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CODEBREAKER YORK’S “MATHEMATICS MASTER”
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Dave is a disciplined photographer and an intuitive storyteller who uses the human experience as a canvas for creative expression. Photo courtesy of Early Light Media
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COMMUNITY 4 Around Campus
Encouraging Diversity
5 Meet Vinny Cannizzaro
Senior Nellie Washington organized UNITY to promote acceptance and inspire inclusion.
9 Overheard 10 Engaging York
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12 Spartan Sports
PURSUITS 14 Research
Mentor + Student Research
15 Hands-On
Students conducted a literature review on research related to music therapy and were mentored by Professor of Nursing Melissa Schneider, DNP. < PAGE 14
FEATURES 16 Codebreaker
Codebreaker
22 In Focus: YCP Hackathon
Professor Craig Bauer, Ph.D., believes math and psychology are the keys to codebreaking.
24 On Set: David Larson ’03
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CONNECTIONS 28 Alumni News
Matthew Card ’00
29 Alumni Spotlight
Senior Vice President of Media and Communications for Bank of America’s Global Wealth and Investment Management division.
32 In Memoriam 33 A Glimpse of Our Past
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President Pamela Gunter-Smith, Ph.D. Dean, Ctr. for Community Engagement Dominic DelliCarpini, Ph.D.
As I write, the enrollment season is in full swing at York College and around the country. Families are considering their options, and colleges and universities are welcoming potential students. An article in The Chronicle of Higher Education suggests that “affordability, availability of a desired program, reputation/academic quality, career outcomes/job opportunities, value of education for cost, feeling of fit, and proximity to home” are prospective students’ main considerations when choosing a college. While all of these criteria are important, in my experience “fit” is just as important as any of the others. At York College, we provide numerous opportunities for students to explore their fit with us. In the past several months, I have had an opportunity to talk with alumni from classes as early as 1971 as well as with current students. When asked why they chose York College, the reason they gave invariably boiled down to that intangible feeling of “fit.” Recently, the Keystone Research Center and the Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center released a new policy proposal for free public college education in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The program, named The Pennsylvania Promise, would provide tuition and fees to needs-based students who enroll full time at community colleges or at any of the 14 universities in the state system. It would also offer various grants, depending on family income, to students attending state-related universities. This renewed focus on increasing our investment in the next generation is promising, but it would not extend to students seeking an education at private institutions such as York College. Might the allure of a free college education be difficult to overcome, even if an institution is clearly not the right fit for a student and stands ill-equipped to help them succeed, both on campus and throughout their careers? The Pennsylvania Promise addresses only one aspect: cost. York College provides a rewarding, high-quality private education for our students. No, a York College education is not free, but we work to make our personalized brand of education as affordable as possible. We believe, and our students verify, that York College is the best fit for those seeking unrivaled preparation for fulfilled lives and careers. American education in general, and specifically in Pennsylvania, is exceptional with respect to offering a variety of educational options. However, rather than having students choose between institutions solely based on cost, our investment in higher education should foster a student’s ability to choose what is best for them. After all, when it comes to education, fit matters. One size doesn’t fit all.
Pamela Gunter-Smith, Ph.D. President, York College of Pennsylvania
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SHOULD WE FEAR ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE? Gabriel Cutrufello, Ph.D. Asst. Professor, Rhetoric & Composition In science fiction film and literature, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is often portrayed as a malevolent force that wants to destroy humanity (think Skynet from The Terminator films), but I think we have more to fear from what is called “weak AI” (AI that only address a few narrow problems without being sentient) and the humans who design and use it. A good example would be the “dog” in Black Mirror’s Season 4 episode “Metalhead.” The dog-shaped drone, running on an old program, effectively tracks and eliminates its targets — three humans scraping out a living in a post-apocalyptic future. Their only crime was breaking into an
“We don’t have to fear AI so much as we should fear the uses to which humans could put it.”
Dennis Weiss, Ph.D. Professor of Philosophy As human beings have confronted new technologies in the past, they’ve often reacted by veering from embracing it as the utopian solution to our problems or demonizing it for ensuring a dystopian future. Both reactions suggest a mistaken view of the relationship between human beings and technology in which technology is treated as some kind of alien force meant to save us or damn us. Our dance with technology can be a source of excitement, innovation, and occasional disorientation. Technology is not something alien, fearful, or even saving. It’s been our dance partner since we first picked up a stick and we should try to understand it, rather than fear it or think it will save us.
David Babcock, Ph.D. Assoc. Professor, Computer Science AI is often misunderstood because of its representation in science fiction movies and television shows as a malevolent entity out to destroy the human race. The reality is that these systems are simply computer software that adjust their decision-making parameters based on data provided as inputs. Our ethical duty is to consider which aspects of our lives we want to entrust with these systems and what software safeguards we will require to be put in place to limit the actions these systems can perform. The important question that society and lawmakers will need to address is — who will be responsible for the consequences when systems that utilize AI algorithms cause harm? Ultimately, the fear should not be of the technology itself, but rather the inability of the technology industry, policymakers, and society as a whole to agree on standards for proper and ethically responsible use of AI systems before they are deployed in critical systems.
abandoned warehouse to look for a toy for a sick child. The terror in the episode derives from the thorough mindlessness of the weak-AI drone. In the end, the “dog” is not morally responsible for the deaths it causes; instead, the presumably long-dead humans who designed the drone are culpable for its violence. Like all good literary genres, science fiction tells us more about ourselves and our own humanity, and stories about AI are no different. We don’t have to fear AI so much as we should fear the uses to which humans could put it.
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“I want a zero-emissions lawn service to become the norm in 10 years.”
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— BRAD LOCKWOOD ’19
50TH ANNIVERSARY
DID YOU KNOW? With a rich history dating back to the 1770s, it is no surprise that the College has seen many milestones over the decades. One significant event occurred 50 years ago in 1968 when the College established an accredited four-year bachelor’s degree program and changed its name from York Junior College to York College of Pennsylvania. In light of the 50th anniversary celebrations this year (watch for more information on our website and in the next issue), we thought you might like to hear a few fun facts about what life was like at the College in the 1960s: • Did you know that in the 1960s the College had a dress code and girls were forbidden to wear pants? • Did you know that in the 1960s Spart’s Den was called the Dutchman’s Pub? • Did you know that in 1968 there were only nine buildings on campus? • Did you know that in the 1960s housemothers watched over and assigned curfews for residents of girls’ dorms? — D.S. ► YCP.EDU/50THANNIVERSARY
SOLAR-POWERED BUSINESS For 11 years, Brad Lockwood ’19 (York, PA) has been earning money through lawn mowing. He has recently discovered a way to transform this common activity into something innovative and environmentally friendly. Lockwood, a Mechanical Engineering student and intern at American Hydro, is revolutionizing landscaping with a solar-charging station. With the world facing growing challenges regarding energy sources, he realizes the importance of being concerned about his surroundings and understanding how his actions affect those surroundings as well as other people.
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June 7 – July 7, 2018 Cora Miller Gallery Apol ran his own business in New York before returning in early 2016 to immerse himself in York’s burgeoning art scene.
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This solar-charging station was inspired by his previous creation, a solar charger for his cell phone, as well as entrepreneur Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla. Lockwood created this larger solar station in hopes that it would charge batteries for lawn care products such as lawnmowers and grass trimmers. The station provides enough energy to service four lawns per day. Lockwood Lawns, his own business, currently has 12 customers as well as its own Facebook page and website (LockwoodLawns.com). Lockwood wants to set an example for energy sources. “I want a zero-emissions lawn service to become the norm in 10 years,” he says. — R.H.
ERIN FOSTEL: NEW DRAWINGS
July 6 – August 18, 2018 Marketview Arts Fostel’s large-scale drawings of people, places, and things capture feeling and are drawn with detailed perfection.
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BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE During President Obama’s administration, R. David Edelman served as the Chief Technology Advisor. He was recently named a Forbes “30 Under 30” and last November came to campus to lecture on the “Era of Big Data.” In his talk, Edelman explored the benefits and limitations of artificial intelligence and explained that while intelligent software can be used to achieve such tasks as predicting algorithms to save lives in hospitals, it is also limited in its ability to remain unbiased and prevent the undermining of certain technological advances. Edelman reminded the audience to build for opportunity and build for justice. — R.H.
