Fall Fest & Homecoming Weekend

Save the Date for Fall Fest & Homecoming Weekend 2023 - Friday, September 29-Sunday, October 1, 2023. No matter what event(s) you attend, we hope you will enjoy a weekend full of reminiscing with old friends, reconnecting with the College, and exploring campus and downtown York. We love seeing our alumni in-person and back on campus and welcome our Spartan parents and students! Preregistration is now closed. Walk-ins are welcome at most events. Please check the schedule for more information.

All events are family friendly and the entire Spartan community is invited to enjoy all events, including the SpartaFest picnic on Saturday evening.

Relive the highlights of the 2022 weekend with the online photo gallery.

Fall Fest and Homecoming WeekendSchedule of Events

Friday, September 29

Schedule Friday, September 29, 2023

Date & Time (All times in EST)	Event	Location
11 a.m. - 6 p.m.	9th Annual Spartan Advance Golf Outing Preregistration required: www.ycpspartans.com Hosted by Spartan Advance, the official booster club of York College Athletics	Country Club of York
3-7 p.m.	Welcome Table (YCP APP Help) & Photo Booth Stop in at the Welcome table in the Student Union Lobby to download the YCP App and learn about the events this weekend. If space is available, you can join in the “Take Your Family to Class” event. Take a memento photo in the photo booth and grab a frame for your keepsake. Hosted by the Office of Student Activities and Orientation	Student Union Lobby
3:30-4:30 p.m.	Take Your Family to Class Want your parents to experience what you do while at school? Take Your Parent to Class is a great way to involve them while learning from some of your favorite professors. Preregistration is now open! Sponsored by the Campus Activities Board	Various Classrooms
4-7 p.m.	Coffee Painting What's better than drinking coffee? Painting with it! Come join CAB to kick off Fall Fest weekend and make some fun art with coffee! Sponsored by the Campus Activities Board	Keystone Room, Lower Level, Student Union
4-8 p.m.	Home-Away-From-Home Dinner Come enjoy a Home Style, family recipe, dinner and our dinner time entertainment, WVYC and EEMS. Bring family, bring friends, bring everyone you know to kick off Fall Fest. Entry to the dining hall can be paid by utilizing a student's Dining Plan or via debit and credit at the door. Want to see your family’s favorite recipe in the dining hall? Submit the recipe here and yours may be featured on this evening! https://forms.gle/dLZ9qXomdN89SJTz7 Performance Schedule: 4-5:15pm - WVYC YCP’s very own radio station will DJ a dinner time playlist for your enjoyment. Bring your requests to hear your favorites. 5:15-6:30 pm - EEMS Blending styles together from hip-hop, alternative and pop,Eems has become known for his versatile mashups and covers. Eems has used his unique sounds, voice, and sense of humor to take audiences across the country by storm! We know you’ll enjoy these tunes as you enjoy your dinner!	Johnson Dining Hall, Student Union
5-7 p.m.	Glass Etching Come etch your own mug, hang with your friends, and take it with you to remember your Fall Fest Weekend. Sponsored by the Office of Student Activities and Orientation	Spart's Den, Lower Level, Student Union
6-8 p.m.	Alumni Happy Hour Join representatives from the Alumni Board and Young Alumni Board for a Happy Hour at Gift Horse Brewing Company in downtown York. Preregistration is now closed. Walk-ins are welcome. Hosted by the Office of Alumni Relations	Gift Horse Brewing Company
6 p.m.	Shabbat Celebration and Dinner Join our Hillel students, families, and alumni as we welcome you to campus with a Shabbat celebration and dinner. Preregister here or by emailing gordoncenter@ycp.edu. Hosted by the Doris and Bernard Gordon Center for Jewish Student Life and Hillel	Gordon Center for Jewish Life
7 - 9 p.m.	VIRTUAL BINGO Can't be here in person to celebrate Fall Fest & Homecoming Weekend? Join us for Virtual Bingo via Zoom. Family friendly, all ages welcome. Preregistration is closed. Registrants will receive an email with a Zoom link and game information. Hosted by the Office of Alumni Relations	Virtual/online
7 p.m.	YCP’s Got Talent Get ready to be amazed and entertained as York College of Pennsylvania presents "YCP's Got Talent," an unforgettable evening filled with sensational performances by the incredibly talented members of our YCP community. This electrifying event will showcase a diverse array of acts featuring students, staff, and alumni, all competing for the coveted title of YCP's most talented act of the year. Want to perform? Submit your audition here! YCP’s Got Talent	DeMeester Recital Hall

