**   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.  Employees must complete a "live" training once every other year, and may take an online "refresher" course during the intervening years.  For more information about the online course, and to determine if you are eligible to take the refresher ...Continue Reading

On March 19, in a packed classroom, Professor Anthony Sparacino welcomed guest speaker James Hollifield to deliver a lecture. Hollifield, a member of the New York Council on Foreign Relations, also serves as the Ora Nixon Arnold Professor in International Political Economy and as director of the Tower Center at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/james-hollifield-and-the-limits-of-immigration-control ...Continue Reading

**  *_HONORARIA_*Please be reminded that all CUNY employees are required to comply with the law and regulations governing the receipt and reporting of honoraria earnings, regardless of their designation as a policymaker (see Title 19 NYCRR Part 930: Honoraria). COELIG generally defines an honorarium as a payment for a service that is not part of an employee’s official duties. Examples include delivering a speech, writing or publishing an article, and participating in a public or private conference, convention, or m ...Continue Reading

Colleagues, How does your ideal classroom look like?  Please take a minute to let us know!  We got the go-ahead to design one classroom (approximately 25 students) with features that can support active learning pedagogy.  Which features can be a model, for which classrooms, for how many instructors, …?  The ETA for this “model” classroom is Fall 2026.  We'd love to receive your input (CUNY login required) by EOD April 13!   May you enjoy Spring, its promise of renewal! GreetGreet Van ...Continue Reading

 You’re Invited! Spergel Lecture Series: The Alchemy of Stars Guest Lecturer - Jennifer Johnson, Ph.D., the Henry L. Cox Professor of Astronomy at The Ohio State University   Monday, April 20, 2026 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.Faculty Dining Room – 2D01​*Register Online*.For more information, contact Interim Associate Provost Timothy Paglione at tpaglione@PROTECTED. *THIS WEEK AT YORK* *Calendar*  Visit the online calendar for the latest updates.* * * Communications & Marketing*_S ...Continue Reading

Congratulations to Dr. Nazrul Khandaker on his recent selection as a board member of the Association of Environmental and Engineering Geologists Foundation (AEGF).Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/dr-khandaker-earns-aegf-board-membership-for-excellence-in-professional-geology-career ...Continue Reading

Dear Faculty and Staff, We would like to inform you of an upcoming update to the Zoom Workplace application scheduled for *May 4*. (according to Central Office) As part of this update, Zoom will introduce a refreshed look and feel across the platform. This includes a cleaner, more streamlined interface designed to improve usability and make everyday collaboration more efficient. Core features such as Meetings, Team Chat, and Whiteboard will reflect this updated experience, along with enhancements to Zoom Docs and ...Continue Reading

 The YEMMY Awards honor faculty who demonstrate exceptional commitment to teaching, service, assessment, mentorship, and student success. The name “YEMMY” combines “York” and “eminent,” signifying the faculty’s dedication to student success and learning, while nodding to the “Emmys.” These awards recognize innovation, dedication, and substantial contributions to the academic community.*Date:* Thursday, April 30, 2026*Time:* 5 p.m.*Location:* FDR 2D01 (Academic Core Building)Please RSVP by *April 22, ...Continue Reading

Students received an award in recognition of their outstanding academic performance for being named to the Dean’s List.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/deans-list-ceremony-honors-student ...Continue Reading

Students received an award in recognition of their outstanding academic performance for being named to the Dean’s List.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/deans-list-ceremony-honors-student ...Continue Reading

*York College Staffing Update 3/**30/2026*Separation*Employee Name**Title**Department**New Contact**Email*Zhu ZhouAssociate ProfessorChemistryStephen Fearnley_sfearnley@PROTECTED_Richard LawrenceHE AssistantQueens EOCBrian Williams_brian.williams@PROTECTED_Tanvir AhmedHE AssistantQueens EOCBrian Williams_brian.williams@PROTECTED_ DID YOU KNOW???? DC-37 Employees are entitled to *Tuition Reimbursement!!* As a College Assistant or CUNY Office Assistant, your union (DC-37) offers tuition reimbursement.Y ...Continue Reading

On March 19, 2026, Writing Across the Curriculum held its annual WAC Talk. This year’s session focused on the role of generative AI in disciplinary writing.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/exploring-ai-in-writing-across-the-curriculum ...Continue Reading

On March 19, 2026, Writing Across the Curriculum held its annual WAC Talk. This year’s session focused on the role of generative AI in disciplinary writing.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/exploring-ai-in-writing-across-the-curriculum ...Continue Reading