THE FIRST ARTHUR J. GLATFELTER INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC POLICY FELLOW What is your role as fellow for the Glatfelter Institute for Public Policy? I direct the Institute and research the agenda. I work for community groups and with leaders. Part of it is talking to students and trying to get them involved and integrated with community groups. How will this program affect the larger York community? Students are working on some community and academic projects that will have real impacts on the lives of people in the community. Part of it is understanding who lives here. In conjunction with the York City Bureau of Health and the College, we are working toward local legislation that will protect our community’s children from lead exposure and determine the true extent of the issue. You invited Jonathan Kozol, a passionate advocate for equality in education, to share his stories with students last October. He also took students on a bus tour of York City. What do you hope students gained from these experiences?
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Art Exhibition September 6 – October 12, 2018 Brossman and Cora Miller Galleries (Re)Housing the American Dream
I hope that our students will have a better understanding of some of the core inequalities facing our country today and use his lecture as a call to action for social and policy change. The bus tour provided Jonathan and students with an in-depth view of York City. We all know, or think we know, about some of the issues the city faces. Actually seeing the inequalities and learning about the causes, rather than just reading about them or basing our beliefs on assumptions, is instrumental for creating policy shifts.
“Bipartisan research is lacking in general and there should be more people looking for solutions.” Where would you like to see this program in two years? I would like to see the program expand. I hope we can have more fellows and students working on a regular basis. Bipartisan research is lacking in general and there should be more people looking for solutions. Bridging the gap between the city and the school is important and so far we have made a substantial start with laying the groundwork. — R.H.
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Master’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering. “The Engineering program at YCP is really strong,” she said. “I’m definitely prepared to work in the real world, due to my many co-ops and lab experiences.” — G.C. ► YCP.EDU/ENGINEERING
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ENGINEERING STANDOUT Our Engineering program is definitely challenging, but Computer Engineering major Cara Sperbeck ’18 (Gaithersburg, MD) took the challenges in stride and garnered numerous accolades and awards. Prior to her freshman year, she was awarded the York American Constitutional Freedom Scholarship and then twice received a Society of Women Engineers Scholarship. She also received a General Dynamics Information Technology Scholarship, the Engineering Society of York Award, and was inducted into the Alpha Chi National Honor Society. She was involved in the Senior National Honor Society as well as the Collegiate Engineering Society.
— CARA SPERBECK ’18
Sperbeck has accepted a full-time job at Systems & Technology Research, a small business focused on technology for defense, intelligence, and homeland security needs in Arlington, Virginia, where she will focus on maritime and signal processing applications. She will also attend Johns Hopkins University next fall, where she will pursue a
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“I’m definitely prepared to work in the real world, due to my many co-ops and lab experiences.”
September 12, 2018 7:00 p.m., WPAC Emmy-winning reporter Soledad O’Brien will speak on diversity, opening a year-long series titled “York’s Hidden Figures: Reflections on Our Communities of Color.” YO R K C O L L E G E O F P E N N S Y LVA N I A
York College Dept. of Campus Safety is one of just three other colleges or universities in Pennsylvania and the 51st in the country to be awarded accreditation from the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA). “We all believed that working toward this goal would make us a better and more professional department,” said Director of Campus Safety Ed Bruder. “Perhaps even more importantly, accreditation would demonstrate to our campus community that we do the right thing, in the right way, when they need our services.” Accreditation demonstrates that the Department adheres to “the highest professional practices in campus public safety management, administration, operations, and support services” according to David Bousquet, IACLEA Accreditation Commission president. — D.S.
CHASING CORAL
September 12, 2018 7:00 p.m., Weinstock Lecture Hall The film shows a team of divers, photographers, and scientists on a mission to document the disappearance of the world’s coral reefs.
“Overall my role is to lead, teach, and learn.” — NELLIE WASHINGTON ’18
NEW DEAN Provost Laura Niesen de Abruña announced that Dr. Nezam Al-Nsair, Ph.D., RN, will join the College on July 1, 2018, as the new Dean of the School of Nursing and Health Professions. Dr. Al-Nsair earned his Ph.D. in Nursing from the University of Cincinnati, his MSN from Villanova University, and his BSN from Jordan University of Science & Technology, Jordan. He joins York College from the University of Mount Union in Alliance, Ohio, where he was Professor of Nursing and Chair and Director of the Department of Nursing.
UNITY members, and the ISLGP [Intercultural Student Life and Global Programming] office, none of what I’ve done would have even been possible.” She explains that “overall my role is to lead, teach, and learn. I lead my organization to ensure our success in fulfilling our mission. I teach the UNITY members and other students about diversity, about leadership, and anything else that may be deemed necessary to teach. Lastly, I learn. I learn from my mistakes, I learn from my fellow UNITY members, I learn more about diversity and culture, etc. Ultimately, it has truly been a blessing to serve as president of UNITY. I am forever grateful for the opportunity.” — G.C. ► YCP.EDU/NEWS
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LEADING BY EXAMPLE UNITY had been an establishment at York College for almost 40 years, but it needed someone to reinvigorate its mission. Nellie Washington ’18 (Hempstead, NY) was given the task of starting UNITY back up on campus. She says, “I gathered some friends and did just that. I served last year as UNITY’s treasurer. This year I am UNITY’s president.” According to Washington, the organization began as the Afro-American club on campus. Now, she says, “over time we’ve become a multicultural student organization.” She states that “without the help and support of my E-board,
WORLD-FAMOUS VIOLINIST In February, York College’s DeMeester Hall was filled with magnificent violin music. Students and community members piled into the hall to witness the expert techniques of Odin Rathnam, an internationally successful violinist, who has also performed with the York, Lancaster, and Harrisburg Symphonies. The concert was made possible due to a gift from the Boustead Family Foundation. As he played, Rathnam captivated the audience with his connection to the music. He invited listeners to remember some of the most influential musicians of the past, including Stravinsky, Debussy, and Beethoven. The last few notes ended in an eruption of applause and a standing ovation for Rathnam. — R.H.
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September 13, 2018 7:30 p.m., WPAC
September 27, 2018 7:00 p.m., Humanities 218
A multi-diverse dance company tells the story of Dee, an arrogant Hip Hop dancer, who comes to a realization that will change her life and the lives of those around her.
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COMMENCEMENT INSPIRATION When Shane Skinner ’95, founder and CEO of Record360, a leading global mobile digital forms technology company, and owner of the Seattle Seawolves began his December commencement speech with an energetic chant of “We are York!” it was plain to see that the College has a special place in his heart.
After capturing everyone’s attention, he described some painful family circumstances growing up, including his father’s alcoholism and job loss. Going from those tough times to success, he said, mainly came down to five decisions, the first of which was to attend YCP, where he made friends for life. The second decision was he “always did the right thing –
“The more time I spent helping other people, the more time other people spent helping me.” — SHANE SKINNER ’95
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I was ethical.” Thirdly, he was selfless. “The more time I spent helping other people, the more time other people spent helping me.” He cited his longtime involvement with Special Olympics. His fourth decision was to work hard, but try to maintain a work/ life balance. “You don’t want to have any regrets.” His fifth decision was that he was okay making mistakes. But he cautioned graduates not to keep making the same mistakes and not to let mistakes get them down. He said these five decisions were not advice, but reminders. He ended with this advice: “To have fun, watch each other’s backs, and do your best!”
DR. HELEN FISHER LECTURE
October 9, 2018 7:15 p.m., WPAC Co-founder and Chief Science Officer of NeuroColor, a revolutionary business consulting and training firm, Dr. Fisher gives the 2018 Chloé Eichelberger Business Education Lecture.
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“I remember Shaq coming up to me during warm-ups in the Superdome and asking in his deep voice, ‘Mr. Ref, you going to let us play tonight?’ ” Alumnus Duke Edsall ’74 has been a NCAA Division 1 referee for 36 years and is one of the most respected referees in the college game. Edsall’s illustrious career was covered by Bill Turner in an article in The Roanoke Star, April 2, 2018.
“Nationally, 43 people died, 3,500 were injured and 27,000 arrested in violence during the 10 days following King’s murder.” Peter Levy, Professor, History and Political Science, had his book, The Great Uprising, referenced in a USA Today story titled “50 Years after his death, King’s America still a world of trouble.”
“Climate change is not ‘their problem.’ It is ‘our problem.’ It is the global environmental issue of our time. It is a global issue that will require global cooperation to solve.” Keith Peterman, Professor, Physical Sciences, had a blog post titled “We are all connected from the Arctic to the tropics” published by the York Daily Record.
“There must be a change in the decadeslong culture in which those who learn of a potential sex assault become reluctant to notify authorities… A lot of work has been done. We’re at an important tipping point, and I’m hoping it’s a tipping point for the better.” Liz Grubb, Coordinator, Sexual Assault Education and Programming, was quoted in a Houston Chronicle article, “Affidavit: Oklahoma school delayed reporting sexual assault” by Justin Juozapavicius, Associated Press, November 28, 2017.
