Dear Faculty,    We’re thrilled to introduce a new initiative designed to spark creativity, collaboration, and career readiness across our campus: /Curriculum to Career: Connecting Curriculum with Career Competencies./ This pilot program offers a unique opportunity to create meaningful, co-curricular experiences for our students—linking what they’re learning in the classroom with real-world career competencies that will help them succeed beyond York.    Through this initiative, we’re providing ...Continue Reading

From: mailto: Dr. Zhu Zhou, associate professor, Department of Chemistry, was recently selected as a member of the Drug Discovery and Molecular Pharmacology B Study Section (DMPB) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/dr-zhou-selected-to-prestigious-membership-panel ...Continue Reading

From: mailto: Faculty Will Use the New Curriculum With Students This Fall and Disseminate Materials Widely Next Spring https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/york-participates-in-cunys-grant-funded-building-bridges-of-knowledge-exploring-ethical-uses-of-a-i ...Continue Reading

Dear Student,   We hope this message finds you in good spirits and your fall 2024 semester has gotten off to a great start.   Fall 2024 semester classes were not deregistered/drop for non-payment.  Students were allowed to maintain their course load without satisfying their balances by the August 2024 payment due date.  Please review your CUNYfirst account to determine if you have a balance that must be paid.  Outstanding balances will result in Bursar blocks being placed on stud ...Continue Reading

Good afternoon York Colleagues *Eligibility Criteria for the Program: *The Catastrophic Sick Leave Bank (CSLB) enables eligible employees with five (5) or more years of full-time continuous CUNY service to donate annual leave and/or sick leave to the CSLB Program, provided that the employee maintains a sick leave balance of at least twenty–four (24) days. Moreover, eligible employees with fewer than five (5) years of service are entitled to donate annual leave each Program Year. * **Benefits for those who dona ...Continue Reading

Good afternoon,  The University Benefits Office open enrollment sessions for all CUNY employees will be held virtually on November 6th and November 7th.  Below are the schedule and zoom links for presentations by the Welfare Funds, Insurance Carriers and NYCERS.  For more information on Open Enrollment, you can view their website here.*_ _**_Wednesday, November 6th 9:30AM-Noon_*DC-37 at 9:30AMPSC CUNY Welfare Fund at 10AM MetroPlus at 10:45AM Emblem Health at 11:15AM  Join Zoom Meetinghttps://u ...Continue Reading

Good afternoon York College Community, The Italian American Heritage and Culture Committee and the Italian Program at York College invite you to a discussion with Sofia Pirandello about her second novel, Animals, on Tuesday, Oct. 29, at noon, in room 4D02.   Prepare to embark on a captivating journey with Sofia Pirandello. In her novel, Animals, she takes readers from the picturesque landscapes of Sicily to the rugged beauty of Northern Italy, exploring a scorching, drought-stricken world that conceals the untamed ...Continue Reading

From: mailto: Congratulations to Campus Safety Assistant (CSA) Officer Stafford Jackson on being named Employee-of-the-Month for October! https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/employee-of-the-month-for-october-selected-and-celebrated ...Continue Reading

Dear Colleagues,   Back in July, York IT and CIS began working on an important security upgrade: enabling Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for the GlobalProtect VPN client. We encountered some technical challenges and decided to pause the rollout until our vendor confirmed the update’s stability. We are now ready to move forward with this critical security enhancement.   MFA is already used for access on other platforms including M365, will now secure your remote access to York College computers via VPN. *&n ...Continue Reading

Affected Application: Internet network connectivity  Service Impact: Intermittent  Impacted Locations: Central Office and All Colleges  Impacted Users: All users of CUNY’s internet services  Start Time:  7PM on 10/29/24  End Time:   8PM on 10/29/24 CIS will be performing work to enhance the capacity of CUNY Internet connectivity on Tuesday, October 29th from 7:00 pm-8:00 pm. Some users may experience intermittent service interruptions during this maintenance. Please alert your user com ...Continue Reading

Good morning York Colleagues *_OCTOBER EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH_*The Committee is excited to announce that the October 2024 recipient is *Campus Security Assistant Stafford Jackson*! You can learn more about the work he is doing to provide a safe and secure experience for our campus community here. *_OCTOBER IS “CHECK YOUR PENSION” MONTH_*During the month of October you should take the time to contact your pension plan to verify that they have the accurate number of years of employment and retirement savings ass ...Continue Reading

From: mailto: Congratulations to Campus Safety Assistant (CSA) Officer Stafford Jackson on being named Employee-of-the-Month for October! https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/employee-of-the-month-for-october-selected-and-celebrated ...Continue Reading

