Dear Esteemed Faculty Members,  We are delighted to invite you to attend the York College 2026 Convocation. This significant event marks the formal beginning of the academic journey for our incoming students, and your presence will greatly contribute to the warmth and inspiration of the occasion.  *Event:* Fall 2026 Convocation  *Date: *​September 8  *Time: *Noon - 2 p.m.*Where:* AC-3D01 *Attire:* Academic Regalia  The convocation is a time-honored tradit ...Continue Reading

The Campus Community, Please find the Division of Finance & Administrative Services Updates.*_ _**_Human Resources:_*I would like to share an important update regarding the Human Resources Department.Effective Monday September 11, 2026 Carmel Boyle, will be transitioning from her role as Director of Human Resources. On behalf of the campus community, I would like to express our sincere appreciation for her dedication, professionalism, and many contributions to the University. We wish Carmel continued succe ...Continue Reading

 Dear Esteemed Faculty Members,  We are delighted to invite you to attend the York College 2026 Convocation. This significant event marks the formal beginning of the academic journey for our incoming students, and your presence will greatly contribute to the warmth and inspiration of the occasion.  *Event:* Fall 2026 Convocation  *Date: *​September 8  *Time: *Noon - 2 p.m.*Where:* AC-3D01 *Attire:* Academic Regalia  The convocation is a time-honored tradit ...Continue Reading

Dr. Michael O. Sharpe visited Tokyo Metropolitan University (TMU) in Japan over the summer following the signing of documents establishing an exchange program and partnership agreement between York College and TMU's Faculty of Global Innovation and Development (GLID).Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/professor-sharpe-advances-yorks-global-exchange-initiative ...Continue Reading

Graduate Lisa Ray celebrates the accomplishment of completing her Masters Degree in Disability StudiesRead the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/turning-adversity-into-purpose-lisa-angel-rays-journey-of-advocacy-and-hope ...Continue Reading

 Dear York Faculty, Staff, and Students, *You are invited to join us for the Fall 2026 Convocation Tuesday, September 8, from noon to 2 p.m. *We are pleased to announce that this year's keynote speaker will be Grace C. Bonilla, Esq., President and CEO of United Way of New York City. A lifelong New Yorker and committed public servant, Bonilla has extensive leadership experience across the nonprofit and public sectors, including senior roles with Covenant House International, The Committee for Hispanic Chil ...Continue Reading

Dear College Community, Happy New Academic Year! Mark your calendars:  *Convocation *                                               Tuesday, September 8, 2026  12pm 3D01 *September 11 Memorial *                      &nbs ...Continue Reading

Dear Colleagues, ***Affected Application: *CUNY Login Single Sign-On (MFA)*Service Impact:    *Service Restored/ /*Impacted Locations:    *Central Office and All Colleges/ /*Impacted Users/:          /*All Users/    /*Incident*/: /INC0551517*Time Reported:  *9:26am on 09/01/26*Time Resolved*: 11:03AM on 09/01/26 CIS has restored services following a degradation in the CUNY Login Single Sign-On (MFA) system that ...Continue Reading

Dear Faculty, Please see the following reminder regarding accepting free textbooks from publishers, from the New York State Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (COELIG), and if you have any questions, please contact the College's Ethics Officer, Russell Platzek, at 718-262-2140 / rplatzek@PROTECTED :*Accepting Free Textbooks from Publishers:**Specific gift rules for CUNY and SUNY educators*  Overview: Instructors at both the SUNY and CUNY systems are usually responsible for selecting the requi ...Continue Reading

 **   Dear Colleagues,  At The City University of New York, our faculty are at the heart of our mission to educate, discover, innovate, and serve New Yorkers. Through their teaching, scholarship, creative activity, mentorship, and service, they enrich the lives of our students and strengthen the communities we serve. As we advance the priorities outlined in CUNY's Strategic Roadmap, supporting faculty success through collaboration, shared learning, and continuous improvement remains essential to ...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.  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 ...Continue Reading

