FYI Domenica School of Health Policy & Management York University Undergraduate Program Website: http://shpm.info.yorku.ca/ ________________________________ From: HH STAFF <[log in to unmask]> on behalf of Kathy Thomas <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 2021 8:41 AM Subject: Calumet & Stong Colleges' Upcoming Events - Week of October 11, 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.] [BLACK LIVES MATTER Black lettering on a white background.] ----------------------------------------------------------------- CALUMET COLLEGE AWARD & BURSARY 2021/2022 – Deadline Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 11:59pm Calumet College is offering the following award and bursary: Calumet College Council 50th Anniversary Award The Calumet College Council 50th Anniversary Award will be awarded to students affiliated with Calumet College, as it currently exists, who are Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, and residents of Ontario, who demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to a continuing student with a minimum B (6.0) grade point average, who has demonstrated commitment to the Calumet College student body and/or the community. Award Value: up to $1,500 Calumet College Council Bursary The Calumet College Council established this bursary in 1998. It will be presented annually (selection in the fall) to a Calumet student. The recipient must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person, an Ontario resident and demonstrate financial need. Additionally, the recipient will be an active member of Calumet College who was registered in a full course load in the previous year, as a Calumet student, with a minimum grade point average of 5.00 (C+). Award Value: up to $500 To Apply: Complete the Student Financial Profile (SFP) available at http://sfs.yorku.ca/aid/sfp. In addition, applicants must complete a supplemental application available online<https://health.apps01.yorku.ca/machform/view.php?id=928072>. In order to be considered for a Calumet College Award or Bursary you MUST complete the Student Financial Profile (https://sfs.yorku.ca/aid/sfp) AND complete the supplemental application. Failure to complete either with result in the removal of your application from consideration. If you have any questions please email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. The last day to apply is Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 11:59pm. Supplemental Application Form<https://health.apps01.yorku.ca/machform/view.php?id=928072> ------------------------------------------------------------------ Stong college Awards & bursary 2021/2022 – Deadline Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 11:59pm Stong College is offering the following bursary and awards: Olga Cirak Alumni Bursary The award will be given annually to any full-time Stong student currently enrolled in the University. The recipient must have demonstrated a high level of commitment and involvement in the college, financial need and have an overall average of 7.00(B+) or better. Award Value: up to $1,500 Virginia Rock Award The Virginia Rock Award, named in honour of the first Master of Stong College, is funded by the entire college community. This award recognizes a distinctive combination of academic achievement and devotion to Stong College and its ideals. To be considered, applicants must have a minimum grade point average of 8.0, be an active contributor to Stong College and demonstrate financial need. Award Value: up to $1,000 Stong College Student Life Award Awarded to three undergraduate continuing students who exhibit leadership qualities, have contributed significantly to student life at Stong College and have achieved a minimum grade point average of 8.0(A). Recipients must be Canadian citizens, permanent resident or protected persons, residents of Ontario and demonstrate financial need. Award Value: up to $2,000 The Stong College Council 50th Anniversary Award The Stong College Council 50th Anniversary Award will be awarded to students affiliated with Stong College, as it currently exists, who are Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, and residents of Ontario, who demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to a continuing student with a minimum B (6.0) grade point average, who has demonstrated commitment to the Stong College student body and/or the community. Award Value: $100 to a maximum of $1250 To Apply: Complete the Student Financial Profile (SFP) available at https://sfs.yorku.ca/aid/sfp. In addition, applicants must complete a supplemental application available online. <https://health.apps01.yorku.ca/machform/view.php?id=928926> <https://health.apps01.yorku.ca/machform/view.php?id=928926> In order to be considered for a Stong College Bursary or Award, you MUST complete the Student Financial Profile (https://sfs.yorku.ca/aid/sfp) AND complete this supplemental application. Failure to complete either will result in the removal of your application from consideration. If you have any questions please email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. The last day to apply is Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 11:59pm. Supplemental Application Form<https://health.apps01.yorku.ca/machform/view.php?id=928926> ------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 ----------------------------------------------------------------- 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]> [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]] ---------------------------------------------------------------- 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).] ------------------------------------------------------------------ GHSA Welcome Bash: Go Global with GHSA – Thursday, October 14, 2021 from 4:00pm-6:00pm 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: October 14th, Thursday, 4 pm - 6 pm (EST) Register Here: https://tinyurl.com/GoGlobalSocial [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: October 14th, Thursday, 4 pm - 6 pm (EST) White background with red text, red border with lighter red and pink design representing fireworks.] ------------------------------------------------------------------ Bold Ideas: A conversation with Erin Cochrane – Thursday, October 14, 2021 from 4:30pm-6:00pm Date: Thursday October 14, 2021 Time: 4:30 – 6:00pm Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/BOLDIDEASERIN Registration Deadline: Register at link above for meeting password. Password is emailed 1 hour before start time. Facilitator: April J. Walker, Student Success Coordinator Fee: FREE Event Description: We have co-evolved alongside our allies in nature; plants, herbs, animals, mushrooms, throughout our existence. Mushrooms are agreed to be one of the oldest recorded living organisms on this planet. After being around for so long, there are a few things we could learn from their wisdom. Humans are now consciously evolving at an exponential rate. But what often happens during evolutions or transformations, are series of breakdowns, breakthroughs and leaving old ways behind. Erin shares her experiences with loss and grief, exploration of unconventional ways of living, and healing through community and the teachings of fungi. She looks into what challenging normative systems and learning from and modelling “modern life” after intentional communities, and the fungal queendom could be like. And our opportunity through radical vulnerability and authenticity to achieve higher service to ourselves and others. [cid:image039.png@01D7BF44.F3F351D0] ------------------------------------------------------------------ Speed Painting Workshop: Autumn Scenery – Thursday, October 14, 2021 from 4:30pm-5:30pm Date: Thursday October 14, 2021 Time: 4:30pm – 5:30pm EDT Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/CEWPaint1014 Registration Deadline: Register at link above for meeting password. Password is emailed 1 hour before start time. Facilitator: Joey Si, Creative Arts Educator Fee: FREE Event Description: During this session, you will learn how to make a fun easy painting! Speed Painting is a calm and easy way to learn the methods for making a painting. Painting is a fun way to express yourself artistically. In this workshop, we’ll learn how to paint a beautiful fall foliage scene with a barn house. To participate in this workshop, participants will need to have the following items: - Watercolour or Acrylic Paint (Black, White, Red, Blue and Yellow) - Canvas or Paper (standard print size or smaller) - Cup of water - Brushes (a small flat brush) - Pen (Ball-point preferred) - Tissues [cid:image040.png@01D7BF44.F3F351D0] ----------------------------------------------------------------- Lingua Franca Game Night social – Friday, October 15, 2021 from 5:00pm-7:00pm Interested in knowing what Lingua Franca is about? Do you wanna get to know the rest of the team? Well, you’re in luck because we prepared this social event just for you! Lingua Franca is a non-profit organization funded by the Agents of Change program under the Calumet and Stong Colleges. Lingua Franca aims to provide a platform for ESL students to enhance their communication and public speaking skills along with a space to practice their leadership skills. Join us on Friday, October 15th at 5:00 pm EDT to end off your reading week with fun games and activities. We will introduce our mentorship program (that you might be interested in) and you can get to meet our mentors!So, what are you waiting for? Visit tinyurl.com/LFsocialnight<http://tinyurl.com/LFsocialnight> and register.We can’t wait to meet you! To learn more, follow us on your instagram @ linguafrancayu<https://www.instagram.com/linguafrancayu/> ----------------------------------------------------------------- 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 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. Week of October 9-15 (Reading Week) Have a great reading week and make sure to take some time for yourself. Activity Sessions will resume next week so stay tuned for more information. UPSA Peer Tutoring UPSA's drop-in peer tutoring sessions are unavailable from Monday, October 11th to Friday, October 16th (Reading Week). Have a question for the peer tutoring department during reading week? Peer tutoring is here to help. Our drop-in services will be unavailable from Monday, October 11th to Friday, October 16th, but in the meantime fill out the Ask a Tutor Form.<https://bit.ly/3Dw0Fk1> And if you would like a drop-in session we will resume services on Monday, October 18th. ----------------------------------------------------------------- cAREER, eDUCATION & dEVELOPMENT – Services & events Webinars & Individual Support Career Exploration and Job Search webinars are designed to help you map out your career path and develop job search strategies. Check out this month's highlights: Designing a Meaningful Career Monday, Oct 18 | 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. Job Search & Networking Strategies Webinar Friday, Oct 22 | 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Register for these webinars and more through Experience York<https://experience.yorku.ca/emailStat.htm?action=redirect&email=616&[log in to unmask]&url=http://experience.yorku.ca>. Looking for 1:1 career support?