Faculty members who have been away, whether for the summer or for sabbatical, welcome back; and a special welcome to our new faculty members as well! I look forward to your speedy integration into your new role at York College. For the third consecutive year, we have increased our faculty ranks and you will join your colleagues to keep York on the move.

I also would like to extend a welcome to our guest speaker, Majora Carter, an expert in the field of sustainable living. Ms. Carter is founder and director of Sustainable South Bronx, an organization aimed at alleviating poverty through the creation of “green jobs,” the creation of green spaces and other modes of sustainable living for the sake of our planet and our health. She has dedicated the past several years to this pressing issue and we applaud her.

 Class of 2013, you have come to York at a turning point in our history. Recently we organized our academic departments into three schools: the School of Arts and Sciences, the School of Business and Information Systems and the School of Health and Behavioral Sciences. Know that whichever one you choose, we will work with you to make this an outstanding experience for you.

A recent letter from Chancellor Matthew Goldstein affirms that York is, indeed, on the move: "You have to hired a large number of faculty, including some truly stellar appointments, and this will not only be beneficial for students, but will also bring stature to the College and the University," he said. "York is showing great vitality.”

Listed are some of the highlights of the past academic year.

Sincerely,

Marcia V. Keizs