December 23
Winter 2011 Commencement Recap
Watch videos of the speeches, and view a photo gallery from the big day.
December 22
Presidential Transition
York College President George W. Waldner announces retirement effective June 30, 2013.
December 19
Holiday Season 2011
York College students and alumni gave back in many ways this holiday season.
December 16
Winter Commencement 2011
More than 300 will graduate on Dec. 21; two York Junior College alumni to earn honorary degrees.
December 15
Best Places to Work in PA
York College earned the #10 spot in the large-sized company category.
December 13
Christmas with the Community
Several families were invited to attend the annual event, which included games, food and presents.
December 12
Spartapalooza 2011
More than 1,100 students, faculty and staff participated in the 6th annual school spirit event.
December 05
Graham School of Business
The College received a gift from the Graham Foundation to name the program.
December 05
New Standard Invitational
Spartans tie for third during the Saturday, Dec. 3 tournament.
December 02
Two Chemistry Students Attend Climate Change Conference
They headed to South Africa Dec. 2 to chronicle discussions at the United Nations’ 17th Conference of the Parties.
November 23
Three Students Present on Panel
They attended the annual meeting of the Humanities and Technology Association at Bowie State University with their professor, Dennis Weiss, Ph.D.
November 23
Fine Art & Graphic Design Senior Exhibition
The students will exhibit portfolio pieces Dec. 9-20 in the York College Galleries.
November 22
YCP PRSSA Raises Money for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
The BATTLE BLOOD fundraiser concludes Dec. 3 at the men’s basketball game.
November 21
Nursing Prof Edits Book
The guide is for anyone dealing with the challenges of cancer treatment and caregiving.
November 16
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
The York College Players will present the Christmas classic Nov. 30- Dec. 2 in the Collegiate Performing Arts Center.
November 16
Acclaimed Director to Present His Films
Director Ramin Bahrani will present “Goodbye Solo” and “Plastic Bag” Dec. 1 in the Humanities Center, Room 218.
November 16
Flute Recital
Faculty member Alicia Kosack will perform works inspired by mythology and folklore Dec. 4 in DeMeester Recital Hall.
November 14
New YCPrep Faculty Member
Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra concertmaster Odin Rathnam was appointed for January 2012.
November 09
Global Entrepreneurship Week
York College will host events to celebrate during the week of Nov. 14-20.
November 07
Education Major Appointed to York County Youth Leadership Council Network
Casey Connolly '13, an elementary and special education dual major, was recently appointed to the local network.
November 03
Students Travel to Wallops Island
Every fall and spring, York College Marine Biology students travel to the Marine Science Consortium in Wallops Island, Va., to investigate the marine environment.
November 02
Wind Symphony to Perform
During the Nov. 20 concert, Wayne Romer will be assisted by guest conductor Michael Lippard.
November 01
Spartans Look Forward to NCAA Tournament
On the heels of their third straight CAC Tournament Championship, the men's soccer team enters the NCAA Tournament this weekend.
November 01
York Native to Present "Margin Call"
The film, which tracks eight people at an important investment bank over a day in 2008, will be shown Nov. 17 in the Humanities Center.
October 28
Human Trafficking Documentary
“Fatal Promises,” which tells the stories of five human trafficking victims, will be shown Nov. 15 in DeMeester Recital Hall.
October 27
"The Women"
The York College Players will present a production by Clare Booth Luce Nov. 10-12 in the Collegiate Performing Arts Center.
October 23
Benefit Concert
Pianist Greg Maroney will present a concert to benefit York College’s Nurse Managed Centers Nov. 4 in DeMeester Recital Hall.
October 21
Faculty Member to Present Trumpet Recital
Jonathan Cresci will present "New Sounds" on Nov. 6. in DeMeester Recital Hall.
October 21
Regional Premier of the Film “Green Fire”
The York College Sustainability and Environmental Studies program and Schmidt Library will present the Nov. 10 screening.
October 21
World War II Memorial Architect to Speak
Friedrich St. Florian, designer of the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., will present Nov. 9, in DeMeester Recital Hall.
October 19
SIFE Receives Excellence in Economic Development Award
The honor was presented to SIFE and the City of York at an awards ceremony in Charlotte, N.C.
October 18
4th Annual Midnight Madness
This "pep rally" event will take place Friday, Oct. 21 in Grumbacher Sport and Fitness Center.
October 17
Art Faculty Member Receives Honorable Mention
Rebecca Quattrone was recently honored by an international award for the field of Fine Art Mosaics.
October 13
Psych Major Participates in Expedition
Stephanie Johnson '12 participated in a 16-day accredited expedition course through the proposed Balkans Peace Park between Albania, Kosovo and Montenegro.
