National Networking Day 2012—call for cities!
Want to meet fellow YSU alumni where you live? We're looking for a few good Penguins to help plan events for National Networking Day 2012! The goal is to get an many alumni networking together on the same day, regardless of where they live. We've set the date for Thursday, June 28. Now we need the cities! Click here or contact Mollie Hartup for more information, mahartup AT ysu DOT edu or 330.941.3086.
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Tampa Bay YSU Penguins are invited to the Second Annual Spring Picnic Saturday, May 12, 11am-4pm, at Philippe Park (shelter 8) in Safety Harbor. It will be a great day of fun for “penguins” of all ages.
The cost is $10 per person or $25 for a family of up to four people. Hot dogs, burgers, condiments, water and soda will be provided. Please bring a covered dish, salad, and/or a dessert to share and outdoor games to play! Do not bring alcohol, as it is not permitted in the park. RSVP by May 1 or pay $15 per person at the picnic. Send check payable to YSU alum Richard Spong, 1725 Hitching Post Lane, Dunedin, FL 34698. Questions? Contact Jerry Pappa, 813-716-1380, gpappa AT tampabay.rr DOT com or Richard, 727-738-2700, spong AT knology DOT net.
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Attention Atlanta area alumni and friends...
CLICK HERE to download a PDF version.
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Streetscape 2012
You’re invited to lend a hand with the beautification of downtown Youngstown during Streetscape 2012. Alumni will plant, mulch and remove debris in designated downtown areas. A private alumni breakfast will begin the day. Click here for the complete invitation and to RSVP by Friday, May 18.
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Alumni Lecture Series
Attend the Alumni Lecture Series for an opportunity to build alumni connections and enhance your lifelong learning! Each program will include a networking session with fellow alumni and a lecture or panel discussion presented by a faculty member, alumnus or community leader.
Spring lectures include:
“The Role of Arts and Culture Organizations in the Economic Revitalization of the Valley”; Thursday, April 19; McDonough Museum of Art; 5:30 p.m. Networking, 6:30 p.m. Panel Discussion and Presentation by Dr. Brian DePoy, Dean of the College of Fine & Performing Arts.
“Exploring Timely Trends in Education”; Wednesday, May 9; Beeghly College of Education, McKay Auditorium; 5:30 p.m. Networking, 6:30 p.m. Panel Discussion.
“Characteristics of American Organized Crime”; Thursday, July 12; Tod Hall, Trustees Meeting Room; 7:00 p.m. Presentation by Dr. Fred Viehe, Networking immediately following.
Please CLICK HERE for more information on these and other upcoming Alumni Lectures. Reservations are required.
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Ninth Annual Smoky Hollow 5K Run & 1 Mile Family Fun Walk
Date: Saturday, July 7, 2012
Time: 5K run will start at 8:30am and the 1 mile family fun walk will start at
8:40a.m. Race day registration starts at 7:15 a.m. in YSU’s WATTS Center.
Location: NEW! Both races start and finish in YSU’s WATTS Center.
Entry Fee: $15.00 if received by July 2nd.
$20.00 for late and race day registration.
Kids 10 and under are free.
(T-Shirt Guaranteed To First 250 Registrants)
Awards: Run-Top Three Male and Female; Top Male and Female Master (over 40); Top Male and Female Grandmaster (over 50);
and Top Three Places In Each Age Group. All One Mile Walk Finishers Receive a Ribbon.
All Kids 10 and Under Receive a Medal.
Age Groups: Male & Female: 14 & Under; 15-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70 & Over.
Registration: See below or online registration available at www.gopherarun.com.
More information: Contact Carrie Clyde at 330-941-3360 orcrclyde AT ysu DOT edu.
Please CLICK HERE for more details.
Alumni and friends...this is a great weekend to come back to campus and visit the Festival of the Arts, as well!
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For more information on any of the above listed events, please call the
Office of Alumni and Events Management at 330.941.3497.
Thank you!
Alumni and Events Management emphasizes a creative, integrated approach to communicating and maintaining relationships with alumni, students, university friends and family. This approach is accomplished through promoting and strengthening these relationships while upholding academic traditions and university vision. It is also accomplished through the coordination and facilitation of campus, community and national events and academic ceremonies.
