*2025 Panamanian Parade College Scholarship Program*  *Deadline June 16* The Panamanian Parade College Scholarship Program was created to support students of Panamanian heritage in pursing higher education. Eligibility Criteria: High school senior or college student (Ages 16-25) A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 Panamanian or of Panamanian descent (parents/grandparents)  To apply, visit: www.panamanianparade.org.  For more information contacts: dicpnyscholarships@PROTECTED.   ...Continue Reading

*Dear Campus Community,* We’re pleased to inform you that the issue affecting our telephone system has been fully resolved. Incoming calls are now reaching campus phone lines as expected. Outbound and internal calls have continued to function normally throughout, and all services are now fully operational. We appreciate your patience and understanding while we worked with our telecommunications provider to address the problem. If you experience any further issues, please don’t hesitate to contact the IT Help Desk. Than ...Continue Reading

*Affected Application: *CUNY Login Self Service (_https://managelogin.cuny.edu/)_*Service Impact:    *Restored/ /*Impacted Locations:    *Central Office and All Colleges/ /*Impacted Users/:          /*All Users/    /*Incident*/: /INC0277391*Time Reported:   *8:40am on 06/03/25*Time Resolved*:    3:13pm on 06/03/25 CIS has restored CUNY Login Self-Service (managelogin.cuny.edu) services. Features such a ...Continue Reading

*Dear Campus Community,* We are currently experiencing an issue with our telephone system that is preventing incoming calls from reaching campus phone lines. Outbound calls from campus phones are operating normally, and all internal phone functions remain fully operational. We are actively working with our telecommunications provider to resolve this issue as quickly as possible and will provide an update once service is fully restored. In the meantime, if someone needs to reach you urgently, please consider using email ...Continue Reading

 *June Ethics Training Dates (Amended)*    Dear Faculty and Staff of York College, The State of New York, Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (COELIG) requires all State employees (full- and part-time) to complete ethics training annually.  In order to bring all employees of York College into compliance, we are scheduling several "Live" (via Zoom) ethics training sessions in June.   For those employe ...Continue Reading

*Affected Application: *CUNY Login Self Service (_https://managelogin.cuny.edu/)_*Service Impact:    *Intermittent/ /*Impacted Locations:    *Central Office and All Colleges/ /*Impacted Users/:          /*All Users/    /*Incident*/: /INC0277391*Time Reported:  *8:40am on 06/03/25 CIS is currently aware of an intermittent issue affecting the CUNY Login Self-Service portal (_https://managelogin.cuny.edu_). Users attemp ...Continue Reading

Dear York Colleagues TIAA would like share some information about the current investment market and has created a market volatility hub on their public site which will be updated at least once a month with timely articles and information. There’s also a section on the site promoting live participant webinars and pre-recorded on demand topics. _www.tiaa.org/market-volatility_ *You can register for upcoming webinars in June or July using the attached is a flyer.* *Market volatility* continues to challe ...Continue Reading

Dear Cardinals, As we wrap up the academic year, we hope your time on campus has been both fulfilling—and flavorful! Whether you powered through finals with your favorite caffeinated pick-me-up or shared laughter over meals with friends, we’ve loved being part of your journey.We’ll be here all summer, serving up smiles, great food, and the fuel you need to keep going.Summer hours are as follows:  *_Cardinal Cafe_*__ Monday, 6/2/2025 - Monday, 8/25/25: 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., */Closed Fridays /*&n ...Continue Reading

OFFICE OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATION SERVICES Dear CUNY community, As part of our ongoing efforts to safeguard our CUNY systems we are reaching out to ask that you change your CUNYID password. Over 45,000 of you have already changed it! Thank you! For those who have not, we ask that you do so by Monday, June 2. You can find detailed instructions here.Starting on June 3, when you log on to CUNYfirst you will be prompted to change your CUNYID password. After you change your&nb ...Continue Reading

