Fall Fest 2015

FALLfest

Homecoming Weekend

October 2 - 4, 2015

sponsored by the Offices of Alumni Relations and Student Activities

Dear Alumni, Parents, Students and Friends,

Hello from York College! Whether it has been a few months,
several years, or a few decades since you were last on campus,
I am happy to share this annual tradition with all of you.

Please take the opportunity to reconnect with classmates and
professors, enjoy revisiting favorite spots on campus, and
partake in the many activities planned throughout the weekend.
We continue to upgrade our campus and I recommend that you
take this chance to explore and see what is different and what
has remained the same.

Please be sure to say hello and introduce yourself if you see me!

Sincerely,

Pamela Gunter-Smith
President

"From Day One" – What's That About?

From Day One is the culmination of an extensive, multifaceted effort to find out what York College
is all about at its core. While we've used "Results Matter" in recent years, we believe it was time
to re-examine what makes York College great and how to best express that to the community.
To learn more visit: www.ycp.edu/from-day-one. Here's the basis of our new approach:

Your life's work. Where does it begin?
It starts with the passion you'll find. The career you'll pursue.
The connections you'll make. The life you'll lead. It begins today.

Because your life's work is more than work.
It starts with the choices you make, the plan you make, and the promise you
make to yourself when you begin your life at York College of Pennsylvania.

It's the confidence you'll find when you dig deep and dream big.
The relationships you'll have that connect you to your field and your world.

The understanding you'll gain when you see that the
work you'll do one day is the work you're already doing.
And it's what you'll have at York College of Pennsylvania from day one.

Better connections. A smarter plan. A life that works.

Lydia Moro '17
Hometown: Abingdon, MD

"From Day One . . . I joined ENACTUS
and became the leader I am today."

Fall Fest Schedule

Friday, October 2

8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Spartan Advance Golf Outing Country Club of York
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Preregistration is required: www.YCPAlumni.com
8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. College Bookstore Open Student Union
4:30 - 7 p.m.
6 - 8 p.m. Convenience Store Open Student Union

8 p.m. Career Development Center Open Campbell Hall

9 p.m. Dinner Available Johnson Dining Hall
$11 for guests without meal plans

DOWNTOWN EVENT Shuttle Pick-Up from Main Campus

Join us for this special event at Downtown York's First Friday! York College

Student Activities and Student Senate will be hosting live entertainment and

activities in Central Market. Admission is free. Enjoy and explore the surrounding

shops and restaurants that will be hosting special events and offering discounts.

Campfire & S'mores Creek Crossing Shuttle Stop

Join the Campus Activities Board for s'more fun! Gather with friends, old and new,

as you make this famous fireside treat and reminisce about your time on campus.

A COMEDY MIME: LINDSAY BENNER WPAC

Bring your family and friends to this family-friendly performance of acting,

mixed with comedy and even juggling! Admission is free.

Saturday, October 3

8 a.m. Alumni Softball Playdate Softball Field
8 a.m.
8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Alumni Baseball Playdate Jaquet Field

8:30 a.m. Information Tent Student Union Patio

9 a.m. Pick up your schedule of events, bookstore coupons, and information about
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
upcoming events.
10 a.m.
10 - 11 a.m. YCP 5K AND FUN RUN Grumbacher Track and Rail Trail

10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Join fellow alumni, employees, students, parents, and community members
10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
10 a.m. - 12 a.m. for our 4th Annual 5K and Fun Run. Alumni, employees, parents, and
11 a.m.
11 a.m. community members – $25, Students – $10, Day of Registration – $30,
11 a.m.
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. SpartaKids Fun Run (begins at 8 a.m.) – FREE. Register: www.YCPAlumni.com
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Sponsored by the Office of Alumni Relations.
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Alumni Board of Directors Meeting Alumni Hall
12 p.m.
COFFEE AND CONVERSATION Buechel Lounge
12 p.m.
12 - 2 p.m. WITH YOUR YCP PROFESSORS Johnson Dining Hall

Enjoy a cup of coffee while networking with current and former professors during

this unique event. Special guests include: Dr. Robert Iosue, Dr. Michael McGough,

Dr. Darrien Davenport, Dr. Mary Meisenhelter '80, Professor Lowell Briggs.

