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Twin Graduates From York Now Prepping For Med School
Among the 900 graduates at York College’s recent commencement were two soft-spoken, under-the-radar sisters who both majored in Biology with plans for medical school.
York College Professor Reviews For History News Network
Dr. Robert Parmet, a professor in the York College Department of History and Philosophy, recently reviewed Reds at the Blackboard: Communism, Civil Rights, and the New York City Teachers Union, the most recent book by CUNY colleague, Dr. Clarence Taylor
Early Alums Reminisce About York’s Founding Era
Their moment in the graduation spotlight might have been two, three or exactly four decades ago, but members of the Classes of 1971, ’76,’81, ’86 and ’91 recently came back to celebrate with the Class of 2011 and to “reminisce, reunite and reconnect” with classmates and faculty around their unique York experiences.
One Last Hurrah As A York Student
Count Jose Cuevas among the recent York College graduates who was not able to attend his own graduation for a good reason.
AC-2E03 Computer Lab Closing Permanently
Effective July 5th, 2011 the computer drop in lab in the Academic Core room 2E03 will no longer be open for drop in and student Helpdesk Services. Additional computers have been added to the Library for your drop in needs.
New York Graduate Marches To Job Offer
Alvin Victor had spent four years preparing for June 3rd, 2011. That is the day he and 899 classmates would have marched into the graduation tent at York College and celebrate their success with their respective families.
New-Thurgood Marshall College Fund President Visits York
Johnny Taylor, Jr. the new president and CEO of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) recently visited York College where he met with President Marcia V. Keizs, senior administrators and students.
Computer Drop In Lab 2E03 Closing Permanently
Starting July 5th, 2011 the computer drop in lab at room 2E03 will no longer be open for drop in and student Helpdesk services. This change is being done in order to support academic programs here on campus.
Pasta 101 At York
A group of York College students recently rolled up their sleeves and learned how to make their own fresh Pasta from scratch -- right at the college.
Softball Player Joviette Frederick Represents York at CUNY Goodwill Tour
York College sophomore softball player Joviette Frederick is currently representing York College in the 2011 City University of New York Goodwill Tour, which will take place in New Orleans, Louisiana from May 25th through Saturday, June 4th.
Gerontology Major Named Valedictorian For Class of ‘11
Trudy Rowe is a natural-born smiler and these days she has even more reasons to up the wattage. She has just been named valedictorian of the Class of 2011.
Track and Field and Cross Country Coach Thomas Pope to Retire
Legendary York College track and field and cross country coach Thomas Pope will retire following the end of the 2011 school year after 14 years leading the Cardinals.
Fourth Annual Foundation Board Gala in the Performing Arts Center
On 4/11/11 York College hosted its Fourth Annual Foundation Board Gala in the Performing Arts Center, to a capacity crowd. The featured act, the musically versatile, 3 Mo’ Divas, filled the 1400-seat theatre with the joyful sounds of opera, blues, jazz, R&B and show tunes with aplomb.
Smartphone/Cell Phone & Electronic Items (iPods; iPads) Thefts
According to area trends over the past three years SMARTPHONE and ELECTRONIC DEVICES theft begin to rise around this time of year when the weather gets warmer.
HPC's 3rd Annual Health Fair: A Great Success
The York College Health Promotion Center (HPC) held its 3rd annual Health Fair on April 6, 2011 and it was deemed the most successful.
York AAAE Chapter Hosts Aviation Executives
The student chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) at York College recently held its 2nd AAAE York College/CUNY Chapter Speaker Series, entitled, “Having an Appropriate Attitude in the Professional Environment.”
York College Celebrates Salk Scholarship Winner
Over the course of its 40 years of graduating students, York College has raked up almost 30 Salk Scholars and just added another one.
York’s School Of Business and Information Systems Hires Dean
The exhaustive search for a permanent dean has concluded and Dr. Alfred Ngome Ntoko is now Dean designate of the School of Business and Information Systems (SBIS) at York College.
NASA Engineer To Speak At York Graduation
Dr. Aprille Ericsson, an aerospace engineer at National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) will address graduates at York College’s 41st commencement exercise on June third, 2011.
Music Professor Tom Zlabinger Blogs From Birthplace of Classical Music
Professor Zlabinger spent his winter break attending and performing at “MOMENT MUSIC Wien 2011,” in Vienna, Austria.
