York College's Communications Technology program will host a special screening of */_WTO/99_/*/, /an award-winning documentary garnering significant attention on the international festival circuit this year. Following the screening, there will be a Q&A discussion with producer and editor of the film, Alex Megaro.Revisiting the 1999 World Trade Organization protests in Seattle through an extraordinary collection of archival footage (over 1,000 hours), the film offers a vivid and timely examination of conc ...Continue Reading

York College faculty collaborated with colleagues from across CUNY to design and facilitate an international professional development workshop on artificial intelligence (AI) in education, hosted at Guttman Community College in January 2026. The workshop was initiated by CUNY Central’s Computing Integrated Teacher Education (CITE) program and the Don’t AI Alone working group and sponsored by the Mayor’s Office of Colina, Chile.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/york-college-faculty-collaborate-in ...Continue Reading

York College faculty collaborated with colleagues from across CUNY to design and facilitate an international professional development workshop on artificial intelligence (AI) in education, hosted at Guttman Community College in January 2026. The workshop was initiated by CUNY Central’s Computing Integrated Teacher Education (CITE) program and the Don’t AI Alone working group and sponsored by the Mayor’s Office of Colina, Chile.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/york-college-faculty-collaborate-in ...Continue Reading

Hello York Colleagues Join us as we celebrate *Rajendra Persaud* as the February 2026 Employee of the Month! Date: March 2, 2026Time: 12:00PM – 12:30PMLocation: 2C01 Thank you, R. Carmel BoyleExecutive DirectorOffice of Human ResourcesYork College/CUNY718-262-5259     ...Continue Reading

  Dear York College Community, We are pleased to invite all faculty and staff to participate in our upcoming De‑Escalation Skills Training, a hands‑on workshop designed to strengthen your ability to navigate high‑stress interactions, respond effectively to conflict, and foster a more supportive and safe campus environment. You may register for one of the two available sessions: Monday, March 30, 2026 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Tuesday, April 7, 2026 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM Location: AC‑2D01   Thank you for your continued d ...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

*Dear York College Community,* As we move further into the spring semester, Information Technology remains focused on advancing York’s strategic priorities — strengthening operational resilience, modernizing service delivery, and positioning the College to lead responsibly in emerging technologies such as AI. This month’s update highlights institutional progress and forward momentum across several strategic areas.*1. From Infrastructure to Experience: Strengthening the Digital Environment**While hardware deployments and ...Continue Reading

 *Enrollment & Retention Management Update - March 2026**2/27/2026* Dear Campus Community,   Please find attached the Enrollment & Retention Management Update for *March 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 *Spring 2026* numbers as of* February 27, 2026. ...Continue Reading

Good morning, I apologize for the delay in getting my report out these past few weeks.    We will be back on track with Monthly updates this month.  Happy March! I hope it comes in like a lamb and stays that way. Dear College Community,   It is said that when the roots are deep, there is no reason to fear the wind. And right now, there is indeed a serious wind blowing across this country. If you read the headlines from the past year, it often feels like the eye of the storm is hovering directly over ...Continue Reading

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The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has launched an opportunity scholarship program in collaboration with Vaughn College and the CUNY Aviation Center at York College. This initiative is part of the redevelopment of John F. Kennedy International Airport.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/port-authority-launches-new-aviation-scholarship-1 ...Continue Reading

Hello York Colleagues Join us as we celebrate *Rajendra Persaud* as the February 2026 Employee of the Month! Date: March 2, 2026Time: 12:00PM – 12:30PMLocation: 2C01 Thank you, R. Carmel BoyleExecutive DirectorOffice of Human ResourcesYork College/CUNY718-262-5259     ...Continue Reading

 Hello York Colleagues CUNY hosts a webinar about the NY 529 every other 1st Wednesday. We invite you to attend the NY's 529 College Savings Webinar to learn more about your voluntary benefit. NY's 529 can help families save for a variety of college and career training expenses. This 30-minute webinar will go into a deeper on 529's and potential tax benefits for NYS tax payers. Visit www.ny529atwork.org to learn more. Please use the link below to register for an upcoming webinar.   *INVITES YOU ...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 – 2D01For 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*_Share Your Story__Gr ...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 refresher cou ...Continue Reading

