Schedule of Events

Monday, October 1
Monday, October 1

Celebration Kick-Off Party for Campus Community at 2 p.m.

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.

Join us as we kick off the 50th Anniversary Celebration Week with the York College community. After remarks by President Gunter-Smith, Student Senate President Zac Snier '19, and Senior Class President Hayley Althoff '19, as well as the reading of a proclamation, those attending will be invited to participate in activities including:
- Help us create a "50" on Campbell Lawn (participants will receive FREE 50th t-shirts)
- Sign a commemorative 50th anniversary banner
- FREE food and refreshments
- Snap a selfie at a 50th anniversary photobooth
- Travel through the decades with a 50th anniversary video
Tuesday, October 2

Tuesday, October 2

Servire Est Vivere - To Serve is To Live from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Student Union Lobby.

To honor our motto and veterans, join us for a kick off of the annual collection campaign for Mr. Sandy's Homeless Veterans Center. The collection bin will be located in the Iosue Student Union lobby.

Items sought include:

Non-perishable food items: Laundry detergent, dryer sheets, hygiene products, small appliances, clothing, winter coats, gloves, hats, shoes, boots, blankets, sleeping bags

If you have large items to donate, they will provide pick up in the York area: Furniture (living room, dining room, bedroom), household items, large appliances

These items can also be donated, please contact the Military Veterans Advisory Council at mvac@ycp.edu: Monetary, gift cards to local grocery stores, bus passes, car fare

A grand opening will be held to celebrate the new Veterans Lounge on campus and the day will close with "A Career in Service - From York College to the Military" talk by York College's own Maj. Gen. Kurt Ryan '87, Deputy Chief of Staff, U.S. Army Forces Command at 7 p.m. in the Waldner Performing Arts Center. This event is open to the public and admission is free.
Wednesday, October 3

Wednesday, October 3

York Junior College and York Collegiate Institute Reunion

A special luncheon and reunion for those who graduated from York College's predecessor institutions will be held in York College's downtown facilities.
Hosted by the Office of Alumni Relations.
Thursday, October 4

Thursday, October 4

Honoring Leadership Donors

The annual recognition for York College's Heritage Society will feature a 50th anniversary theme.
Hosted by the Office of Advancement

Friday, October 5

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
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.	Main Campus	Entertainment Avenue: Trucker Hats
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, Continental Square	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. Rain Location: Marketview Arts
6 p.m.	Gordon Center	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.	Kinsley Field	Men's Lacrosse Alumni Game
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

Saturday, October 6

TIME	LOCATION	EVENT DETAILS
8 a.m.	Grumbacher Track and Rail Trail	7^th Annual YCP 5K & Fun Run Join us for our 7^th Annual 5K and Fun Run. Alumni, employees, parents and community members: $25 Day of Registration: $30 Students: $10 SpartaKids Run: Free Register at www.ycp.edu/alumni Hosted by Alumni Relations
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.	WVYC, Iosue Student Union, 3rd Floor	"YCP Stories" The WVYC studios will be open for alumni, family and friends to record their very own "YCP Stories."
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 a.m. - 9 p.m.	Iosue Student Union	Convenience Store Open
11 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.	Iosue Student Union	Bookstore Open
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.
1:30 p.m.	Avillo Plaza	Athletic Tailgate Stop by between soccer games for free food.
2 p.m.	Wolf Gymnasium	Volleyball vs. Mary Washington
2 - 5 p.m.	West Manchester VFW	XGI Reunion
3 p.m.	Departing from Iosue Student Union Patio	Campus Tour
3 p.m.	Graham Field	Men's Soccer vs. Southern Virginia
3 - 5 p.m.	Throwing Field	Grum Alumni Fricket Tournament
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 $11 for guests
4:30 - 9 p.m.		Main Campus Entrance CLOSED To allow for our guests to enjoy activities safely, we are closing the Country Club entrance to the College from 4:30 - 9 p.m. Please use the West Jackson Street entrance to access Main Campus.
5 p.m.	Kinsley Field	Women's Lacrosse Alumni Game
5 - 8:30 p.m.	Seligman Field, West Campus	Registration is now closed for SpartaFest 2018. We have reached our capacity and are not accepting any additional RSVPs. Thank you for your Spartan enthusiasm and we look forward to seeing our alumni back on campus on Saturday! Alumni and families are welcome to attend Octoberfest Picnic and Fall Festival on main campus. No registration is required for these events. SpartaFest - Brews, Brats and Live Entertainment Featuring the Central City Orchestra. and WVYC. Enjoy all-you-can-eat fare and local beer and wine. ID is required. Admission is FREE. Alumni and their families are invited to attend. Rain Location: West Campus Community Center Sponsored by Alumni Relations The following reunion tents will be held during SpartaFest: Decade Celebration Tents 70s \| 80s \| 90s \| 2000s \| Young Alumni (2010-present) Affinity Groups YCCOSP Alumni \| Grum Alumni
5 - 7 p.m.	Main Campus Lawn	Octoberfest Picnic Gather with current students, alumni, families and friends! Enjoy an assortment of your favorite picnic foods while listening to music. Admission is $10 per person. Current students may utilize their meal plan by prepurchasing a ticket from Johnson Dining Hall. Rain Location: Grumbacher Sport and Fitness Center Hosted by Student Activities and Orientation
5 - 9 p.m.	Main Campus Lawn	Fall Festival One of the largest events of the year, featuring dozens of student organization fundraisers, inflatables, make-your-own novelties, food trucks, and more! Live music provided by Advanced Party Solutions on the Fall Festival stage beginning at 5 p.m. Rain Location: Grumbacher Sport and Fitness Center
8:15 p.m.	Views from West Campus and Main Campus	Fireworks

Sunday, October 7

TIME	LOCATION	EVENT DETAILS
11 a.m.	Johnson Dining Hall, Iosue Student Union	Brunch Available $9 for guests
12 p.m.	Kinsley Field	Field Hockey vs. Juniata
12 p.m.	The Gordon Center for Jewish Life 253 W. Springettsbury Ave	Gordon Center Grand Opening Celebrate the opening of the Gordon Center for Jewish Life with hors d'oeuvres, a brief dedication ceremony at noon and tours of the building until 2:30 p.m. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. RSVP to gordoncenter@ycp.edu.
1 p.m.	Graham Field	Women's Soccer Alumni Game - CANCELLED
4 p.m. - Midnight	Iosue Student Union	Spart's Den Open

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