The College Community                The FY 2026 year-end processes will soon be underway. Below are key purchasing deadlines and other important dates for your review. Please ensure that this information is shared with relevant individuals within your departments. Note that the dates outlined in this document reflect York College’s deadlines for both Tax Levy and Non-Tax Levy activities. Procurement:   •        ...Continue Reading

 Dear Campus Community, This year’s Executive Leadership Breakfast will bring together students, faculty, and campus partners for an inspiring conversation about how strategic community investments can create meaningful change in neighborhoods like Queens. Our featured speaker, * Robert Simmons III, Vice President of US Social Impact & Community Engagement and Executive Director of the National Grid Foundation, *will share real‑world examples of how companies, colleges, and communities collaborate to expan ...Continue Reading

 The Office of Academic Affairs invites applications from full-time York College faculty (tenured, tenure-track, lecturers) to participate in a 2026-2027/ /_Faculty Publication Workshop_.The /Faculty Publication Workshop /is a year-long faculty development seminar designed to assist York College faculty in their scholarly writing, from proposal to publication. The workshop will enable faculty scholars to develop their current academic writing projects, whether they are books, articles, book chapters, or other ...Continue Reading

 *Enrollment & Retention Management Update - April 2026**3/28/2026* Dear Campus Community,   Please find attached the Enrollment & Retention Management Update for *April 2026. *In addition to reporting enrollment targets, we are also providing a list of important dates and recruitment activities. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need more information.  *_Enrollment:_* This chart below reflects our *Fall 2026* numbers as of* March 28, 2026.* In ...Continue Reading

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***Affected Application: *CUNY Login Self Service (_https://managelogin.cuny.edu/)_*   **Service Impact: *Unavailable*    **Impacted Locations: *All locations*      **Impacted Users: *All Users*           **Start Time:  *9AM on 03/28/26*End Time:   *10AM on 03/28/26* *  CIS will be conducting maintenance on CUNY Login Self Service (managelogin.cuny.edu), from 9:00AM to 10:00 AM on S ...Continue Reading

***Affected Application: *CUNY Login  *Service Impact: *None* * *Locations: *All Colleges and Central Office* *   *Start Time:  *10AM on 04/01/26 *End Time: *11AM on 04/01/26* *    CIS is performing CUNY Login maintenance on Wednesday, April 1st from 10:00AM to 11:00AM.    While there is no anticipated service impact, upon the conclusion of the maintenance, all CUNY Login accounts will require the user to respond to& ...Continue Reading

 Dear Colleagues,The Office of Academic Affairs is pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the 2026 YEMMY Faculty Awards, celebrating excellence in Teaching, Service, Mentorship, Assessment, and Supporting Student Success.Nomination Submissions Deadline Extended: March 27, 2026  Submit to: academicaffairs@PROTECTED Who May Nominate:·         Faculty may nominate colleagues for all categories except Mentorship.·    &nbs ...Continue Reading

 *The Open Call deadline for the Southeast Queens Film Festival has been extended to March 27!*** The York College Art History Program invites submissions for a juried film selection in the inaugural Southeast Queens Film Festival, taking place April 15–17 in Jamaica, Queens. The festival is organized as part of the Social Practice CUNY initiative, Jamaica Forum for Public Art Otherwise! This festival celebrates the wide range of moving image works that shape our everyday visual culture. We welcome submission ...Continue Reading

Lucien Metellus, the 37th General President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., has accepted the invitation to serve as the 2026 Commencement speaker at York College on Friday, May 26.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/alpha-phi-alpha-general-president-lucien-metellus-to-inspire-the-class-of-2026 ...Continue Reading

Lucien Metellus, the 37th General President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., has accepted the invitation to serve as the 2026 Commencement speaker at York College on Friday, May 26.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/alpha-phi-alpha-general-president-lucien-metellus-to-inspire-the-class-of-2026 ...Continue Reading

Dear Campus Community,   Please see the attached flyer for details about the *10th Annual Women’s Health Symposium* taking place on *March 28, 2026*, from *8:30 AM–3:00 PM* at *York College, CUNY*. The event will feature expert speakers and discussions focused on advocacy, education, wellness, and empowerment. We welcome your participation and encourage you to share this information with others who may be interested. For RSVP information, please refer to the flyer. Thank you, Dr. Jean Phelps Office of St ...Continue Reading

York College’s Department of History, Philosophy and Anthropology marked Women’s History Month with a poignant program recently, celebrating the life and legacy of alumna and World War II veteran Madeleine C. Roach, a member of the legendary 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/york-alumna-wwii-heroine-madeleine-c-roach-honored-in-womens-history-tribute ...Continue Reading

