In the CONTACT Lounge @ the Underground
Join us for mingle Bingo, Games, Prizes, and the movie Hitch! Dinner is on us!

Starts at: 6:30pm

Questions? More info? Contact:

Amy Saunders
Coordinator
Peer Support Team
Office of Student Conflict Resolution
York University
amysaund@yorku.ca

Bring a friend you think someone would be lucky to snag!

He used many personal examples from his life to make the facilitation fun and educational. Cork  also explained his “Getting straight A’s”,( aptitude, attitude and action)approach and provided valuable advice on how to stay positive. He also emphasized the importance of giving, giving and giving- you can never give too much.

This was York is U’s first premiere of introducing ‘Live blogging’ where participants could ask questions or make comments through their phones  by ‘tweeing’ what was inspiring to them and the results would be displayed on a screen in real-time. #yorkRLS

For me, Tim Cork really made me think about my approach and attitude  in developing my own personal branding and networking Skills. He proved to me he is definitely a true “network guru”.

Here are some what attendees had to say:

“ During an interview, I have fifteen to twenty seconds to give, give ,give. ”- Kasra Amidi-Rad, Alumni Engagement Director, 2011-12

“Perfect practice makes perfect, not practice makes perfect” – Michelle Armogan, Public Relations Director, 2011-12

“ It is important to take time for yourself and connecting with people to inquire about their concerns rather than just showcasing yourself ” – Sara Gedara, Student Relations Director, 2011-12

Check out the podcast that was posted after the event and learn more about Netgiving here!

York Is U is celebrating York’s 53rd birthday coming up this March, York is U style. Join us in celebrating York’s birthday together as a family and show us how much you love York University. The celebration takes place on March 26^th, 2012 at  various locations such as  Vari hall, East Bear Pit, Student Center, Accolade East & West  from 12 to 5 pm

Join in on the Red & White theme and get your chance to win some prizes. We will be providing free cake , performances by talented students, showcase York’s timeline, face painting, photo booth and hold fun games throughout the duration of the event along with a pub night to end the celebration.
“This is one party that cannot be missed!” says Sara G, Student Relations Director for York is U 2011-2012

Interesed in volunteering for York’s 53^rd birthday?  Volunteers are needed for York’s birthday on March 26, 2012 beginning at  8:00 am. For more info contact Sara Gedera, Student Relations Director uconnect@yorku.ca

Check out pictures from York’s 52nd birthday last year.

What you need to do?

• Sign-up for a shift on Jan 25 2011 click here
• Wear York is U gear (or York University gear)
• Bring your amazing York spirit and energy!
• Let your peers around campus letting people know about this wicked contest via  flyering  …also you can table !

What you get?

• Volunteer Hours counted towards York is U membership
• Props from the Office of the President
• Big love from York is U!
• you can also APPLY to enter the contest!

Once you sign up for a shift, you will be emailed details about next steps.

About the Contest:

President Mamdouh Shoukri is excited to swap roles with a York University undergraduate student for a day and learn what student life is like. The lucky student will then experience what it is like to be “President for a Day”. Dr. Shoukri will break out his pens and a backpack and attend the student’s classes and other on-campus commitments while the student will be required to attend the president’s meetings, and partake in other obligations and duties. All undergraduate students are welcome to submit an application to serve as president for a day.

Jan. 13 to Feb. 6, 2012

Feb. 28, 2012

Apply to the below positions by emailing : Sara Gedera, Student Relations Director uconnect@yorku.ca

Date of event: March 26

Position starts Feb 1 – March 27 (2-5 hrs/wk)

1. Internal Information Coordinator
•    Write and send out Agenda items to team prior to each meeting and inform them about meeting time and location
•    Take minutes at Action Team Meetings and send them out to the team within 3 days of meeting
•    Host team-building activities for coordinators and plan team socials when necessary
•    Communicate info between team and marketing team
•    Act as the interim director in meetings if director unavailable
Internal info coordinator- should have experience in minute taking and other administrative duties ( preparing agendas, note taking, scheduling, etc)

2. Set design and Layouts Coordinator
•    Integrate requirements such as theme, research, budget and team ideas to develop set designs
•    Present drawings and ideas to the team for approval
•    Selection of cost effective décor materials and decorations
•    Oversee the set-up and teardown of decorations at event location(s) prior to event and on event day
•    Prepare instructions and guidelines to execute set up and tear down

3. Entertainment Coordinator
•    Research and organize venue, Dj, technical equipment, security and refreshments for the pub night party
•    Integrate theme, budget, research and team ideas to develop fun games and other attractions
•    Plan and setup the photo booth and facilitate its running
•    Facilitate the execution of party games and other attractions on the event day along with volunteers and the team

