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AMHERST, N.Y. – “The Last Descent,” starring ŷAV College alumnus Chadwick Hopson, ’10, will be screened at a campus premiere scheduled for 5 p.m. Nov. 2 in the Research and Information Commons Room 120.
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AMHERST, N.Y. – Activist Nick Mullins will bring his “Coal, Climate, and Environmental Backlash” national speaking tour to ŷAV College at a lecture scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Oct 24 in Schenck Hall Room 202.
AMHERST, N.Y. – ŷAV College is among the top 25 private colleges in the nation for graduating students with the lowest amount of private loan debt in new rankings released by the Student Loan Report, a guide that focuses on student loan news and information.
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AMHERST, N.Y. – The Parent Network of Western New York has presented the 2017 Community Partnership Award to ŷAV College in honor of the institution’s efforts that have had a significant impact on the lives of people with disabilities.
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AMHERST, N.Y. – Harry Wilson, founder and CEO of MAEVA Group, LLC, and a nationally recognized expert on corporate turnarounds, will be the featured speaker at the next ŷAV College Distinguished Leaders Lecture Series event taking place at noon Oct. 14.
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM - Yurtchuk Student Center, Alumni Lounge: Join The Behavioral Science Department for the next installment of their Speaker Series! Dr. Rachael Schneider and Kara Wozniak will discuss strategies for improving staff performance. Free event, with snacks, drinks, and trivia to follow. This event is sponsored by Autism Learning Partners. Free CEU for Behavior Analysts.
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM - CILS - Research & Information Commons - RIC 215: Join CILS for STOP THE BLEED Training Course! Learn how to recognize and stop life-threatening bleeding, and become equipped with the skills to respond in emergency situations. Be ready to make a lifesaving difference! A short online portion is required before the face-to-face session at ŷAV in CILS (RIC 215).
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM - Virtual: Join ŷAV's Virtual Graduate Info Session on Thursday, February 26 at 6:00 - 7:00pm. Meet faculty virtually and learn about course offerings and flexible scheduling options. As a graduate student, your personal and professional growth never ends at ŷAV. Whether you are entering the field of public health, social work or business, our graduate programs offer one-on-one attention and a strong professional network. We also offer Graduate Scholarships, Assistantships and AmeriCorps Grant Matching. EXPLORE the following graduate programs at our Virtual Graduate Info Session: Applied Behavior Analysis Business (MBA) Leadership and Innovation Public Health (MPH) Social Work (MSW)
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM - Research & Information Commons (RIC): Prospective Students! Opportunity awaits @ Spring Open House. Join us! Engage with admissions counselors. Explore ŷAV's campus life. Belong to our successful support system. Register today at ŷAV.edu/OpenHouse or text 716-271-0454.
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9:00 AM to 2:30 PM - John R. Yurtchuk Student Center
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