The YCP C.I.R.C.L.E.
Collaboration. Innovation. Research. Community & Local Engagement.
May 2025
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Welcome to the C.I.R.C.L.E., a YCP newsletter that spotlights and promotes
interdisciplinary and cross-sector partnerships, creativity, research, and service.
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“It’s About Being Intentional”: New Podcast Episode Offers Tips and Strategies for Maximizing On-The-Job Learning
What makes high-quality internships and co-ops? Purpose, relationships, communication, and planning, say the guests on the GCCI’s recently released At the Center podcast, Powering Up Workplace Learning for Students. Recorded live at a community networking event on May 1, the episode features Dr. Rachael Lattanzio, YCP Assistant Professor of Nursing; Dr. Diana Muthami, WellSpan Professional Development Lead; Claire Rumsey, YCP Civil Engineering major; and Ethan Feaser, Finance major and Graham Fellow.
Speaking to potential employers, Muthami recommends that supervisors approach internships as opportunities to recruit and train future employees. Lattanzio adds the importance of placing students in the different roles they might have if employed by the company or organization and scaffolding their learning. Not only will they learn about the company, she says, but it allows them to “discover who they are and what they want to do with their careers.”
Drawing on his internship experiences, Feaser encourages students to look beyond what they can get out of the opportunity. “Think of [workplace learning] as a two-way relationship,” he offers, and describes how he helped his host company improve their data processes. Rumsey recommends the same approach when looking for an internship. “In networking, be intentional, not opportunistic,” she says. “Take that initiative to go and find someone you don’t know, who is either inside or outside of your field, and forge that relationship.” In the end, all recommended using available resources to share opportunities, like YCP Handshake, and for students to connect with career services to practice interviews and create high-quality resumes. Learn more about our speakers!
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Working on a Summer Project or Special Initiative?
YCP Graham Fellows Can Help!
The YCP Graham Collaborative Innovation Fellows (Graham Fellows) is a unique interdisciplinary honors program dedicated to entrepreneurial and creative partnerships.
To broaden their exposure to different fields and professions, each Fellow can receive funding of up to $2500 to assist a faculty member, organization or business on a project, program, or research study -- outside of their major.
Learn more about this program
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McNees Accelerator Winners Announced
The McNees Accelerator concluded in April with 10 teams presenting in front of an audience of friends, family, and community members. The 8-week program walked companies through everything from problem identification to marketing to customer discovery and prepared them to present their business to a panel of judges and grow their company after the program's conclusion. Three winners were selected:
Celeste Kaough, Sparkle Fire Design Studio
Alexia Purkanto, Fragrance Gem Co.
Matt Medvedovski and Ben Horwitz, Benny's Hot Sauce
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Meet the GCCI’s Student Staff
Students play a vital role in the GCCI's success. As staff members, they represent a variety of majors, including psychology, history, literary and textual studies, management, and professional writing. They collaborate on everything from event planning and communications to curating gallery exhibitions that showcase creativity and innovation across the YCP community. Drawing on their different backgrounds and unique skills, they exemplify interdisciplinary teamwork, a core mission of the GCCI. Learn more about the student staff.
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York Review Showcases the Power of Student-Driven Work
In April, YCP members, local artists, and others from the York community celebrated the release of the 31st volume of The York Review, York College's student-run literary magazine. The annual publication weaves together writing and visual works from students across the college into a cohesive narrative. During the launch party, alumni and current students shared how their involvement in this student-run project positively impacted their YCP experience. The highlight of the evening, by all accounts, was the live-readings by several students included in this year’s issue.
Photo credit: Lizz Dawson
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Upcoming YCP and Partner Events |
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Rock the Country Music Festival - May 30-31
York Expo Center
See some of the biggest acts in country music at the York Expo Center. This is an all-ages event.
Colin Goode and Devon Tolbert: Arts Fellowship Exhibition - June 6-28
Marketview Arts
An exhibition showcasing the work done by the Appell and Powder Mill Arts Fellows, an 11-month creative residency offered to recent York College graduates.
The Makers Spirit Event - June 13-15
Various Locations Across York County
An annual event held by Explore York, the Makers Spirit Event highlights local craftsmanship across a range of industries.
Have an event for our next newsletter? Email us at gcci@ycp.edu
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Grants and Other Funding Opportunities |
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Graham Center for Collaborative Innovation (GCCI) Grants Program Open Application
The Graham Center for Collaborative Innovation (GCCI) Grants Program invests in YCP faculty and staff collaborations that span academic disciplines, bridge the university and local business community, and center student learning and engagement.
Neighborhood Assistance Program Deadline: May 30
NAP is a tax credit program for businesses that work to invest in and improve their local communities with an emphasis on helping low-income populations.
Large Education Research Grants Deadline: June 17
The Spencer Foundation offers grants for academic research projects that aim to study education for projects that will contribute to improvements in the field.
Research Grants on Reducing Inequality Deadline: August 6
The William T. Grant Foundation invites applicants to apply for grants concerning research with the goal of reducing inequality for youth between the ages of 5 and 25.
York City 3E Grant Program Open Applications
The 3E grant provides funds to small businesses in York City which are owned by people of color, women, or people with disabilities.
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Have a funding opportunity to share in our next newsletter? Email us at gcci@ycp.edu
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Workshops, Conferences, and Convenings |
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BLOOM Small Business Classes - Registration Now Open!
The BLOOM Business Empowerment Center offers multi-week education sessions in both English and Spanish through the summer. Currently, they have classes available in marketing, financial management, and more.
Navigating Campus Mental Health in a Changing America: What Now? - May 28 (12 PM - 1 PM)
This webinar explores the emotional and mental effects on higher education staff, faculty, and students caused by unprecedented changes happening across the country, and how we might address them.
PHENND K-16 Institute: Purpose Driven Education - June 4
Community College of Philadelphia
This free conference will feature F. Joseph Merlino and Deborah Pomeroy, authors of New Era, New Urgency: The Case for Repurposing Education (Lexington Books, 2024).
Pennsylvania Educator Diversity Consortium Virtual Summit 2025 - June 24-26
This event brings together educators, students, administrators, community leaders, and more to explore inclusivity in education.
Seeding Change: Design Thinking for Environmental Justice Workshop - June 25-26
Philadelphia
The Antiracist Justice Frames POD from Penn State University presents this immersive, two-day workshop to develop innovative projects incorporating environmental justice.
Have a professional development opportunity to share in our next newsletter? Email us at gcci@ycp.edu
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Spartan Volunteer Network
Spartan Volunteer Network (SVN) facilitates both short and long-term volunteering partnerships between YCP and community members.
Graham Center for Collaborative Innovation (GCCI)
The GCCI serves as a hub for cross-disciplinary exploration and ingenuity, building and supporting partnerships that span academic disciplines, bridges the university and local business community, and centers student learning and engagement.
Center for Community Engagement (CCE)
The Center for Community Engagement (CCE) fosters the relationship between YCP and the city of York by hosting events, connecting resources, and promoting community-based learning. The CCE is focused on three main goals: supporting local nonprofits, increasing the availability of safe and affordable housing through the Urban Collaborative, and supporting rigorous, non-partisan social science research and analysis through the Glatfelter Institute for Public Policy
J.D. Brown Center
The J.D. Brown Center for Entrepreneurship serves as the epicenter of entrepreneurship and innovation for York College and beyond. Here, future and present business leaders come together to find the necessary resources, collaboration, and knowledge for success.
York College News
Catch up on the latest at YCP.
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