“Childhood cancer is often overlooked, or simply lumped together with adult cancer even though the two are very different.” Haley Keller ’18 was project manager for the 2017-2018 York College Public Relations Bateman Team, a student-run group that participated in a national competition in which the students executed a month-long campaign for With Purpose to help raise awareness of childhood cancer. Keller wrote “Letter: Advocating for sufferers of childhood cancers” for the Carroll County Times, February 20, 2018.
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KEEPING UP WITH THE CCE By Rachel Harclerode
On a sunny October afternoon last year, with nearly 100 people in attendance, the Center for Community Engagement (CCE) had its grand opening in Downtown York, marking a new chapter in the College’s presence within the city. Former Mayor, C. Kim Bracey, one of the speakers at the ribbon-cutting ceremony, mentioned the College’s continued role in the revitalization of York City. The new addition of the CCE to the downtown area brings residents, students, and faculty together. The building not only serves as a meeting place where all are welcome, but also houses facilities for YCP’s Hospitality Management program. According to CCE Dean Dominic DelliCarpini, “this integration of City and College signals the CCE’s dedication to bringing students into the city and keeping the community a vital aspect of YCP.” In addition to its grand opening, the CCE was also recognized with the 10,000 Friends of Pennsylvania Award for its outstanding contribution to the City of York. Jack Machek, President and CEO of 10,000 Friends,
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“This integration of City and College signals the CCE’s dedication to bringing students into the city and keeping the community a vital aspect of YCP.” — CCE DEAN DOMINIC DELLICARPINI
said, “The 11 Commonwealth Awardwinning projects and initiatives, and the many organizations that have executed them have collectively sparked a transformation now underway in York, one that will continue to shape its future growth and prosperity.” This statement echoes comments made at the grand opening, comments that highlighted the CCE’s influential role in revitalizing York City. The CCE also sponsored its second Human Library in March 2018. According to its website, the Human Library “makes ‘inclusivity’ not just a word, but an experience.” This event allowed participants to “rent” people
as human books and hear about their stories. Among the “books” were Wife, Mom & Addict, Loss of a Child: A Mother’s Story of Coping, Rape Survivor, and Meet a Muslim Woman. The event captured CCE’s mission by providing an open space to share individual stories and facilitate new relationships. In addition, a partnership between the CCE and the J.D. Brown Center for Entrepreneurship brought about the 3-Day Startup event in March (story on p. 15). This event offered students and a diverse group of community members the opportunity to develop innovative ideas and pitch them to local business owners. Acting as an entrepreneurial boot camp, the event gave students from all majors real-world experiences and connections that will last beyond just the three days. The CCE has also taken on leadership of the Center for the Study of Human Trafficking and Interpersonal Violence. The Center will collaborate with various colleges around South Central Pennsylvania to raise awareness about human trafficking and conduct evidencebased research on the topic. An initial symposium had over 50 high-level attendees from 11 colleges and over 20 agencies around the region. ► YCP.EDU/CCE
Professor Laura Steck and Kallon Crowther ’21 (Southampton, PA) help student Kalin Stokes in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program.
SOCIOLOGY STUDENTS GET INVOLVED WITH THE YORK COMMUNITY By Rachel Harclerode
Professor Laura Steck, Ph.D. integrates community-based learning into her sociology courses through offering practical volunteer projects. Her students have the opportunity to work with different organizations in York such as Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Catholic Harvest Food Pantry, and Communities in Schools. Students also take part in reflection discussions led by the Applied Volunteer Management class. Some students have gone on to accept Program Coordinator positions as community service work-study.
“Without this course, I would never have gotten connected with the Communities in Schools with Jackson. I think this was a great opportunity for me and I’m happy to have started this connection for future students to be able to do the same thing.” — REBECCA McQUADE ’18
This optional volunteer project involves working with the York City community and requires 10 hours of community service throughout the semester. Students enjoy this hands-on experience that puts them into contact with York nonprofits. Senior Rebecca McQuade (Mount Laurel, NJ), who has volunteered with Communities in Schools at Jackson for two semesters, says, “Without this course, I would
never have gotten connected with the Communities in Schools with Jackson. I think this was a great opportunity for me and I’m happy to have started this connection for future students to be able to do the same thing.” Dixie Weaver ’20 (McSherrystown, PA), another student who has been heavily involved with this volunteer project, has since obtained a position as Program Coordinator. After volunteering with the Catholic Harvest Food Pantry through
Professor Steck’s course, Weaver decided she wanted to be a Program Coordinator with the organization. Through this position, she has been involved with families around York and helped manage a range of different volunteers. No matter what organization they work with, these students are able to connect with the York community and gain real-life experience working with nonprofits.
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WRESTLING York’s wrestling program set a school record tying six wrestlers to the NCAA National Championship with Greg Warner ’19 (East Berlin, PA) finishing second at 149 pounds. L ACROSSE Both men’s and women’s lacrosse squads began the season ranked in the top 10 in the country and both teams have remained there through the start of the season.
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SUCCESS × 2 Juniors Caitlin and Alyssa Rankin (Joppa, MD), shown left to right above, are forces to be reckoned with, both on the field and in the classroom. The twins compete in the Capital Athletic Conference (CAC) for both the women’s soccer and lacrosse squads. Lacrosse Coach Jen Muston says, “They’re both very aggressive and mentally tough. They like a challenge and don’t shy away when things go against them. They’re leaders, on and off the field and they want to win. Their attitudes and drive are incredible.”
“They like a challenge and don’t shy away when things go against them. They’re leaders, on and off the field.” — COACH MUSTON
The pair’s competitive fire and drive inspire their teammates. “They have an extremely dedicated work ethic,” says Women’s Soccer Head Coach Vicki Sterner. “They don’t give up when others would. Their teammates recognized this and elected them team
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FEB. 24 Men’s basketball def. Christopher Newport, 82-73, in CAC Championship Game
captains for their junior year.” Alyssa says, “We can’t take all the credit,” and Caitlin adds, “We definitely have to give credit to the amazing coaches and teammates we’ve been privileged to play for at York. They’re like family and they challenge us to be better every day.” The twins aren’t just athletic standouts; they also excel in the classroom. Alyssa, a Fine Arts major, holds a 3.5 GPA, while Caitlin, a Secondary Ed-Math major, also holds a 3.5. Assistant Professor of Education, Joshua DeSantis, D.Ed., says, “Caitlin is very goal-oriented and competitive. She tries to be the best that she can be, both in the classroom and on the field.” Associate Professor of Art, Pamela Hemzik, Ph.D., says, “Alyssa’s success in the classroom comes from her discipline and her focus. She’s been able to translate that really well to athletics, in addition to her academics.” The twins say that “being an athlete defines us. We are very fortunate to be part of two amazing athletic programs that allow us to grow and give us skills that we wouldn’t get anywhere else, in addition to preparing us for life. The lessons we take away from our sports, coaches, and teammates will stay with us for life and will help to make us more well-rounded and open-minded people.” — G.C. ► YCPSPARTANS.COM
MAR. 24 Men’s lacrosse def. #7 Salisbury, 15-6 MAR. 15 Women’s lacrosse def. #3 Trinity (Conn.), 16-15 in 2 OT
“It’s a great time to be a York College Spartan. The togetherness and excitement of our staff is something that makes this place so special. Throughout the department we have great coaches and great kids who love to compete and enjoy the pursuit of excellence.” — MEN’S BASKETBALL HEAD COACH MATT HUNTER
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Players: Left to right, front row: Mike Knouse, Ray Hoover, Carl Markel, Jeff Kaltreider, Bill Carpenter, Dave Dalton, George Harris. Back row: Bob Byers, Jeff Dietz, Byron Almoney, William Hoyt, Charles Williams, Tom Rambeau, Martin Hartz, Coach Jaquet.
Missing when the picture was taken: Charles Arnold, Fred Bianco, Frank Stellar, Wayne Wagner, Dennis Myers. The latter was named MVP in the tournament.
In 1968, York Junior College men’s basketball, coached by Jack “Jake” Jaquet and known as the Flying Dutchmen, had a dominating season. Scoring over 2,000 points in the 1967-1968 season, they went on to win 13 games and the Pennsylvania Junior College Basketball League Championship.
2018 The 2017-2018 Spartan men’s basketball team, coached by Matt Hunter, had an incredible season in their own right. The Spartans captured their third CAC Championship and fifth NCAA tournament berth as they went 24-5.
