In collaboration with campus partners, the OUR recently hosted the inaugural SEM Learning Days. Colleagues from across campus came together to share best practices in recruitment, retention and learned innovative approaches to support and build a stronger SEM competency across York University.

To prepare for the 2022 Orientation, SCLD coordinated annual training for college and Faculty orientation leaders with a day of peer-facilitated sessions. Orient the Leader (OTL) taught trainees skills to ensure a safe, inclusive and exciting welcome for incoming York students.

On Tuesday, Sept. 6, York's Orientation was held in person for the first time in three years. A welcome dinner and ceremony hosted in the York Lions Stadium was coordinated by SCLD and undergraduate Faculties and colleges for new students.

The Centre for Indigenous Student Services hosted an orientation and lunch at Skennen'kó:wa Gamig on Wednesday, Aug. 31. Incoming Indigenous students were introduced to staff, services and program opportunities offered.

Over 500 international and exchange students were welcomed on campus in August and September. The 3 day orientation gave students the opportunity to learn about life at York, make friends, meet campus partners and participate in activities at Tait McKenzie. Congratulations, and welcome! 

As students moved into residence, parents were invited to attend an orientation hosted by SCLD. Parents and family members were introduced to York campus services through presentations from service areas, a performance by Vanier College Productions and a service fair reception.

Campuses experienced high traffic over the 10-day period of social orientation, a positive reflection on the efforts of student colleges and Faculties. Throughout the summer, SCLD coordinated weekly training and development for student leaders and provided support for a successful orientation.

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Action Student Challenge empowers students around the world to act on the achievement of action projects. In workshops and discussions, students will develop global competencies, leadership and project management skills to take action on SDGs. 

On Thursday, Nov. 17, the Sustainable on the Go (SOTG) virtual conference will bring together students, scholars, policymakers, sustainability experts and UN organizations to discuss international mobility and the challenges and opportunities of navigating in higher education.

Register here.

SAVY is a frequent path students take for back-to-school information. Two weeks before the fall term began, more than 700 students had over 1,000 conversations with SAVY. More than 150 of those conversations included questions about York's pandemic approach for the upcoming term.

GNL enables collaboration with students and Faculties around the world, integrating vast perspectives in the classroom. With education technologies, they work on a variety of discussions. Information and workshop sessions will take place on select dates in 2022 and 2023 for faculty.