Saturday, September 30

Schedule for Saturday, September 30, 2023

Date & Time (All times in EST)	Event	Location
8 a.m.	12th Annual YCP 5K and Fun Run All are welcome to join us for this annual 5K and kid-friendly Fun Run event. Kids Race at 8 a.m., 5K at 8:30 a.m. $25 – Alumni, Employees, and Community Members $10 – Students $30 – Day of Registration FREE – SpartaKids Fun Run (age 12 and under) Preregistration is closed. Day of registrations are accepted with cash or check only, no credit cards. Hosted by the Office of Alumni Relations	RAIN OR SHINE Grumbacher Track and Rail Trail
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.	Spartan for Life Alumni Welcome Table Pick up event information for the weekend, a bookstore coupon, and special alumni swag. Rain Location: Grumbacher Sport and Fitness Center, Field House Hosted by the Office of Alumni Relations	Main Campus Lawn
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.	Coffee and Conversation Enjoy a cup of coffee and light refreshments while connecting with YCP professors and administrators. Currently scheduled: NICK DELENER, PH.D., Dean, Graham School of Business and Full Professor JOSHUA D. DESANTIS, D.ED., Assistant Provost, Graduate and Professional Programs, and Associate Professor of Education GREGORY FOY, PH.D., Associate Professor of Chemistry STACY LUTTER, D.ED., Chair, The Stabler Dept. of Nursing and Associate Professor of Nursing KAY MCADAMS, PH.D., Associate Professor of History JOE MERKLE, Vice President of Student Affairs, Emeritus MOLLY SAUDER, ED.D., Chair, Sport Management & Sport Media Department JEFFREY SCHIFFMAN, WVYC Radio Station Manager and Lecturer in Communication CAROLYN SMITH '09/'15, Adjunct Faculty, Nursing The College's new President, Dr. Thomas Burns, will also be stopping by. Preregistration is closed. Walk-ins welcome on the day of the event. Rain Location: Alumni Hall, West Campus Community Center Hosted by the Office of Alumni Relations	WPAC Patio, Main Campus
11 a.m.-2 p.m.	Fall Festival Join the fun of this annual party on the Main Campus Lawn! This year will feature: life-size inflatable Hungry, Hungry Hippos, inflatable Obstacle Course, Mechanical Bull, wax hand making, face painting, airbrush tattoos, make-your-own Lip Balm, free popcorn and cotton candy, student club fundraiser tables and musical entertainment! Performance Schedule 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. - Sydney Irving 12:30-2 p.m. - Austin Giorgio Rain Location: Grumbacher Sport and Fitness Center, Field House	Main Campus Lawn
11 a.m.	Athletic Event Women's Volleyball TriMatch York vs. Misericordia	Wolf Gymnasium, West Campus
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.	Fall Fest Campus Picnic-BBQ Lunch Enjoy a lunch buffet at the Fall Festival while listening to musical by Sydney Irving and Austin Giorgio. Tickets are available for purchase at the tent entrance via cash, or in Johnson Dining Hall using a credit card, debit card, or meal plan (1 Swipe = 1 Ticket). Price $10.25 per person. Rain Location: Grumbacher Sport and Fitness Center, Field House Hosted by Student Activities and Orientation	Main Campus Lawn
1 p.m.	Athletic Event Women's Volleyball TriMatch Misericordia vs. Mount Aloysius	Wolf Gymnasium, West Campus
1 p.m.	Athletic Event Field Hockey vs. Misericordia	Kinsley Field, West Campus
2:30-4 p.m.	Magician: Jack Kelly Join us for a Live Magic Show put on by upcoming star Jack Kelly. Jack delivers an interactive and engaging magic show that implements mind-blowing magic and high energy to create an unforgettable experience. Jack likes to break the mold of what people think a magician is. Using his personable and quick-witted personality to connect with the audience through the impossible, Jack consistently leaves people raving about what they just saw.	Demeester Recital Hall
3 p.m.	Athletic Event Women's Volleyball TriMatch York vs. Mount Aloysius	Wolf Gymnasium, West Campus
4 p.m.	Alumni Fountain and Dr. G-S Plaza Dedication Ceremony Join us on Main Campus during Fall Fest & Homecoming Weekend as we dedicate the newly remodeled Alumni Fountain and Dr. G-S Plaza in front of Schmidt Library. Preregistration is closed. Walk-ins are welcome. Rain location: Schmidt Library Lobby Hosted by the Office of College Development	Dr. G-S Plaza, Schmidt Library
4 p.m.	Prism Concert This program will feature a wide range of talented performers from the York College Division of Music. Presented by the Division of Music	WPAC, Main Campus
5-8 p.m.	SpartaFest All Spartans - alumni, students, parents, and faculty/staff and their families - are invited to enjoy this family-friendly event with all-you-can-eat fare, beer and wine, and desserts, while reconnecting with our Spartan community. Highlights include music, dancing, games, and the Spartans of the Year awards presentation. ID is required. Current YCP students must show their YCP IDs for entry. Preregistration is closed. Walk-ins welcome on the day of the event as space allows. Hosted by the Office of Alumni Relations	Grumbacher Sport and Fitness Center, Field House, West Campus
8-9 p.m.	Campfire and S'mores Join us on the Student Union Lawn for a campfire and s'mores! Bring your friends, share some YCP memories and stories, and enjoy a nice snack! Rain location: Student Union, Spart's Den Hosted by Campus Activities Board	Student Union Lawn
8 p.m.	'90s Reunion All graduates from 1990-1999 are invited to a reunion party at Murph's Study Hall, hosted by Brian Biddulph-Krentar '97. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged.	Murph's Study Hall, 850 Jessop Place
9 p.m.	Screamer’s Birthday Bingo Bash Participate in a YCP tradition! Cards are provided at no cost. Join us in the Johnson Dining Hall for a classic game of bingo to celebrate Screamer's birthday! There will be food and prizes! And yes, Screamer will be there! Hosted by Campus Activities Board	Johnson Dining Hall, Student Union, Main Campus

