Curious about initiatives, projects, and updates across the Division of Students? Below is a month-by-month compilation of stories, reports, and achievements to celebrate progress, learnings, and success.
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Invest in Our People

In January, the Division of Students celebrated colleagues from across the division for their unwavering dedication to their work and the student experience. Colleagues were honoured for 15, 20 & 25 years of service at York. A heartfelt thank you to all those who reached these milestones!

This event was an engaging and educational trivia night focused on consent and sexual health. Participants tested their knowledge through interactive questions covering topics like boundaries, communication, contraception and STI prevention.

Participants joined The Centre for a supportive workshop designed to help them understand and navigate the emotional impact of rejection. Through guided activities and discussions, attendees learned strategies to build resilience, boost self-worth and turn setbacks into growth opportunities.

Participants took time to pause, reflect and reconnect through guided mindfulness and journaling prompts. No experience was needed – just curiosity and an open mind!

Visitors stopped by to learn facts about sexual health and STI prevention in a friendly and judgment-free space. They explored resources, asked public health nurses questions and picked up free educational materials to empower themselves and their communities.
Reinforce Our Foundation

Cristina Bregar's "An Appreciative Approach to Strategic Planning" has been published in the Journal of Appreciative Education. The article explores the use of Appreciative Inquiry to support transformational change in higher education and highlights the creation of York's Advising Framework.

The Multi-faith & Reflection room offers a space for quiet prayers and introspection for the York University community. This space welcomes students, faculty and staff of any faith or religious background.

Spotlighting York’s journey, Cristina Bregar and Lara Ubaldi illustrated how appreciative advising and appreciative inquiry supported York University’s journey, from siloed and disconnected to the thriving, inclusive and responsive Student Advising Community that York has today.
Impact the Student Journey

In January, the advising community came together for a winter edition of the Pop-up Fair. Students had the opportunity to connect with advisors from across the institution to ask questions, learn about services and explore graduate studies and law school opportunities.

The art therapy session combined artistic expression with therapeutic techniques to promote self-awareness, healing and personal growth – with a focus on painting. Participants expressed themselves, reduced stress and explored their emotions in a safe and creative space.

On January 25, the York Lions, alongside his parents, honoured former men's hockey athlete Mark Cross at the annual memorial game. Mark's memory lives on at York, and we all strive to embody the traits he was known for: Character, respect, optimism, sacrifice and selflessness.
Create Our Future

The McCall MacBain selection committee recommended 3 York students to advance to the final interviews, from 700+ candidates this year!
20 students will be named McCall MacBain Scholars, which includes tuition/fees for eligible programs at McGill University.
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