Program may influence university policies by helping partners appreciate the effectiveness of a targeted and personalized program. How Will You Be Compensated? Participants will receive a $20 Amazon gift card or 1 SONA credit point for psychology students (if relevant) for completing the Stage 1 baseline survey (45-60 minutes). If eligible to move forward to Stage 2, students will have the opportunity to earn an additional $40 in Amazon gift cards or 2 SONA credit points (if applicable) for completing two more follow-up surveys. If you participate in both follow up surveys, you will be entered in a bonus draw to win a $100 Amazon gift card. Four such draws will take place each term. For more information about this research study please contact: [log in to unmask]]
UniVenture is designed to deliver specialized workshops to help students learn and develop useful skills for managing challenging situations in the transition to university (eg. academic struggles, emotional distress, substance-related harms), set long-term goals, and channel their unique personality toward achieving those goals. UniVenture is a 5-year, multi-site, controlled study involving first and second year undergraduate students aged between 18 to 25 years at five representatively diverse Canadian university sites (Dalhousie University, St. Francis Xavier University, Universite de Montreal, York University, and the University of British Columbia-Okanagan).
Who Can Participate? This is an opportunity for eligible 1st and 2nd year undergraduate students to learn more about their unique personality type and to potentially gain new personality-specific skills for goal setting, and for managing challenges, common in the transition to university.
How Does It Work? Stage 1 consists of of a baselinecampus wellness survey to gather information about studentsʼ academic success, mental well-being, and experiences with the pandemic. This information may be used by student affairs units to develop and strengthen campus resources, and by the researchers to identify students who are eligible to participate in Stage 2. In Stage 2 eligible students will have the opportunity to participate in two customized UniVenture workshops based on their personality type. These workshops are either face-to-face or online consisting of up to 10 participants, 90 minutes long and led by a trained facilitator. Students who participate are assigned to the workshops or a usual services comparison group will then be invited to complete a 6 month and a 12 month follow up survey to gather the same information as at the baseline.
survey.
Why Is This Important? Participation in this study will assist researchers in evaluating the success the UniVenture Program has on studentsʼ academic achievement, mental health and substance-related harms. A successful UniVenture Program may influence university policies by helping partners appreciate the effectiveness of a targeted and personalized program.
How Will You Be Compensated? Participants will receive a $20 Amazon gift card or 1 SONA credit point for psychology students (if relevant) for completing the Stage 1 baseline survey (45-60 minutes). If eligible to move forward to Stage 2, students will have the opportunity to earn an additional $40 in Amazon gift cards or 2 SONA credit points (if applicable) for completing two more follow-up surveys. If you participate in both follow up surveys, you will be entered in a bonus draw to win a $100 Amazon gift card. Four such draws will take place each term.
For more information about this research study please contact: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
[UNIVENTURE STUDY FOR 1ST AND 2ND YEAR STUDENTS UniVenture is a wellness program designed for university students modelled after an existing, successful, and internationally recognized and utilized program called PreVenture. This partnership involves social science experts, university Student Affairs, student-led organizations, and other partner organizations. These partners bring together the necessary scientific and practical knowledge, expertise, lived experience, and knowledge sharing capacity to tackle this critical social issue in a manner that no one group could do alone. Additionally UniVenture is partnered with national mental health organizations to help spread the word about the results. UniVenture is designed to deliver specialized workshops to help students learn and develop useful skills for managing challenging situations in the transition to university (eg. academic struggles, emotional distress, substance-related harms), set long-term goals, and channel their unique personality toward achieving those goals. UniVenture is a 5-year, multi-site, controlled study involving first and second year undergraduate students aged between 18 to 25 years at five representatively diverse Canadian university sites (Dalhousie University, St. Francis Xavier University, Universite de Montreal, York University, and the University of British Columbia-Okanagan). Who Can Participate? This is an opportunity for eligible 1st and 2nd year undergraduate students to learn more about their unique personality type and to potentially gain new personality-specific skills for goal setting, and for managing challenges, common in the transition to university. How Does It Work? Stage 1 consists of of a baselinecampus wellness survey to gather information about studentsʼ academic success, mental well-being, and experiences with the pandemic. This information may be used by student affairs units to develop and strengthen campus resources, and by the researchers to identify students who are eligible to participate in Stage 2. In Stage 2 eligible students will have the opportunity to participate in two customized UniVenture workshops based on their personality type. These workshops are either face-to-face or online consisting of up to 10 participants, 90 minutes long and led by a