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Update on H1N1 Virus

As promised, I am pleased to have the opportunity to provide another update on CUNY's efforts to protect the University community from the spread of H1N1. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), most cases of H1N1 have been mild and have not required medical care. Nevertheless, CUNY encourages campuses to remain vigilant in combating the spread of influenza, and will update the CUNY community regarding H1N1 developments.

Vilsaint Propels York to Third Straight CUNYAC Final

York College men’s soccer standout Elysee Vilsaint (Port-au-Prince, Haiti/ South Shore) scored a pair of goals to lead the Cardinals to a 2-0 win over Medgar Evers College Saturday afternoon in the City University of New York Athletic Conference (CUNYAC) men’s soccer semifinals. With the win, the Cardinals advance to their third straight CUNYAC Championships

York Defeats John Jay, 1-0, to Clinch CUNYAC Regular Season Title

The York College men’s soccer team defeated John Jay College, 1-0, in the final CUNY Athletic Conference contest of the 2009 regular season Wednesday. The win, coupled with a Baruch loss to City Tech in overtime, gives the Cardinals the 2009 CUNYAC regular season title. York came into the day trailing Baruch by 2 points but moved ahead with the win. York finishes with 21 points to Baruch’s 20.

AASCU President to Deliver Keynote

President of American Association of State Colleges and Universities Dr. Muriel A. Howard To Deliver Keynote Address at York College Conference

Women's Tennis Wins in First Ever Match

It didn’t take long for the York College women’s tennis team to earn its first victory in the program’s history. The Lady Cardinals, who were competing in their first match ever, defeated conference-foe John Jay College, 7-2 on Thursday afternoon.

Aviation Majors Complete Inaugural LeaderShape Institute

During the week of August 16-21, 2009, 37 students and seven staff members had the opportunity to be part of the first LeaderShape Institute in CUNY’s history. The program was sponsored through grant funding secured by the CUNY Aviation Institute at York College.

New Levinger Grant, More Student Research

Dr. Louis Levinger, a professor in York College’s Department of Biology, has received a National Institute of Health total award of $248,894 for a three-year period for the project, “Regulation on Substrate Binding and Catalysis in tRNase Z."

York Scientist Off To National Lab

Four years ago when Dr. Marcia V. Keizs became president of York College she branded the college as being, “on the move.” Dr. James Popp, an assistant professor in the Department of Earth and Physical Sciences, is the latest faculty member who has given literal meaning of sorts to that mantra, taking the York scholarship on the road.

York Reorganizes For Academic Excellence

In its 43-year history York College had never organized its academic departments into the Schools model as is de rigueur in many other institutions of higher learning. But Dr. Ivelaw Lloyd Griffith, provost and senior vice president of Academic Affairs, recently announced to the college community that the CUNY Board of trustees has approved York’s restructuring.

York to Add Women’s Tennis for the 2009 Season

JAMAICA, NY—The York College athletics department is pleased to announce the addition of women’s tennis to its program for the 2009 season. With the addition of women’s tennis, York will now have 16 sports competing in NCAA Division III competition.