**   Dear Colleagues,  At The City University of New York, our faculty are at the heart of our mission to educate, discover, innovate, and serve New Yorkers. Through their teaching, scholarship, creative activity, mentorship, and service, they enrich the lives of our students and strengthen the communities we serve. As we advance the priorities outlined in CUNY's Strategic Roadmap, supporting faculty success through collaboration, shared learning, and continuous improvement remains essential to our c ...Continue Reading

***Affected Application: *CUNY Login Single Sign-On (MFA)*Service Impact:    *Service Degradation/ /*Impacted Locations:    *Central Office and All Colleges/ /*Impacted Users/:          /*All Users/    /*Incident*/: /INC0454779*Time Reported:  *9:26am on 09/01/26 CIS is currently aware of CUNY Login Single Sign-On (MFA) service degradation that is affecting all users.  Please be aware that, CUNY Login users: Tha ...Continue Reading

*#YourVillageAwaits*   Dear Faculty and Staff, York College’s /Your Village Awaits/ campaign has celebrated the powerful role our students play in our community. We are now excited to expand this effort, highlighting that our strength comes from every member of our campus community, including our dedicated faculty and staff. To bring this message to life, we are inviting faculty and staff to be photographed for use in upcoming campaign materials (web, print, and digital signage). Your participation w ...Continue Reading

*Enrollment & Retention Management Update - September 2026**8/30/2026*   Dear Campus Community,   Below is the Enrollment & Retention Management Update for *September 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* August 30, 2026.* In a ...Continue Reading

Dear York College Community, Welcome to the first day of classes and the start of the Fall semester! We hope you are energized for a productive and rewarding term. As you plan events, initiatives, and special projects for the semester, the* Office of Communications and Marketing* is here to support you. If you need: Special graphics or digital assets Coverage of events Feature stories or articles Assistance promoting programs, services, or milestones and more All requests are *required *to be submitted through our onlin ...Continue Reading

    Dear Members of the College Community, We invite you to join us in honoring the life and legacy of our York College colleague, Kirk Buddy, a graphic designer, in the Office of Communications and Marketing/Institutional Advancement. A memorial gathering will be held on Tuesday, September 29. (Invitations will go out to the campus shortly). The Office of Communications and Marketing is preparing a* memorial video* to celebrate Kirk’s contributions to our community. If you would like to share a brief message ...Continue Reading

  Whether you’re returning to York College or joining us for the first time, welcome to the new semester!The Information Technology Department is here to help you get connected, access the resources you need, and start the semester successfully.*The beginning of the semester is one of our busiest times.* Knowing where to go and how to request assistance can help you get support faster.*START HERE: Where should I go?**➜** Student services:* Welcome Center, Guy R. Brewer entrance — immediately to the left.*➜** A ...Continue Reading

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff, There is something special about the beginning of a new academic year.  It is a time of renewal, and promise.  It represents another chance to set new goals, pursue new opportunities and imagine what is possible.  It is a time when the campus comes alive once again with the energy, ideas and aspirations of students, staff and faculty.  It is a reminder that success begins with taking the first step, possibility begins with believing, and grow ...Continue Reading

Dear Faculty and Staff,Faculty and researchers are invited to submit manuscripts for a special issue of the Journal of Global Operations and Strategic Sourcing (indexed in Scopus, Web of Science, ABDC Journal Quality List, and Chartered Association of Business Schools) titled “Emerging Perspectives on Technology-Enabled Global Operations and Supply Chain Resilience.”  The issue is guest edited by Dr. Aamir Rashid (Department of Business and Economics, York College - CUNY). This special issue invites conceptual, emp ...Continue Reading