Women's Lacrosse Alumni Game Kinsley Field

President's Family Reception Johnson Dining Hall

Welcome to Fall Fest! Alumni, students, friends, and family of the College

are invited to join together for light refreshments and conversation. Please join

us for the official kickoff to Fall Fest! Hosted by the Office of the President.

College Bookstore Open Student Union

Convenience Store Open Student Union

Spart's Den Open Student Union

Brunch Available Johnson Dining Hall
$9 for guests without meal plans

Campus Tour Depart from the Student Union Patio

Alumni Swim Meet Grumbacher Sport and Fitness Center

Graham School of Business Open House Willman Business Center

FALL FESTIVAL Campus Lawn

One of the largest events of the year, Fall Festival/Homecoming Weekend

features dozens of student organization fundraisers, inflatables, make your

own novelties, music, and more! You don’t want to miss this!

Rain Location: GSFC

MUSIC: BRENT AND COMPANY Campus Lawn

With musical leanings ranging from reggae and rock to country and funk,

the band successfully straddles multiple genres without losing sight of its

acoustic rock beginnings.

Alumni Awards Yorkview Hall

Recognition Luncheon Willman Business Center

Networking Reception begins at 11:30 a.m. Preregistration is required.

Women's Volleyball vs. Southern Virginia Wolf Gymnasium

OCTOBERFEST PICNIC Campus Lawn

Gather with current students, alumni, families, and friends! Enjoy an assortment

of your favorite picnic foods while listening to music by Brent and Company.

Admission for alumni, families, and friends is just $9 per person, and current

students may utilize their meal plan by prepurchasing a ticket from Johnson

Dining Hall. Rain Location: GSFC, Multipurpose Room

12:30 p.m. Field Hockey vs. Mary Washington Kinsley Field
12:30 p.m.
2 p.m. Women's Soccer vs. Christopher Newport Graham Field
3 - 5 p.m.
3 p.m. STEP SHOW Campus Lawn
3 p.m.
4 p.m. The rhythmic stepping of the Divine Nine NPHC chapters is always a crowd
4 p.m.
favorite. This performance is sure to be a powerful experience.
4:30 - 6 p.m.
4:30 - 9 p.m. Hall of Fame Reception Hall of Fame Room, GSFC
By invitation only.
5:30 p.m.
8 p.m. Campus Tour Depart from Student Union Patio

10 p.m. Men's Soccer vs. Christopher Newport Graham Field
10 p.m.
Men's Lacrosse Alumni Game Kinsley Field

PRISM CONCERT WPAC

Join us for a "PRISM" of sounds as the Division of Music presents a fun-filled

program featuring a variety of styles performed by both student musicians and

artist faculty. Admission is free.

Dinner Available Johnson Dining Hall
$11 for guests without meal plans

SPARTAFEST Seligman Field, West Campus

Brews, Brats, Live Entertainment – Featuring the Mark DeRose Band and WVYC.

Featuring the following reunions: CAB/Senate, Classes of the Late 90s,

Class of 2005, and Class of 2010. Enjoy all-you-can-eat Oktoberfest fare!

Local beer and wine provided. Admission is $12 per person. Alumni and

their families are invited to attend. Must be 21. ID is required.

Sponsored by the Office of Alumni Relations.

Hall of Fame Awards Dinner Yorkview Hall
By invitation only. Willman Business Center

LARRY AND RAVEN WPAC

The dynamic mentalism duo are based in the greater New York area, but have

performed in over a dozen countries around the world. In 2000 they were flown

to Osaka, Japan, to be featured in the longest-running variety show in Japan.

Today, there are only a few couples who have developed this rare ability.

They are part of a lineage that spans more than 150 years. You’ll be amazed

at the illusions the two create using only their minds. Admission is free.

BINGO Johnson Dining Hall

A YCP tradition – BINGO. This Fall Fest-themed bingo will have fun prizes!

Cards are free (limit 3). Alumni and families are welcome to attend!

