Five hundred years after Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the church door in Wittenberg and started the conversation that would lead to the Reformation Movement, a group gathered in York to learn more about this polarizing figure and his ideas. 

Dr. Matthew Phillips, associate professor of history at Concordia University, guest lectured at York College on Thursday, September 21, drawing a crowd of about 80 history buffs and Luther fans. The evening of lectures was hosted by the Clayton Museum of Ancient History and the Bible department at York College.
 

From justice for a community, to healing for families, to bringing the Good News of Christ to people around the world, the alumni who will be honored at Homecoming this year represent the heart of the mission of York College: lives of service to God, family, and society.

David K. Arterburn ’77 and Kimberly (Dreher ’02) Hoyt will be presented with Alumni of the Year Awards and the Servant Leader Award will be presented to the 2002-2007 Sendai missions team: Jonathan Straker ’00, Joel Osborne ’00, Ben Berry ’01, and Crimsen (Ruhnke ‘00) Hanson​. These awards will be presented during Homecoming Alumni Chapel, which runs from 9:30-11:30 a.m., Saturday, October 21 at East Hill Church of Christ. ​

What are the effects of exercise on memory? How does napping impact motor learning? Can video games improve visual search accuracy? 

These are the kinds of questions YC psychology students and their peers from across the state will explore and present at the Nebraska Psychological Society annual conference (registration), hosted at York College on November 4. This conference will bring psychology students and educators from Nebraska colleges together to share research methods and findings. It will be an opportunity for students to practice their presentation skills and receive feedback from their peers as well as professionals. 

What makes your town unique? What can be done to build, attract, and retain individuals, families, and businesses? These are questions that communities throughout York County explored in the spring of 2017 through the Marketing Hometown America initiative, led by the York County Development Corporation.

Data has been collected, ideas have been discussed, and the time for action has arrived: Enter York College juniors and seniors from the Elijah A. Levitt School of Business at York College. A handpicked group of students will work to implement projects identified during the Marketing Hometown America process, working with four local communities to bring about meaningful changes that have the potential to spur growth.
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“We saw this as a great opportunity to connect with the community and provide real-world education for our students,” said Nicholas DiToro, recently named Roger Collins Endowed Chair of Business at York College. Students will work with local residents in Bradshaw, Henderson, York and McCool Junction on agenda items set by the villages and towns. Projects include websites and social media promotion, printed marketing materials, and physical improvements that require fundraising.