 Whether you’re returning to York College or joining us for the first time, welcome to the new semester!The Information Technology Department is here to help you get connected, access the resources you need, and start the semester successfully.*The beginning of the semester is one of our busiest times.* Knowing where to go and how to request assistance can help you get support faster.*START HERE: Where should I go?**➜** Student services:* Welcome Center, Guy R. Brewer entrance — immediately to the left.*➜** Account ...Continue Reading

Hello Colleagues,  As you know, we are using Brightspace exclusively for all courses now. Be ready and get started: Make your course available to students or, to use Brightspace's terminology, _make the course active_. Ensure items in your course are set to visible (not Hidden) as needed. Send a welcome message to students _using the Brightspace Announcements tool_. Post an announcement asking students to set their York email as their preferred email in their CUNYfirst (CF) account. Attached is a tutori ...Continue Reading

Four members of York College’s World Languages, Literatures, and Humanities Department—Dr. Margarita Drago, Dr. Juana M. Ramos, Prof. Yrene Santos, and retired Prof. Tomás Modesto Galán—participated in the fourth edition of the International Symposium and World Forum of Poets, held Aug. 9-Aug. 20 in Bucharest, Romania.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/york-college-faculty-at-2026-int-symposium ...Continue Reading

 Whether you’re returning to York College or joining us for the first time, welcome to the new semester!The Information Technology Department is here to help you get connected, access the resources you need, and start the semester successfully.*The beginning of the semester is one of our busiest times.* Knowing where to go and how to request assistance can help you get support faster.*START HERE: Where should I go?**➜** Student services:* Welcome Center, Guy R. Brewer entrance — immediately to the left.*➜** Account ...Continue Reading

Dear Colleagues,You’re invited to the York College Navigate Summit: Unlocking Navigate’s Full Potential for Student Success, on * Tuesday, September 15, 2026*, from *Noon to 1:50 p.m. in AC 2M04*. This focused session is designed to help you use Navigate more effectively to support our students from enrollment through graduation.Many of us use only a fraction of Navigate’s capabilities. This summit will feature practical demonstrations, peer-to-peer learning, and real success stories from York College Navigate Faculty C ...Continue Reading

From: mailto: [A close-up of a sign AI-generated content may be incorrect.] Colleagues, Don’t miss York’s Engaging Students in Zoom: Strategies for Active Learning Workshop, scheduled on Thursday, August 27, from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Join us for a session on practical strategies to increase student engagement in Zoom. We'll explore interactive tools and techniques that encourage participation, foster collaboration, and create more engaging online learning experiences. Register Now. https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:// ...Continue Reading

  Dear Members of the College Community, We invite you to join us in honoring the life and legacy of our York College colleague, Kirk Buddy, a graphic designer, in the Office of Communications and Marketing/Institutional Advancement. A memorial gathering will be held on Tuesday, September 29. (Invitations will go out to the campus shortly). The Office of Communications and Marketing is preparing a* memorial video* to celebrate Kirk’s contributions to our community. If you would like to share a brief message or ref ...Continue Reading

Dear Campus Community, Please be advised that the *ACB Academic Core Building domestic water system will be temporarily shut down beginning Wednesday, August 26, at 4:00 p.m. and is expected to be restored by Thursday, August 27, at 8:00 a.m.* This shutdown is necessary to replace valves on the main water line located in the building's lower level. The work must be completed prior to the start of the Fall semester to ensure the continued reliability of the system. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and ap ...Continue Reading

The Campus Community, The college has received a “Demand Response Event”  for Wednesday August 26, 2026. The duration and time for the Demand Response is scheduled for 2 pm to 3 pm. Note: This is a one-hour window to lower our use of electrical power.  Some building exhaust fan systems will be reduced to help meet our goals. *_The Animal Lab HAVC units will be operationally shut down or reduced during this event._*__Please contact the Physical Plant Boiler Room Oper ...Continue Reading

