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Calumet and Stong Colleges’ Holiday Celebration

 

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Thank you for joining us for the 2021 CCSC Holiday Celebration! 2021 CCSC Holiday Celebration website

 

We welcome you to participate* in the activities over the holiday period including:

 

#CCSC2021 Gratitude - Tell us what you are grateful for this year. Use the hashtag on Instagram!

Celebration Blog - Write a post about this time of year. Tell us about your favourite holiday memories, your hopes for 2022, what you are doing to reduce exam stress, your favourite cookie recipe, whatever you like. View the 2021 Holiday Celebration Blog Posts here.  Submit your blog here: https://tinyurl.com/2021CCSCBLOG

Scavenger Hunt - The 2021 CCSC Scavenger Hunt has begun! Happy hunting!

*Please note the prize draws are now closed.

 

Congratulations to Niknaz Mellati and Amos Tang, who each received a $50.00 York University Book Store Gift Card!

 

And a hearty congratulations to Tina Le Huynh who received the GRAND PRIZE of a $100.00 York University Book Store gift card!

 

We hope you enjoyed the events and activities over the past few weeks and we wish you a healthy and safe holiday break and look forward to seeing you in the new year!

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Covid-19 Vaccination Clinics in Toronto and on the keele Campus

 

If you are looking to book your next vaccination appointment in the coming weeks, you can search for nearby participating pharmacies or consult the latest information from Toronto Public Health on city immunization, pop-up and hospital-based clinics that are currently operating.

 

As a reminder, York’s Vaccination Mandate policy requires all community members and visitors on our campuses to be vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to medical or other reasons recognized by the Ontario Human Rights Code. All students who plan on attending campus in the winter term were also to have uploaded their proof of vaccination by Dec. 1.

 

For more updates, please continue to visit the Better Together website.

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COVID-19 Vaccine Awareness – Stay Safe!

 

Almost 79% of men and over 84% of women in the 18-29 age group are fully vaccinated and almost 6% of men and almost 5% 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

 

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Rapid Antigen Testing Program

York University has offered a free testing program to community members on both campuses. Rapid antigen testing allows the University to proactively identify cases of COVID-19 that may have otherwise been missed, helping to reduce the spread of the virus while supporting community health and safety.  To make rapid testing even easier and more convenient for the York community, we are pleased to announce that York is launching an at-home rapid antigen testing program.  

For more info on where to pickup a kit: https://www.yorku.ca/bettertogether/rapid-testing/

 

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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 Peer Mentoring 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/

 

While our Group Sessions have concluded for the fall 2021 semester, our Peer Mentors are still here to support you on a one-on-one basis until December 23rd! If you would like to book a one-on-one session with a Peer Mentor, please email your assigned Peer Mentor regarding your specific inquiry. You can also reach out to us on our instagram page @kahssopm or our email [log in to unmask] if you do not have an assigned Peer Mentor. Peer Mentoring services including Group Sessions will resume on January 10th. In the meantime, we wish you best of luck on your exams and a safe winter break!

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UPSA Peer Mentoring

Feeling stressed and need someone to talk to? Planning for the Winter semester? 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 Assign Me A Mentor Form.

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 and good luck with your exams!

UPSA Student success update

Peer Mentoring will not have activity sessions in December. Our 1:1 mentoring will be available via email only until Thursday, December 23rd. Peer mentoring services will start again on Monday, January 10th!

 

Peer tutoring services ended on Friday, December 3rd and services will start again on Monday, January 24th!

 

Visit upsa.club.yorku.ca or click the schedule in our bio to check the schedule. 

 

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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.

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Lingua Franca is recruiting! – Deadline to Apply Monday, December 20, 2021 at 11:59pm EST

 

Are you interested in building a community for current and former ESL learners? If so, apply to be an executive for Lingua Franca!

 

Who We Are

Lingua Franca is a non-profit organization funded by the Agents of Change program under the Calumet and Stong Colleges, looking to build a path of communication for ESL students. 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. This organization provides a series of public speaking workshops together with a mentorship program where ESL students can enrol and be guided by Lingua Franca Mentors as they build a presentation to be showcased at the end of the year Summit, happening in March 2022.

 

Lingua Franca is looking for student volunteers to join their organization for the upcoming year, and are seeking individuals from diverse backgrounds to contribute their passion and vision to the executive team! Applicants with ESL learning background and international students will be given preference, but don’t worry, we have a place for anyone who wishes to join!

 

What You Will Gain

· Develop leadership and facilitation skills, and strengthen your portfolio of achievements.

· Be an active member of the Calumet and Stong Colleges and build networks with fellow peer leaders, staff, and community members

· Be a part of an initiative that facilitates learning for ESL students alongside a team of passionate undergraduate student leaders. 