Dear York College Community, We are pleased to inform you that this weekend’s major network infrastructure upgrade has been successfully completed. This upgrade was a critical milestone in our multi-phase modernization initiative, which over the past year has included the full replacement of key components powering our internet connectivity, data storage systems, and cybersecurity infrastructure. The culmination of this work involved transitioning our security controls, core connectivity, and storage operations to the ...Continue Reading

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Attention  During this weekend IT network modernization project, interruptions to some services could be experienced on campus like the phones and WiFi.  If you need to get in touch with Public Safety during the this weekend please use there emergency number *(929)933-0538****YorkIT* ...Continue Reading

The York Campus Community, At the request of the University CIO, the message below is time sensitive and requires your immediate attention. If you have not already changed your password, please do so now. Fail to change your password will impact your ability to access CUNYfirst.*Dear CUNY Community,****As part of our ongoing efforts to safeguard our CUNY systems we are reaching out to ask that you change your CUNYID password. Over 45,000 of you have already changed it! Thank you!****For those who have not, we ...Continue Reading

As part of the University-wide Network Modernization Project (NMP), York IT will be upgrading the switching infrastructure to enhance network performance and reliability. In this phase of NMP, we will upgrade the data center core  and access switches, which requires scheduled maintenance on the following dates:  *Scheduled Cutovers:**Friday, May 30th        5:00 PM – midnight * *Saturday, May 31st    9:00 AM – 5:00 ...Continue Reading

Cybersecurity Awareness Training: Completed by Friday, May 30 Dear Colleagues, Cybersecurity is a shared responsibility, and all faculty and staff at York College are expected to complete annual training to keep our systems and data secure. Please complete this year’s *Cybersecurity Awareness Training for Employees* by *Friday, May 30*. The online course takes *about 40 minutes* and helps you identify and respond to cyber threats. To complete the training: Log in using your CUNY credentials at https://bbhosted ...Continue Reading

*Dear York College Community,* We have been made aware that CUNY has experienced a cybersecurity incident. The University is conducting an investigation, and at this time there is no indication of impact to any of the CUNY systems. Updates will be provided as needed.Out of an abundance of caution, we ask that all students, faculty, and staff change their CUNYID passwords as soon as possible. To do so, please follow the instructions found here: *Change My CUNY Login Password*.To ensure the safety and security of all York ...Continue Reading

*CUNY Buy Users,*  *****FY 25 Important Requisition Yearend Dates****Friday, May 30:            Last date to create / approve a Non-Marketplace RequisitionThursday, June 12:      Last date to create a Marketplace RequisitionMonday, June 16:        All Marketplace requisitions must be fully approved  Thank you, Yasmina  Yasmina MooreFinance Procurement Directorymoore@PROTECTED    Eduardo RiosVice Presid ...Continue Reading

*On Wednesday, May 28*, York College/CUNY will host its 55th Commencement Ceremony at 10:30 a.m. at the UBS Arena. It will feature speeches from *York College President Dr. Claudia Schrader, the Commencement Speaker and the Valedictorian*. The ceremony will also include a presentation to the Honorary Degree recipient and the Presidential Medal recipient and the conferring of degrees.* *Graduates from Summer 2024, Fall 2024, Winter 2025, and Spring 2025 will participate in the 2025 Commencement ceremony.   You ...Continue Reading

Kamlawattie Singh, affectionately known as Kam, is preparing to graduate from York College in May 2025. She will be the youngest student to complete a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, focusing on International Business.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2025/young-trailblazer-kamlawattie-singh-set-to-graduate-with-a-focus-on-international-business ...Continue Reading

Congratulations to Mahira Rahman, an award-winning member of the Class of 2025, who plans to become a professor, following in the footsteps of the mentors who inspired her at York.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2025/english-major-discovers-deeper-passion-for-literature-at-york-college ...Continue Reading

As part of the University-wide Network Modernization Project (NMP), York IT will be upgrading the switching infrastructure to enhance network performance and reliability. In this phase of NMP, we will upgrade the data center core  and access switches, which requires scheduled maintenance on the following dates:  *Scheduled Cutovers:**Friday, May 30th        5:00 PM – midnight * *Saturday, May 31st    9:00 AM – 5:00 ...Continue Reading

