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Support Makes a Difference The 2016-2017 Donor Report in this issue shows how much the community, Spartans, faculty, staff, and friends value York College and encourage the aspirations of our hard-working students. We send heartfelt thanks to those who have made contributions. The amounts listed in the Report tell one story, but, there are many other stories hidden behind the numbers. If you have ever wondered where the dollars actually go, and what type of impact donations make on our students' lives, you will be interested to hear the stories of
Administration by growing her Escape Room business. Escape Room, you say, what is that? If you want to get a feel for what an Escape Room is all about, please go to page 18. There's no escaping that York College will celebrate our 50th anniversary as a four-year institution in 2018 and also honor the fact that we can trace our roots to the York County Academy (1787) and to the York Collegiate Institute. We look forward to sharing stories from our rich heritage when students and classes looked very different from today. Starting with our first issue in 2018, you will also see a new look for the magazine, which will incorporate some of your suggestions, including a smaller
Pamela Gunter-Smith, Ph.D. President Dominic DelliCarpini, Ph.D. Dean, Center for Community Engagement Daniel Green, D.M.A. Vice President of Enrollment Management Christine Heine, Ed.D. Head of School,York Country Day School Jane C. Hogge, M.S. Vice President, College Advancement Joshua Landau, Ph.D. Associate Provost, Student Success Kenneth Martin, Ph.D. Vice President, Campus Operations Joseph Merkle, M.A. Vice President, Student Affairs Laura Niesen de Abruña, Ph.D. Provost and Dean of Academic Affairs C. Matt Smith, C.P.A. Vice President, Business Affairs and CFO Ilya Yakovlev, Ph.D. Chief Information Officer YC Magazine Mary Dolheimer Assistant Vice President of Communications Gail R. Huganir College Editor Lance A. Snyder '05 Art/Creative Director Mike Adams Photographer Colleen M. Adamy Editorial Assistant Jeremy Gottsch '17, Marisa Schirk '18 Summer 2017 Interns Rachel Harclerode '18, George Chaffin '18 Fall 2017 Interns YC Magazine Advisory Board Frederick Bianco '72 Megan Davitt '12 Dominic DelliCarpini, Ph.D. Cobey Dietrich '02 Nathan A. Eifert '91 Jaime Garland '98 Nancy Johnston '75 Patti S. Stirk '87/'99 MBA Michael J. Zerbe, Ph.D.
those who have benefited from scholarships. Two individuals are featured in this issue, and we look forward to including more stories in the future. Speaking of support, it is with deep appreciation that we announce a generous gift of $5.5 million to the College's Engineering Program from Bob and Anne Kinsley. Founder and CEO of Kinsley Construction, Bob Kinsley '60, has been involved with YCP's engineering program since the beginning, so it is fitting that his generosity will take the program to the next level. To learn more, please turn to page 12. Recognizing a trend and making it a successful business enterprise takes confidence and a sound business education. Marisa Capobianco '17 is reaping the benefits of her B.S. in Business
book size and a new, easier-to-read design. You will hear more about upcoming events (including the College's 50th anniversary) as well as stories, people, history, fun facts, and news about Spartans and the Spartan world. With that in mind, please feel free to share your stories and photos – especially anecdotes from the 1960s – including friends, classes, professors, athletic teams, and coaches, so that we can go back through the decades and celebrate our 50th anniversary in style.
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