Dr. Remi Alapo, Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of History, Philosophy, and Anthropology at York College, CUNY, has been elected Vice President of the New York African Studies Association (NYASA), a distinguished organization dedicated to promoting scholarship, teaching, and dialogue on Africa and the global African diaspora.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/dr-remi-alapo-elected-nyasa-vice-president-named-2026-conference-chair ...Continue Reading

Dr. Remi Alapo, Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of History, Philosophy, and Anthropology at York College, CUNY, has been elected Vice President of the New York African Studies Association (NYASA), a distinguished organization dedicated to promoting scholarship, teaching, and dialogue on Africa and the global African diaspora.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/dr-remi-alapo-elected-nyasa-vice-president-named-2026-conference-chair ...Continue Reading

York College recently launched “Faculty in Motion” a new online series designed to spotlight the scholarship, creativity, and impact of our distinguished faculty. The series highlights the dynamic work being produced across disciplines and offers insight into how faculty research, teaching, and community engagement shape the intellectual life of the college.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/professor-elizabeth-quaye-innovating-accounting-education-and-expanding-student-engagement ...Continue Reading

York College recently launched “Faculty in Motion” a new online series designed to spotlight the scholarship, creativity, and impact of our distinguished faculty. The series highlights the dynamic work being produced across disciplines and offers insight into how faculty research, teaching, and community engagement shape the intellectual life of the college.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/professor-elizabeth-quaye-innovating-accounting-education-and-expanding-student-engagement ...Continue Reading

*Dear York College Community*, I hope you are enjoying a productive and well-deserved spring break. This period is one of our most critical operational windows, as IT takes full advantage of reduced campus activity to perform upgrades, enhancements, and strategic work that strengthen our overall technology environment. Throughout March, our efforts focused on reinforcing the foundation of York’s digital ecosystem while advancing several key strategic initiatives. These included continued infrastructure modernization, en ...Continue Reading

***Dear Faculty and Staff,****We want to share an important cybersecurity awareness update issued by multiple U.S. government agencies, including the FBI and CISA.**What’s happening Federal agencies have identified ongoing cyber activity targeting certain industrial and building‑control systems used across the United States. These systems are commonly found in places like utilities, facilities operations, and infrastructure environments—not personal computers.**In some cases nationwide, this activity has caused operatio ...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

 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 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

York College, in coordination with the City University of New York (CUNY), will transition student email services to a new CUNY-wide Microsoft 365 student email system. This initiative provides students with one secure email mailbox and login across all CUNY colleges, improving communication reliability and integration with Microsoft 365 tools. The transition will take place during Spring Break 2026, and the new student email accounts will be ready when students return to campus.*Effective Date: Monday, April 13, 2026* ...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, It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Maria Carolina Assmann, the beloved wife of our Chief Assmann. During this incredibly difficult time, we hold Chief Assmann and his family close in our thoughts and hearts, and extend our deepest condolences to them. For those who would like to pay their respects and support the family, visitation and a prayer service will be held at: R. Stutzmann & Son224-39 Jamaica Ave, Queens Village, NY 11428 Tuesday, April 7, 202 ...Continue Reading

 Dear Campus Community, It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Maria Carolina Assmann, the beloved wife of our Chief Assmann. During this incredibly difficult time, we hold Chief Assmann and his family close in our thoughts and hearts, and extend our deepest condolences to them. For those who would like to pay their respects and support the family, visitation and a prayer service will be held at: R. Stutzmann & Son224-39 Jamaica Ave, Queens Village, NY 11428 Tuesday, April ...Continue Reading

A graduating Teacher Education student has been named salutatorian of the York College Class of 2026 and is ready to embrace the responsibilities of a career in teaching. Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/future-educator-redda-das-named-salutatorian-of-the-class-of-2026 ...Continue Reading

A graduating Teacher Education student has been named salutatorian of the York College Class of 2026 and is ready to embrace the responsibilities of a career in teaching. Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/future-educator-redda-das-named-salutatorian-of-the-class-of-2026 ...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

Good morning,  *_Enrollment:_* This chart below reflects our *Fall 2026* numbers as of* April 5, 2026.* In addition, I've attached the CUNY Dashboard Report, also dated *4-5-26*. This report compares our enrollment with the other CUNY colleges..*_Enrollment Target_* Our Enrollment Target is 6,720 students; we are currently at 1,250 students. *_Date to Date Comparison:_* April 5,  2026 1250 April 5, 2025 921 We are *35.7%* higher in our enrollment than we were ...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

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Save the Date!CUNY Employee Assistant provider CCA is excited to invite you to participate in our upcoming session on Autism Overview delivered by subject matter expert, Michelle Niehues, a sought-after professional with years of experience in this topic. Michelle Niehues 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 to bring you this session and are confident that you will find it well worth ...Continue Reading

The 2026 Eighth Annual CUNY Neurodiversity Conference on Friday (March 27) brought together students, faculty, and staff at the Graduate Center in Manhattan for a day of learning, dialogue, and community. The event highlighted CUNY’s ongoing commitment to access, equity, and inclusive excellence for students with disabilities.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/cuny-neurodiversity-conference-highlights-student-voice-and-inclusive-excellence ...Continue Reading

The 2026 Eighth Annual CUNY Neurodiversity Conference on Friday (March 27) brought together students, faculty, and staff at the Graduate Center in Manhattan for a day of learning, dialogue, and community. The event highlighted CUNY’s ongoing commitment to access, equity, and inclusive excellence for students with disabilities.Read the full article: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/2026/cuny-neurodiversity-conference-highlights-student-voice-and-inclusive-excellence ...Continue Reading

Dear York Colleagues Each year our office receives FMLA sick leave requests and at times, our employees transition to unpaid leave as they have exhausted their annual and sick leave. To learn how you can donate sick or annual leave to help our community employees, please see the CUNY Dedicated Sick Leave Program. Eligibility and forms are located on the CUNY site. Some employees have excess sick or annual leave, and it can be put to good use supporting an employee in need. Please contact our office if you wis ...Continue Reading

***Service Impact*: WIFI Network *Affected Application*: ClearPass *Impacted Locations*: Campus *Impacted Users*: All*Start Time*:  10:00 PM on 4/4/2026*End Time*:   11:30 PM on 4/4/2026 The WiFi servers will be upgraded during the maintenance window. If you are on campus during this period, you may experience temporary disruptions to the WiFi service. After the maintenance is complete, if you are unable to connect to your desired WiFi network, please "Forget" ...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 Campus Community, The Cardinal Kitchen will be closed April 2 – April 10. The Café will be open April 2 and back again April 6 -9 from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Best wishes for a wonderful Spring Break and looking forward to seeing you again on April 13th. Thank you,  Eduardo Rios Vice President for Finance & Administration               Chief Financial Officer/ Chief Facilities Officer       ...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

**   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