► YCP.EDU/50THANNIVERSARY 2017-2018 Roster: Jason Bady ’19 (West Chester, PA), Dontae Johnson ’21 (Springfield, VA), Jared Wagner ’20 (York, PA), Matt Scamuffo ’18 (Chalfont, PA), Mike Frauenheim ’19 (Point Pleasant Beach, NJ), Darin Gordon ’20 (Spring Grove, PA), Nolan Smith ’19
(Saratoga Springs, NY), Noah Ehlin ’21 (Newtown, PA), Joey Polczynski ’20 (Macungie, PA), Zach Novick ’20 (Nyack, NY), Jared Noble ’19 (Elkridge, MD), Dalton Myers ’18 (Finksburg, MD), Blayde Reich ’18 (Lebanon, PA), Chris Tracy ’21 (Marlton, NJ).
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MUSIC THERAPY With modern advances in technology and knowledge of the human body and medicine, there are a variety of therapeutic and pharmacological treatments for post-operative pain. One treatment that is underexplored, however, is music therapy. Melissa Schneider, DNP, Professor of Nursing, decided to combine her love for piano with her nursing career and test the effects of music therapy on her orthopedic patients. Through this research, Schneider found that listening to music significantly decreased patients’ pain. She then decided to extend this topic of research to her nursing students at York College. During the Fall 2017 semester, Schneider mentored students in a research class, taught by Margaret Marino, Ph.D., as they conducted a literature review on research related to music therapy. Through this review, students found a lot of focus on the use of music therapy with stroke patients. She hopes to turn their review into a full research study at York Hospital. This research on music in hospitals is not the first study Schneider has conducted with the help of students. In 2016, she conducted research on the use of technology in discharging stroke patients from hospitals. Two YCP nursing students helped gather data for the study. While no plans have been set yet for additional research, Schneider hopes to similarly include interested students in the study on music therapy. She noted that these research opportunities are beneficial collaborations as students get the chance not only to work with professors, but with nurses from York Hospital as well. — R.H.
In a small windowless room on the second floor of the Appell Life Sciences building, Biology senior Brandon Hubbard (Dallastown, PA) crouches over a microscope, looking down at one of the most feared diagnoses in medicine. The cells he is scrutinizing are from a type of tumor known as a glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer that typically has a very poor prognosis. This is the same type of tumor with which Senator John McCain was diagnosed, and it remains very difficult to effectively treat. Hubbard hopes that his research may provide insight into a novel genebased therapy for glioblastoma, but before he can start trying out his ideas of how to kill these cells, he first needs to learn how to grow them. For more than two decades, Biology majors at York College have performed research with a faculty member as part of their degree, a program that has come to be known as Senior Thesis. This unique program has provided hundreds of students with research opportunities of a kind that are typically reserved for only a select few students at most other colleges. Instead, every Biology major
“My plan was to go to med school. I fell in love with research and decided to change my career path to continue doing research.” — KAYLEIGH PHILLIPS ’18
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at York College has the opportunity to do a research project with a faculty mentor. Through this process students learn a variety of research skills, with projects ranging from fieldwork studying turtles in Codorus State Park, to how to grow and maintain cancer cells. “It’s really like taking care of a pet,” says Dr. Sean Georgi, Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences, who is mentoring Hubbard in his project. “These cells need to be fed and their health needs to be checked regularly. If you’re not careful, they could become contaminated with bacteria or a fungus, so you have to keep them clean. Every step of the project requires careful planning and precision. The skills that Brandon is learning through this project are key to many biomedical research projects, and that’s the ultimate goal of the Senior Thesis program – to provide each student with a real-world, hands-on research experience that will be beneficial in preparing for a career, whether in research, medicine, or any other field.” At a microscope next to Hubbard, Kayleigh Phillips ’18 (Westminster, MD) is also looking at her cancer cells, but these look smooth and glassy, very different from Hubbard’s long, spindly glioblastoma cells. For her Senior Thesis project, Phillips has chosen to study breast cancer, and her motivation is very personal. “My grandmother is a breast cancer survivor for the last eight years and, unfortunately, my grandmother’s sister passed away from breast cancer six years ago,” she says. “It’s something that affects my family directly and I wanted to learn more about it.” Her project has done more than just give her a new skill set; it has also given her a new direction for her career. “Before my research,” Phillips says, “my plan was to go to med school. During the research process, I fell in love with doing research and decided to change my career path to continue doing research.” At the completion of the summer, both Hubbard and Phillips have collected a significant amount of data, which they will write up in a formal thesis and present at a poster session, together with other graduating Biology
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majors. Although they haven’t found any breakthroughs in how to treat these cancers, they both found the Senior Thesis program to be very valuable. “I really appreciated the opportunity to perform and see my own research completed from start to finish,” Hubbard says. “Not every undergraduate student gets to participate in such an experience and understand the work that goes into scientific research. I also appreciate the one-on-one guidance provided to me by professors in the department. I believe the Biology program here at York College is an amazing program and has placed me on the right track to succeed after graduation as a professional. Looking back to where I began in the program, I realize I have come a long way and have learned a great deal.”
FROM THEORY TO PRACTICE: YCP’S FOOD PRODUCTION LAB
3-DAY STARTUP An entrepreneurial spirit was in the air at York College when 19 students and community members participated in the 3-Day Spartan Startup Event, a collaboration between the J.D. Brown Center for Entrepreneurship and the Center for Community Engagement (CCE). Groups of participants developed their own business ideas and pitched them to a panel of judges on the last day. Ideas ranged from wireless headphones controlled by hand motions to a virtual assistant that keeps track of networking contacts. Two teams, Raised By Titans and Connectant, are continuing development of their ideas even after the event. Their content marketing company and virtual assistant ideas, respectively, accurately reflect the innovative and entrepreneurial culture the College is instilling in its students. — R.H.
As guests pour into the York College Center for Community Engagement in Downtown York, Hospitality Management students take up their different positions and prepare to manage an event they created. The students planned the event down to the last detail, from menus and themes, to employee schedules and food ordering.
In addition to the hands-on experience, students have the opportunity to hear from local professionals in the industry. Several of these events take place throughout the semester as part of the Commercial Food Production Management course. Leading up to this course, students within the Hospitality Management program learn about the skills necessary in the industry, including different types of management. Commercial Food
Production is unique, however, in the hands-on experience and professional connections it offers students. Joseph Scarcelli, Ph.D., Professor of Hospitality Management, emphasizes the ways in which this course takes all the material students have learned up to this point and puts it into practice. Students have the opportunity to personally handle managerial responsibilities within the kitchen teaching lab facility. They practice basic cooking methods, food and equipment safety, as well as back-of-the-house and front-of-the-house management. He says that every skill learned is applicable to any managerial field students may pursue. In addition to the hands-on experience, students have the opportunity to hear from local professionals in the industry. Chefs and restaurateurs have visited the facility to offer advice and feedback. Scarcelli also takes a small group of students to Manhattan where they get a behind-the-scenes look at different businesses and interact with successful executives in the field. At the end of the course, students will have invaluable connections with professionals in the industry. — R.H. ► YCP.EDU/HOSPITALITY
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CODE BREAKER BY ANDREW M Y ERS
P H OTO G R A P H Y BY C H R IS TO P H E R M Y E R S
PROFESSOR CRAIG BAUER: CRYPTOLOGY EXPERT AND MATH PROFESSOR Bauer has taught a wide range of math classes at
York College and has authored many papers on cryptology and mathematics. He is Editor-in-Chief of the journal Cryptologia, has served as a Scholar-in-Residence at the NSA’s Center for Cryptologic History, and is the author of Unsolved! The History and Mystery of the World’s Greatest Ciphers from Ancient Egypt to Online Secret Societies.
When a production company making a show for The History Channel first called, Craig Bauer, Ph.D., Professor of Mathematics, was intrigued but hesitant. They wanted him for a five-part series on the Zodiac Killer, one of the 20th century’s most notorious, still-unidentified serial slayers. In addition to being a brutal murderer, the Zodiac was known for taunting investigators with coded messages — ciphers, as the experts call them — several of which remain a mystery to this day.