 

Available Positions

· Mentors

· Social Media Assistants 

 

For descriptions of each volunteer position and more information about the application process, please review our recruitment package at http://tinyurl.com/LFrecruitment2021

 

Please submit your applications to join our executive team by Monday, December 20 at 11:59 PM EST.

 

Application Form: http://tinyurl.com/linguafranca2021

Email us with any questions: [log in to unmask]

 

Keep in touch with Lingua Franca:

Instagram: @linguafrancayu

Website: yourlinguafranca.ca

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Black students Mentorship program: submitting mentee Agreement – Deadline EXTENDED to Tuesday, December 21, 2021 @11:50PM

 

This is a friendly reminder to all mentees that have agreed to be a part of the mentorship program to submit your BSMP mentorship agreement document by Tuesday December 21st @11:59pm to [log in to unmask] if you have not already done so.

 

This will be the FINAL deadline to submit the agreement- if it is not received, you will not be able to take part in the mentorship program.

 

If you have any questions or concerns please email us at [log in to unmask].

 

Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you soon! 

- The BSMP Team

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BSMP is recruiting! Deadline Friday, January 1, 2022

 

Join BSMP!

 

There will be new positions opening as the new year opens. BSMP will be looking for a new Social Media Specialist, a few Events Committee volunteers, and more.

Please contact us with any questions and submit a letter of interest and resume by January 1, 2022, to: [log in to unmask]

BSMP is student-led and an Agent of Change initiative. It is supported by York University, The Faculty of Health (HH) Associate Dean for Students, as well as Calumet & Stong Colleges and faculty members.

 

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Foundational Peer Leadership Training (FPLT) – January 6, 7 & 8, 2022

 

You are invited to register for our upcoming Foundational Peer Leadership Training (FPLT).  

 

About FPLT

This training offers current students and peer leaders a unique opportunity to learn and reflect on how to take on leadership responsibilities, what it means to be a leader in their community, and how to maintain a balance in their lives. 

 

Students attending this training will explore the following topics:  

1. You Matter - Leadership is not only about THEM (mentees), but also about YOU.  Learn about how to maintain your health and wellness so that you can maximize both your potential and the potential of those around you.  
2. They Matter - Reflect on and discuss questions such as what does leadership mean to you? What are the characteristics and traits of a "good" leader? and, how can we systematically and empathetically meet and address the needs of your mentees and other students?  
3. Communication Matters - Have you ever been nervous when communicating with others? You are not the only one. Verbal and written communication with peers, professors, colleagues, and students, is an inherent part of being a peer leader. Learn about to use communication skills more effectively in both an in-person and virtual environment. 
4. Community Matters - A sense of connectedness and belonging are critical to our health and wellbeing. Discuss and identify how you can build safe and welcoming spaces and promote equity, diversity, inclusion, and citizenship. Learn from others as they share stories of community and identity.   

Eligibility 

This training is mandatory for all peer leaders affiliated with Calumet and Stong Colleges (both paid and volunteer roles). If you are interested in a peer leadership position and/or want to develop your leadership skills, we invite you to register.  

 

Program Requirements  

To receive a certificate of participation, you will be required to meet the following 5 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 for remote portions of the training. You will be asked to keep your camera on and participate in the live small and large group discussions when training is offered remotely 
3. complete all mandatory pre-instructional activities, prior to the scheduled training, (30-minute commitment prior to the training) using the eClass platform  
4. complete all mandatory training activities throughout the training (60-minute commitment) using the eClass platform 
5. complete all mandatory post-training activities (30-minute commitment after the training) using the eClass platform  

 

Mandatory Attendance (Synchronous via Zoom & eClass) 
 
Day One - You Matter 
Date: Thursday, January 6, 2022 
Time: 11:00 am – 2:30 pm 
 
Day Two- They Matter 
Date: Friday, January 7, 2022 
Time: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm 
 
Day Three- Communication Matters 
Date: Saturday, January 8, 2022 
Time: 11:00 am – 1:30 pm 
 
*Day Four- Community Matters 
Date: Wednesday, January 19, 2022 
Time: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm 
Location: TBA 

 
Please note the Day Four information will be updated due to in-person guideline changes.

Information regarding restrictions can be found here https://www.yorku.ca/bettertogether/students/  

 

Register Here: tinyurl.com/FPLTJAN22

 

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VAL-YU-ING our Peers – Monday, January 10, 2022 from 6:00pm-7:00pm

 

At Calumet and Stong Colleges, we strive to foster inclusivity and to celebrate diversity. Our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) team implements programs that allow students to learn about intersectionality and the ways in which we can achieve inclusion and equity within our school community. One of our programs includes a brand-new workshop called ValYUing Our Peers!

