Celebrate While We Educate February 6th – 28th 2023 A collaborative event series hosted by York Universities Black Student Associations with support from the Centre of Student Community and Leadership Development. Our goal is to educate the rest of the York Community on the rich culture found within the different branches of the black community […]
Ho Chi Minh wrote numerous essays throughout the 1920s about racial injustices against Black populations. Among his famous works of literature was La Race Noire (The Black Race) in 1925, a collection of 13 French essays on the topic. In 1924, Ho Chi Minh wrote “Class Solidarity,” a true story about the trial of José Léandro […]
Interested in learning about what it takes to be a powerful leader? Join Black Excellence at York University (BE YU) Peer Leads as we highlight the fundamental skills and models utilized by leaders, and how they work in practice. Students will learn and build on tools to further their leadership capacity and implement them on […]
What does it mean to be a successful leader? Is a caring leader more effective than a dominant leader? Join Black Excellence at York University (BE YU) Peer Leads as we teach students how to empathize appropriately with team members, how to lead a team successfully with respect in diversity and inclusion, and to identify […]
It is often said that leaders are good negotiators, but where do you begin to learn? Join Black Excellence at York University (BE YU) Peer Leads as we examine what it means to be a good negotiator and the core frameworks and principles around negotiation and problem solving. By the end of this session, students […]
What is creative leadership? Perhaps you are interested in applying creativity to your role as a leader but don’t know how. Join Black Excellence at York University (BE YU) Peer Leads as we examine strategies to apply creative thinking to your leadership role, how to understand creativity styles and how to express them, and to […]
The difference between a growth and a fixed mindset may come easy to most people, but how can one recognize its effect on a struggling team? In this workshop, join Black Excellence at York University (BE YU) Peer Leads as we learn how to understand relationships and the differences between the two mindsets. Students will learn […]
This workshop, facilitated by Black Excellence at York University (BE YU) Peer Leads, will examine the relationship between motivation and productivity coupled with how to build leadership. Learn about mechanisms that can help enhance your self-motivation and productivity levels in school and at home. This session is open to all students at York and students […]
Le programme GL Connect est une occasion d’apprendre des autres étudiants et de partager vos expériences. Venez passer du temps avec nous. Participer à des jeux et à des activités captivants dans un environnement détendu. Collations et prix disponibles !
The GL Connect drop-in program is an opportunity to learn from other students and share your experiences. Come spend some time with us. Participate in engaging Games and activities in a relaxed environment. Snacks and prizes available!