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![]() The York College Concert Choir's annual Spring Works concert will bring together a collection of works and local performers that music lovers in York will not want to miss. Conductor Dr. Clark Roush has titled the productionA New Beginning. It will be presented Monday, April 25, at 7:30 p.m. in the new Bartholomew Performing Arts Center (10th and McKaig). Dr. Greg Woods will narrate the concert and pianist Kay Magner will accompany. This is a free event and no tickets or reservations are needed. All are invited to attend this evening of moving choral artistry. ![]() Mary Eisenhower, chief executive officer of People to People International, will give the commencement address at the York College graduation ceremony on Saturday, April 30. Eisenhower is the granddaughter of U.S. President and First Lady Dwight and Mamie Eisenhower. Her father, John Eisenhower, was also an accomplished soldier, diplomat, and author. Mary Eisenhower’s professional experience includes work on Capitol Hill, managing an engineering firm, time as a fellow at Stanford University, and extensive travel around the world on diplomatic and humanitarian trips. She has worked for more than a decade with People to People International, the organization started by President Eisenhower to promote peace globally by connecting everyday citizens. ![]() The York College English Department will host its annual Writer’s Workshop on Sunday, April 24. The workshop will feature documentary filmmaker Barney McCoy, professor of communication at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. This event will be open to the public and is free of charge; however, registration is required. The event will begin with a reading and lecture from McCoy at 2 p.m.in the Mackey Center / Miller Room at York College. A reception will follow at 3 p.m. in the Cornerstone Room of the Mackey Center. The workshop component with McCoy will run from 4-5 p.m., also in the Cornerstone Room. For more information, please contact Bev McNeese at (402) 363-5690. ![]() York College recognized longtime York resident Scott Koch with the Good Neighbor award Friday in chapel. For many years, Koch has worked with YC Athletics and the Department of Education in several important capacities. He has served as an official or coordinated the officials for hundreds of basketball and baseball games. He also worked with education majors in their student teaching experience as a mentor within York Public Schools. Additionally, Koch was a part of organizing the Leadership York program and was intentional about involving the college. ![]() Patrons of the arts in York had several opportunities to enjoy live performances in the final weeks of the semester at York College. First on the calendar was the Celebration Singers spring show, Seasons of Love. Performed April 19 and 20, this show-choir style production thrilled audiences with numbers such as All of Me, Wings, and a show-stopping performance of Somebody to Love. Co-directed by Dr. Clark Roush and Tisa Lawrence, featuring the choreography of students Soren Tobey and Gabrielle Siebenaler, this show brought the house down both nights. ![]() York College held its annual All-College Banquet Tuesday night at the Holthus Convention Center in York. This end-of-year celebration is a chance for the student body to gather with faculty and staff for a night of recognition and fellowship. Several awards were presented, including Mr. and Ms. YC. Pics from Banquet 2016 ![]() Starting in summer 2017, York College will offer a five-week study abroad experience in Vienna, Austria. The study abroad experience will combine faith and learning in an international context with a small community of York College students and staff. Students in this program will have the opportunity to travel Europe, enroll in specially designed courses, and participate in unique spiritual growth activities. Since it seeks to integrate faith and learning, the program will be created and implemented in collaboration with the Office of the Provost and Spiritual Development office. Dr. Shane Mountjoy, provost, Dr. Sam Garner, director of spiritual development, and Dr. Erin DeHart, associate professor of education, will lead the program in 2017. ![]() Walter '83 and Cindy (Smalley '84) Clark were recognized in chapel today with a special award for their many years of ministry work. Dr. Frank Wheeler, chair of the Bible department, presented the Clarks with The Fields Are Ripeaward, which recognizes York College graduates who have dedicated themselves to serving small churches in the upper Midwest. The Clarks have been serving the Church of Christ in Bismarck, North Dakota, for the past 10 years. Previously, they worked with a church in Sioux City, Iowa for 15 years. Walter and Cindy's sons Cory and Caleb graduated from YC in 2011 and 2013. Their daughter, Caris, will graduate this May. Along with the award, the Clarks received a check for $1,000. They intend to use this money to help pay for travel as they visit South Africa later this year, where Caris and Cory will be working with the organization Orphan's Justice. ![]() Head Men's Basketball Coach Delton Deal was named the Don Meyer Coach of the Year for the 2015-16 season. The award is presented to the top NAIA head coach, as voted on by the award committee. The Don Meyer award committee is a 20 member panel, consisting of 15 current or retired head coaches and five collegeinsider.com staff members. Current Lipscomb head coach Casey Alexander is the chairman of the award committee. ![]() The 39th annual Songfest production was a crowd pleaser as about a fourth of the YC student body put their lives on hold during the spring semester to bring the Campbell Center to life. Under the direction of Mrs. Amy Fraser and student assistant Nolan Henningson, months of planning, designing, creating, and rehearsing went into the three-night event with its closing finale on Saturday night of the Panther Days weekend. Serving as emcees for the evening were Breanne Goben, Abby Gonzalez, and Troy Rowen. Songfest pics |
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