Dear Colleagues, Cybersecurity is a shared responsibility, and all faculty and staff at York College are expected to complete annual training to keep our systems and data secure. Please complete this year’s *Cybersecurity Awareness Training for Employees* by *Friday, May 30*. The online course takes *about 40 minutes* and helps you identify and respond to cyber threats. To complete the training: Log in using your CUNY credentials at https://bbhosted.cuny.edu/ultra/organizations/_2409484_1/cl/outline Click on ...Continue Reading

A reminder that applications are due Tuesday, May 27th EOB.All best,Greet *From: *York ctlet <ctlet@PROTECTED>*Date: *Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 10:20 AM*To: *faculty-ft@PROTECTED <faculty-ft@PROTECTED>, faculty-pt@PROTECTED <faculty-pt@PROTECTED>*Cc: *Derrick Brazill <dbrazill@PROTECTED>, George White <gwhite@PROTECTED>, Maureen Becker <mbecker@PROTECTED>*Subject: *Apply by 5/27/2025 to one of 2 opportunitiesColleagues!CTLET is offering two great professional development opportun ...Continue Reading

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Dear York ColleaguesThe University has announced that the Central Office and college campuses will once again participate in the four-day summer workweek, which will be in effect during the period of Monday, June 9, 2025, through Friday, August 15, 2025.All full-time employees (excluding Campus Security and all 220 Skilled Trades titles) are eligible to participate. Practices for the workweeks that include Juneteenth (observed on Thursday, June 19th), and Independence Day (observed on Friday, July 4th) shall be the same ...Continue Reading

Dear York College Community, Attached is the Fall 2025 registration activity as of today. If you  have questions about enrollment, please contact VP Karen Williams or Mr. Nicholas Jones, Executive Director of Enrollment Management. Thank youThe Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Strategic Planning ...Continue Reading

Faculty,When inputting your grades in CUNYfirst you may see a /Grade import from Brightspace/ option.  *Please do not use this and enter your grades manually as you always did.*  The Grade Import feature is not ready for use; trying it will create errors.    Best wishes to a happy ending of the semester!/Your CTLET LMS Support Team/ ...Continue Reading

We are proud to recognize Silvia Nava as our Employee of the Month for May 2025! As the Administrative Coordinator of Student Affairs, Silvia exemplifies the spirit of teamwork, leadership, and service that drives our mission forward daily.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2025/celebrating-excellence-silvia-nava-named-employee-of-the-month-for-may-2025 ...Continue Reading

*York College Staffing Update 5/2**3/2025*Separation*Employee Name**Title**Department**Contact**Email*Lester FinleyAsst to HEORegistrarJo-Ann Fellows_jfellows@PROTECTED_New hire*Employee Name**Title**Department**Email*Andrew MarroquinLaborerBuilding & Groundsamarroquin1@PROTECTEDClaudell DavisLaborerBuilding & Grounds_cdavis16@PROTECTED_Mark GuidoLaborerBuilding & Grounds_mguido@PROTECTED_Shahena FerdousCampus Security AssistantCampus Safety_sferdous1@PROTECTED_German MoralesCustodial AssistantBuilding & ...Continue Reading

*Affected Application*: Campus Firewall*Service Impact*: All Incoming and Outgoing network traffic*Impacted Locations*: Campus*Impacted Users*: All*Start Time*: 10:00 PM on 5/24/2025*End Time*: 11:30 PM on  5/24/2025 York College Campus Firewall OS will be upgraded. *All network resources* on Campus, such as *VPN access* to *remote desktop*, *York web page*, *Yconnect*, *Jabber*, *Remote phones*, etc. may be interrupted intermittently during the upgrade wi ...Continue Reading

