Celebration Kick-Off Party for Campus Community
Join us as we kick-off the celebration week with Dr. Pamela Gunter-Smith and other notables. Campus community members will participate in activities including a "50" photo opportunity on the campus lawn.
Servire Est Vivere - To Serve is To Live
To honor our motto and veterans, join us for a kick off of the annual collection campaign for Mr. Sandy's Homeless Veterans Center. Items sought include grocery store gift cards, clothing and blankets. A grand opening will be held to celebrate the new Veterans Lounge on campus and the day will close with a talk by York College's own Maj. Gen. Kurt Ryan '87.
York Junior College and York Collegiate Institute Reunion
A special luncheon and reunion for those who graduated from York Colege's predecessor institutions will be held in York College's downtown facilities.
Hosted by the Office of Alumni Relations.
Honoring Leadership Donors
The annual recognition for York College's Heritage Society will feature a 50th anniversary theme.
Hosted by the Office of Advancement
Fall Fest and Family Weekend
| TIME | LOCATION | EVENT DETAILS |
| 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Iosue Student Union | Bookstore Open |
| 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. | Iosue Student Union | Convenience Store Open |
| 10:30 a.m. - Midnight | Iosue Student Union | Spart's Den Open |
| 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Country Club of York | 5th Annual Spartan Advance Golf Outing Preregistration is required at www.ycpspartans.com. Hosted by Spartan Advance, the official booster club of York College Athletics |
| 3 - 7 p.m. | Lobby, Iosue Student Union | Welcome and Registration Table Pick up event information for the weekend, including 5K registration. |
| 3 - 5 p.m. | Seligman Field, West Campus | Senior Class Picnic Senior Class – do you like food, games and music? Come out and join the Class of 2019 to kickoff your final Fall Fest as students. |
| 4:30 - 7 p.m. | Johnson Dining Hall, Iosue Student Union | Dinner Available $11 for guests |
| 5 - 9 p.m. | TBD | Campus Shuttle Service to Downtown York Departs from Creek Crossing Shuttle Stop Return pick up at Marketview Arts |
| 5 - 9 p.m. | Downtown York | First Friday Celebration First Friday is a celebration of Downtown shops, restaurants, cultural venues, and nightlife hotspots including special events, refreshments, promotions, and live entertainment. |
| 6 p.m. | Buechel, Iosue Student Union | Shabbat Celebration & Dinner Join our Hillel students, families and alumni as we welcome you to campus with our Shabbat Celebration & Dinner. Hosted by The Doris & Bernard Gordon Center for Jewish Life and Hillel |
| 7 - 8 p.m. | Creek Crossing Shuttle Stop | Campfire & S'mores Join us for s'more fun! Gather with friends, old and new, as you make this famous fireside treat. Hosted by Campus Activities Board |
| 8 p.m. | Johnson Dining Hall, Iosue Student Union | 50th Anniversary Birthday BINGO A YCP tradition. Fun prizes! Cards are free (limit 3). Hosted by Campus Activities Board |
Fall Fest and Family Weekend
| TIME | LOCATION | EVENT DETAILS |
| 8 a.m. | Grumbacher Track and Rail Trail |
7th Annual YCP 5K & Fun Run |
| 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Iosue Student Union | Bookstore Open |
| 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. | Iosue Student Union | Convenience Store Open |
| 10 a.m. | Yorkview Hall, Willman Business Center | Alumni Board of Directors Meeting |
| 10 a.m. | Yorkview Hall, Willman Business Center | Young Alumni Council Meeting |
| 11:15 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Johnson Dining Hall, Iosue Student Union | Brunch Available $9 for guests |
| 12 p.m. | Graham Field | Women's Soccer vs. Southern Virginia |
| 12 - 5 p.m. | Lobby, Iosue Student Union | Welcome and Registration Table Pick up event information for the weekend and celebrate York College's 50th Anniversary in our special photo booth. |
| 2 p.m. | Wolf Gymnasium | Volleyball vs. Mary Washington |
| 2 - 5 p.m. | West Manchester VFW | Chi Gamma Iota Reunion |
| 3 p.m. | Departing from Iosue Student Union Patio | Campus Tour |
| 3 p.m. | Graham Field | Men's Soccer vs. Southern Virginia |
| 4 p.m. | Waldner Performing Arts Center | PRISM Concert This program will feature a wide range of talented performers from the York College Division of Music. |
| 4 p.m. - Midnight | Iosue Student Union |
Spart's Den Open |
| 4:30 - 6 p.m. | Johnson Dining Hall, Iosue Student Union |
Dinner Available |
| 5 - 8 p.m. | Seligman Field, West Campus |
SpartaFest - Brews, Brats and Live Entertainment The following reunion tents will be held during SpartaFest: Decade Celebration Tents Affinity Groups |
| 5 - 7 p.m. | Main Campus Lawn |
Octoberfest Picnic |
| 5 - 9 p.m. | Main Campus Lawn |
Fall Festival |
| 8:15 p.m. | Views from West Campus and Main Campus |
Fireworks |
Fall Fest and Family Weekend
| TIME | LOCATION | EVENT DETAILS |
| 12 p.m. | Kinsley Field | Field Hockey vs. Juniata |
| 12 p.m. | The Doris and Bernard Gordon Center for Jewish Life | Gordon Center Grand Opening |
| 5- 9 p.m. | Iosue Student Union | Convenience Store Open |