Fall Fest & Homecoming Weekend

Putting the "Home" in Homecoming 2020

Save the date for Fall Fest & Homecoming 2020—October 2-3, 2020!

In response to the ongoing pandemic, Fall Fest and Homecoming 2020 will be virtual for alumni, family, and friends of the College.

Since not all of us can come home to York College this year, we're bringing York College home to you. Test your YCP knowledge with virtual trivia, rep your Spartan pride on social media to win prizes, attend a virtual reunion, and more!

Why should you join us for this weekend of virtual festivities?

Show your Spartan spirit by participating in this annual tradition
Connect with Spartans from all over the world for the first-ever global homecoming
Reminisce on your favorite memories of York College while also taking a closer look at the future of YCP

The events below are open to the entire Spartan community, including students, alumni, and families, unless otherwise indicated. Join us for multiple events throughout the weekend!

GO SPARTANS!

YCP 5K & Fun Run

Fall Fest and Homecoming WeekendSchedule of Events

Friday, October 2

Schedule Friday, October 2, 2020

Date & Time (All times in EST)	Event	Location
All Day	Social Media Contest Follow @YCPAlumni on Facebook and Instagram for full details on how to enter and win prizes!	Facebook, Instagram
12:00-1:00 p.m.	Lunch and Learn Webinar: History of York College Bring your own lunch and take a closer look at the rich and vibrant history of our beloved alma mater. Alumni & Students: REGISTER HERE	Zoom Webinar
6:00 p.m.	Fall Fest Shabbat Join the Gordon Center for Jewish Student Life for a special virtual Shabbat event. Students, alumni, and family are all welcome. Register before September 25 to receive a "Shabbag" for Shabbat-to-go including ritual items, inspiring words, fun activities, and a little nosh. Alumni & Students: REGISTER HERE	Zoom
6:00 p.m.	Virtual Escape Room: Infinity Loop Team up with your friends, family, and loved ones to solve this virtual escape room! Teams should be 3-4persons. The winning team will receive $25 gift cards for each member! Students: Registration information will be sent to your YCP email	Virtual Platform *Must access from a computer
8:00-10:00 p.m.	Screamer's Birthday Bingo Participate in bingo with fellow Spartan alumni and current students through this virtual experience. Have fun and win prizes! Alumni: REGISTER HERE Students: Registration information will be sent to your YCP email	Online Bingo Platform

Saturday, October 3

Schedule for Saturday, October 3, 2020

Date & Time (All times in EDT)	Event More events coming soon!	Location
All Day	Social Media Contest Follow @YCPAlumni on Facebook and Instagram for full details on how to enter and win prizes!	Facebook, Instagram
10:00 a.m.	Fireside Chat with President Gunter-Smith Submit your questions for Dr. G-S when registering and hear updates from her on the state of the College. By invite only for alumni, students, and friends who are current donors. Didn't receive the email invitation? Please email us at alumni@ycp.edu.	Zoom Webinar
11:00 a.m.-Noon	May 2020 Graduates: BYOBrunch & Mimosa Toast Come together with your fellow classmates to celebrate all of your accomplishments and your first Fall Fest & Homecoming as alumni. You are encouraged to bring your own brunch and a mimosa—or any other beverage of your choice—to toast to your success! Alumni: REGISTER HERE	Zoom
Noon	Fall Fest 5K & Fun Run TIMES DUE Participate in the 9th Annual 5K & Fun Run from wherever you call home! You can complete the 5K anytime from when you register until times are due on Saturday, October 3 at noon. Race packets will be mailed to all participants. Alumni & Students: VIEW RACE DETAILS & REGISTER HERE	Participate remotely
2:00-6:00 p.m.	(STUDENT EVENT) ZoomToons Virtual Caricatures Get a personal caricature made digitally on a computer by an artist and made available immediately to download. Each sketch takes 5-6 minutes and can have up to two people, even if they are in different locations! Design Your Own Face Mask Make wearing a mask fun with your own new and creative design to cover up! Masks will be mailed to participants Pippi's Rainbow Name Art Join the artist in the zoom room and watch her create these colorful works of art out of your name! Watching the creation is as much fun as receiving your own! Your final piece will be mailed right to you! Family Silhouettes Join the artist in the zoom room and watch her create these classic works of art! Watching the creation is as much fun as receiving your own! Your final piece will be mailed right to you! Each silhouette can accommodate up to three people. Students: Registration information will be sent to your YCP email	Zoom
Tentatively 2:00 p.m.	Step Show Join the sisters of the Sigma Nu chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. as they host a virtual step show. The show will feature performances by local chapters of the Divine Nine National Pan-hellenic Council.	TBD
2:00-4:00 p.m.	Affinity Reunions (ALUMNI EVENT) In place of the traditional SpartaFest reunion tents, join fellow alumni online to reunite virtually! Connect with alumni in your area or across the country from any of the following groups: Athletics & Spartan Advance Campus Activities Board, Student Senate, and Orientation Leaders Fraternities & Sororities WVYC XGI/Veterans YCCOSP Each group will receive a unique Zoom link. You may register for one or multiple and jump between Zoom rooms at your leisure. Alumni: REGISTER HERE If you are interested in volunteering as an affinity rep to help manage the technical and logistical components of your Zoom Room, please email us at alumni@ycp.edu.	Zoom Rooms
4:00-7:00 p.m.	Pendulum Painting (STUDENT EVENT) Don't miss your chance to try this viral craze! Suspended in the air, watch as the paint pendulum swings and designs unique pieces of art that you can take home! Students: Registration information will be sent to your YCP email
7:00 p.m.	Virtual Concert: AJR This special presentation of the band AJR will be viewable by students, families, and alumni online, with a live Q&A to follow! Hosted by YCP Alum Jeff Hyman '91, Vice President of Degy Entertainment, this is a Fall Fest event you WON'T want to miss. Student also have the opportunity to register for a space to view the concert on the main campus lawn. Space is limited Alumni: Students: Registration information will be sent to your YCP email
9:00 p.m.	York College Trivia Think you know everything about York College? Prove it. Participate with your family, roommates, or alumni in your area and put your Spartan pride to the test! The best part? The prizes. Alumni: REGISTER HERE Students: Registration information will be sent to your YCP email	Online Trivia Platform Students: Outdoors on campus

Social Media Contests
Fall Fest & Homecoming on Social Media

Is it even virtual homecoming without posting about it on social media?
1. Take your virtual homecoming experience to social media with #YCPATHOME. Add the hashtag and tag @YorkCollegePA and @YCPAlumni in your posts to share your Spartan spirit with the whole community.
2. Follow @YCPAlumni for information on social media contests throughout the weekend for a chance to win prizes.
3. Follow YCP Campus Activities Board (CAB) on social media for additional chances to win prizes throughout the weekend.

OFFICE OF ALUMNI RELATIONS

Phone: 717.815.6642
alumni@ycp.edu
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

STUDENT ACTIVITIES AND ORIENTATION

Sara Goodwin, M.A., Director of Student Activities and Orientation
Iosue Student Union, Room 205
Phone: 717.815.1239
Fax: 717.849.1617
orientation@ycp.edu
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Fall Fest & Homecoming Weekend

Fall Fest and Homecoming WeekendSchedule of Events

Schedule Friday, October 2, 2020

Schedule for Saturday, October 3, 2020

Fall Fest & Homecoming on Social Media

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