Heya guys! Hope everyone has been enjoying the beautiful June weather! It has been a great week thus far and I have no doubt that it will be even better! I can’t believe this marks the half-way point for my reasons! Went by way too fast (guess it really was THAT easy hehe). Hope you guys continue enjoying these reasons and if any veterans have any reasons for me, please feel free to share! I love hearing new information about our wonderful school 🙂 ENJOY!
41. Bad Case Of Wanderlust: Got a bad case of wanderlust but your empty wallet doesn’t seem to agree? Don’t worry, York International has got your back! York International hosts the Buddy Program where students (who will be the mentors) are matched with incoming international students (who will be the buddies). Throughout the year, the duo will go to various social events such as sports night, dessert and movie night, BBQs and so forth. Help your buddy transition to university life in Canada while you learn some new things about other places in the world! More info is available through: http://international.yorku.ca/intlstud/new/buddy.htm
42.THAI EXPRESS FOOD BABY: Thai Express and I have always had a love-love relationship. I love me some medium beef pad thai.. with peanuts please! Way too good for words, and the take out container sometimes seems to have no bottom (generous amounts, I love it). Thai Express is also coming to York this September (AWEEESOOMEE!!), giving me just one more reasons to love York U. If you’ve never been to Thai Express, I suggest you go! It’s fast, yummy, and it tastes SO GOOD. If you don’t know what Thai Express is, get some pad Thai knowledge at: http://www.thaiexpress.ca/
43. You Had Me At Consent: The Center for Human Rights will be hosting an annual sexual violence prevention event called “You Had Me At Consent”. The event will be on September 3rd 2013 and will have a presentation by Dr. Don Mcpherson as well as a BBQ, Community fair and much more surprises! Be part of the movement and have your voices heard! Stand up against sexual violence and opt for consent instead! Keep in the loop at: https://www.facebook.com/YorkURights
44. Moonshine: Although it’s awesome here on earth, there’s no shame in being curious about outer space. Growing up, I always wanted a telescope so I could scope out all the stars all night long, and those desires were finally fulfilled at York. York University has an observatory where there are free (love that word) public viewing sessions both in person and online. These also aren’t your run off the mill telescopes, but you know, the serious kind of telescopes that cost like a gazillion dollars, so take advantage of our observatory! There are online public viewing sessions every Monday nights October-March (7:30-9:30 PM) as well as March-September (9:00-11:00 PM). Read more on: http://astronomy.blog.yorku.ca/
45.Dang You’re Resourceful: Whenever I write (formally that is), I love having resources. I don’t know why, but it just makes me feel so much smarter and intelligible then I actually think I am. I guess it’s just the fact that it makes me part of the big mysterious academic community (hehe). Thankfully, York’s got the resources to keep me feeling smart! We have various resource centers at York, from the Canadian Center for German and European Studies to the Career Center Reference Library. For a full list go to http://www.library.yorku.ca/cms/help-with-research/yorkresourcecentres/
46.Run Forrest Run!: Running is an awesome activity to get some stress relief, fight disease and to generally be a happy individual. However, school can make you unmotivated to hit the track, especially around exam time. The Running Relief Team hosted by Health Education and Promotion might be just the solution you’re looking for! Stay active, have fun and meet fellow runners at running relief! There also peer coaches available to support you in your running! Last year, the running sessions were three times a week (Monday 9 AM, Tuesday 6 PM, Wednesday 6 PM) so there are accommodations for both morning and night runners! Oh and this is also completely free so no excuses! Like the page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Running-Relief-at-York/204533326242698
47. Leaders of Tomorrow: The one thing I love so much about York University is the abundance of professors who are Marxists. York University is one of the most vocal universities in Canada in terms of protests! Fun fact: Vari Hall was built specifically for protests which is kind of awesome. If you don’t know what being a Marxist means, it basically underlies Marxism: realizing that there are problems in our capitalistic society and provides solution through alternative systems. Read more about Alan Woods discussing Marxism at York University here: http://www.marxist.ca/about-us/reports-from-meeting/816-alan-woods-speaks-about-relevance-of-marxism-at-york-university.html
48. FEMPOWER: I am a sucker for women leaders (who isn’t though?). Females are not in school just because the government had a change of heart! Through protesting, standing up for what they believe in, and never giving up, we are now given education as much as priority as anyone else! It’s good to recognize the efforts of our predecessors.The Women Empowerment Club (WEC) at York University hosts an annual Fempower Conference where there have been workshops led by professionals in the fields of Nursing, Political Science, Self Defense and so forth. There was also a networking lunch last year at Michelangelo’s last year! If you are a male, do not fear, everyone is welcome! The WEC also hosts bake sales, self defense classes, and a gift drive for a woman’s shelter! Support Fempower and like their page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/161723470571332/?fref=ts and http://wecyorku.wix.com/wecyorku
49. V-Day at York:The Vagina Monologues (which has been translated in over 48 languages and performed in over 140 countries) is based on Eve Ensler’s interview with over 200 women. Her experience led her to create V-Day which is a global movement to stop violence against females. V-Day at York presents the Vagina Monologues annually at York University along with workshops, performances, and discussions. There are try outs each year for the production, with no prior acting experience required! Join them at https://www.facebook.com/vdayatyork as well as http://yorkuvaginamonologues.wordpress.com/
50. BBQ TIME!: Who doesn’t love a BBQ Grilled Hamburger on a sunny day? The Courtyard BBQ will be having BBQ’s on Wednesday and Thursday for the rest of the summer! Get a delicious burger, corn, cookies and so much more for less then 10 dollars! The BBQ will also be held in central square which is gorgeous! If you haven’t seen it yet, go to http://yutl.wordpress.com/2013/05/30/shining-bright-on-the-square/
See ya later alligator!
Disclaimer: After doing further research, it was found that #47 has some errors. Vari Hall was architecturally created to promote learning and self-growth rather then a place for protesting
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