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READ PLEASE: Province-wide shutdown and what it means for York U

READ PLEASE: Province-wide shutdown and what it means for York U

As you prepare for the upcoming Winter break, we’d like to update you about the provincial government announced restrictions that will come into effect on December 26, 2020 to help limit the spread of COVID-19. As the City of Toronto is already in a lockdown situation (November 22 communication), there are very few additional impacts […]

Community Update #22 - Provincewide shutdown – What it means for York

Community Update #22 - Provincewide shutdown – What it means for York

As you may be aware, on Monday, December 21, the Ontario government announced a provincewide shutdown and additional measures to help limit the spread of COVID-19, that come into effect starting on Boxing Day (Saturday, December 26). To provide clarity and ensure continuity over the holiday break and into the winter term, I wanted to […]

Winter 2021 – services and resources available over the break

Winter 2021 – services and resources available over the break

As we near the December break, I want to share some information about the Winter 2021 academic term. You may be wondering what supports and resources will be available during the holidays, and how you can connect and stay in-the-know. We’re here to support you, whether you’re in residence or off campus. The majority of […]

Plans for Fall 2021 and Winter 2022

Plans for Fall 2021 and Winter 2022

We know you have questions about what Fall 2021 and Winter 2022 will look like. I want to share some important information about our plans, which continue to evolve based on public health guidance, the recent introduction of the vaccine in Canada and continued efforts to support students through this challenging time. York University is […]

Welcome to Winter 2021 at York!

Welcome to Winter 2021 at York!

As we near the December break, I want to share some information about the Winter 2021 academic term. You may be wondering what supports and resources will be available during the holidays, and how you can connect and stay in-the-know.  We’re here to support you, whether you’re in residence or off campus. The majority of […]

This Week @ York Winter Break Special Edition - December 15, 2020

This Week @ York Winter Break Special Edition - December 15, 2020

This Week @ York is bringing you this special edition focused on keeping you connected to the York community over the holiday break and supporting your mental health and well-being. We have also included some events that are taking place before and during the Winter Break, which you can find between #10 and #12 . […]

Community Update #21 - Claiming Work from Home Expenses due to the COVID-19 Pandemic

Community Update #21 - Claiming Work from Home Expenses due to the COVID-19 Pandemic

In consideration of the global pandemic and the COVID-19 imposed restrictions requiring York University to move to remote work operations for the majority of faculty and staff for a period now exceeding six months, it is very likely that employees required to work remotely may have incurred some expenses that were not eligible to be […]

This Week @ York for Week of December 8

This Week @ York for Week of December 8

Here’s your timely & targeted compilation of key events, noteworthy news and important dates for the remainder of the week. All posted event times are in Eastern Standard Time. Note: any information related to changes due to COVID-19 found in this newsletter has already been communicated to the community and can be found at York’s […]

This Week at York for Week of December 1

This Week at York for Week of December 1

Here’s your timely & targeted compilation of key events, noteworthy news and important dates for the remainder of the week. All posted event times are in Eastern Standard Time. Note: any information related to changes due to COVID-19 found in this newsletter has already been communicated to the community and can be found at York’s […]