4. Creative Designer
•    Design eye-catching and informative event banners and posters
•    Present drawings to the team and make changes as necessary
•    Research significant events or persons related to York and present to the team for approval
•    Incorporate research findings into the timeline and present ideas to display the information professionally
•    Liaise with set designer over layout ideas
Creative designer and Entertainment coordinator- should have some fine arts background ( art, photography, films, dance, music, etc)

5. Glendon Campus Events Coordinator
•    Integrate main theme of event into a smaller scale to execute cost effectively at Glendon campus
•    Act as the main liaison between the team and GCSA
•    Plan cake cutting ceremony/ cake distributions at Glendon campus in collaboration with GCSA
•     Coordinate with distributions coordinator on logistics
*Glendon campus coordinator- may or may not be a Glendon student.

6. Stage Show coordinator
•    Integrate theme, research, budget and team ideas to organize a list of performances
•    Schedule individual performances and make arrangements for performers ‘ necessities
•    Arrange for Dj and Emcee and communicate regulations and standards
•    Communicate and coordinate with other team members regarding set up, layout and logistics
•    Organize technical equipment and other supplies cost effectively

7. Volunteer Recruiter
•    Create posting for recruiting volunteers for event day
•    Prepare thank you packages for volunteers and performers
•    Develop efficient volunteer schedules including the amount necessary at each station, task lists and safety regulations
•    Integrate theme, budget and team ideas for volunteer costumes
•    Use various sources effectively to recruit enthusiastic volunteers

8. Finance coordinator
•    Contact campus vendors regarding possible sponsorships
•    Prepare pre-event, post event and updated budgets and communicate details to the team
•    Research on discounts and promotions to assist with purchasing supplies
•    Collect reimbursement forms and asset team with purchasing decisions

9. Distributions Coordinator
•    Develop an efficient and cost effective distribution method for the cake and cupcakes
•    Research and present various flavors  and designs of cake and cupcakes for approval from the team
•    Plan and facilitate the cake cutting ceremony according to guidelines.
•    Coordinate with set designer over layout and other details

Position Start Date: Feb 1 to April 26 (2-5 hrs w/k)
•    Internal Affairs Coordinator:
Person selected will be primarily responsible for creating and sending out Agenda items to team prior to each meeting, taking minutes during meetings, scheduling socials for the team, implement team-building activities for coordinators, keeping the team focused, act as a liaison between the Director of the event and the other coordinators, and other duties as they arise. A requirement is having knowledge in MS word, and good interpersonal skills.

Skills gained: improve organization skills, time-management, and improve leadership skills. working effectively in a team, assist in managing a large team and learns about delegation of tasks. Have the experience of coordinate a high profile event where hundreds of student leaders will attend

•    Cost Management Coordinator:
The person selected will be primarily responsible for management of budget, Approve all purchasing needs from coordinators, collecting reimbursement forms and submitting them to the director, and giving the Event Director bi-weekly updates. The person needs to have a basic knowledge of using MS Excel.

Skills gained: take on a responsible role of managing funds for the event, and understanding the process of allocating funds, and decision making that will benefit the team in terms of cost.

•    Attendance Response Coordinator (2): the persons selected will be responsible to design and distribute invitations, and manage RSVPs from attendees. This will be a large event with approximately 300 attendees, so being organized is very important. Skills required: experience with MS Office, Adobe photoshop, knowledge in creative designing

Skills gained: organizational skills, learn how to work effectively in a group environment, meeting punctual deadlines.

•    Presentation Coordinator (2): the persons selected will be responsible for collecting and creating a slideshow using pictures from student clubs and councils. The pictures need to reflect the student leaders at York University, and their roles on campus. Skills required: experience with slideshow programs/tools.

Skills gained: interpersonal skills, building connections to a variety of persons, time-management in meeting deadlines.

•    Task Coordinator (4): The persons selected will be responsible for completing tasks during event planning such as collecting prize donations, advertising the event, finalizing the attendees and guest list, and other tasks as they arise.

Skills gained: time-management, learning to work effectively on a team and within a smaller group, delegating tasks to one another, problem-solving, build organizational skills.

If interested please email your resumes/cover letter to Thanh Do at grad2be@yorku.ca

Only qualified individuals will be interviewed.

This year, York is U will be collaborating with  Pre- Optometry Club at York University during the Orbis Charity. Also,
We are selling hot chocolate on Monday and Tuesday for 50 cents each.

Why enter the raffle? Because you have the chance to win prize including packages from Orbis and York University!