 *Faculty Celebrated at York’s Inaugural YEmmy Awards*  May 2025 ushered in the YEmmy Awards, a new initiative to honor York College faculty for excellence in teaching, service, mentoring, assessment, and student support. The name “YEmmy” blends “York” and “eminent,” nodding playfully to television’s Emmy Awards, and celebrates York faculty’s outstanding contributions to student success. The event recognizes excellence in a variety of categories and pays homage to the dedicated faculty -- and some st ...Continue Reading

*Please see the below and attached from CCA@YourService – CUNY’s Employee Assistance Program provider:**Mental Health Awareness Month 2025 – Turn Awareness into Action*Mental health is finally getting the attention it deserves—and that’s a great thing. But awareness is just the first step. This May, during Mental Health Month, let’s take that awareness and turn it into real, everyday action that makes a difference—for ourselves and for the people around us.*Here are 5 things you can do right now for your mental health:* ...Continue Reading

As part of the University-wide Network Modernization Project (NMP), York IT will be upgrading the switching infrastructure to enhance network performance and reliability. In this phase of NMP, we will upgrade the data center core  and access switches, which requires scheduled maintenance on the following dates:  *Scheduled Cutovers:**Friday, May 30th        5:00 PM – midnight * *Saturday, May 31st    9:00 AM – 5:00 ...Continue Reading

Faculty, After you complete all grading for your courses, it is the right time to  ·                     Export your Brightspace courses for reuse in the future when your old courses are no longer on the Brightspace server (the current CUNY policy is to keep a course on Brightspace for a year after you finish teaching it.) ·            ...Continue Reading

Colleagues!CTLET is offering two great professional development opportunities!  Read on to learn more about each and apply by 5/27/2025!The first opportunity is a June 3-week /AI and Critical Thinking/ seminar offered by Gina Foster from John Jay.  This is a paid-for-work opportunity as it involves productive participation and a solid commitment to sharing what you learned with colleagues. Work must be completed by the end of June.  Priority will be given to faculty who teach General Education (Pathw ...Continue Reading

Dear Faculty and Staff of York College,   The State of New York, Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (COELIG) requires all State employees (full- and part-time) to complete ethics training annually.  In order to bring all employees of York College into compliance, we are scheduling several "Live" (via Zoom) ethics training sessions in June.     For those employees who have not completed the Comprehensive Ethics Training Course (CETC) ...Continue Reading

***All the computers in your area are scheduled to be rebooted during the night starting at 10 PM, Thursday, May 22nd.* To avoid lost data in documents you are currently maybe working on, Please save all your documents and close all applications before leaving for the day on Thursday, May 22nd. If you are working remotely, close all applications on your office computer. *And do not Shut Down your Computer* *Why are we rebooting the computers in your area?* These regular computer ...Continue Reading

Dear College Community, I am pleased to share with you the new leadership of the York College Faculty Caucus:Scott Sheidlower (Library), Chair Debbie Majerovitz (Behavioral Sciences), Vice Chair Harlan Penn (Performing and Fine Arts), Secretary Julian Dean (English), Parliamentarian  Please join me in both congratulating them and thanking Donna Chirico, Nina Buxenbaum, Linda Barley, and Lawrence Preiser for their leadership and service. The final senate membership list will be forthcoming.   Man ...Continue Reading

*CUNYID Password Change Required*   Dear York College Community,   As a reminder of the urgency of the below message which we have sent to all students faculty and students, please be aware that if your password is not reset, you may be confronted with your challenge questions when you attempt to reset at a later date, if you do not remember those answers it is best to immediately reset your CUNYFirst password now otherwise you may be asked to authenticate your identity in person or via a Teams connection when ...Continue Reading

Dear York College Community, Due to the forecasted inclement weather, the *York Carnival* scheduled for tomorrow, May 22nd, has been *postponed*. We understand this may cause some inconvenience and we sincerely apologize for this. A new date will be announced soon. But don’t worry—we’re still bringing the fun! Join us *tomorrow* on the *1st floor by the York Academic Core Building *cafeteria for a *pop-up celebration* that will capture the same spirit of the Carnival, featuring games, food, and the ...Continue Reading