Additional Fall Fest Information

Dining Hours, GSFC Use, Bookstore, and Hotel Info

Dining Hours	GSFC	Spartan Store & Convenience Store Hours	Hotel Info	Marketview Arts
Friday, Sept. 29 Johnson Dining Hall, Iosue Student Union 7-11:00 a.m. Breakfast $6.95 11 am-4 pm Lunch $8.50 4-8 pm Dinner $12.10 Starbucks, Humanities Building 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Spart’s Den, Iosue Student Union 11 a.m. - Midnight Saturday, Sept. 30 Johnson Dining Hall 10 am-4 pm Brunch $6.95 4-6:30 pm Dinner $12.10 Starbucks CLOSED Spart’s Den 5 p.m. - Midnight Sunday, Oct. 1 Johnson Dining Hall 10 am-4 pm Brunch $6.95 4-6:30 pm Dinner $12.10 Starbucks CLOSED Spart’s Den 5 p.m. - Midnight *PLEASE NOTE: Dining Hall is card only, no cash	Facilities Friday: 12-1:30 p.m. Saturday: 12-2 p.m. Sunday: 12-2 p.m.; 6-9 p.m. Rock Wall Friday: Closed Saturday: Closed Sunday: 5-10:30 p.m. Pool Friday: 12-2 p.m. Saturday: 12-2 p.m. Sunday: 12-2 p.m.; 6-9 p.m. Alumni and family access passes can be picked up at the upper-level Welcome Desk.	Friday, Sept. 29 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Spartan Store, Student Union 8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. Convenience Store, Student Union Saturday, Sept. 30 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Spartan Store, Student Union 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Convenience Store, Student Union Sunday, October 1 Closed Discount for alumni, families, and students. Stop by the Welcome Table to pick up your coupon.	The Yorktowne Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton 48 E. Market St York, PA 17401 717-848-1111 Hampton Inn by Hilton 1550 Mt Zion Rd York, PA 17402 717-840-1500 Wingate by Wyndham 105 State St York, PA 17404 717-848-2100 Heritage Hills Golf Resort 2700 Mt. Rose Ave. York, PA 17402 717-755-0123 Home2Suites by Hilton York 212 Pauline Dr. York, PA 17402 717-747-0360 Wyndham Garden York 2000 Loucks Rd. York, PA 17408 717-846-9500	Friday, Sept. 29 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Exhibition: UNENTITLED A collaboration involving seven regional artists using various mediums, this exhibition looks at the broad topic of entitlements that are not present for all and the communities impacted.

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.