<https://experience.yorku.ca/emailStat.htm?action=redirect&email=616&[log in to unmask]&url=http://experience.yorku.ca> Individual job search advising and career counselling appointments are available virtually and in-person during the Fall 2021 academic term. Connect with Employers and Alumni Build your network and discover employment opportunities during our upcoming employer networking events with Dialectica, Bank of Canada, Scotiabank, L'Oreal, IBM and more. Visit the Experience York<https://experience.yorku.ca/emailStat.htm?action=redirect&email=616&[log in to unmask]&url=http://experience.yorku.ca> events calendar for a full list of events and to register. The Take a Student to Engage (TASTE) Mentoring program<https://experience.yorku.ca/emailStat.htm?action=redirect&email=616&[log in to unmask]&url=https://careers.yorku.ca/students-and-new-grads/services-events/taste> pairs you with a professional in your field of interest for a one-time informational interview where you can ask questions about their job, receive guidance, and gain industry insights. Get paired with a mentor today<https://experience.yorku.ca/emailStat.htm?action=redirect&email=616&[log in to unmask]&url=http://experience.yorku.ca>! Career Education & Development Job Portal If you are looking for internships, part-time, full-time and summer 2022 opportunities, visit the CED job portal<https://experience.yorku.ca/emailStat.htm?action=redirect&email=616&[log in to unmask]&url=http://experience.yorku.ca>. Have questions? Email us at [log in to unmask]<https://experience.yorku.ca/emailStat.htm?action=redirect&email=616&[log in to unmask]&url=mailto:[log in to unmask]>. ----------------------------------------------------------------- DISCOVER YOU PROGRAM – FIVE (5) Week Program - Week of October 18 - Week of November 15, 2021 Duration: 5-week program (1-hour per week) Location: Online via Zoom Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/discoveryoufall2021 Registration Deadline: October 16th at 11:59 pm (description and dates/times of each workshop are outlined in the form) Do you want to strengthen your interview, leadership and professional skills? Do you want to gain insight from York university alumni immersed within the health-care field (physiotherapy, medicine, dentistry, etc.)? Are you striving to enhance your resume and professional network? Do you want to build your social/professional career network and become competitive for Leadership-based Awards at the university level, FoH and Colleges? (e.g. Robert Tiffin Student Leadership Award, Silver Medal for Leadership, Outstanding Student Leadership Award and many more) The Discover You Program is one that is aimed at fostering leadership, communication, professional development, interview, and interpersonal skills in York University students as they continue paving their academic and practical pathways. A team of Peer Coaches will be taking you through this enticing journey during the five workshops taking place in October through November. The five, one-hour long workshops will take place on a weekly basis and will equip you with skills ranging from leadership and professional development skills to presentation and interview techniques. Full participation in every workshop will grant you a certificate of achievement and letter of recognition signed by Faculty of Health's Associate Professor and Associate Dean for Students, Dr. Mazen Hamadeh. Students will also gain access to exclusive videos featuring interviews with York University alumni. For questions/inquiries please contact: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> [cid:image041.jpg@01D7BF44.F3F351D0] ----------------------------------------------------------------- Meet & Greet: Midterm Check-In – Wednesday, October 20, 2021 from 12:00PM-1:00PM Are you feeling stressed out after midterms? Need some advice on how to proceed with the semester? Join our Meet & Greet session to learn about how you can be productive and successful for the rest of the term. You will have the opportunity to share your thoughts, concerns, tips, and advice with your peers in a discussion. You will also be able to reflect on the first half of the semester and use this insight to improve your performance and wellbeing for the rest of the semester- and future semesters to come! Please RSVP in advance to receive the Zoom Meeting ID and Password. [MEET & GREET: MIDTERM CHECK-IN – Wednesday, October 20, 2021 from 12:00PM-1:00PM Are you feeling stressed out after midterms? Need some advice on how to proceed with the semester? Join our Meet & Greet session to learn about how you can be productive and successful for the rest of the term. You will have the opportunity to share your thoughts, concerns, tips, and advice with your peers in a discussion. You will also be able to reflect on the first half of the semester and use this insight to improve your performance and wellbeing for the rest of the semester- and future semesters to come! Please RSVP in advance to receive the Zoom Meeting ID and Password. White background with light blue text, drawn image of a person sitting at a desk on a computer.] Please RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/MeetGreetCheckin Date: October 20, 2021 Time: 12:00PM - 1:00PM ----------------------------------------------------------------- UPSA Meet the Profs – Tuesday, October 26, 2021 from 6:00pm-8:00pm Join UPSA on Tuesday, October 26th, 2021 from 6:00PM - 8:00PM (EST) and meet some of the psychology professors teaching courses or doing research this year. Guest speakers include Dr. Raymond Mar, Dr. Esther R Greenglass, Dr. Maxwell Barranti, and Dr. C Ward Struthers. Get the opportunity to ask your questions, and get an introduction to the Psychology Department. To register for the event go to https://tinyurl.com/MeetTheProfsI [UPSA MEET THE PROFS – Tuesday, October 26, 2021 from 6:00pm-8:00pm Join UPSA on Tuesday, October 26th, 2021 from 6:00PM - 8:00PM (EST) and meet some of the psychology professors teaching courses or doing research this year. Guest speakers include Dr. Raymond Mar, Dr. Esther R Greenglass, Dr. Maxwell Barranti, and Dr. C Ward Struthers. Get the opportunity to ask your questions, and get an introduction to the Psychology Department. To register for the event go to https://tinyurl.com/MeetTheProfsI Brick or textured background in dark brown, red titles and white text, image of drawn spectacles.] ----------------------------------------------------------------- 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.] 