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hat the producers would be interested in Bauer was not a surprise. He is, after all, a mathematician and a foremost expert in cryptology, the study of codes and codebreaking. He is Editor-in-Chief of the journal Cryptologia, author of two books on cryptology: Unsolved! The History and Mystery of the World’s Greatest Ciphers from Ancient Egypt to Online Secret Societies and Secret History: The Story of Cryptology, and former Scholar-in-Residence at the National Security Agency’s Center for Cryptologic History. These are impressive credentials, to be sure. And yet, Bauer was at first reluctant to accept the show’s invitation. He feared they wanted him as an expert voice, not as a participant in the search. Bauer was disinterested in a cameo, no matter how prominent. “I didn’t want to go on the show and kind of be bobbing around through five episodes not making any progress,” Bauer says from his office on campus. “If I was going to take on a challenge like this, I was going to be all in.” In the end, Bauer accepted, but what transpired was something even he did not anticipate. Bauer leaped headlong into the work. He read everything he could find about the Zodiac. He wanted to get inside Zodiac’s head. His reward was cracking one of the killer’s most notorious unsolved ciphers known as Z340. “I was trying to figure out how does this man think? What would he do in creating this cipher?” Bauer recalls. “Ultimately, that approach paid off.”
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Award-winning film, The Imitation Game. Turing eventually broke Enigma, like Bauer had with Zodiac, by thinking less like a mathematician and more like a psychologist. Each codebreaker got into the mind of his adversary. The other decisive moment for cryptology came in the earliest days of the war in the Pacific. American codebreakers had secretly solved the Japanese naval code and, using a clever ruse, learned that the Japanese fleet was somewhere near Midway Atoll. In June of 1942, just six months after Pearl Harbor, American dive-bombers
“I love all aspects of cryptology, not just the mathematics. I love the history. I love that cryptology helped us beat the Nazis and the Japanese, and probably shortened that war by a couple of years. It’s getting a lot of kids interested in math again.” descended upon an exposed Japanese fleet. In the coming days, the Americans sunk all four of Japan’s large aircraft carriers. With those crucial ships gone, Japanese superiority in the air and sea vaporized. American victory was only a matter of time. “Codebreaking made the difference in the Battle of Midway, and Midway made the difference in the Pacific,” Bauer says. “We never lost another battle after that.”
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The mysterious world of codes and ciphers is not child’s play to Bauer. It is the stuff of legend. As he sees it, encryption, or, more accurately cryptanalysis (cracking codes and ciphers), is often the difference between winning and losing on the grandest stages of history. In World War II, military experts now acknowledge that the Allied victories, in both Europe and the Pacific, were not solely due to overwhelming strength, superior strategy, and the Atom Bomb. It came down to cryptanalysis – of two systems, in particular. The first and most famous was the German encryption juggernaut, known as Enigma, but even before the war began, Polish mathematicians had broken the cipher. With Poland soon occupied, those Polish cryptanalysts escaped and passed their hard-won knowledge on to codebreakers in England. The British team included Alan Turing, whose effort to crack Enigma was chronicled in the Academy
Encryption remains a crucial part of society today, but on different fronts. The scads of personal data we carry around in our cellphones are encrypted using techniques that have evolved considerably from simple characterfor-character replacement schemes. Much of today’s encryption involves complex mathematics and has proven so tough to crack that even experts at the National Security Agency, the Central Intelligence Agency and the FBI have trouble accessing data in cellphones. A standoff between Apple and investigators of the San Bernardino terrorist shooting made national headlines when the tech giant refused to help investigators crack the assailant’s iPhone. The rising interest in cryptology can be plainly felt on the York campus, Bauer says. Bolstered by a new major in Intelligence Analysis, he is seeing an influx of students to
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ART At CIA headquarters stands a sculpture known as “Kryptos.” The figure contains not one, but four distinct ciphers. Three are solved, one recounting the opening of the tomb of King Tutankhamun. The fourth has never been deciphered, despite several clues from the sculptor, James Sanborn.
his mathematics courses, Cryptology (MAT391) and History of Codes and Ciphers (MAT107). The Cryptology course shows the evolution of modern cryptology. The class explores dozens of systems and how clever attacks broke them, forcing cryptographers to create ever more sophisticated methods. Bauer presents advanced computer encryption schemes, including public key cryptography and the very latest advances in next-gen Quantum cryptography. Throughout the course, the realworld consequences of systems that failed, as well as those that held secure, are detailed. “I love all aspects of cryptology, not just the mathematics. I love the history. I love that cryptology helped us beat the
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of “Kryptos,” the enigmatic sculpture at CIA headquarters created by James Sanborn. Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division, photograph by Carol M. Highsmith [LCDIG-highsm-13337]
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POLITICS Franklin Delano Roosevelt wrote encrypted sections in his diary. The messages were not decrypted until the 1970s, but the sentiments were hardly scandalous. One reads: “To Groton at 9 & get there just in time for Church. Lunch with Aunt K’s party.” Another said: “After lunch I have a never to be forgotten walk with my darling.”
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Nazis and the Japanese, and probably shortened that war by a couple of years,” says Bauer. “It’s getting a lot of kids interested in math again.” Bauer is quick to point out that the History of Codes and Ciphers class is not ivory tower stuff, but accessible to every student on campus. It is more history than mathematics, he says, and tells a fascinating tale. For students looking forward to careers with the National Security Agency, the Central Intelligence Agency and other groups in the intelligence community, his classes are a perfect fit. “Craig’s Cryptology class has about 40 students a year, many from non-math majors,” says Associate Professor David Kaplan, Ph.D., coordinator of the mathematics program at York. “It is a really popular elective for Intelligence Analysis majors and a key part of our cybersecurity management constellation of classes.” “It’s also an absolute blast to teach,” Bauer adds. WRITING LEADS, CODE FOLLOWS Cryptography has been around almost as long as written language. Wherever there are words written down, people will want to keep secrets. “In almost all cultures, as soon as writing develops, cryptography soon follows,” Bauer says.
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MUSIC Wary of his overbearing father, Mozart scribed a missive to a secret love in musical notation. “To my beautiful English Rose: when I your note received became I the happiest in the world — Auf Wiedersehen!”
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cipher for those who can read music displays Mozart’s missive to a secret love. Retyped by Nicholas Lyman from McCormick, D., Love in Code, Eyre Methuen, London, 1980, p. 49.
Cryptography has been around almost as long as written language. Wherever there are words written down, people will want to keep secrets. Most often, ciphers protect valuable information, from those military secrets in World War II to financial and medical data to who really owns that batch of bitcoins. Other times, ciphers are devised just for fun. The Nobelwinning physicist Richard Feynman is famous for cracking some of the laws of physics, as well as taking on stillunsolved ciphers made by a friend of his that proved too hard to crack. The British composer Edward Elgar also left behind an unsolved cipher, one that he composed himself. Sometimes, however, there is a more insidious aspect to ciphers. Serial killers love to encode their messages, perhaps as a not-so-subtle assertion of intellectual superiority. Whatever the reasons that drove Zodiac to encipher, his Z340 note had proved uncrackable for nearly 50 years. Z340 – so named because it was written by Zodiac and included 340 characters – had gained renown among Zodiac hunters and cryptologists alike because the killer claimed it would reveal his true identity. Why was Z340 unsolved? Bauer chalks it up to Zodiac’s personal proclivities. The first was plain poor spelling, possibly intentionally so. Misspelling is a curse to cryptanalysts because codebreaking is based on the likelihood that certain letters will appear in a text. It is simple probability, says Bauer. In English, for instance, the E is the most common letter. The cryptanalyst’s first step is to insert E for the most frequently used letter in a cipher, a T for the second most, and so forth. The codebreaker tries to complete other words by guessing and then substituting those letters elsewhere in the cipher. “Every correct guess helps solve other parts of the puzzle,” Bauer says. The second proclivity was Zodiac’s preference for relatively short ciphers, which lower the odds that probabilistic approaches will succeed. A shorter cipher might have a similar number of Ws as Es, for instance, making substitute-and-guess approaches difficult. Last, Zodiac threw an additional wrench in the works. Sometimes he didn’t encrypt at all, leading codebreakers to substitute when no substitution was required. Weighing heavily in the cryptanalysts’ favor, however, is psychology. Getting to know how the encipherer thinks is, in many ways, more powerful than math, Bauer says.
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Zodiac’s first cipher was solved by a husband-and-wife team when the wife correctly predicted that a narcissist like Zodiac would likely start his note with the personal pronoun “I” and would use “kill” at least once. Both hunches proved to be correct. Bauer’s Z340 solution is not 340 letters long – a good section remains unsolved. Bauer thinks it is likely gibberish used to distort the statistics cryptanalysts depend on. As for revealing his name, the killer got in one final torment for his pursuers, falsely declaring himself to be, “RICHARD M NIKSON.” The cruel bait-and-switch left Bauer more determined than ever. “Each time an unknown person communicates in writing, he reveals something of himself,” Bauer says. “Maybe we can find a suspect who misspelled Nixon the same way. That could break the case open.” Whether that day comes is yet to be seen, but Bauer is riding high on a wave of attention that includes his prominent role in a compelling crime documentary, a journal to edit, a new book in print on unsolved ciphers, and two popular courses to teach.