The Campus Community, Please be advised escalators #7; takes passengers up from 2nd to 3rd floor, and #8; takes passengers from 1st to 2nd floor, are temporarily down for repair.As a cautionary measure, escalators #7 and #8 have temporary protective barriers, this is for the campus community’s safety. A repair request has been submitted to our elevator/escalator service company.   We will provide a repair update ASAP. Please do not hesitate to contact me or feel free to call the B ...Continue Reading

  Dear Campus Community, Following our earlier save‑the‑date announcement, we are pleased to share the full invitation and details for our upcoming campus‑wide training session on the NYC Human Rights Law. This session will provide an important overview of protections against discrimination based on actual or perceived national origin, immigration status, and citizenship status*. *Participants will gain a clear understanding of how the New York City Human Rights Law applies across employment, housing, and public a ...Continue Reading

  Dear Campus Community, This is a friendly reminder that the Center for Inclusivity and Equal Opportunity will be offering an *in‑person session* of the /Mandatory Understanding Title VI/ training on our campus.*Date:* March 10, 2026*Time:* 11:00 AM*Location:* Room 2D01To help us prepare, please register using the link below:*Registration Link:* https://yorkcuny.iad1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ahmuguhJb0pHszQ During this session, staff from the Center will play the required /Understan ...Continue Reading

    Dear York College Community,   We are pleased to invite all faculty and staff to participate in our upcoming De‑Escalation Skills Training, a hands‑on workshop designed to strengthen your ability to navigate high‑stress interactions, respond effectively to conflict, and foster a more supportive and safe campus environment.   You may register for one of the two available sessions: Monday, March 30, 2026 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM   Tuesday, April 5, 2026 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM   Location: AC‑2D01 &n ...Continue Reading

  Dear York College Community,   We are pleased to invite all faculty and staff to participate in our upcoming De‑Escalation Skills Training, a hands‑on workshop designed to strengthen your ability to navigate high‑stress interactions, respond effectively to conflict, and foster a more supportive and safe campus environment.   You may register for one of the two available sessions: Monday, March 30, 2026 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM   Tuesday, April 5, 2026 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM   Location: AC‑2D01   T ...Continue Reading

*All the computers in your area are scheduled to be rebooted during the night starting at 10 PM, Thursday, February 26th.* 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, February 26th. 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

York College's Communications Technology program will host a special screening of */_WTO/99_/*/, /an award-winning documentary garnering significant attention on the international festival circuit this year. Following the screening, there will be a Q&A discussion with producer and editor of the film, Alex Megaro.Revisiting the 1999 World Trade Organization protests in Seattle through an extraordinary collection of archival footage (over 1,000 hours), the film offers a vivid and timely examination of conc ...Continue Reading

Dear York College Community, As the President referenced at Tuesday’s Senate meeting, the results of the Our CUNY Campus Climate Survey are attached. The report also appears on the OIESP website. *Reminders:* A Community Forum open to all students, faculty, and staff will be held today at 1 p.m. via Zoom. In addition, the proposed goals and objectives are on the website and an anonymous feedback form is available through the end of today. The meeting notes and presentations from the Strategic Plan ...Continue Reading

 Dear Campus Community,Join us for a Faculty Symposium.Three nursing faculty discuss their work on black women and health, past and present.*Date: *March 5*Time: *12:15 p.m.  -  1:45 p.m.*Location:* AC-2M04Boxed Lunch will be served. *Please RSVP* by March 2.*_Speakers_*Patricia M. Burke, Associate Professor and Interim Department Chair, NursingMargarett Alexandre, Associate Professor, Nursing*A Cure and a Calling: The Black Angels’ Legacy in Nursing*Stephanie Store, Associate Professor, Nu ...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

Dear York College Community,   The Strategic Planning Committee will host a series of Community Forums to discuss a draft of the strategic plan.   The Forums on February 19 are by stakeholder group; the Forum on February 26 is open to everyone.   Community Forums *Population**Date/Time**Zoom Link* Faculty February 19 at 10:00 a.m._Zoom_ Staff February 19 at 11:00_Zoom_ Students February 19 at 12:00_Zoom_ Open to All Groups*February 26 *at 1:00_Zoom_     Please participate, provide feedback, and ...Continue Reading

