Step-By-Step: New Season of At the Center Takes a Deep Dive into the  Collaborative Process

Graham Center for Collaborative Innovation (GCCI) is excited to announce the launch of our third season of the At the Center podcast!

In this season, At the Center is taking a closer look at what it takes to plan, engage in, sustain, and make difficult decisions in collaborations that effectively move bold ideas from conversation to real-world application. 

Graham Fellows Go Global: Bringing International Research and Connections Back to York

Some skills only reveal their full potential when you take them somewhere new. Collaboration is one of them.

That's the premise behind a new global partnership launched this summer by the Graham Fellows program at York College. Partnered with the Federal University of Juiz de Fora, three Graham Fellows traveled to Brazil to present their work to an international audience. 

 

Class is in Session — So is Lunch!  

 

Join us to celebrate the start of At the Center’s third season! Enjoy great food and conversation with the guests featured on our latest episode, Collaboration 101.  

September 22, 2026, 12:00-1:00 PM

Knowledge Park, 2nd Floor Atrium

Register Today!

DreamWrights Presents: "Mother Goosed" and DreamWrights New Fable Festival

September 18 - 27, 2026

DreamWrights Center for Community Arts

The New Fable Festival brings together short, original plays by local playwrights, each featuring animal characters and crafted to reflect DreamWrights' spirit of inclusive, intergenerational community theatre.

 

 

York County Coffee Crawl Returns

September 28 through October 4

Mark your calendars for the 6th Annual event. There are 14 participating locations celebrating all things coffee with special drinks, food, experiences, stained glass, gifts, and more. See Who is Participating. 

 

York College of Pennsylvania 2026 Career Expo

September 23, 2026, 11:00 AM-3:00 PM Grumbacher Sport and Fitness Center

Join hundreds of employers, students, and staff at our annual career expo! 

 

Trunk or Treat with YCP

October 21, 2026, 6:00-7:30 PM

Grantley Hall Parking Lot

Join YCP in hosting Trunk or Treat for kids/grandkids of YCP Alumni and Staff! NOTE: Free to participate but participants are responsible for the cost of their Trunk or Treat decorations and candy. Please register so we know how many cars/trunks to expect.

Conversation with Artist Fred Haag

September 25, 2026, 5:00-6:00 PM Marketview Arts

Join artist Fred Haag and Gallery Director Matthew Clay-Robison for an engaging conversation exploring Haag's personal journey, artistic philosophy, and decades-long career.

 

YCP Homecoming & Family Weekend

October 2 - 4, 2026

Celebrate with hundreds of fellow Spartans, as alumni and their families return to campus for a nostalgic weekend filled with food and drinks, entertainment, reunions, and more!

 

NEW! GCCI Collaborative Teaching Grants for YCP Faculty

 

Partner with a colleague from an unexpected discipline to build something unique for the courses you already teach!

Click here for details!

Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative - Public School Theatre Program Support Grants 

 

Application Deadline: September 18th, 2026

With the generous support of the Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation, the American Theatre Wing is investing in public schools to help drama teachers get more of the resources they need to provide quality theatre instruction in their schools.

 

Through this grant-giving program, funding will be provided directly to under-resourced public schools for equipment, instruments, and other necessary materials to create new opportunities and enhance existing theatre programs.

QS ImpACT Awards - Youth Building Sustainable Solutions

 

Application Deadline: September 21, 2026

The QS ImpACT Awards are global sustainability awards for youth, universities, and organisations driving measurable change aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through innovation, leadership, and action. From grassroots initiatives to large-scale solutions, the Awards spotlight work shaping a more sustainable and inclusive future. If you’re driving sustainable impact, this is your moment to be seen.

 

Community, Youth Development, Education, Housing, Environment And Diversity Program Grants

 

Application Deadline: September 30, 2026

Through the Weyerhaeuser Giving Fund, we support U.S. and Canadian communities where we have a significant presence or business interest. These communities range from rural to metropolitan, each with unique priorities and needs.

Public Safety and Mental Health Initiative

 

Application Deadline: September 25, 2026

This opportunity supports comprehensive service networks addressing untreated mental illness and substance use to reduce the burden on law enforcement and the justice system; restore order in communities affected by homelessness, mental illness, and substance use; decrease recidivism; reduce crime; and improve overall public safety and restore confidence in public spaces.

 

2027 AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Competition Notice of Funding Opportunity

 

Application Deadline: October 20, 2026 

AmeriCorps is pleased to announce the Fiscal Year 2027 AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Competition Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). With this NOFO, AmeriCorps intends to fund successful applicants that increase the impact of volunteers ages 55 and older who provide volunteer service in response to local community needs.

Become a GCCI Grant Reviewer

No prior grant experience? No problem! This is a great opportunity to learn more about the grant process, build connections, and support the forward-thinking work happening at YCP.

 GCCI Grant Reviewer Form
 

Digital Accessibility Foundations: What Faculty Need to Know

Julie Rasmuson

Director, Student Accessibility Services

September 24, 2026

3:30pm-4:30pm

CFE Library Room 7

 

Learn about upcoming digital accessibility compliance changes at York College, what needs to be made digitally accessible, the first steps to take, and the resources available to support you. 

Register Now!

 

 

The Next 250: Youth Voices on the Civic Decade 

September 17, 2026

Presented in partnership with Made By Us and History Co: Lab, this Constitution Day conversation will feature civically engaged young people reflecting on the nation’s first 250 years, the Youth250 Declaration, and their hopes for the Civic Decade ahead. This event will also be available to stream online.

 

10th Annual Diversity in Medicine Conference

September 25-27, 2026

Patient R Waiting’s Annual Diversity in Medicine Conference is designed by experienced health professionals of color with the needs of students from backgrounds underrepresented in medicine at its core. For nearly a decade, the conference has created space for aspiring physicians and health

 

Carnegie - Athletics: A New Focal Point for Institutional Strategy

September 28, 2026, 1:30pm – Zoom Meeting

This webinar will examine the importance of collegiate athletics and explore the opportunities and challenges of leveraging athletics to support institutional thriving.

 

Collaboration 101: What It Is, What It Isn't, Why It Matters

What's the difference between a team that collaborates and a team that just cooperates — and why does one produce breakthroughs while the other produces meeting fatigue?  Drawing on research and personal experience, podcast guests Dr. Mohammed Raja, Allan Lehman, and Dr. Laura Steck offer practical strategies for building the trust and structures a team needs to do challenging things together.  Take a listen and join us for lunch with the guests on September 22 on the YCP campus!

State of Young People Report 2026

Do young people aspire to make society better, and if so, how do they imagine doing that through their careers and postsecondary educational experiences?

 

What Gen Z Wants: The Future of Volunteerism

How do you capture the attention of Generation Z and Generation Alpha to recruit them to volunteer or serve?

 

How Campuses Can Boost Student Voter Registration

This Forbes article explores the importance of voter registration among college students, noting how schools can encourage student engagement. 

 

Colleges’ Next Step In Civic Engagement: Recruiting Poll Workers

This piece argues that colleges should expand civic engagement beyond nonpartisan voter registration and turnout, encouraging the recruitment of poll workers. 

The York College Lifelong Learning Initiative (YC-LLI)

Enriching the lives of adults through educational, cultural, intergenerational, and social opportunities

 

The YC-LLI is a vibrant, member-driven community that creates opportunities for lifelong learning, intergenerational engagement, service, and connection.

 

Through the active involvement of York College leadership, faculty, staff, and community partners, YC-LLI cultivates a welcoming environment where adults can share their knowledge, explore new ideas, and contribute meaningfully to the greater York community.

Interested?  Sign Up Here!
 

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