Movie: Minions William Walker Room

Open to all alumni and students. Admission is free.

Sunday, October 4

11 a.m. Brunch Available Johnson Dining Hall
$9 for guests without meal plans
11 a.m.
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Jewish Family Brunch Buechel Lounge, Johnson Dining Hall
11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
11 a.m. - 12 a.m. College Bookstore Open Student Union
5 & 6 p.m.
7:15 p.m. Convenience Store Open Student Union

Spart's Den Open Student Union

Catholic Mass Brougher Chapel

Contemporary Christian Worship Brougher Chapel

Grumbacher Sport and Fitness Center Hours

Complimentary recreational facility access to the
Grumbacher Sport and Fitness Center will be available for YCP alumni, parents, and families.

Register for your weekend access pass at the upper-level Welcome Desk of the GSFC.

Pool Rock Wall Grumbacher Facilities

Friday 6 - 8 p.m. Friday 2 - 8 p.m. Friday 2 - 9 p.m.
Saturday 2 - 8 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Saturday 3 - 6 p.m. Sunday 9 a.m. - 11 p.m.

(following Alumni Swim Meet)

Sunday 3 - 6 p.m.

Hotel Reservations

We are pleased to join with the following hotels in welcoming you to Fall Fest 2015.
Please call the hotel of your choice using the numbers listed below.
You must mention YORK COLLEGE to receive the College rate.
Please note that the hotels in the area sell out quickly.

Best Western The Inn at Heritage Hills Hampton Inn & Suites
1415 Kenneth Road 2700 Mt. Rose Avenue 2159 S. Queen Street
York, PA 17402 York, PA 17402
York, PA 17404 717-755-0123 717-741-0900
717-767-6931
Country Inn & Suites Hampton Inn & Suites
Comfort Inn 245 St. Charles Way 1550 Mt. Zion Road
Corporate Gateway York, PA 17402 York, PA 17402
2250 N. George Street 717-747-5833 717-840-1500

York, PA 17402 The Yorktowne Hotel Wyndham Garden York
717-699-1919 48 E. Market Street 2000 Loucks Road
York, PA 17403 York, PA 17408
Holiday Inn Express 1-800-233-9324 717-846-9500
140 Leader Heights Road

York, PA 17403
717-741-1000

Contact Us

Events and times are subject to change. Please make sure to check for an updated schedule
on our website www.YCP.edu/fallfest or at the information table upon your arrival to campus.

For questions or additional information, please contact:
Office of Alumni Relations at [email protected] or 717-815-6642

Office of Student Activities & Orientation at 717-815-1239

Alumni Award Recipients

Distinguished Achievement Award
Recognizes exceptional achievement in either
a career or community service and continuous
involvement with the Alumni Association.

Shane Skinner '95
Chairman and CEO, Record360, Inc.

Distinguished Young Alumni Award
Recognizes alumni who have graduated within the
past ten years for significant career achievement
and/or community service.

Carly Slagel '05
Director of Alumni & Parent Relations, Calvert School

Distinguished Service Award
Recognizes exceptional service
and commitment to York College.

Thomas Albright '83
Principal & Owner
Red Rose Preparedness, Risk, and Crisis Management, LLC

Alumni Professional Excellence Award
Presented to an individual who demonstrates a
consistent period of professional behaviors and
contributions that set him/her apart from his/her peers.

Gregory Davis, MBA '88
Accounting Lecturer, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Professional Service and Leadership Award
Presented each year to a faculty member or administrator who has served
the College community with great vision and distinction, and who has
demonstrated the highest qualities and characteristics of leadership in
the completion of his/her professional responsibilities.

Dr. Mary Meisenhelter '80
Professor of Management & Organization, York College of Pennsylvania

Hall of Fame Award Recipients

The Athletic Hall of Fame recognizes intercollegiate varsity athletes, coaches,
and other individuals who made outstanding contributions to the athletic program.

Amanda Bushey '04 Paul Saikia Kerry Zech '04 Andy O'Brien '03
Women's Basketball Coach, Baseball Women's Volleyball Men's Basketball