trained facilitator. Students who participate are assigned to the workshops or a usual services comparison group will then be invited to complete a 6 month and a 12 month follow up survey to gather the same information as at the baseline. survey. Why Is This Important? Participation in this study will assist researchers in evaluating the success the UniVenture Program has on studentsʼ academic achievement, mental health and substance-related harms. A successful UniVenture Program may influence university policies by helping partners appreciate the effectiveness of a targeted and personalized program. How Will You Be Compensated? Participants will receive a $20 Amazon gift card or 1 SONA credit point for psychology students (if relevant) for completing the Stage 1 baseline survey (45-60 minutes). If eligible to move forward to Stage 2, students will have the opportunity to earn an additional $40 in Amazon gift cards or 2 SONA credit points (if applicable) for completing two more follow-up surveys. If you participate in both follow up surveys, you will be entered in a bonus draw to win a $100 Amazon gift card. Four such draws will take place each term. For more information about this research study please contact: [log in to unmask]]
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Student counselling, health & well-being is here for you
Hello from Student Counselling, Health & Well-being<https://counselling.students.yorku.ca/> (SCHW) and welcome to the 2021-2022 school year! For those of you who are hearing about SCHW for the first time, we are a department in the Division of Students that supports the mental health and well-being of students at York University. As a new academic year begins, we wanted to take a moment to let you know about us and the FREE services and supports that are available to you this year.
Peer-led Workshops
Our team of peer health educators offer workshops on a variety of well-being topics including Mental Health 101, Nutrition Basics, Sleep for Better Grades, Healthier Coping Strategies, Self-Care, and much more. To see what is offered and to sign-up for a workshop, take a look here: https://counselling.students.yorku.ca/workshops
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Individual Counselling
SCHW offers same-day and appointment-based counselling in a safe and non-judgemental space. University life can be challenging, and our team of counsellors are here to help you feel heard and understood. Simply call our reception line at (416)-736-5297<https://counselling.students.yorku.ca/individual-counselling> to connect with a counsellor for support. During your session, your counsellor will develop a goal with you, and help you move closer towards personal success. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us, our services are confidential and no problem is too small. We are here for you!
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Group Support
Some students may prefer to meet with peers for encouragement and support rather than or in addition to meeting with a counsellor one-to-one. If group support is something that interests you, you’re in luck! SCHW will be offering the following groups (all of which are facilitated or co-facilitated by counsellors) during 2021-2022:
· LGBTQ2S+ Support Group
· Racialized Students Support Group
· Support Group for Survivors of Sexual Violence (in partnership with The Centre for Sexual Violence Response, Support & Education)
· Virtual Trauma-Informed Yoga Group
· Gay Men’s Process Group
· Grief & Loss Group
To learn more about each group and/or how to connect, please visit:
https://counselling.students.yorku.ca/group-counselling-schw
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Support for Students Residing Outside of Ontario
Students residing outside of Ontario can access free, unlimited, real-time and appointment-based support from anywhere in the world in an variety of languages through keepme.SAFE. You can access resources and connect with a counsellor through the MySSP app or by calling the toll-free number through the website below:
https://www.keepmesafe.org/ca-us/support-and-access.php
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Supporting Student-led Initiatives
Are you a student who is active on campus and looking for new ways to support mental health and well-being? If so, then look no further! SCHW will be re-opening applications to our Mental Health & Wellness Student Initiative Fund<https://counselling.students.yorku.ca/mhw-student-initiative-fund> in October of 2021. The fund aims to support innovative and inclusive student-led initiatives that promote mental health and well-being for members of the York student community. To subscribe for updates specifically about the fund, please provide your contact information here: https://forms.students.yorku.ca/view.php?id=107886
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You made it to the end of the email! We know that there are lots of announcements and information about services being shared with students during this time of year so we’ve attached a resource you may find helpful. Please do not feel pressure to contact the “right” department from the get-go, we are always happy to provide referrals to other campus services and will do our best (with your consent) to ensure your needs are met in an accessible and timely manner.
I’d like to end this email with the encouraging words of our colleagues from the Office of Student Community Relations<https://oscr.students.yorku.ca/kindness>: “This is a semester like no other. As we all adjust to new ways of being around each other, let’s show kindness online and in person as we return to campus this Fall.” – and also, remember to be kind to yourself.
On behalf of SCHW, all the best for a successful, happy, and healthy school year!
[Kindness is the new normal. It all begins with YU. Image of colourful abstract flower.]