Our end-of-year celebration brought 27 students together for pizza, cake and games. The event was filled with laughter, connection and celebration, giving students a chance to unwind, reflect on the year and strengthen peer connections in a fun and welcoming space.

York's student-athletes took centre stage at the 57th annual Varsity Athletics Banquet.  

Celebrating numerous team and individual national and provincial titles and awards, top honours went to Christian Zeppieri (soccer) and Kathryn Carlow (field hockey), who were crowned Athletes of the Year.  

It was a celebration to remember Friday night, with over 350 athletes, teams, officials, alumni and staff in attendance at the 60th annual York Intramural Sports Banquet.

Black Excellence at York University hosted the Wellness Recharge Event on March 18, in collaboration with Onyx Initiative, REACH and YBBSA. Participants explored 14 areas of wellness through reflection and storytelling, and heard from a guest speaker on well-being and balance.

ACMAPS hosted a relaxed social gathering for mature students and student‑parents, with kids welcome to join. The event offered lawn games, board games and snacks, creating an easygoing space to unwind, connect and let children play safely.

Black Wellness in Focus: Conversations on Mental Health & Healing brought students together for an evening of dialogue, reflection and community. Hosted by BE YU and BSIP, the event centred on Black wellness through shared stories, a live Q&A and meaningful conversation

10 staff across Keele, Glendon and Markham will connect with students during exams, offering support and distributing lollipops and resource cards to those studying on campus between April 8 and 24, to foster a sense of belonging. 

On March 10, over 40 students and staff practitioners from York’s three campuses came together to explore peer mentoring engagement. Participants identified barriers, motivators and actions to strengthen peer mentoring, providing insights to guide next steps through the Peer Mentorship CoP.

Held in March, the Puppy Therapy session gave mature students and student parents a relaxing space to unwind and connect with playful puppies, helping reduce stress, anxiety and loneliness. The family-friendly event allowed parents and kids to enjoy a break from their responsibilities.

During the winter months, students turned to SAVY with a variety of questions. From learning about the bot to asking about finances, SAVY was able to direct students in the right direction and provide resources. Check out this month's YU Blog post to get a look at the variety of conversations had.

The Admissions Renewal Project is progressing, and the team has completed work to build core functionality of the new Salesforce solution.