” ORBIS’s goal is to create a world where no person is blind, where quality eye care service is available to everyone ORBIS’s mission is to preserve and restore sight by building the capacity of local institutions in their determination to prevent and treat blindness”.

Since 1982 ORBIS has treated and changed the lives of 15 million people in 88 countries, and these numbers are continuing to grow.”  Learn more at Orbis Canada

Vivan Ng, Community Affiliations Director 2011-2012, says “A little help can accumulate together and make a change. Fighting avoidable blindness is never a battle alone.  Let’s see global by roaring local

York is U is looking for volunteers to help out in the morning for set up at 9 am and even take down  at 4-6 pm from Feb 1, 2012 to March 1, 2012. Feel free to show up to the event during the above mentioned dates and times. Cannot make it during those specific hours?-No problem. You can volunteer set up or take down. It’s whatever works for your schedule. If you would like to volunteer for this event or learn more you can contact Vivan Ng at stucmty@yorku.ca

Coined “the networking guru” by The Globe and Mail and Breakfast Television and “the career guru” by the Toronto Sun and Star, Tim educates, entertains and shares his wisdom with thousands of people every year. He is president of Straight A’s Inc., a leadership, coaching and sales training company.

Wed January 18

11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m:  There will be information about on campus career services and workshops, free giveaways,  and the opportunity of meeting the keynote speaker for the evening. The morning portion is bound to be very interactive and lots of fun. This portion will be taking place in  Central Square next to the bear pit  and there will also be a raffle between 11-4 p.m. for those who drop by.

 6:00pm until 8:30 p.m : In the evening portion, there will be a keynote speaker, Tim Cork. Tim has spoken to various institutions and companies some of which include Scotia Bank, CIBC, Canadian Basketball Association, Bell Mobility, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Finance, Ontario Government, York University, Ryerson University and University of Toronto. His expertise lies in the fields of leadership, coaching and sale training and is a respected world-class speaker. The Straight A’s approach stands for Attitude, Aptitude and Action. Tim Cork is believed to be amongst one of the most inspiration and moving speakers you’ll ever meet! You definitely do not want to miss out on the advice he will have to give, and the opportunity to ask him questions. You can learn more about Tim Cork at http://www.timcork.com

This evening event is being offered free for all current YorkU students

Space is limited. Don’t delay register today!

The evening portion will take place in Founders Assembly Hall (located in Founders College, 152) registration and a light dinner will be served between 6:00-7:00pm and the presentation will start at 7:00 p.m.  Current students can attend this event for free and alumni can attend for $15.00.

Kasra Rad, Alumni Engagement Director 2011-2012, says “I want the participants to have fun, meet new people and engage in new activities/learn something new about themselves.”

If you would like more information or wish to volunteer for this event, email Kasra  alumcmty@yorku.ca.  York is U is looking for volunteers to help out in the morning from 10-4pm and in the evening from 5-9 p.m.

This event is brought to you by the Alumni Office, in partnership with York is U. For more information on upcoming Real Life Series workshops click here: http://www.yorku.ca/alumni/getinvolved/reallifeseries.htm

This semester, we will be hosting meet and greets at Founders College Room 305 between 4:30-5:30 pm . Never been involved before? Its not too late! Drop by meet the executive team, members, coordinators, ambassadors and volunteers! This is a great way to mingle, and make some new friends!

Dates:

• Jan 12
• Feb 9 – 4:30pm-5:30pm
• March 1 5:30pm-6:30pm

Download the flyer below! MeetGreet-WinterPoster

The first workshop is titled “What Can I do with my degree” taking place on January 12^th, 2012 from 10:00 am until noon. In this session you will learn how the skills you are developing in your degree and the experiences you are gaining help build a foundation for your future. Registration for this event starts at 9:15 am. Refreshments will be provided.

Register for “What can I do with my degree”

The second workshop is titled “ Job Search Strategies” occurs 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm.  The second session is aimed at how to utilize various methods for discovering and creating your career opportunities. Also, this session will show you how to build relationships that support you in discovering the hidden opportunities.  Registration for this event starts at 12:30pm. Refreshments will be provided.

Register for “Job Search Strategies”

Thanh Do, Chair and Grad Transition Director 2011-2012, says “I want students to know the resources that are available on campus which can help them out a lot during school, and the skills they learn can also help them after they’re finished with school.”

Learn more about what other services the career centre is offering:

http://www.yorku.ca/careers/calender/events.asp?date=1/6/2012

York is U is looking for volunteers to help starting from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on January 12, 2011. If you wish to volunteer for this event of find out more information you can email Thanh Do at grad2be@york.ca.

This event is sponsored by the Office of Alumni Relations.