CUNY’s recent “Don’t AI Alone” (DAIA) Conference: AI in CUNY’s Classrooms, held at Hunter College, received strong praise from attendees for its collaborative and forward-thinking approach to artificial intelligence in higher education. The presentation, organized in part by York Professor Cassandra Silva Sibilin (History, Philosophy, and Anthropology), highlighted the importance of transparency, responsible use, and shared learning as AI continues to reshape academic environments.Read the full article: https://www.york ...Continue Reading

CUNY’s recent “Don’t AI Alone” (DAIA) Conference: AI in CUNY’s Classrooms, held at Hunter College, received strong praise from attendees for its collaborative and forward-thinking approach to artificial intelligence in higher education. The presentation, organized in part by York Professor Cassandra Silva Sibilin (History, Philosophy, and Anthropology), highlighted the importance of transparency, responsible use, and shared learning as AI continues to reshape academic environments.Read the full article: https://www.york ...Continue Reading

*All the computers in your area are scheduled to be rebooted during the night starting at 10 PM, Thursday, April 23rd.* 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, April 23rd. 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 brain is wider than the sky”/**   ~ Emily Dickinson* Everyone is welcome as we recognize faculty scholars at York on May 14, 5 - 7 p.m., for a buffet dinner in AC-2D01, Faculty Dining Room. Meet colleagues and share news about research and publications. Please RSVP by May 8, 5 p.m.https://www.york.cuny.edu/academic-affairs/recognizing-faculty-scholars  *Calendar*  Visit the online calendar for the latest updates.* * *&n ...Continue Reading

 Isabelle Hubert has been selected as the March 2026 Employee of the Month! Isabelle has been working at York College for over 20 years.  She started as a Part Time employee and is currently serving as an Academic Program Specialist.Highlights from her nomination from Dr. Selena Rodgers include:Isabelle’s strong work ethic and unwavering commitment to service is evident in the compassionate and scholar-centered care she provides, always going‚ above and beyond to ensure scholars feel heard, supported, and empo ...Continue Reading

Professors Anthony Todman, Jessica Jackson, and Todd Simpson, faculty members in the Department of the Library, were featured on York College's social media in honor of National Librarian Day.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/library/national-librarian-day ...Continue Reading

Professors Anthony Todman, Jessica Jackson, and Todd Simpson, faculty members in the Department of the Library, were featured on York College's social media in honor of National Librarian Day.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/library/national-librarian-day ...Continue Reading

Colleagues,In support of the mission of the Center for Students with Disabilities, CTLET is forwarding the below announcement about a series of workshops on accommodating students with a specific focus on the CUNY Accommodate system. From the Center for Students with Disabilities:/As some of you may know, there have been quite a few changes around the process of accommodating students with disabilities in CUNY. A lot of processes and procedures have been modified, even as our overall goal of assisting students with dis ...Continue Reading

***Celebrate Earth Day with York College-CUNY!*   Join us on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, for a special Earth Day planting project starting on the York College Plaza! Bring your green thumbs and help us fill the planters from 2:00 to 4:00 PM.   This meaningful initiative, organized by the Office of the President, Institutional Advancement/Marketing & Communications, and the Senate Committee for Campus Environment & Facilities will honor the memory of the late Professor and Alumna Winsom ...Continue Reading

*All the computers in your area are scheduled to be rebooted during the night starting at 10 PM, Thursday, April 23rd.* 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, April 23rd. 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, 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

*All the computers in your area are scheduled to be rebooted during the night starting at 10 PM, Thursday, April 23rd.* 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, April 23rd. 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

 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

 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

 Dear Campus Community, */“The brain is wider than the sky”/**   ~ Emily Dickinson* Everyone is welcome as we recognize faculty scholars at York on May 14, 5 - 7 p.m., for a buffet dinner in AC-2D01, Faculty Dining Room. Meet colleagues and share news about research and publications. Please RSVP by May 8, 5 p.m.https://www.york.cuny.edu/academic-affairs/recognizing-faculty-scholars  *Calendar*  Visit the online calendar for the latest updates.* * * Co ...Continue Reading