October 12
Elevator Pitch Competition
The first-ever competition for students will take place on Nov. 17, with registration ending Nov. 11.
October 11
YCP Players to present "Picasso at the Lapin Agile"
The play, written in 1993 and centered around the characters of Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso, will open Oct. 25 in the Perko Playpen Theatre.
October 10
Panel to Discuss "Art Beyond Tragedy"
York College faculty members will discuss the artistic response to 9/11 on Oct. 27.
October 06
True Crime Author and Alum to Speak
Derek Sherwood '00 will discuss his book based on the unsolved 1969 murder of a PSU graduate student on Oct. 27.
October 04
Profile in Professionalism
Graphic design grad Katie Sekelsky ’08 publishes her first book.
October 03
Bio Major Attends NASA's 25th Tweetup at Kennedy Space Center
Cameron Corrie '15 was one of 150 followers randomly chosen to attend.
September 28
WGAL News Anchor to Speak at WBCO Event
On Oct. 11, Lori Burkholder will share her experiences and offer advice on how to be a more effective communicator in today’s virtual world.
September 27
York Regional Fair
Nearly 120 colleges, universities and technical schools will be at the Oct.17 fair in Grumbacher Sport and Fitness Center.
September 27
"Retrospective" in Cora Miller Gallery
University of Maryland professor Claudia DeMonte featured in Oct. 12 - Nov. 16 exhibition.
September 23
Nursing Program Receives Grant
The graduate program received a federal grant to support the adult nurse practitioner track throughout the next three years.
September 22
Living a Sustainable Life
Jason Aloisio ’07 was recently featured on nature.com for the rooftop gardens he has grown in New York City without planting a single seed.
September 20
Medieval Military History Talk
A Loyola University of Maryland professor and visiting professor at The Citadel to speak Oct. 6.
September 17
"Nocturnal Journeys" to be exhibited in York College gallery
Artwork by the late Barry Simons on display beginning Oct. 6.
September 17
Late Night at the Grum
Nearly 400 students attended the first of five late night campus events for students at the Grumbacher Sport and Fitness Center.
September 15
Pulitzer Prize-winning author, historian Eric Foner to Present
The Sept. 29 event is part of the College’s Langston Lincoln lecture series.
September 15
Notre Dame prof to speak about memorials in America
The Sept. 29 lecture is the first in the English and Humanities series, themed “In Memory of…: History, Ritual and Remembrance.”
September 14
Spartan Tradition Day
The event gives our students a chance to look back into the College's great history to see how we evolved into who we are today.
September 02
YCP to Receive American Red Cross "College of the Year" Award
York was chosen from about 50 colleges and universities in the region that support blood drives.
August 30
Profile in Professionalism
This summer Ryan Muzii ’13 interned for the United States Army. He viewed this experience as not only a way to get his foot in the door, but as a way to get hands-on experience with actual engineering work.
August 29
Fall 2011 Freshman Move-In
York College welcomed more than 1,460 new students to campus on Friday, Aug. 26.
August 26
2010-2011 Points of Pride
York College celebrated many achievements and milestones during the last academic year.
August 09
CPE in the News
The Center for Professional Excellence has enjoyed significant national media coverage throughout the past month.
August 03
Criminal Justice Major Gets Published
William "Evan" Gillespie '12 wrote a paper on report writing as an essential tool to investigators.
August 03
York College Helps Commemorate 150th Anniversary of the Civil War
A panel discussion in the Film Viewing Room to be led by faculty and an alumnus.
July 26
York College named Great College to Work For Three Consecutive Years
One of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to a survey by The Chronicle of Higher Education.
July 20
York College Community Education to offer fall courses
More than 15 different courses to choose from across a range of disciplines.
July 11
York College to offer individualized music instruction
YCPrep Community Music School will offer instruction in voice, instruments this fall.
July 08
Profile in Professionalism
Alumna receives national recognition for her inspiring documentary.
June 22
Profile in Professionalism
Senior electrical engineering major presents at international conference.
June 20
Art Students to Enjoy Downtown Studio Space
College partners with York County Economic Development Corp. to open Eagles Art Center.
June 15
Profile in Professionalism
Student is blogging about his experience at conference on environmentalism.
June 09
York Hires First Corporate Relations Manager
Joanne Wilkes will strengthen ties with business community.
June 09
Robotics’ Vehicle Drives Itself to Success
Engineering students showcase their abilities at an international competition.
June 07
YCP Racing Learns There is No Such Thing as a “Perfect” Design
Students competed again this year in the Formula SAE ® Michigan.
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