York College Arts Gallery is proud to present "Returning to a Womb, Ecological Becoming," the first solo exhibition by Queens-based interdisciplinary artist Elizabeth Velazquez. The exhibition features existing works alongside a newly commissioned site-responsive installation created specifically for the gallery, exploring themes of ancestral care and healing transformation through ecological experiments with sculpture, drawing, installation and performance.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news ...Continue Reading

Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff: Welcome back to a new academic year at York College! I hope you had a restful and enjoyable summer and are returning energized for the exciting opportunities ahead. I extend a warm welcome to our new and returning students as they embark on another year of learning, growth, and achievement. I also welcome our dedicated faculty and staff, whose commitment to excellence continues to make York College a vibrant and supportive community.*Human Resources Updates* I am pleased to share that ...Continue Reading

There really is nothing quite like a baseball game on a warm summer night. For York College students, the Center for Students with Disabilities’ annual trip to Citi Field has become a special summer tradition, bringing students together for an evening of baseball, friendship, and community.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/more-than-a-game-york-students-find-connection-community-belonging-at-citi-field-1 ...Continue Reading

There really is nothing quite like a baseball game on a warm summer night. For York College students, the Center for Students with Disabilities’ annual trip to Citi Field has become a special summer tradition, bringing students together for an evening of baseball, friendship, and community.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/more-than-a-game-york-students-find-connection-community-belonging-at-citi-field-1 ...Continue Reading

There really is nothing quite like a baseball game on a warm summer night. For York College students, the Center for Students with Disabilities’ annual trip to Citi Field has become a special summer tradition, bringing students together for an evening of baseball, friendship, and community.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/more-than-a-game-york-students-find-connection-community-belonging-at-citi-field-1 ...Continue Reading

Dear Colleagues,    If you are interested in teaching a Writing Intensive (WI) course at York in the Winter/Spring of 2027, the Writing Intensive Advisory Committee (WIAC) invites your proposals by *August 24th*, 2026 (Note: To comply with changes in the publication timeline of class schedules, the deadline has been shifted from its traditional early-Fall slot to late-summer).  We are currently reviewing proposals for:  New ad hoc WI sections or courses for Winter/Spring 2027 Continui ...Continue Reading

Good morning,  *_Enrollment:_* This chart below reflects our *Fall 2026* numbers as of* August 23, 2026.* In addition, I've attached the CUNY Dashboard Report, also dated *8-23-26*. This report compares our enrollment with the other CUNY colleges.  *_Enrollment Target:_* Our Enrollment Target is 6,750 students; we are currently at 6,529 students.    *_Date to Date Comparison:_*  8/23/268/23/25%ENROLLMENT without HS 4524 4262 6.1%FTE without HS 3848 3621 6.3%&n ...Continue Reading

On Wednesday, August 12, Mondell Sealy, Manager, Career Services, represented York College at the “Celebrate 40 Years of Javits Center” event, where she met New York State Governor Kathy Hochul and connected with leaders from across the region. The celebration highlighted the Javits Center’s long-standing role as a premier convention and economic engine for New York, while also looking ahead to future workforce and community partnerships.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/mondell-a-sealy-at-york-colle ...Continue Reading

“It was truly a highlight of my career. Mr. Mattlin is one of the last great American disability rights revolutionaries,” said Dr. Truett L. Vaigneur, Jr., reflecting on his recent interview with acclaimed disability rights activist, journalist, and author Ben Mattlin.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/york-colleges-dr-truett-l-vaigneur-jr-highlights-disability-rights-legacy-in-conversation-with-ben-mattlin ...Continue Reading

“It was truly a highlight of my career. Mr. Mattlin is one of the last great American disability rights revolutionaries,” said Dr. Truett L. Vaigneur, Jr., reflecting on his recent interview with acclaimed disability rights activist, journalist, and author Ben Mattlin.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/york-colleges-dr-truett-l-vaigneur-jr-highlights-disability-rights-legacy-in-conversation-with-ben-mattlin ...Continue Reading