Please note that Adobe confirmed that as of yesterday afternoon that license renewal has been fully processed and the expiration warning messages will no longer appear to end-users.    Please open a CUNY IT Help ticket if there are any further reports.   Thank You,   If you have any questions or issue please reach out to helpdesk@PROTECTED *YorkIT* ...Continue Reading

Greetings YORK Cardinal Community,   Tomorrow, Thursday October 24, 2024 @ 6:30p, the Office of Student Activities will be hosting Fraternities and Sororities on campus to support student engagement and involvement in Fraternity & Sorority Life. If you are /were a member of an IFC, Pan Hellenic, NPHC, or MFC Fraternity or Sorority, we invite you to come show our students how membership was a part of your collegiate experience. This would go a long way in building strong relationships between students ...Continue Reading

From: mailto: The event was well attended by more than 250 from the campus community https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/bridging-the-gap-resource-fair-enhances-support-for-student-enrollment-and-success ...Continue Reading

Hello York Colleagues For employees who register for courses and _receive the confirmation of registration email from CUNY HR_, please complete the attached form and send to Virginia Rodriguez and myself. Our office is tracking training and working with the Budget office to ensure payment for York employees.  Thank you, R. Carmel BoyleExecutive DirectorOffice of Human ResourcesYork College/CUNY718-262-5259    Dear York Colleagues  The Professional Development & Learning Office (PDL ...Continue Reading

From: mailto: Fatimah Basir, a proud graduate of the York College SEEK Program, is enjoying a successful career based on the training and mentoring she received at her alma mater. https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/seek-alum-finds-success-as-author-and-educator ...Continue Reading

*All the computers in your area are scheduled to be rebooted during the night starting at 10 PM, Thursday, October 24th.* 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, October 24th. 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 ...Continue Reading

*Africana Studies Center A Resource For Community Research * Proudly Presents  A Book Launching and Author Talk on  The Handbook of Black Librarianship, Third Edition Edited by Andrew P. Jackson (Sekou Molefi Baako), Dr. Marva L. DeLoach, and Michele T. Fenton * Guest Speaker: Andrew ‘Sekou’ Jackson, BS, MLS * Adjunct Instructor, York College (CUNY) History, Anthropology and Philosophy Department-Black Studies Program. York Alum Class of 90’. Member, Board of Trustees, Queens Public Library. Direct ...Continue Reading

Dear Faculty,    We’re thrilled to introduce a new initiative designed to spark creativity, collaboration, and career readiness across our campus: /Curriculum to Career: Connecting Curriculum with Career Competencies./ This pilot program offers a unique opportunity to create meaningful, co-curricular experiences for our students—linking what they’re learning in the classroom with real-world career competencies that will help them succeed beyond York.    Through this initiative, we’re providing ...Continue Reading

From: mailto: Professors James Popp and Andrew Edmonds were recently awarded a three-year Department of Energy (DOE) grant of $1.28M to continue research on the Muon-to-Electron Conversion Experiment (Mu2e) at York College, CUNY. https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/physics-professors-earn-seven-figure-federal-grant ...Continue Reading

Dear Faculty, I am pleased to share with you the following *Call for Proposals* for use of $150,000 of Foundation Funds from the New York City Football Club. The College is in receipt of the first $2 million of the $7.5 million total donation. These funds will be allocated to full-time and part-time faculty for a number of projects including: ●       Supporting the cafeteria renovations ●       Providing van transportation for our Athletics program and th ...Continue Reading

From: mailto: The exhibition will run from October 22 to November 22nd, 2024 https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/acclaimed-artist-andre-m-zachery-of-renegade-performance-group-at-yorks-arts-gallery ...Continue Reading

**Renegade Performance Group on location at the Weeksville Heritage Grounds in Brooklyn, NY for the “Untamed Space” series, 2016. Photo credit: Richard Louissaint.Good afternoon York College Community, The CUNY/York College Arts Gallery is proud to present /Echo Making/, an innovative multimedia installation by acclaimed Brooklyn-based interdisciplinary artist André M. Zachery, artistic director of Renegade Performance Group (RPG). Zachery is a 2024-25 Artist-in-Residence at York College and Jamai ...Continue Reading

From: mailto: LaGuardia Gateway Partners is excited to announce a new internship program in partnership with York College, providing students with valuable opportunities to gain hands-on experience in the development and management of LaGuardia Airport’s state-of-the-art Terminal B. https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/laguardia-gateway-partners-launches-york-college-internship ...Continue Reading

