Student Development http://www.york.cuny.edu These are the search results for the query, showing results 1 to 15. Women of Excellence Leadership Workshop http://www.york.cuny.edu/student-development/womens-center/women-of-excellence-leadership-workshop The Women's Center gladly welcomes Patrice Thompson, of TD Bank, as the guest speaker in the next session of our Women of Excellence Leadership Workshop. All are invited! In keeping with the university's focus on empoweirng and addressing the needs of its diverse female population, the Women's Center has established the Women of Excellence Mentoring and Leadership Program.

]]> No publisher Jonathan Quash Student Development Current Student Student Activities Women Center 2012-10-15T18:15:00Z Event Swag is for boys.....Class is for men! http://www.york.cuny.edu/student-development/mens-center/swag-is-for-boys-class-is-for-men It is back! The York College Male Initiative's Tie Ceremony! Join us for our second Tie Ceremony where we teach students how to tie a tie and prepare for their future by showing them the importance of a great image.

]]> No publisher Jonathan Quash Mens Center Current Student Student Activities Student Development 2012-09-28T16:05:00Z Event Breast Cancer Walk http://www.york.cuny.edu/student-development/womens-center/breast-cancer-walk Join the York College Women's Center as we team up to makes strides against breast cancer with the American Cancer Society. The journey to end breast cancer starts with a single step. When you walk and raise money for a Making Strides event, you will help bring a lifetime of change for people facing breast cancer and their loved ones. No matter how breast cancer has affected your life, your participation in a Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk will move you. Find a Making Strides event near you today, fundraise and walk with us for a world without breast cancer!

The Walk is on Sunday, October 21, 2012 - Central Park (72nd St. Bandshell).  Stop by the Women's Center today, or sign up online.

]]> No publisher Jonathan Quash Women Center Current Student 2012-09-28T15:15:00Z Announcement Women of Excellence Workshop http://www.york.cuny.edu/student-development/womens-center/women-of-excellence-workshop-1 Join us as we welcome Fran Biderman-Gross, CEO/Founder of Advantages Design & Printing, to our second Women of Excellence Mentoring Workshop. Fran Biderman-Gross is the founder and President of Advantages, a communication strategy company that helps brands get noticed by telling authentic stories through purposeful marketing. Fran has 20 years experience in printing, branding, and digital marketing. Once known as the "Printing Princess", Fran shares her expertise in print/digital integration, branding, awareness creation and memorability through consulting, speaking and workshops. Using Fran’s proprietary, in-depth discovery process, Fran and her team at Advantages, have helped hundreds of companies get noticed!

]]> No publisher Jonathan Quash Women Center Current Student 2012-09-28T14:50:00Z Event Endometriosis Walk http://www.york.cuny.edu/student-development/womens-center/endometriosis-walk Join us for first ever Endo. Awareness walk, as we bring awareness to this painful disease that effects 10% of all women. Join us as we recognize the pain and suffering affiliated with this common health problem among women.  This is the only Endo. Walk sponsored not only by CUNY, but in New York City.  Come to support!  Come to walk!  No one has to suffer in silence!

]]> No publisher Jonathan Quash Student Development Current Student Student Activities Women Center 2012-09-28T14:35:00Z Event Book Club Meeting http://www.york.cuny.edu/student-development/mens-center/book-club-meeting The second session of the Book Club will be held on October 12th, 2012. The book, "The Tipping Point," by Malcolm Gladwell will be discussed. In addition, we will also distribute our second book, "The New Jim Crow," by Michelle Alexander.  Sign up today!

]]> No publisher Jonathan Quash Mens Center Current Student Student Activities Student Development 2012-09-28T14:25:00Z Event Women of Excellence Workshop http://www.york.cuny.edu/student-development/womens-center/women-of-excellence-workshop Dr. Geneva Walker-Johnson, guest speaker at the Women of Excellence Mentoring Workshop. In keeping with the university's focus on empowering and addressing the needs of its diverse female population, the York College Women's Center has established the Women of Excellence Mentoring Program.  Through its partnership with successful women in various fields, the program hopes to encourage, support and mentor young women into leadership roles in both college and in society.

]]> No publisher Jonathan Quash Women Center Current Student 2012-09-17T16:15:00Z Event Thurgood Marshall 12th Annual Leadership Institute Interviews http://www.york.cuny.edu/student-development/career-services/interviews-for-tmcf-12th-annual-leadership-institute-selections-to-be-done-between-sept.-6-19 The Leadership Institute & Recruitment Fair is the premier recruitment conference for public HBCU students. For the past decade, this four-day conference has given talented future leaders a unique professional development experience. About the Conference:

A carefully selected group of students are brought together with some of the nation’s top executives for leadership training, career management, life skills, development and recruitment opportunities.  One of the main components of the Leadership Institute is the Recruitment Fair, where students meet with over 60 companies and government agencies offering job and internship opportunities.