Dear Campus Community,   This message serves as a formal reminder regarding use of the college swimming pool during scheduled academic class times.   While pool classes are in session, no one is permitted to utilize the pool or be present on the pool deck unless they are officially registered students enrolled in that specific course.   Coaches may not grant permission for student-athletes to use the pool during scheduled class times. Student-athletes are not permitted to enter the pool deck or poo ...Continue Reading

The College Community, Attached, please find my presentation at College Senate covering our FY 2026 Mid-Year Financial Report & our Facilities Projects Updates. Please review both reports and do not hesitate to contact me with any questions. Within the next few days I will be sending out a Capital Projects update report which covers our DASNY funded bonded projects. Thank you,   Eduardo Rios                                &nbs ...Continue Reading

    Good Morning 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

*All the computers in your area are scheduled to be rebooted during the night starting at 10 PM, Thursday, February 26th.* 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, February 26th. 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 Campus Community, The campus and offices will be *open on Wednesday, February 25*, and all classes will resume in person. Normal operations will be in effect. Stay safe, check your email for updates and CUNY Alerts. *THIS WEEK AT YORK*   *Calendar*   Visit the online calendar for the latest updates.* * * Communications & Marketing*_Share Your Story__Submit an Event__Graphic Request Form__Photo & Video Request Form_*_Email Us_*________   ...Continue Reading

Over the decades, York College, CUNY professors have been awarded Fulbright Scholarships for overseas and domestic service, conversely, in early February, the college was honored to host a Fulbright Scholar from the Institute of Nuclear Geological Sciences at the Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission for a Fulbright Outreach Lecture titled “Radioactive Waste Management in Bangladesh: Consideration for Natural Clay as the Geological Barrier.”Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/earth-and-physical-sciences- ...Continue Reading

*York College Staffing Update 2/**23/2026*Separation*Employee Name**Title**Department**New Contact**Email*Aneesa AllyFinance Purchasing AgentProcurementYasmina Moore_ymoore@PROTECTED_Kim Melendez (2/27/26)Director, Counseling CenterCounseling CenterSybil Nurse-Reeves/Dana Caraballo_snursereeves@PROTECTED  dcaraballo4@PROTECTED_Adedeji OlugbojaAssistant ProfessorBusiness & EconomicsLloyd Amaghionyeodiwe_lamaghionyeodiwe@PROTECTED_Carly GieselerAssociate ProfessorPerforming & Fine ArtsTom Marion_tmarion@PROTE ...Continue Reading

 Hello, We invite you to join todays Senate Plenary Meeting at 12:15pm via Zoom.  Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89875213869?pwd=dpzfvdtINvaFjBmUI5urCp5Atlt5ll.1&from=addon Meeting ID: 898 7521 3869 Passcode: 107703  Office of the President ...Continue Reading

Dear York College Community, Reminder – the proposed goals and objectives appear on the intranet, along with an anonymous feedback form. The form will remain open through February 26th. We encourage you to engage in the strategic planning process and provide your feedback. Thank you!The Strategic Planning Committee ...Continue Reading

*All the computers in your area are scheduled to be rebooted during the night starting at 10 PM, Thursday, February 26th.* 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, February 26th. 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 Campus Community,Join us for a Faculty Symposium.Three nursing faculty discuss their work on black women and health, past and present.*Date: *March 5*Time: *12:15 p.m.  -  1:45 p.m.*Location:* AC-2M04Boxed Lunch will be served. *Please RSVP* by March 2.*_Speakers_*Patricia M. Burke, Associate Professor and Interim Department Chair, NursingMargarett Alexandre, Associate Professor, Nursing*A Cure and a Calling: The Black Angels’ Legacy in Nursing*Stephanie Store, Associate Professor, Nu ...Continue Reading

Dear York College Community,   The Strategic Planning Committee will host a series of Community Forums to discuss a draft of the strategic plan.   The Forums on February 19 are by stakeholder group; the Forum on February 26 is open to everyone.   Community Forums *Population**Date/Time**Zoom Link* Faculty February 19 at 10:00 a.m._Zoom_ Staff February 19 at 11:00_Zoom_ Students February 19 at 12:00_Zoom_ Open to All Groups*February 26 *at 1:00_Zoom_     Please participate, provide feedback, and ...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

