News
Research in poetry: Engineers of the heart bridge language gap
In the week leading up to commencement, we celebrate the small-college experience that gives York its distinct personality in the City University system. The close student-faculty relationship here encourages undergraduates to engage in high-level academic research, from first idea to final presentation. Here is a look at two students who met in a poetry class:
York Spreads Research Wings and Soars
April 15th wasn’t just “Tax Day. It was also Research Day -- at York College. York has joined the Council on Undergraduate Research, the premiere organization monitoring, studying and showcasing undergraduate research.
CNN’s Soledad O’Brien Returns: Screens Haiti Doc
CNN’s Soledad O’Brien returned to the York College Performing Arts Center on Friday, April 30, 2010 with an advance look at “Rescued,” a documentary about the children of Haiti, before and after January’s earthquake.
York Sweeps CUNYAC Outdoor Track and Field Championships
The York College men’s and women’s outdoor track and field teams swept the 2010 CUNYAC Championships held at Icahn Stadium Sunday afternoon. The women’s team dominated the competition en route to their fourth consecutive title and fifth overall, while the men took home their seventh outdoor title and the first since 2006.
Such Stuff as Dreams Are Made Of
One word after seeing a pair of final rehearsals: Buy your tickets early. York College Department of Performing and Fine Arts presents “The Tempest,” directed by Tom Marion. April 30, 4 p.m.; May 1, 2 p.m.; May 4, noon; May 7, 7 p.m.; May 8, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Esonwune Named All-Met Player of the Year
York College junior center, Marcel Esonwune was honored by the National Invitational Tournament and Met-Basketball Writers Association and was named the 2009-10 All-Met Division III College Basketball Player of the Year at the 77th Annual NIT/ MBWA Haggerty Award Dinner Wednesday evening.
Act III, Scene III - The Tempest
York College’s first fully staged Shakepeare play and the players seem intent on making it a memorable run. York College Department of Performing and Fine Arts presents “The Tempest,” directed by Tom Marion. April 30, 4 p.m.; May 1, 2 p.m.; May 4, noon; May 7, 7 p.m.; May 8, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Legendary Jazz Impresario George Wein To Be Honored At 3rd Annual Scholarship Benefit Concert
Featuring world-renowned saxophonist Branford Marsalis and special guest appearance by premier modern jazz pianist and educator Ellis Marsalis.
York Track Star Returns Home Safely After Haiti Earthquake
During the winter recess, York College student-athlete Joviette Frederick, a member of the track and field and softball team, decided to visit relatives in Haiti. Little did she know, she would end up in the middle of a deadly earthquake.
Esonwune Named D3hoops.com and ECAC Regional Player of the Year
York College junior center, Marcel Esonwune has capped off an outstanding season by being named the D3hoops.com 2009-10 Atlantic Region Men’s Basketball Player of the Year.
Distinguished Lecturer to Receive NNPA Award
Dr. Ron Daniels, York College Distinguished Lecturer, Haiti relief leader and veteran political activist, will receive a major community service award from the National Newspaper Publishers Association Foundation March 18 in Washington D.C.
Professor Appointed Vice Chair of National Ethics Committee
Assistant professor of philosophy Timothy W. Kirk, PhD, has been appointed Vice Chair of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) ethics committee.
York Tops NYU in ECAC Semifinals but Falls to Baruch in Championship
The York College men's basketball team defeated NYU, 68-61, in the semi-finals of the 2010 ECAC Men's Basketball Championships but came up short in the championship game, losing to Baruch College, 93-70.
Men's Basketball to Host St. Joseph's (LI) in ECAC Quarterfinals
The pairings for the 2010 Eastern College Athletic Conference Metro Division Men's Basketball Championships were announced Monday and York College, the # 3 seed, will host St. Joseph’s College (LI), the #6 seed, on Wednesday, March 3 at 7 p.m.
Indoor Track And Field Sweeps Cunyac Championships
The York College men's and women's indoor track and field teams made school history, sweeping the 2010 CUNY Athletic Conference championships at the Armory in New York City Sunday evening. It is the first time that both teams have won the CUNYAC championship in the same season. The women’s team took home its first ever indoor title, while the men captured their fifth and their first since 2006.
Hamilton-Lopez Leads York to 88-84 Win over Hunter in CUNYAC Semi’s
Nicholas Hamilton-Lopez scored a career-high 36 points, handed out eight assists and made a number of key buckets down the stretch to lead the York College men's basketball team to an 88-84 win over Hunter College in the semi-finals of the 2010 CUNYAC/ Con Edison Men's Basketball Championships.
Esonwune and Hamilton-Lopez Lead York to Quarterfinal Win
Nicholas Hamilton-Lopez scored a game-high 27 points, connecting on nine three-pointers and Marcel Esonwune recorded his third straight triple-double, scoring 24 points, grabbing 18 rebounds and blocking 11 shots to lead the York College men’s basketball team to a 91-73 victory over the City College of New York in the quarterfinals of the CUNYAC/ Con Edison Basketball Championships
Esonwune Named CUNYAC Player of the Year; Hamilton-Lopez and Wickham Named to First Team
York College junior center Marcel Esonwune has been named the 2009-10 CUNY Athletic Conference Men’s Basketball Player of the Year. In addition, senior guard Nicholas Hamilton-Lopez and women's basketball sophomore Kadisha Wickham were named to the CUNYAC All-Stars First-Team.
Men Host CCNY; Women Visit Staten Island in Quarterfinals of CUNYAC Basketball Playoffs
The pairings have been announced for the upcoming CUNY Athletic Conference basketball championships. The men's basketball team, the top seed in the playoffs, will host #8 CCNY on Saturday at 3:00 p.m., while the women, the fifth seed, will visit fourth-seeded Staten Island on Sunday at 2:00 p.m.
Men’s Volleyball to Hold Canned Food Drive for Haiti at Multi-Match
The York College men’s volleyball team will hold a “Drive for Haiti,” during the CUNY Athletic Conference men’s volleyball multi-match on Saturday, February 6th at York College. The team will hold a canned food drive which will help to benefit the victims of the Haiti earthquake.