FOREIGN AFFAIRS In 1917, German Minister of Foreign Affairs Arthur Zimmermann sent a cipher to his ambassador in Mexico, laying out plans for submarine warfare in the Atlantic, while hoping to keep America neutral. In exchange for support, the note promised Mexico money and to “reconquer the lost territory in Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona.” The Zimmerman Note was a major reason for America’s entry into the war soon after.
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Hypnerotomachia Poliphili (in English, Poliphilo's Strife of Love in a Dream or The Dream of Poliphilus) was printed by Aldus Manutius of Venice in 1499. RIGHT:
Zimmermann Telegram as received by the German Ambassador to Mexico in 1917.
LITERATURE In 1499, the anonymously authored Hypnerotomachia Poliphili included a coded message masked in the initial ornate letters in each chapter. It read “POLIAM FRATER FRANCISCVS COLVMNA PERAMAVIT” — “Brother Francesco Colonna has dearly loved Polia.” The book is prized by collectors today.
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YCP HACKS York College hosted the second annual YCP Hacks, a 36-hour event that encourages original and enterprising student thinking. Jeff Vermeulen, Assistant Vice President of External Relations, said, “It’s our hope that the ideation process and subsequent problem-solving and innovation that take place over the 36 hours help play a part in creating a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship here at York College.” Students who organized the October 2017 event also gained experience planning and connecting with local businesses. This year, 146 students from colleges around the MidAtlantic attended, including many from YCP and Penn State. They learned from professionals in the field and created solutions to real-life problems while using advanced technology equipment. — RACHEL HARCLERODE ’18
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS JOURNALIST AWARDS • 17 National Capital Chesapeake Bay Chapter Emmy Awards • 3-time National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) Regional Photographer of the Year (2010, 2012, 2013) • 3-Time Finalist – NPPA Ernie Crisp National Photojournalist of the Year (2010, 2011, 2012) EARLY LIGHT MEDIA AWARDS AND SELECTIONS • Festival Director’s Choice Award at 2016 Telluride Mountainfilm • Special Jury Commendation Port Townsend Film Festival 2016 • Vimeo Staff Pick September 2016 • National Addy award – 2016 – Throw • Fargo Film Festival – Honorable Mention 2016 • Mountainfilm (2016) – mountainfilm on tour • Port Townsend Film Festival (2016) • On the Edge Film Festival (2016) • Washington West Film Festival (2016) • Flagstaff Mountain Film Festival (2017) • Fargo Film Festival (2017) • Frozen River Film Festival (2017) • Lookout Wild Film Festival (2017) • Inspire Film Festival (2017) • Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival (2017) • Doclands (2017) YO R K C O L L E G E M A G A Z I N E • 2 0 18 V O L .1
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s a kid, David Larson usually had one of two things in his hands: a lacrosse stick or a camera. The former was what carried him to York College from his hometown of Dover, Delaware. Recruited to play attack for the Spartans, Larson was part of the first varsity team to play in the Div. III Capital Athletic Conference. His grandfather’s hand-me-down Nikon FE 35 mm. camera was an equally easy fit. “I had an early interest with cameras,” recalls Larson, who is an Emmy-Award photojournalist, award-winning filmmaker, and cofounder of Baltimore’s Early Light Media. “I barely knew how to use [the Nikon], but the experimentation and figuring out how it worked were part of the fun. [Taking photos] tapped into my creative and visual side.” When Larson arrived at college, he knew that he wanted to study communications. Though he wasn’t sure exactly how his creativity would come into focus, he knew he was in the right place. “York College gave me the opportunity to explore different options,” says Larson of his Mass Communications/Media Studies major. He embraced everything the departments had to offer. He hosted an AM and FM show on York College Radio – mostly classic rock – and took writing classes. But it was shooting footage and producing films that had Larson running to Wolf Hall. Far from the typical college-studentoversleeping scenario, he simply couldn’t wait to get to class and get his hands on a camera or editing system. Whatever his subject, Larson has a single goal with his lens: capturing something real about the human experience. “We all have a story to tell, and to get people to identify with that story, you need to find the little things that make us human and connect us all. If I can illuminate a subject or topic through shared feelings, then I can reach greater audiences and get them to understand other people’s points of view.” For 10 years following graduation, Larson honed his storytelling skills as a photojournalist for TV news stations in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and Baltimore, Maryland. When he was looking for a job in 2003, he thought that working for an ad agency would be a good fit. After all, he had enjoyed his minor in Advertising and Marketing and the business side of the creative field. But he came across an editing job at a station near his hometown and landed the 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. editor gig. “From there it snowballed,” he says. “I moved into a photography position and then it took off to shooting.” His broadcasting career earned him numerous awards and a creative collaborator in Darren Durlach, fellow WBFF
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photojournalist. They shared a love of narrative filmmaking and a desire to start their own production company. Larson had another reason for exploring his next career move: the grinding news cycle with its near-constant negative stories was taking its toll. “I wanted to dive into the creative stories,” he explains. “What I loved about journalism was talking with people and showing their lives.” Co-founding Early Light Media with Durlach also gave Larson the chance to work with different cameras – a throwback to what he loved as a boy and in his York College production classes. For a year, while working full time at the news station, Larson and Durlach toiled to get Early Light Media off the ground. In 2014, they switched to full-time entrepreneurs, business owners, and filmmakers. “It’s been steady going ever since,” Larson proudly remarks of their five-year-old venture. Early Light Media’s client list includes Baltimore-based organizations from Loyola University Maryland “We all have similar to the Annie E. Casey Foundation and emotions. I want national clients such to capture that on as Microsoft, Pandora, KPMG, and Cape Cod camera. I want my Potato Chips. characters to speak The company has a few documentary films from the heart.” in the can, too, with more to come. Larson and Durlach co-directed Throw, a documentary short that received national buzz in 2016 and won several awards, including “Director’s Choice” at the 2016 Telluride Mountainfilm. Throw follows Coffin Nachtmahr, a young man with a passion and talent for yo-yoing. Larson first met Nachtmahr while engaged in one of his passions: taking a family stroll through Baltimore’s historic Patterson Park. There, Larson, his wife, Ashlene, and young daughters, Rose and Ellie, came across Nachtmahr spinning and whirring his yo-yo through a series of mesmerizing tricks. Larson hadn’t seen a yo-yo since his childhood, much less the kinds of tricks Nachtmahr had mastered. This chance encounter sparked a friendship and an idea for a film. Set against a backdrop of some of Baltimore’s more historic sights, Throw’s rich imagery captures Nachtmahr’s talent and the Baltimore subculture of “throwers” or yo-yoing experts. It also delves into the challenges Nachtmahr faced while growing up in Baltimore’s grittier, underserved East Baltimore neighborhood. The literal ups and downs of Nachtmahr’s yo-yo thread is a fitting metaphor for what Larson hopes to accomplish with his own artistic calling. “Feelings of pain, happiness, excitement, fear, etc. are universal,” Larson says. “We all
have similar emotions. I want to capture that on camera. I want my characters to let their guard down and speak from the heart. I want to interact with them in a way that is real and with no judgements. By doing that, I think I can capture something important.” Throw is the first documentary in Early Light Media’s Invisible Thread series of people-driven stories. Currently in production is a film exploring how society lives in a time when trust is a tenuous commodity. “We are told we can’t trust the media, can’t trust police, can’t trust the government, etc.,” Larson explains. “Our main character works in a related field, and we will be following him as he tries to figure out why.” Another film will showcase a Baltimore city school focused heavily on the arts with a nearly 100% graduation rate, a stark contrast to the 70.7% current high school graduation rate for Baltimore City Public Schools. As a filmmaker and business owner, Larson enjoys using the other lessons he learned at York College, such as those taught on the lacrosse field. His days of dodging, picking, and passing to find the best shot honed his sense of collaboration and perseverance: “Like a team, with a film crew, we all have various backgrounds that lend something to the process. I am constantly applying those lessons in the office and with production work with crews of 15 people deep.” Just as he did with the settings on his grandfather’s beat-up camera and his classes at York College, and weaving throughout his career, Larson embraces creative risk. “I am always trying to push myself to try something new that scares me just a bit,” he adds. “If I get a sense or thought like, ‘How am I going to pull this off?’ usually that is an indication that this will be a great growing experience.”
