Monthly Updates: September 2024

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Invest in Our People

Training week for learning skills peers

Learning Skills Services hosted a robust week-long training program for its peer team at the end of August. Participants built knowledge and practiced skills in learning science, inclusivity, presenting, facilitating and coaching. They also enjoyed live workshops, a campus tour and team building.

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Participants described their training experience as informative, valuable, engaging, interactive, supportive, positive and fun!

Reinforce Our Foundation

Meet & Greet with Ryan Turnbull, Federal MP and Parliamentary Secretary

The BE YU team had the honour of meeting Ryan Turnbull during his tour of the Jane & Finch Social Innovation Hub. The MP spoke to the group about his political career, received an overview of the BE YU Program and learned about the Black Student Summer Leadership Program students' project.

Meet the BE YU team
The BE YU team, the Community Engagement Centre team and the Black Student Summer Leadership Program students all had the chance to connect with the MP.

Impact the Student Journey

In August, BE YU's Welcome Event "Success: Recipe for Excellence" welcomed all Black-identifying students in anticipation of the upcoming term. The event included academic and professional workshops and keynote speaker Andrew Brown, student engagement coordinator with SCLD.

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This was BE YU's fourth annual Welcome Event.
Fall 2024 Mature Student Orientation sessions

ACMAPS is pleased to announce the completion of two successful Mature Student Orientation sessions. New mature students were given the opportunity to learn the 5-factor model of resilience, practical techniques, campus resources and self-reflection to empower their academic journey. 

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59%
of students who attended the orientation appreciated learning about the 5-factor model to enhance resilience and personal growth.
Project ADVANCE Summer Transition Week with Student Accessibility Services

SAS hosted a week-long enriched transition program for incoming students with disabilities. Participants learned about self-advocacy, wellness, community involvement and career development in collaboration with campus partners.

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162+
students accessed, and were supported, through our summer programming.
Preparing for university learning with York 201

With SCLD, Learning Skills Services hosted four York 201 sessions for incoming students where we shared note-taking strategies and explained what is expected of university learners. Students practiced applying skills during mock lectures delivered by professors and connected with new friends. 

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Students described York 201 as engaging, interactive, useful and wonderful!
York 201: BE YU – with a Black History focus

In July, a York 201 session for Black-identifying students was held. This session featured an interactive discussion from the BE YU team, an informative presentation from LSS and an insightful lecture by professor Maxine Wood. The day ended with an optional campus tour hosted by SCLD.

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This event served as an educational experience for participants.

Create Our Future

York University's Markham Campus is open!

Markham Campus has officially opened its doors to its first full cohort of students, marking a significant milestone. The launch includes an innovative student services model, a proud achievement for the Division of Students. We extend our gratitude to all who made this possible!

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The opening had special appearances by Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti, and President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda L. Lenton.