Dear Colleagues,    If you are interested in teaching a Writing Intensive (WI) course at York in the Winter/Spring of 2027, the Writing Intensive Advisory Committee (WIAC) invites your proposals by *August 24th*, 2026 (Note: To comply with changes in the publication timeline of class schedules, the deadline has been shifted from its traditional early-Fall slot to late-summer).  We are currently reviewing proposals for:  New ad hoc WI sections or courses for Winter/Spring 2027 Continui ...Continue Reading

*All the computers in your area are scheduled to be rebooted during the night starting at 10 PM, Thursday, August 20th.* 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, August 20th. 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?*   ...Continue Reading

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff, You’re invited to cool off and connect at our Ice Cream Social!*Date:* Thursday, August 20, 2026*Time:* 12 P.M. – 2 P.M.*Location:* Amphitheater We’ll be serving ice cream with delicious flavors like chocolate and dulce de leche, plus a full toppings bar so you can build your perfect sundae. This is a great chance to relax, meet new people, and celebrate the start of a new year together. All students and staff are welcome—just bring yourself and your sweet tooth. We hope to see you the ...Continue Reading

Jamaica Q 5K Walk/Run      Dear Campus Community, Join us for the Jamaica Q 5K Walk/Run at York College! The first 20 individuals to register will receive complimentary registration. Obtain the registration code first by contacting Sydney George at sgeorge901@PROTECTED After the first 20 complimentary registrations have been claimed, the registration fee will be $25 per person. All registration includes a race T-shirt and finisher medal. Register online at https://events.elitefeats.c ...Continue Reading

  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 fi ...Continue Reading

*All the computers in your area are scheduled to be rebooted during the night starting at 10 PM, Thursday, August 20th.* 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, August 20th. 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?*   ...Continue Reading

Dr. Harry Persaud, Professor and Physician Assistant Program Director at York College, CUNY, has announced the release of the newly updated edition of his book, “The Healthcare Horizon: Your Roadmap to 50+ Careers in Medicine & Beyond.”Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/dr-harry-persaud-releases-updated-career-guide-for-aspiring-healthcare-professionals ...Continue Reading

**   Dear Students, Faculty and Staff,   You are invited to join President Schrader for a special Paint & Refresh event as we brighten up our campus together.   Event: Paint & Refresh Date: Thursday, August 20, 2026 Time: 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM Location: Benches outside the Classroom Building on 160th Street   We’ll be painting the benches outside the Classroom Building on 160th Street and giving this space a fresh new look. Expect great company, music, and light snacks as we work side by side to ...Continue Reading

  Dear Students, Faculty and Staff,   You are invited to join President Schrader for a special Paint & Refresh event as we brighten up our campus together.   Event: Paint & Refresh Date: Thursday, August 20, 2026 Time: 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM Location: Benches outside the Classroom Building on 160th Street   We’ll be painting the benches outside the Classroom Building on 160th Street and giving this space a fresh new look. Expect great company, music, and light snacks as we work side by side to ref ...Continue Reading

**   Good afternoon York Faculty and Staff, The Professional Development & Learning Office is pleased to announce that a CUNY Fleet Driver Training session has been scheduled for the following date:        · Remote Session *Thursday August 27,* 2026 @ 6:00pm via Zoom    If you attend the remote session, you must have your camera on during the entire duration of the session. Attendance will be taken before and after the session to confirm employees have completed the rem ...Continue Reading

 Dear York Faculty, Staff, and Students, *You are invited to join us for the Fall 2026 Convocation Tuesday, September 8, from noon to 2 p.m. *We are pleased to announce that this year's keynote speaker will be Grace C. Bonilla, Esq., President and CEO of United Way of New York City. A lifelong New Yorker and committed public servant, Bonilla has extensive leadership experience across the nonprofit and public sectors, including senior roles with Covenant House International, The Committee for Hispanic Chil ...Continue Reading