The three partners of Early Light Media, left to right, Dave Larson ’03, Darren Durlach, and Jody Weldon discuss projects.
DAVE L ARSON ’03 AT YORK Major: Mass Communications/ Media Studies, Minor in Advertising and Marketing Favorite Classes: Any production class and the chance to work with cameras and editing systems: “I can still remember some of the fundamental lessons I learned that created the base for what I do today.” He also loved the real-life scenarios with ethical and legal dilemmas in Media Law and Ethics with Tom Hall, Ph.D., retired Professor of Communications. Activities: Played attack for varsity lacrosse, 1999–2003 Favorite building: Wolf Hall for its beauty and because it was where all his production classes were located. Favorite tradition: The green rock
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GLADFELTER LEGACY A York County couple has left behind a legacy that will impact York College students for many years to come. The couple, Dorothy and Armand Gladfelter, shown on the right in the photo below, donated more than $3.2 million to fund scholarships for local students attending the College. During its first semester of use, the fund provided 14 York County students with scholarships that made up a combined total of $50,000. The scholarships can be renewed for all four years. The Gladfelters’ relationship with the College extends back to the 1970s with their Candlelight Concert Series. Dorothy Gladfelter, an accomplished pianist, taught some of the students in the Concert Series. Armand was a member of the board for the York County Academy, the school that preceded York College. The couple also befriended former school presidents, Ray Miller and Bob Iosue. According to Iosue, the Gladfelters “left a big, deep footprint at York College.” Their legacy of commitment to the County and the College will live on in future students. — R.H.
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BROOKE HARPER ’04 FIGHTS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT At a time of political and environmental conflict, Brooke Harper ’04 continues to fiercely fight climate change. She currently serves as the Policy Director for the Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN), a nonprofit organization that works against global warming in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Although Harper once expected to become a journalist, she has been working with nonprofits since graduating from college. She has worked with a variety of organizations and on a variety of political campaigns and policies. Harper’s most recent ventures with the CCAN include a fracking ban, a clean energy bill, and policies regarding construction of a gas pipeline. In the summer of 2017, Harper helped lead a successful campaign that made Maryland the third state to ban fracking. She posted a blog, titled “Maryland Just Passed a Fracking Ban. I’m Weeping,” for the CCAN website and wrote, “Together, we can overcome anything.” This sentiment has carried over into her work with clean energy policies and pipeline constructions in Maryland. She is working to bring Maryland up to 50% renewable energy, which includes wind and solar power. Additionally, she is advocating against
the construction of a gas pipeline under the Potomac River. The Potomac River serves as a source of drinking water for millions of people; the gas pipeline could potentially harm all of those people.
“Together, we can overcome anything.” While Harper is a strong advocate for the environment, her position does not handle policies on a federal level. This means that she cannot initiate policy change regarding offshore drilling, a prominent environmental issue that has been present in American government. Her love and dedication for the environment, however, show that she will continue to help the Earth in other significant ways. Her initial plans to be a journalist brought her to an English degree at York College. However, the late professor of Harper’s Introduction to Social Work course, Barbara Tremitiere, Ph.D., made a lasting impact on her. She credits this professor with influencing her knowledge on social work and social impact. As she creates her own impact on the world, Harper emphasizes that we have just one planet. She feels that humans are the caretakers of the Earth and it is everyone’s responsibility to fight against climate change. — R.H.
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MATTHEW CARD ’00 Senior Vice President of Media and Communications for Bank of America’s Global Wealth and Investment Management division Last year, PRWeek named Matthew Card ’00 as one of the best young professionals in his field naming him to its annual “40 Under 40” list. His rise to Senior Vice President of Media and Communications for Bank of America’s Global Wealth and Investment Management division wasn’t an easy journey — including taking on a key role in explaining the company’s acquisition of Merrill Lynch in the tempest of the 2008 financial crisis.
“Sometimes you need to be nimble enough to drop everything if something important comes in.” But Card has been making a difference for his clients throughout his career. For instance, you will have seen his influence if you’ve watched TV in your taxicab. One of his early coups was securing a Wall Street Journal article for the startup that developed technology to beam video to screens in taxis. “In this case, when you have a startup doing something very cool,” he recalls, “such a story was a big win for them.” Card says his York College education provided a firm foundation for upward trajectory in his field, including his time as a student ambassador to prospective undergraduates on campus tours. “It gave me experience presenting to large groups of people, thinking on my feet, and being a spokesperson,” he says. “All three of which are skills I use every day in my career.” Internships were another valuable element. Card, a Communications major, worked at public relations jobs in the College’s Athletics Department and at a local Easter Seals chapter (now known
as Easterseals). “Internships solidified my interest in public relations as a path,” he recalls. “My time at Easter Seals gave me a view into what creating a communications plan was all about.” York was not all work and no play, however. In addition to being a Resident Assistant for the College his sophomore and junior years, Card was a member of the College wrestling team for two seasons and worked as a DJ at WVYC. He celebrates lifelong friendships that he forged at the College. “Many of the best people in my life today came from [friendships forged at] York College,” Card says. “My life would be a lot less complete without those friendships.” Success in the highly-pressurized world of public relations requires many skills, but Card says an ability to prioritize and adjust on a dime is key. “Sometimes you need to be nimble
enough to drop everything if something important comes in,” he stresses. Writing well is also essential. He says, “Being able to write in ways that influence people and get them to take action is a skill that’s valuable to have and [worthwhile] to improve upon.” Card sees his work for Bank of America during the company’s $50 billion acquisition of Merrill Lynch — in a period of economic tumult — as a key moment in his career. He recalls answering press calls “in the wee hours” about the deal. “It wasn’t the most enjoyable sixto twelve-month stretch of my career,” Card recalls. “But I thought at the time that this was a great way to establish myself among the people who were watching. Embracing that challenge as an opportunity is one of the reasons I’m sitting where I am today.” — Richard Byrne YO R K C O L L E G E M A G A Z I N E • 2 0 18 V O L .1
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SPARTANATION Staying Connected – One City at a Time! Every January, the Alumni Office and the YCP Road Crew take York College on the road through the SpartaNation tour, a unique outreach program that connects our rapidly growing York College community. This year, the Alumni Office and 13 current students – called the YCP Road Crew – completed over 15 alumni site visits, including stops at the Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, the TODAY show, and PeopleDoc in New York City; the Philadelphia 76ers in Philadelphia; John Brainerd Elementary School in Mt. Holly, New Jersey; Office of Civil Rights and the U.S. Department of Education in Washington, D.C.; and The York Water Company in York. The Road Crew visited Mike Mueller ’90 at Wyndham Worldwide in Parsippany, New Jersey, where he serves as the Brand President for Super 8 Worldwide, Inc. During his presentation to students, Mueller provided his “8 Super Bits of Advice.” A key takeaway for our students was making sure to find a mentor early in their careers. He also emphasized the importance of gaining knowledge and skills. “Take on new assignments and don’t turn down new opportunities. That’s how you become an asset to your company.” The Crew also had the opportunity to visit Samantha Buck ’15 at CNBC in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey. After graduating from the College, Buck served as a freelancer, where she screened programming before it went on air. She quickly moved into the editing field and currently serves as a Post Project Coordinator on networks such as Syfy and USA. “From Day One, I was immersed in my major from my very first semester, gaining hands-on experiences that highly prepared me for my professional goals,” she said of her YCP experience. Our thanks to everyone who made the 2018 SpartaNation tour such a success. Let’s continue to keep our connections strong! ► YCP.EDU/SPARTANATION 30
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KATHRYN LEONARD ’98 Eighth President and CEO of Johnson College “The greatest gift you can give yourself and others is to initiate and take action. This means you are taking a risk, stretching yourself and helping everyone around you to grow.” These are words of advice from Katie Leonard ’98, who was selected as the eighth President and CEO of Johnson College in Scranton, Pennsylvania, effective July 1, 2018. She resides in Scranton with her husband, Bill, and daughter, Sophie, and says that it was an honor to be chosen to lead Johnson, and she is excited for the opportunity to make a difference.
“It was an honor to be chosen to lead Johnson, and I am excited for the opportunity to make a difference.” Leonard has a B.A. in English from York College, an M.A. in Organizational Leadership from Mansfield University, and is pursuing her Ed.D. at Capella University. Prior to joining Johnson College, Leonard held positions in York, working with government officials and nonprofit organizations. She was Executive Director of Downtown Inc., in York, where she enjoyed immersing herself in the community.