Surveys, student case studies, and feedback from conference sponsors reveal that the Leadership Institute is having a tremendous impact on our students.  In addition to the conference, students have the opportunity to attend other events taking place during the weekend, including the 25th Anniversary Awards Gala.

Selections to be done between Sept. 6-19

]]> No publisher Dhanmattie Singh Career Services Current Student Transfer 2012-09-05T16:55:00Z Event The Book Club http://www.york.cuny.edu/student-development/mens-center/the-book-club The Men's and Women's Centers of York College introduce the Book Club, a forum for those that love to read as well as those that have a passion for learning. All are invited!

Do you love to read? Then do not miss the first meeting of the newly formed Book Club, sponsored by the Women's and Men's Centers. Stop by and pick up your copy of our first reader, "The Tipping Point," by Malcolm Gladwell.

Our first reader this semester is the best selling book by Malcolm Gladwell.  Each participant will receive a free copy.  Sign up today by stopping by the Men's Center or the Women's Center.  Then go online and take part in the discussion on the Book Club Message Board.

]]> No publisher Jonathan Quash Student Development Women Center Current Student Student Activities Mens Center 2012-07-25T12:35:00Z Event Open House Women's Center http://www.york.cuny.edu/student-development/womens-center/open-house The York College Leadership Program and Women's Center invite you to an Open House. Come and see some of the changes that have been made to our newly renovated center, as well as some of the new programs and events that will take place beginning this fall.  Hope to see you there!

]]> No publisher Jonathan Quash Student Development Current Student Women Center 2012-06-29T13:05:00Z Event The Barbershop http://www.york.cuny.edu/student-development/mens-center/the-barbershop Scholarships: What are you waiting for? To inform students on the benefits of scholarships, how to apply and receive scholarships, the many types that they can apply for, how it's basically free money that won’t go to any use if they don't take advantage and apply.

The main speaker for the barbershop will be Angela Connely. She's the president of a financing company and she helps people find scholarships.

]]> No publisher Jonathan Quash Mens Center Current Student 2012-06-25T14:00:00Z Event Join Jumpstart at York College this fall semester! http://www.york.cuny.edu/student-development/join-jumpstart-at-york-college-this-fall-semester How can you make a difference as a York College student? Looking for an opportunity to volunteer? Like working with children? Jumpstart Corps Members serve part-time, 8-12 hours per week, during the school year, including:
  • Working with a team of York students to run literacy and language-based activities with preschool children
  • Serving as a teacher’s aide in a preschool classroom during the school day
  • Participating in community volunteer events throughout the year

What do I need to join Jumpstart?

  • Dedication to early childhood education
  • Commitment to community service (ability to fulfill a yearlong community service commitment through both the Fall and Spring Semesters)
  • Professionalism (availability, dependability, and willingness to be flexible)

What’s in it for me?

  • Potential to earn Work-Study award during term of service, if eligible
  • AmeriCorps education award upon completion of service term, $1,000 (apply this money towards tuition, books or other education-related expenses)
  • Extensive training in the field of early childhood education
  • Invaluable opportunity to make a difference in the lives of young children
  • Career development through networking events and professional development trainings.

When can I volunteer with Jumpstart?

As you register for Fall 2012, you must be available during one of Jumpstart’s session times:

  • Mondays and Wednesdays, 9am-12pm
  • Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9am-12pm
  • Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2-5pm

How do I sign up?

Apply online at jstart.org.apply.

For more information contact:
Femi Lovelle Site Manager
Student Activities – 1E01 718-262-2269

]]> No publisher Miguel Bernard Student Development Current Student Student Activities 2012-04-09T15:55:00Z Announcement April Barbershop http://www.york.cuny.edu/student-development/mens-center/april-barbershop What is on your mind? Tell us your issues with York College. Our April Barbershop will attempt to address some of the things you feel are interfering with your academic career. Everyone is invited! No publisher Jonathan Quash Mens Center Current Student 2012-03-14T18:55:00Z Event CUNY Internship in Moldova http://www.york.cuny.edu/student-development/study-abroad/cuny-internship-in-moldova If you are interested in traveling to the first and only Moldova Study Abroad program in CUNY, then you came to the right place. Research & Study in the Republic of Moldova]]> No publisher Miguel Bernard Student Development Current Student Student Activities Study Abroad 2012-02-28T21:15:00Z Announcement Resume Books! http://www.york.cuny.edu/student-development/career-services/resume-books Approved resumes are categorized by Symplicity and made available for employers to access. They can be viewed online, as well as printed. There are 5 categories: 'All Majors', Nursing, Physician Assistants, STEM (science/technology/engineering/mathematics), Business Administration.

  • Employers have access to student resumes.
  • Students can include limited contact information.
  • Your resume must be approved first.

Easy instructions:

  • login to your account,
  • upload document,
  • it will be edited/approved,

Voilá!

]]> No publisher Tiffany Cadely Career Services Current Student Student Development 2012-02-10T18:10:00Z Announcement