Good morning,  *_Enrollment:_* This chart below reflects our *Fall 2026* numbers as of* April 19, 2026.* In addition, I've attached the CUNY Dashboard Report, also dated *4-19-26*. This report compares our enrollment with the other CUNY colleges..*_Enrollment Target_* Our Enrollment Target is 6,720 students; we are currently at 1,523 students. *_Date to Date Comparison:_* April 19,  2026 1523 April 19, 2025 1225 We are *27.6%* higher in our enrollment than we ...Continue Reading

York College of the City University of New York (CUNY) brought its mission of access, equity, and belonging to life this past Tuesday (April 14) through a dynamic day of programming that connected celebration, culture, and advocacy across campuses.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/york-college-leads-a-powerful-day-of-inclusion-culture-and-advocacy-across-cuny ...Continue Reading

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*Attention All,* IT is planning a two-hour maintenance window from 11:30pm, Saturday, April 18 to 1:30am, Sunday, April 19, 2026, for windows update on servers.   During the maintenance window, VPN remote desktop access and services may be disrupted. Also, archived email messages will not be available during the maintenance. We do not expect any disruptions to any other services. After the maintenance all the above-mentioned services will be fully functional. If you experience any issu ...Continue Reading

*Affected Application*: Active Directory Servers*Service Impact*: VPN access to remote desktop*Impacted Locations*: Campus*Impacted Users*: All*Start Time:* 8:00 PM on 4/17/2026*End Time*: 11:00 PM on 4/17/2026 All York College Active Directory servers will be upgraded with new windows patches for security. VPN access to the remote desktops may be interrupted during the upgrade temporarily but we do not anticipate any disruption to other services. Report any issues after the update directly to _YConn ...Continue Reading

 Dear Campus Community, */“The brain is wider than the sky”/   ~ Emily Dickinson*   Everyone is welcome as we recognize faculty scholars at York on May 14, 5 - 7 p.m., for a buffet dinner in AC-2D01, Faculty Dining Room. Meet colleagues and share news about research and publications.   Please RSVP by May 8, 5 p.m.https://www.york.cuny.edu/academic-affairs/recognizing-faculty-scholars   *Calendar*  Visit the online calendar for the latest updates.* * *  ...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 & Market ...Continue Reading

*It’s the CUNY Scavenger Hunt*   Dear York College Community, For CUNY’s birthday on May 7, everyone is invited to participate in the first-ever University-wide scavenger hunt! Uncover hidden treasures on the York College campus, snap pics, post them on Instagram and tag @cunyedu for a chance to win a MacBook and CUNY merch. The hunt is open to all CUNY students, faculty and staff. Register at cuny.edu/hunt   *Calendar*   Visit the online calendar for the latest updates.* * * Com ...Continue Reading

From: mailto: Forum to discuss results from MSCHE Self-Study Join Zoom Meeting https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2922126537?pwd=epVZWtqIjTIzrORdaZ8hNA7AbfFWUO.1&omn=83849725485__;!!MoI8UrBbVg!-EHs_aRR6hQc90VjI_fy6arwACLC84zPCCd9l-kfBZruWChQfMxT6cWOptkuBBy9Df-0DZd7BgFC4Ow_mBigU6XIw_eMaaySp3ykvFVm$ Meeting ID: 292 212 6537 Passcode: 11252024 --- One tap mobile +19292056099,,2922126537#,,,,*11252024# US (New York) +16469313860,,2922126537#,,,,*11252024# US Join instructions https://urldefense.com ...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

 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

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 22!   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

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

*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

  Good afternoon York Campus Community,      I am pleased to share several important updates that reflect continued momentum in advancing York College’s academic mission, research capacity, and student success.        York College has been awarded *$2.12 million* in Congressionally Directed Spending for Fiscal Year 2026. This includes $*1.09 million to support K–12 STEM education*, implemented in partnership with the Teacher Education Department and the Earth and Physic ...Continue Reading