Leonard instills that same passion for community outreach and fundraising wherever she works. She became Johnson College’s Coordinator of Grants and Annual Fund in January 2007. She went on to serve as the Director of Development, Director of Institutional Advancement, Vice President of Institutional Advancement, and Senior Vice President of College Advancement. She executed Johnson’s first-ever capital campaign in 2013, which raised over $5 million to build the Health Science Technology Center. In her new role as President of Johnson College, Leonard says, “I will be out in the community more, sharing our vision and working with the board to spread the good word of our mission, our student stories, and our industry connections.” She adds that her vision for Johnson College is “one with a significantly larger and more diverse student body that will be immersed in industry from day one, preparing for the jobs of the future.” — D.S.
$460,000 GRANT FOR NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS For nearly a decade, nursing students at York College have experienced continuous support from the Donald B. & Dorothy L. Stabler Foundation. The most recent instance of the foundation’s generosity was a $460,000 grant that will provide scholarships to future nursing students. Dr. Pamela Gunter-Smith believes the grant offers tremendous opportunity and will “[enable] the College to further its mission to prepare students for productive and purposeful lives and support the Stabler Foundation’s philanthropic vision.” In 2009, the Stabler Foundation established a fund to supply scholarships for first-year students enrolled in the Stabler Department of Nursing. While 100 students have received scholarships from this fund so far, the new $460k grant will further multiply the number of students that benefit from the generosity of the Stabler Foundation. The scholarships can be renewed for
each of a student’s four years. According to Dr. Gunter-Smith, these scholarships make the high-quality education at YCP even more accessible to even more students. — R.H.
JASON TROUT ’77 Leading a Team of Fundraisers
WellSpan, Trout believes that his path to this position “was a piece of those experiences.” He looks fondly back at his YCP education as an essential foundation for his career and believes that his college experience reinforced the value
of hard work – a value that certainly shows in his dedication to building a strong team at WellSpan. While Trout holds a leadership position, he emphasizes that he is just a “piece of the puzzle” at WellSpan. He works with foundations, other leaders, board members, donors, and patients – all people that make up a “system of population health.” Trout’s value of community and teamwork is reflected in his determination to help that system provide excellent and accessible healthcare to local communities. — R.H.
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As Vice President of Philanthropy and Chief Development Officer at WellSpan Health, Jason Trout ’77 understands the value of teamwork and community. He coaches and leads a team of fundraisers in order to support local hospitals and partnerships with local foundations. According to Trout, this position is more complex than his previous jobs, but also creates a much larger and greater impact. As he builds a team of development leaders, he hopes to connect donors to local hospitals in order to continue WellSpan Health’s system of providing all-inclusive community health. This leadership position is not Trout’s first; before working with WellSpan, he served as Vice President of Development at Good Samaritan Hospital. His responsibilities included establishing a professional development office and overseeing regional responsibilities. As a native of York, Trout also gained a lot of experience in supervision and management at local manufacturing facilities. He said these experiences allowed him to practice the craft of leadership. Between his years in supervising manufacturing facilities and leading hospital development, Trout spent two decades with the American Heart Association. This part of his life served as a “course correction,” according to Trout, as he switched to human resources and, later, operations and fundraising. Trout’s impressive resume of management and leadership positions reflects his high-quality education at York College. While there are no direct links between his undergraduate education in psychology and his current role at
He looks fondly back at his YCP education as an essential foundation for his career…
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A TRIBUTE TO PHIL AVILLO On February 17, 2018, the York College community mourned the loss of retired professor, Phil Avillo. After a long battle with ALS, Avillo passed away at the age of 75. Friends, family, students, and York community members celebrated Avillo’s life by remembering his accomplishments and the impact he left on others’ lives. A look at Avillo’s life shows a long list of meaningful work. When he was just 17, Avillo became a marine and served in Vietnam. After flying 69 combat missions, he received a wound that resulted in the amputation of most of his left leg and was awarded a Purple Heart. His bravery as a marine was reflected in the positive outlook he maintained throughout his fight with ALS. Those close to Avillo noticed that he never complained about the disease, but instead looked forward to the future. Despite the progressive weakness of his muscles, Avillo remained mentally strong and recognized the life lessons ALS had to teach him. In a life story he published in the York Daily Record, Avillo said, “In the time since that insidious Lady ALS has become my second and most unwelcome lover, the true love of my life, Linda, has continued to brighten my world and inhabit my soul. Together, Linda and I turn our eyes and our hearts to the love we share day-by-day, hour-by-hour, for all the remaining moments we have together.” His love for his family and life never wavered as he battled with “Lady ALS.” Before his retirement in 2012, Avillo taught history at the College for 37 years and served as the chairman of the Department of History and Political Science for 12 years. His love for history radiated through his teaching style. Students and faculty alike were inspired by the way he lived and interacted with others. Associate Professor Julie Amberg, Ph.D., remarked on Avillo’s impact on her life, 32
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saying, “He was a model to me on how to lead my life.” Men’s Lacrosse Head Coach Brandon Childs spoke highly of Avillo as well, saying, “Coach Avillo is the standard for what it means to be a mentor, a teacher, and a coach. He lived his life for others and to make his students and players the best people they could be. I am forever grateful for my relationship with Phil Avillo and the standard he set for me as a coach at York College.”
“His legacy will be long-lasting through the many lives he touched at the College and in the York community.” Dr. Pamela Gunter-Smith similarly commented on the role Avillo played at York College: “Dr. Avillo’s life exemplified York College’s motto, Servire Est Vivere: to serve is to live. His legacy will be long-lasting through the many lives he touched at the College and in the York community.” Center for Community Engagement Dean Dominic DelliCarpini, Ph.D., said about Avillo, “[He] was a teacher’s teacher. He embodied what made York College successful. His students loved him dearly. They will be grieving all around the country.” The number of lives influenced by Avillo is partially reflected in his list of honors and awards. A few of these awards include Teacher of the Year from Student Senate, Professional Service and Recognition Award by the York College Alumni Association, and Professor Emeritus of History. His legacy reached far beyond the York College campus in his participation in local school boards, the York Heritage Trust, and his campaign for Congress. While Phil Avillo’s passing is a devastating loss, his legacy will leave a lasting impression upon the York community. — R.H.
IVAN FLANSCHA ’92 Ivan Flanscha passed away on March 22, 2018, doing what he loved: serving the York community as a dedicated firefighter. He was one of two firefighters who lost their lives when a wall collapsed at the former Weaver Piano & Organ Co. building, which had been damaged in a fire that began the previous day. He started his career with the York City Fire Department in 1999. At the ceremony where Flanscha was named York City Firefighter of the Year for 2004, he was described by now-retired Fire Chief John Senft as someone who “always displayed a consciousness to duty and a strong desire to help others.” He volunteered with the Fire Department’s Honor Guard and Combat Challenge Team and as an emergency-care instructor. Flanscha graduated from Susquehannock High School. He earned his BA in Music with a concentration in Classical Guitar at York College. He worked at New Freedom Floors while performing with the band Desperate Measures. He enjoyed taking his family traveling abroad. He loved historical architecture and enjoyed restoring homes in the City of York.
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ARCHITECTS OF THE FUTURE: THE LAST GRADUATES OF YORK JUNIOR COLLEGE Fifty years ago, on June 1, 1968, the 26th and final commencement of York Junior College (YJC) was held on the Country Club Road campus. The speaker, trustee and local attorney, W. Burg Anstine, told the 250 graduates that they were “the architects of the future.” The nearly 30-year story of YJC came to an end that day, but its journey started 42 years before. In 1926, York Collegiate Institute President Dr. Charles Hatch Ehrenfeld recommended to the Board of Trustees that the school “revert to its original [preparatory] standard…that of a junior
college.” In 1941, the private school founded by Samuel Small in 1871 officially became “York Junior College of the York Collegiate Institute.” There were just 16 members in the first graduating class of YJC in 1943. The “community college” survived the low enrollment of the war years to thrive under the G.I. Bill. Nearly three decades later, 250 students – the last of YJC alumni – closed a chapter in college history that spanned three wars, the creation of the interstate highway system, and five presidents. YJC’s last commencement was the beginning of the York College of Pennsylvania story. For nearly three remarkable decades the students of YJC proved that they were, indeed, the “architects of the future.”
York College’s Archives, part of the Special Collections Room in Schmidt Library, serves as the institution’s “memory,” preserving artifacts, documents, and photographs for today’s college community and those of the future. The Archives welcomes donations of college-related memorabilia. Contact Karen Rice-Young ’92, Archives and Special Collections Manager, kriceyou@ycp.edu, 717-815-1439 for more information. ► YCP.EDU/50THANNIVERSARY
— Karen Rice-Young ’92
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