York College 60th Anniversary Gala

York College was established in October 1966 by the CUNY Board of Trustees, with its first classes beginning in September 1967. The college's earliest classes were held in Bayside at Queensborough Community College and the Oakland Jewish Center before York established its permanent presence in Jamaica, Queens. Classes in Jamaica commenced in September 1971.

Nearly sixty years later, York's founding promise-that a great public education should be within reach of every student, regardless of where they start-remains as vital as ever.

This October, we're gathering alumni, faculty, elected officials, corporate partners, and friends of the College to mark six decades of impact and to invest in what comes next. Every dollar raised at this year's Gala goes directly to the Fund for York, providing flexible, unrestricted support the College can direct to wherever the need is greatest - from emergency student aid to academic innovation to the everyday costs of running a campus that changes lives.

Journal ads are due by October 1 and should be emailed to [email protected]

The night isn't just a celebration - it's an investment. Join us.

HONOREES

We are proud to recognize organizations whose leadership, service, and commitment have made a lasting impact on Queens.

COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARD

Greater Queens Chapter of The Links, Inc.

Jamaica YMCA

BUSINESS TRAILBLAZER AWARD

ALUMNI ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Jean Phelps, PhD