*All the computers in your area are scheduled to be rebooted during the night starting at 10 PM, Thursday, February 26th.* 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, February 26th. 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 Campus Community, Due to severe weather conditions, all classes and campus operations will be held remotely on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. All classes will be conducted online. Please check Brightspace and monitor communications from your professors for further updates. You may also monitor updates via text messages, CUNY Alerts, Cardinal App and social media.York College will operate remotely for all non-essential employees. Only essential personnel, including Public Safety and Buildings & Grounds (B&G), shoul ...Continue Reading

*Dear York College Community,* CUNY has identified an active phishing campaign in which compromised Microsoft 365 email accounts are being used to send fraudulent messages that appear to come from official CUNY or college financial aid offices. These emails often claim that urgent action is required to receive financial aid grant disbursements or funding opportunities. Samples of recent phishing attempts are attached for your awareness.*Recent indicators of this security threat include:* Subject lines that appear to ref ...Continue Reading

Dear York College Community, Members of the Middle States Self-Study Steering Committee and Working Groups have been engaged in the _self-study process_ since Fall 2024. They have collected evidence and are diligently working to analyze the evidence through the lens of the MSCHE Standards.  This semester, in the spirit of inclusivity, transparency and collaboration that informs all of our self-study work, the MSCHE Self-Study Leadership group invites all members of the York College community to two o ...Continue Reading

Good morning,  *_Enrollment:_* This chart below reflects our *Spring 2026* numbers as of* February 20, 2026.* In addition, I've attached the CUNY Dashboard Report, also dated *2-20-26*. This report compares our enrollment with the other CUNY colleges..*_Enrollment Target:_* Our Enrollment Target was 6,091 students, we are at 6,279 students.We *_exceeded _*our target.*_Date to Date Comparison:_* February 20, 2026 6,279 February 20, 2025 5,947 We are *5.6%* higher in our enrollment ...Continue Reading

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The York College Community, Due to severe weather, the College will operate remotely for all non-essential employees on Sunday, February 22nd and Monday, February 23, 2026.  All classes will be conducted remotely. Students, Faculty and Staff should continue to monitor local news, emails and weather updates. Essential personnel, including Public Safety and Buildings and Grounds staff are required to report as directed by their supervisors. Visit: www.york.cuny.edu for updates and additional information. P ...Continue Reading

Dear Campus Community, Due to severe weather, all classes and campus operations will be held remotely on Sunday, February 22, and Monday, February 23, 2026. All classes will be conducted online. Please check Brightspace and monitor communications from your professors for further updates. You may also monitor updates via text messages, CUNY Alerts, Cardinal App and social media.York College will operate remotely for all non-essential employees. Only essential personnel, including Public Safety and Buildings & Grounds ...Continue Reading

***Affected Service*: CUNY Login MFA Service*Service Impact:* All Applications integrated with CUNYLogin SSO*Impacted Locations*: Central Office and All Colleges      *Impacted Users*:  All Users         *Change Number*: CHG0035991*Start Time*:  6AM on 02/22/26*End Time*:   7:30AM on 02/22/26 CIS will be performing CUNY Login MFA Service maintenance on Sunday, February 22nd from 6:00AM to 7:30AM.  During this ma ...Continue Reading

Dear York College Community, Thank you to everyone who attended the Community Forums on February 19th. Approximately 110 students, faculty, and staff participated. For another opportunity to provide your feedback, we have uploaded the proposed goals and objectives to the intranet, along with an anonymous feedback form. The form will remain open through February 26th. For those who were unable to attend the Forums on the 19th, another Forum will be open to the entire campus community on February 26th from ...Continue Reading

*Dear York College Community,* We are pleased to share that beginning *February 23*, all members of the * York College community* will gain full access to *LinkedIn Learning*, a leading platform for personal and professional development. This resource offers thousands of high‑quality courses across technology, business, creativity, career skills, and more. As part of the rollout:*What to Expect* You will receive an *official email from LinkedIn Learning* inviting you to activate your account. This message is ...Continue Reading