York College’s Department of History, Philosophy and Anthropology marked Women’s History Month with a poignant program recently, celebrating the life and legacy of alumna and World War II veteran Madeleine C. Roach, a member of the legendary 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/york-alumna-wwii-heroine-madeleine-c-roach-honored-in-womens-history-tribute ...Continue Reading

*Affected Application: *CUNY Login  *Service Impact: *None* * *Locations: *All Colleges and Central Office* * *Change Number: * CHG0036184   *Start Time:  *10AM on 04/01/26 *End Time: *11AM on 04/01/26* *    CIS is performing CUNY Login maintenance on Wednesday, April 1st from 10:00AM to 11:00AM.    While there is no anticipated service impact, upon the conclusion of the maintenance, all CUNY Login accounts will ...Continue Reading

 Dear Campus Community, This year’s Executive Leadership Breakfast will bring together students, faculty, and campus partners for an inspiring conversation about how strategic community investments can create meaningful change in neighborhoods like Queens. Our featured speaker, * Robert Simmons III, Vice President of US Social Impact & Community Engagement and Executive Director of the National Grid Foundation, *will share real‑world examples of how companies, colleges, and communities collaborate to expan ...Continue Reading

York student leaders from CCSD@York and the Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD) were invited to participate in Leaders Who Inspire, a program featuring Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and hosted by Queens College Professor James Vacca, with Queens College President Dr. Frank H. Wu and Kean University President Dr. Lamont O. Repollet also in attendance.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/york-students-show-up-and-engage-at-leaders-who-inspire ...Continue Reading

York student leaders from CCSD@York and the Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD) were invited to participate in Leaders Who Inspire, a program featuring Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and hosted by Queens College Professor James Vacca, with Queens College President Dr. Frank H. Wu and Kean University President Dr. Lamont O. Repollet also in attendance.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/york-students-show-up-and-engage-at-leaders-who-inspire ...Continue Reading

The Airport Community Foundation (ACF), a non-profit organization serving the Metropolitan New York airport community, has donated $5,000 to the York College Aviation Foundation in support of students in the Aviation Management program.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/airport-community-foundation-donates-5-000-to-support-york-college-aviation-students ...Continue Reading

The Airport Community Foundation (ACF), a non-profit organization serving the Metropolitan New York airport community, has donated $5,000 to the York College Aviation Foundation in support of students in the Aviation Management program.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/airport-community-foundation-donates-5-000-to-support-york-college-aviation-students ...Continue Reading

 Dear Colleagues,The Office of Academic Affairs is pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the 2026 YEMMY Faculty Awards, celebrating excellence in Teaching, Service, Mentorship, Assessment, and Supporting Student Success.Nomination Submissions Deadline Extended: March 27, 2026  Submit to: academicaffairs@PROTECTED Who May Nominate:·         Faculty may nominate colleagues for all categories except Mentorship.·    &nbs ...Continue Reading

 The Office of Academic Affairs invites applications from full-time York College faculty (tenured, tenure-track, lecturers) to participate in a 2026-2027/ /_Faculty Publication Workshop_.The /Faculty Publication Workshop /is a year-long faculty development seminar designed to assist York College faculty in their scholarly writing, from proposal to publication. The workshop will enable faculty scholars to develop their current academic writing projects, whether they are books, articles, book chapters, or other ...Continue Reading

A York College student assistant helps an older man review tax documents at a workstation in a bright, modern office setting on the CUNY campus.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/student-assistant-helping-taxpayer-at-york-college-cuny ...Continue Reading

The New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS) is inviting eligible employees to participate in an upcoming NYCERS Lunch and Learn webinar scheduled for Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 12 p.m.  The webinar is open to participants in Tier 4 (62/5, 55/25, 57/5) and Tier 6 (63/5) and prospective NYCERS members. Employees are encouraged to register in advance using the Zoom webinar link below:*NYCERS' Lunch and Learn Presentation Event*Warm regards, The York College Strategic Planning Committee*THIS WEEK AT Y ...Continue Reading

 You’re Invited! Spergel Lecture Series: The Alchemy of Stars Guest Lecturer - Jennifer Johnson, Ph.D., the Henry L. Cox Professor of Astronomy at The Ohio State University   Monday, April 20, 2026 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.Faculty Dining Room – 2D01​*Register Online*.For more information, contact Interim Associate Provost Timothy Paglione at tpaglione@PROTECTED. *THIS WEEK AT YORK* *Calendar*  Visit the online calendar for the latest updates.* * * Communications & Marketing*_S ...Continue Reading