The Campus Community, In an effort to continue our plan to upgrade campus facilities, beginning June 9th , 2025, through August 15th , 2025, the HPE building will be closed for the following upgrades and renovations: Repair of Gym Floor Upgrade of Lights Upgrade of Fitness Center - including new equipment Upgrade to the Multi-Purpose Room Out of an abundance of caution and for health and safety concerns, the facility will be closed for all activities. The upgraded facility will be back on-line for the start o ...Continue Reading

*All the computers in your area are scheduled to be rebooted during the night starting at 10 PM, Thursday, May 22nd.* To avoid lost data in documents you are currently maybe working on, Please save all your documents and close all applications before leaving for the day on Thursday, May 22nd. If you are working remotely, close all applications on your office computer. *And do not Shut Down your Computer* *Why are we rebooting the computers in your area?* These regular computer re ...Continue Reading

Congratulations to Monisha Sherpa, a graduating senior and one of this year’s PONCE Bank Scholars. She is being recognized for her outstanding academic achievements, leadership, and community impact.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2025/ponce-bank-celebrates-monisha-sherpas-academic-excellence ...Continue Reading

*Dear York College Community,* We have been made aware that CUNY has experienced a cybersecurity incident. The University is conducting an investigation, and at this time there is no indication of impact to any of the CUNY systems. Updates will be provided as needed.Out of an abundance of caution, we ask that all students, faculty, and staff change their CUNYID passwords as soon as possible. To do so, please follow the instructions found here: _Change My CUNY Login Password_.To ensure the safety and security of all York ...Continue Reading

*Dear York College Community,* We have been made aware that CUNY has experienced a cybersecurity incident. The University is conducting an investigation, and at this time there is no indication of impact to any of the CUNY systems. Updates will be provided as needed.Out of an abundance of caution, we ask that all students, faculty, and staff change their CUNYID passwords as soon as possible. To do so, please follow the instructions found here: _Change My CUNY Login Password_.To ensure the safety and security of all York ...Continue Reading

*Dear Faculty and Staff,* Due to a possible security breach in the CUNYfirst system, CUNY central administration is advising all faculty and staff to reset their CUNYfirst password as a precautionary measure. Your cooperation in updating your password will help maintain the security of our systems. We appreciate your prompt attention to this matter and your commitment to safeguarding institutional data.To reset your password, please visit the following link: Change My CUNY Login Password Thank you for your diligence and ...Continue Reading

York College students participated in the American Chemical Society's Chem Challenge at St. John's University earlier this month. This annual event features a quiz-style contest in which teams of students from colleges in Queens, Brooklyn, and Long Island compete against each other to demonstrate their superior chemistry skills. https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2025/york-college-students-shine-in-american-chemical-societys-chem-challenge ...Continue Reading

The April 10, 2025, Aviation Day event included speaker Amar Singh, Senior Manager, Airside from JFKIAT. He attended the aviation event with Robert Bergman, Senior Manager of Operations at JFKIAT and Algendra Dharamdatt, our graduate student and Operations Supervisor at JFKIAT, who tabled for the event . https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2025/aviation-day-2025 ...Continue Reading

The April 10, 2025, Aviation Day event included speaker Amar Singh, Senior Manager, Airside from JFKIAT. He attended the aviation event with Robert Bergman, Senior Manager of Operations at JFKIAT and Algendra Dharamdatt, our graduate student and Operations Supervisor at JFKIAT, who tabled for the event . https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2025/aviation-day-2025 ...Continue Reading

 *Student Affairs and Enrollment Management May Report*  May 15, 2025 Congratulations on completing the Spring semester! This has been a busy few months and I hope we've all been able to check off most of the items on our (very long) to-do lists. We are grateful for President Schrader's support and encouragement of the Division’s enrollment efforts for the upcoming Summer and Fall semesters. Our progress reflects the hard work of York's staff and faculty, who meet weekly to ensure that we are do ...Continue Reading