 

Whether we are learning in a physical classroom or through an online format, it is inevitable that as students, we will experience some challenging social interactions. Disagreeing about a controversial topic, using harmful speech, and misusing pronouns or terms associated with racially minoritized groups are just some of the ways in which conflict can arise among peers.

 

In the ValYUing Our Peers workshop, Community Development Coordinators, Stefanie and Emery, will prepare you to prevent and deal with such instances of conflict. We will discuss some types of social challenges that may occur in an educational setting, how to engage in mutually respectful dialogue, how to manage disagreements, and how to navigate various issues that come up through small group work. Attendees will also engage in some interactive scenarios and a concluding Q&A session.

 

Date: Monday January 10, 2022

Time: 6:00 – 7:00pm

Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/EDI100122. Password is emailed 1 hour before start time.

Facilitators: Stefanie Fiore and Emery Alday

Fee: FREE

 

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CCSC Careers Matter – Call out for Panelists!

 

Are you an Alumni or Professor associated with the Faculty of Health, interested in mentoring and providing career guidance to undergraduate students? 

 

Calumet and Stong Colleges will be hosting a Virtual Careers Matter event on Friday, January 21, 2022, where students will be invited to converse with different field professionals from the Faculty of Health programs (Nursing, Global Health, Psychology, Kinesiology, and Health Studies). 

 

Students will be given an opportunity to connect with Faculty of Health graduates and professors, currently enjoying their careers and get the inside scoop on what it’s really like to put your degree to work. During this event, professionals will be asked to share their personal stories about breaking into the field, and partake in a one-on-one space where students can drop in and ask career-related questions. 

 

If you are interested in becoming a panelist for the Careers Matter event, please fill out this machform: https://tinyurl.com/SpeakerForCS. 

 

Date: January 21st, 2022 (Time TBD)

Location: via Zoom

 

Thank you for your interest, and we're looking forward to hearing from you!

 

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COMMUNITY CONNECTION SPEAKER SERIES: RADEK Budin, Neuropsychological services to homeless and marginally housed individuals - Monday, January 10, 2022 at 3:30pm

 

The Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (JEDI) Committee of the Clinical Development Areas with support of the Psychology Department and York University Psychology Clinic (YUPC) presents The Community Connection Speakers Series.  We invite all graduate, undergraduate, and faculty members from psychology, social work, counselling, as well as interested community members to join us as take a multidisciplinary learning approach to demystifying, and decolonizing mental health in underserved and marginalized communities.

 

Join us the 3^rd Monday of every month at 3:30pm

 

Zoom link: https://yorku-phipa.zoom.us/j/96591467607?pwd=OWlaY05aMnpSeHNmcVVNNUU4MmYxZz09

 

January 10, 2022 Radek Budin

Neuropsychological services to homeless and marginally housed individuals

 

February 21, 2022 Carol O’Neil

Circles of support and accountability/restorative justice

 

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Student counselling, health & well-being is here for you

 

Hello from Student Counselling, Health & Well-being (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

 

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 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!

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

Racialized Students Support Group

The Racialized Students Support Group will resume in January 2022. If you are interested in attending, please refer to this link for more details about this group and how to join: https://counselling.students.yorku.ca/racialized-students-support-group

 

SCHW’s Monthly Trans and Non-binary Support Group

Join our monthly online group to meet other York students navigating gender in a relaxed and safe space.  Our group is facilitated by Jay Jonah, a trans-masculine social worker who specializes in supporting trans and non-binary folxs. This group is a space to share as much or as little as you want.  Ask questions, just listen in, or chat and make some new friends! Open to all trans, non-binary, gender-non-conforming folxs, and those who are questioning their gender.

Next meeting: January 26, 2022 from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. EST on Zoom

 

Suicide Prevention & Awareness Certification

SCHW is continuing to offer licences for ‘LivingWorks Start’ to the York U community. In just one hour online, LivingWorks Start teaches trainees to recognize when someone is thinking about suicide and connect them to help and support. We will be giving out licences every month, so add your name here.  

 

Note: The prompt will ask you to sign-in. Please sign-in with your entire York U Passport York credentials, e.g. [log in to unmask]. *However, if you have an email ending @my.yorku.ca, please replace that with @yorku.ca to access the application. Otherwise, you will receive an error message. This application is open to all students, faculty, and staff members.

 

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

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! The Mental Health & Wellness Student Initiative Fund is now open for the fall 2021 semester. 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. If you’d like to apply, please review and complete the attached guide and fill out the application form: https://forms.students.yorku.ca/view.php?id=117147

**NEW** SCHW will be hosting several workshops prior to the submission deadline to help students prepare for their application to the fund.
If you are interested in attending the preparation workshop, please complete the registration form: https://forms.students.yorku.ca/view.php?id=124671

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