SEEK Students 'Rep Their Roots' at Annual SEEK Meet

By Hopeton Allen

The SEEK Department kicked off the new academic year with its annual SEEK Meet, bringing together 378 students, York College President Dr. Claudia V. Schrader, faculty, and SEEK staff for an afternoon of connection, celebration, and community.

SEEK Student during the event

This year’s theme, “Rep Your Roots,” honored the diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences that define the SEEK community. Students proudly showcased their heritage through country colors, flags, jerseys, and cultural attire, creating a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere.

The celebration featured games and team-building activities—including an egg-and-spoon race, broomstick game, and flag game—that encouraged students to connect, collaborate, and have fun. The SEEK Meet also welcomed incoming students while giving returning scholars an opportunity to reconnect with peers and staff.

AT&T joined the celebration, giving students a chance to engage with an external partner. Overall, the event reaffirmed SEEK’s commitment to support, belonging, and student success, reminding scholars that they are part of a community that stands firmly behind them.

For more pictures on the SEEK MEET event visit York’s Flickr page

Students participate in a hands-on building challenge using wooden blocks in an outdoor setting.
A group of diverse students sits on a table outdoors, engaged in conversation and studying in a grassy area.
A group of people are gathered outdoors, with one man singing into a microphone while others listen and participate in the gathering.

Revised: September 23, 2026