The JFK Redevelopment Aviation and Aeronautics Academy (JFKRAAA) celebrated 375 students in a jam-packed graduation ceremony held in the college gymnasium on Saturday (March 21). Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/the-jfkraaa-stem-program-spring-2026-session-concludes-with-a-momentous-achievement ...Continue Reading

The JFK Redevelopment Aviation and Aeronautics Academy (JFKRAAA) celebrated 375 students in a jam-packed graduation ceremony held in the college gymnasium on Saturday (March 21). Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/the-jfkraaa-stem-program-spring-2026-session-concludes-with-a-momentous-achievement ...Continue Reading

The JFK Redevelopment Aviation and Aeronautics Academy (JFKRAAA) celebrated 375 students in a jam-packed graduation ceremony held in the college gymnasium on Saturday (March 21). Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/the-jfkraaa-stem-program-spring-2026-session-concludes-with-a-momentous-achievement ...Continue Reading

Good Afternoon Everyone,  I hope you're all having a great semester. CIAP is having a webinar this week *Thursday, March 26th at 6:00 PM*. You can find more information and registration here. Below, you’ll also find a list of previously shared resources with updated links for your convenience. How to connect with the CUNY Assistance Immigration Project team ·   Website: _www.cuny.edu/CIAP _ ·   Consultation Request Form: _Callback Request for Appointment_ ...Continue Reading

The New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS) invites you to participate in an upcoming *NYCERS Lunch and Learn* webinar scheduled for *Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 12:00 PM*.This is for employees who are enrolled in *Tier 4 (62/5, 55/25, 57/5)* and *Tier 6 (63/5)* retirement plans – in addition, to prospective NYCERS members. This session is designed to provide an overview of key pension information relevant to these tiers and to support informed retirement planning.Employees are encouraged to *register in adv ...Continue Reading

 Dear Colleagues,The Office of Academic Affairs is pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the 2026 YEMMY Faculty Awards, celebrating excellence in Teaching, Service, Mentorship, Assessment, and Supporting Student Success.Nomination Submissions Deadline Extended: March 27, 2026  Submit to: academicaffairs@PROTECTED Who May Nominate:·         Faculty may nominate colleagues for all categories except Mentorship.·    &nbs ...Continue Reading

Hello All,   This is a friendly reminder of the upcoming webinar on Advanced Directives.  Save the Date!CCA is excited to invite you to participate in our upcoming session on Advance Directives delivered by subject matter expert, Greg Berlin, a sought-after professional with years of experience in this topic. Greg Berlin will give you the opportunity to engage directly with all of your questions and comments will be responded to in a manner which is appropriate for this session. We are excited t ...Continue Reading

Dear Campus Community, You are invited to attend the Senate Plenary meeting being held today Tuesday, March 24th , 2026, from 12:15 pm to 2 pm in Room AC-3D01.  Please find attached the/ updated/ materials for the meeting, we look forward to you joining us!   ...Continue Reading

 *The Open Call deadline for the Southeast Queens Film Festival has been extended to March 27!*** The York College Art History Program invites submissions for a juried film selection in the inaugural Southeast Queens Film Festival, taking place April 15–17 in Jamaica, Queens. The festival is organized as part of the Social Practice CUNY initiative, Jamaica Forum for Public Art Otherwise! This festival celebrates the wide range of moving image works that shape our everyday visual culture. We welcome submission ...Continue Reading

*Save the Date!*CCA is excited to invite you to participate in our upcoming session on Advance Directives delivered by subject matter expert, Greg Berlin, a sought-after professional with years of experience in this topic. Greg Berlin will give you the opportunity to engage directly with all your questions and comments, and they will be responded to in a manner appropriate for this session. We are excited to bring you this session and are confident that you will find it well worth your time.*Session Description:* In thi ...Continue Reading

 Dear Campus Community,Join Dr. Derrick Brazill, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at York College, as he welcomes you to attend this year’s Spring Symposium. This year’s program highlights the latest research from the following faculty members:Dr. Elizabeth Quaye – School of Business and Information Systems Dr. Erin Jacques – School of Health Sciences and Professional Programs *Dr. Jennifer Hartmann *– School of Health Sciences and Professional Programs *Date:* Tuesday, April 21, 2026*T ...Continue Reading

Dear York College Community, Attached is the most recent draft of the Strategic Plan Goals and Objectives. This includes feedback from the survey, forums, the online feedback form, multiple meetings with the Strategic Planning Committee, and Cabinet. It has been posted to the Strategic Planning webpage. On March 9th, a draft was shared with Senate Leadership for consultation with constituencies. We have requested an invitation to present at the Senate Plenary meeting on April 28, 2026. Thank you to ...Continue Reading