Dear York College Community,
This year, our York College family is reaching a special milestone—our 60th anniversary. I encourage you to join in the celebrations of six decades of learning, discovery, and service in Southeast Queens. For 60 years, York has opened doors, changed lives, and helped shape our community—and this year, we come together under the theme: “Honoring Our Past, Celebrating Our Future.”
Our anniversary events will begin in September with Convocation, featuring Grace C. Bonilla, ESQ., the first Latina President & CEO of United Way of New York — one of the city’s largest non-profits. This will be the first of many special programs throughout our yearlong celebration that will pay tribute to York’s history, highlight the outstanding work of our students and faculty, and deepen our connection with the community we are proud to call home.
One of the signature moments of this anniversary year will be the 60th Anniversary Gala on October 22 at The Atrium Business & Conference Center at LaGuardia Airport. This special evening will bring together community partners and elected officials with our students, alumni, faculty and staff to reflect on York’s impact and look ahead to all that is still to come.
During the Gala, we will honor four outstanding community organizations with the Community Impact Awards and the Business Trailblazer Awards. Their partnership, leadership, and unwavering commitment have strengthened both York College and Southeast Queens. We are proud to recognize their dedication to education, youth, and community development in our borough. We will announce the honorees in coming weeks.
In the meantime, I urge you to secure your tickets early for this historic and festive celebration, honoring the journey that brought us here and celebrate the bright future we are building for York College and the community we serve. Tickets for the Gala are now on sale and can be purchased by visiting the website at https://e.givesmart.com/events/Pwm.
I look forward to celebrating this incredible milestone with you.
All the best, Dr. Claudia V. Schrader President
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