Colleagues,In support of the mission of the Center for Students with Disabilities, CTLET is forwarding the below announcement about a series of workshops on accommodating students with a specific focus on the CUNY Accommodate system. From the Center for Students with Disabilities:/As some of you may know, there have been quite a few changes around the process of accommodating students with disabilities in CUNY. A lot of processes and procedures have been modified, even as our overall goal of assisting students with dis ...Continue Reading

Dear York College Community, As part of York's Middle States Self-Study Steering Committee's commitment to keeping the college community fully informed about our Self-Study activities, please find attached to this email our latest Accreditation Update. In it, you'll find information about the ongoing process for conducting our self-study, including timelines for the Fall 2026 semester, and information about two upcoming college forums, where we will discuss our high-level findings so far. These forums will oc ...Continue Reading

Dear Faculty and Staff, As part of the recent CUNY-wide student email transition, York College students now have new official email addresses. This change is part of the University’s move to a single, modern Microsoft 365 student email environment designed to improve security, reliability, and communication across all CUNY campuses.*Why You May Be Receiving Autoreplies* If you email a student’s previous address, you may receive an automatic reply indicating that the old mailbox is no longer in use and that your message ...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

Dear Faculty and Staff,As part of the recent transition to the new CUNY student email system, please be aware that student email addresses have changed.To support our students and ensure effective communication, we kindly ask that you:[*]Update any saved contact lists, distribution lists, or communication tools to reflect the new student email format (e.g. jane.doe99@PROTECTED) [*]Anticipate that some students may still be in the process of completing MFA setup or accessing their new accounts [*]Allow flexibility during ...Continue Reading

Good morning,  *_Enrollment:_* This chart below reflects our *Fall 2026* numbers as of* April 12, 2026.* In addition, I've attached the CUNY Dashboard Report, also dated *4-12-26*. This report compares our enrollment with the other CUNY colleges..*_Enrollment Target_* Our Enrollment Target is 6,720 students; we are currently at 1,357 students. *_Date to Date Comparison:_* April 12,  2026 1357 April 12, 2025 1108 We are *22.5%* higher in our enrollment than we ...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

 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

  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:* •      &nbs ...Continue Reading

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**   Dear York College Family, 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 April 30, 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 co ...Continue Reading

*****Affected Application: *FileNet*    Service Impact: *Unavailable*     Impacted Locations: *All colleges*       Impacted Users: *All users*           Change Number: *CHG0036201* Start Time:  *6PM on 04/17/26* End Time:  *9PM on 04/17/26**CIS will perform FileNet maintenance on Friday, April 17th, from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM. FileNet Datacap, Student Document Upload self-service, and UAPC application ...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 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

Jeremiah Aneke is not one to procrastinate when he sets his sights on a goal. The Abuja, Nigeria–born Queens resident has been named valedictorian of the Class of 2026 after completing his four-year degree in just two and a half years.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/from-marine-to-mastery-studio-art-major-named-valedictorian-of-the-class-of-2026 ...Continue Reading

Jeremiah Aneke is not one to procrastinate when he sets his sights on a goal. The Abuja, Nigeria–born Queens resident has been named valedictorian of the Class of 2026 after completing his four-year degree in just two and a half years.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/from-marine-to-mastery-studio-art-major-named-valedictorian-of-the-class-of-2026 ...Continue Reading

President’s Monthly UpdateMarch 2026 I hope this update meets you in great health and spirits, that your Easter and Passover were fulfilling and that you are enjoying your Spring Break.  It’s hard to believe we have a few weeks left until the end of the semester.  Before I share updates from March, please take note of the following:*6th Annual Assessment *Celebration: April 23 @12:15pm -1:45pm (FDR-2D01) Registration is required: _https://yorkcuny.iad1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0J7pC4iDbOxx ...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