*New York City* *Officeof LaborRelations Health Benefits Program*nyc.gov/olr   *Date:     October 2024* *To:      All Employees* *Subject:    Health Benefits Program Rate Changes** **I)  **Health Plan Rates Effective October 1, 2024*Enclosed pleasefind theHealth Benefits Program rate chart effective forthe first full pay period in October 2024. Basic coverageis availableat nocost tothe subscriber undercertain plans, while other plans requir ...Continue Reading

             Welcome Continuing Cardinals to Winter and Spring 2025!   We look forward to having you continue your studies at York College */where your dreams take flight!/*   Our Admissions Office will assign enrollment appointments for *incoming first-time *students to York College once you, the student, have completed your process for Winter and Spring 2025.    *Here are some important information and action steps:* Enrollment appointmen ...Continue Reading

Interim President Dr. Claudia Schrader will deliver the York College/CUNY 2024 State of the College address on Thursday, October 24, noon to 2 p.m. in the Lecture Hall (3D01) in the Academic Core Building. Please RSVP at https://www.york.cuny.edu/events/state-of-the-college ...Continue Reading

From: mailto: Published on page 24 of QNS, Volume 38, Number 42 (October 18 - 24, 2024), Dr. Claudia Schrader’s article, “Scholars Programs Impact CUNY York Student With Endless Possibilities,” shares the inspiring story of Kerryann, a 36-year-old mother of two. https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/qns-scholars-programs-impact-cuny-york-student-with-endless-possibilities ...Continue Reading

From: mailto: Published on page 24 of QNS, Volume 38, Number 42 (October 18 - 24, 2024), Dr. Claudia Schrader’s article, “Scholars Programs Impact CUNY York Student With Endless Possibilities,” shares the inspiring story of Kerryann, a 36-year-old mother of two. https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/qns-scholars-programs-impact-cuny-york-student-with-endless-possibilities ...Continue Reading

*The Flexible Spending Account Open Enrollment 2025*The Flexible Spending Open Enrollment Period will be from _September 23, 2024 – November 8, 2024_ for the effective date January 1, 2025. Employees can download the forms to enroll and get information on the about the Healthcare (HCFSA) and the Dependent Care Assistance (DeCAP) Flexible Spending Account programs at https://www.nyc.gov/site/olr/fsa/fsa-forms-and-downloads.pageThe first payroll deduction will begin on the second paycheck in January 2025.Current participa ...Continue Reading

 *October Check your Pension Month!*  During the month of October you should take the time to contact your pension plan to verify that they have the accurate number of years of employment and retirement savings associated with your years of employment.  You can elect to enroll in a tax deferred annuity like TIAA City University of New York | Home (tiaa.org), TRS, or The TDA Program (trsnyc.org) plan which is for TRS members only.   The New York State Deferred Compensation plan 457(b) New Y ...Continue Reading

From: mailto: When Dr. Leslie Arthur Lewis passed away in April, York College promised to celebrate his life at the appropriate time and did so to great effect this week. https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/faculty-alumni-staff-and-family-honor-the-life-of-late-professor-emeritus ...Continue Reading

Good Day Cardinals,   As you already know,  the Lactation Room is under construction and is temporarily relocated to Student Health Services *(room AC-1F01)* until further notice. We appreciate your patience and cooperation during this time. To reserve a time, please use the Lactation Room reservation system. Your comfort and needs as Lactating/Nursing parents are important to us, and we are committed to supporting you during this transition. For any Lactation Room reservations after regular office hours ...Continue Reading

Dear York College Community,I am excited to announce that York College has established a formal process for awarding honorary degrees, an important way for us to recognize outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions in their fields, demonstrated exceptional leadership, or positively impacted York College and our broader community.In the coming days, we will invite you to participate in this historic process by submitting nominations for our 2025 Commencement ceremony. All members of the York College ...Continue Reading

Dear York Colleagues As we prepare for the year end, we ask all employees to review their checks and/or direct deposit advice and verify their home address is accurate. You can update your home address in CUNYFirst using the Employee Self Service module and selecting the Personal Details tab. We want to ensure that W2s are received on time and that they are mailed to the correct home address as a number of W2s are return to our HR office each year.  Thank you, CUNY University Payroll  ...Continue Reading

*All the computers in your area are scheduled to be rebooted during the night starting at 10 PM, Thursday, October 17th.* 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, October 17th. 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 reboot ...Continue Reading