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/>. ----------------------------------------------------------------- COVID-19 Vaccine Awareness – Stay Safe! Just under 70% of men and a little over 75% of women in the 18-29 age group are fully vaccinated and less than 11% of men and just over 8% 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! Just under 70% of men and a little over 75% of women in the 18-29 age group are fully vaccinated and less than 11% of men and just over 8% 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] ----------------------------------------------------------------- Lingua Franca Mentorship Program: Apply to Become a Mentee – Application Deadline November 12, 2021 at 11:59pm Lingua Franca is a non-profit organization funded by the Agents of Change program under the Calumet and Stong Colleges. Lingua Franca aims to provide a platform for ESL students to enhance their communication and public speaking skills along with a space to practice their leadership skills. Our Mentorship Program aims to provide peer-to-peer support to ESL students through consistent work sessions and workshops as they continuously build a short presentation aiming to decrease speech anxiety in terms of public speaking/presentation. Mentees will be assigned a Mentor (based on matching interests) who will guide them throughout the year with constant communication and a bundle of resources. They will be formed in groups of 2-3 students (maximum 5) to create a group network, develop leadership, and build a community. Mentees will be able to present their presentation during our Lingua Franca Summit happening on March 2021. What you can gain from this as a mentee: - a space where you can freely enhance your English communication skills with continued support from the team - an opportunity to develop your leadership skills by working as a group - a chance to be recognized at the end of the year for your participation and improvement within the program - an opportunity to build relationships/network and to get involved within the York community Mentee applications will close on November 12th, Friday at 11:59 PM. To learn more, please contact us through our Instagram @ linguafrancayu<https://www.instagram.com/linguafrancayu/>. Application Link: tinyurl.com/LinguaFrancaMentorship<http://tinyurl.com/LinguaFrancaMentorship> [LINGUA FRANCA MENTORSHIP PROGRAM: APPLY TO BECOME A MENTEE – Application Deadline November 12, 2021 at 11:59pm Lingua Franca is a non-profit organization funded by the Agents of Change program under the Calumet and Stong Colleges. Lingua Franca aims to provide a platform for ESL students to enhance their communication and public speaking skills along with a space to practice their leadership skills. Our Mentorship Program aims to provide peer-to-peer support to ESL students through consistent work sessions and workshops as they continuously build a short presentation aiming to decrease speech anxiety in terms of public speaking/presentation. Mentees will be assigned a Mentor (based on matching interests) who will guide them throughout the year with constant communication and a bundle of resources. They will be formed in groups of 2-3 students (maximum 5) to create a group network, develop leadership, and build a community. Mentees will be able to present their presentation during our Lingua Franca Summit happening on March 2021. What you can gain from this as a mentee: - a space where you can freely enhance your English communication skills with continued support from the team - an opportunity to develop your leadership skills by working as a group - a chance to be recognized at the end of the year for your participation and improvement within the program - an opportunity to build relationships/network and to get involved within the York community Mentee applications will close on November 12th, Friday at 11:59 PM. To learn more, please contact us through our Instagram @ linguafrancayu. Application Link: tinyurl.com/LinguaFrancaMentorship White background with teal blue, light blue and pink text.] ----------------------------------------------------------------- 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 [Image of two seated people smiling.] 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! [Image of two seated people talking.] 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 [Resilience, Resilience, Resilience. Image of LGBT2Q Flag] 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 [Keep.meSAFE by guard.me Mental Wellness Student Support Program White text on cornflower blue background.] 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 [Mental Health & Wellness Student Initiative Fund. Student Counselling, Health & Well-Being. Image of drawn hands in shades of blue and purple.] 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.]