*Do you want to change the world? Work for a legislator in the capital this spring!* *Get real life experience working in government while earning 15 credits and a $8800 stipend*! Learn how the government works by doing. If selected, you will be assigned to a legislator's office to work on policy projects, writing legislation, and helping constituents. York College students who have won these prestigious internships have gone on to jobs in government and the private sector, graduate school and law school. For informati ...Continue Reading

*Calling for Nominations!* York HR is proud to present the Employee of the Month initiative commencing in Academic Year 2025. Each month, York College will acknowledge an exceptional York employee for the work they do to further the mission and goals of the campus.The York Community with have the opportunity to nominate their peers and colleagues for this prestigious honor. Each semester, York HR will send a communication to the campus soliciting nominations for the Employee of the Month. Employees should complete ...Continue Reading

Dear Campus Community,  *Subject: Annual Re-Inventory Reminder* The annual University mandatedfixed tagged assets and equipment re-inventory process at York College is essential to be in compliance with CUNY guidelines and GAAP, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.  All inventory tasks must be completed by December 31, 2024. It is critical that we uphold accurate property management to ensure accountability and meet the deadline. To assist in meeting this deadline, Stephen Barrera and ...Continue Reading

Good afternoon,  CCA has rescheduled yesterday’s cancelled webinar for next week Tuesday October 22nd at 10AM.  Please see the attached flyer along with the below zoom link. Topic: CCA: Employee Assistance Program Overview for CUNYTime: Oct 22, 2024 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82335889601?pwd=Dl5emzzgXaiaanShaWqQ8atNwDNXBE.1 Meeting ID: 823 3588 9601Passcode: 991142  Thank you, R. Carmel BoyleExecutive DirectorOffice of Human Re ...Continue Reading

From: mailto: In time for the fall 2025 semester, York has added a new exciting undergraduate degree to its portfolio and rebranded its older music degree. https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/new-undergrad-degrees-in-music ...Continue Reading

From: mailto: Five York College Aviation students, on both the undergraduate and graduate levels, recently presented their research findings on "How Does Climate Change Impact the Aviation Industry" and "A.I.'s Influence in the Airline Industry," respectively. https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/aviation-students-research-wins-prize-at-annual-conference ...Continue Reading

*Do you want to change the world? Work for a legislator in the capital this spring!* *Get real life experience working in government while earning 15 credits and a $8800 stipend*! Learn how the government works by doing. If selected, you will be assigned to a legislator's office to work on policy projects, writing legislation, and helping constituents. York College students who have won these prestigious internships have gone on to jobs in government and the private sector, graduate school and law school. For informati ...Continue Reading

** *Application/Service*:    Windows Servers *Service Impact*: Intermittent *Location*: All Locations  *Impacted Users*: All users     *Start Time*:  7AM on 10/19/24 *End Time*:  3PM on 10/19/24 Due to a Central Office windows maintenance on Saturday, October 19th from 7:00 AM until 3:00 PM, the following applications can be intermittently unavailable. Archibus Campus Logic Connect servers Campus Search Tool and Financial Aid Estimator CUNY Admissions Tool (CAT) CUNY Scholarship ...Continue Reading

*All the computers in your area are scheduled to be rebooted during the night starting at 10 PM, Thursday, October 17th.* 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, October 17th. 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 reboot ...Continue Reading

Dear Colleagues, The General Education Assessment Committee (GEAC) and the Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Strategic Planning (OIESP) cordially invite you to a workshop on: *Expanding Assessment of Critical Thinking to Upper-Division Courses*on _Tuesday, October 29, 2024 from 12:30-1:45pm on Zoom_ *What*: Expanding Assessment of Critical Thinking to Upper-Division Courses*When*: October 29, 2024 from 12:30-1:45pm*Where*: Zoom*Host*: Phebe Kirkham, Chair of GEAC*Register: *https://us02web.zoom.us/meet ...Continue Reading

From: mailto: Dr. David C. Johnson, Assistant Professor of Behavioral Sciences, was recently awarded $475,000 from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/professor-earns-impressive-nih-grant-for-important-study ...Continue Reading

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, an international initiative designed to empower individuals to take proactive steps to protect their online security. This year, the theme is *“Secure Our World,”* emphasizing the importance of safeguarding our personal data and digital interactions amid increasing cyber threats. York is excited to support this global effort in partnership with CUNY, US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA).   This Week 3 ...Continue Reading

*All the computers in your area are scheduled to be rebooted during the night starting at 10 PM, Thursday, October 17th.* 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, October 17th. 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 reboot ...Continue Reading