HOW TO PREPARE YOURSELF TO ENGAGE IN CIVIL DISCOURSE
Wednesday, November 4
2:00pm – 3:00pm | Join Via Webex
Presented by Dr. Ann Jaronski, Director, Student Counseling Services and Dr. Eddie Howard, Jr., Vice President for Student Affairs
Events in this past year have presented numerous opportunities to participate in discussions, debates, arguments, and drama around a variety of issues that are "loaded." Our University community has many values including a Culture of Respect and Well-Being, a Culture of Inclusion and Awareness; a Culture of Spirit and Tradition; and a Culture of Excellence through Engagement. As a YSU Penguin, how can you learn to prepare yourself to truly model and live these values by engaging in civil discourse? In this workshop learn how to identify your triggers and be receptive to another's point of view in order to civilly engage differing views.
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Virtual Penguin Preview Day, set for Friday, November 6, 2020, is a chance for prospective students to experience the University from the comfort of their own homes. This online open house program will feature live, web-based sessions from a variety of departments on campus to help future Penguins discover what makes the University a great place for their academic future! While we certainly miss having students on our campus to meet with them face-to-face, this virtual program allows us to reach a larger audience that may otherwise not be able to attend.
The program will kick off with a recorded welcome from YSU President Jim Tressel and a live Student Services panel comprised of several support professionals from across campus. Afterward, participants will have the opportunity to attend an academic session of their choice from one of our five colleges. From there, we will offer an admissions and financial aid presentation geared towards both new students and transfers, as well as an Honors College, Alumni and College Credit Plus session to finish out the event. There are also optional live Q&A sessions participants can attend to chat with current YSU students and a Virtual Information Booth containing a wealth of videos and resources for them to discover.
Want to learn more? Check out the event landing page.
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COVID 19 TESTING CAMPUS UPDATES
The Ohio National Guard, Youngstown City Health District, and Valley Churches continue to sponsor Thursday drive-through and walk up Covid tests and flu shots for the Youngstown Community. Anyone can get a Covid-19 test at NO COST. You do NOT have to have symptoms to be tested. No pre-registration is required. Participants must wear a mask. Flu shots offered at the event are $25.00 or FREE with your insurance card.
YSU Students are encouraged to take advantage of these events. Participating YSU students can SCAN IN and WIN! Use the YSU App to scan in for a chance to win great prizes, including AirPods, Google Home Hub, or a Bose Sound-Link Color II.
DATES AND LOCATIONS:
Thursday, November 5 | 10 AM – 2 PM
Christ Centered Church, 3300 Hudson Avenue, Youngstown
Thursday, November 12 | 10 AM – 2 PM
St. Edward Catholic Church, 240 Tod Lane, Youngstown
Thursday, November 19 | 10 AM – 2 PM
Rising Star Baptist Church, 2943 Wardle Avenue, Youngstown
If you have questions, contact Erin Bishop 330-742-8260.
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RECENTLY ADDED:
On-Campus Free Rapid Result COVID Testing Opportunity
Planning to travel over Thanksgiving Break? Make sure that you’re COVID-free as you head home for the holidays.
Wednesday, November 18 | 12 PM to 7 PM
Kilcawley Center Chestnut Room
No appointment necessary
Provided by YSU and Mercy Health
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The Emerging Leader Program is proud to continue its annual Giving Tree program, collecting and donating gifts for children in our area. If you are interested in participating in this program, please contact Francine Hazy: flhazy@student.ysu.edu
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The Penguin Pantry is accepting food and hygiene item donations. Your donations can be dropped off at the Pantry, located on the second floor of Kilcawley Center, between the hours of 10am and 3pm Monday through Friday.
For a list of needed items, please visit this webpage.
The Penguin Pantry is operated by Student Outreach and Support and YSU Student Government Association.
If you have any questions regarding the Penguin Pantry, please email Kennedy Romeo, SGA Vice President for Assessment & Enrichment.
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Last Friday, the Division of Student Experience, Pepsi, Kilcawley Center and Student Activities welcomed 125 students to their virtual event—Penguin Nights Not Your Granny's Bingo. This wilder version of Bingo with the dancing granny, DJ dance breaks, costume contest, and virtual caricature artist proved to be a successful and fun way to keep the Penguin Nights event alive during COVID restrictions. Students can expect more of the same during spring semester.
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NEW FACES IN STUDENT EXPERIENCE
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| Rolando Rojas has begun work as an Admissions Coordinator in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Previously, Rolando worked in higher education for 3.5 years as a resident assistant at Kent State University, then here at YSU Admissions as a graduate assistant for the past year. He says, “My goal as a new member of the Admission’s team is to continue showing all prospective students the amazing work that our community is accomplishing here on campus. The combined efforts of the students, faculty, and staff during this pandemic has been a testament to the dedicated work-ethic that makes this community great. I am truly Y and Proud to call this University home. Go Guins!”
Rolando received his bachelor's degree in media productions at Kent State University, and is currently enrolled in the counseling graduate program at YSU. He will graduate in the summer.
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RN CASE MANAGERS HELP THE YSU COMMUNITY REMAIN SAFE
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| The Division of Student Experience is pleased to welcome back two graduates of YSU’s BSN program! Leslie Adkins Granger, BA, RN, BSN and Brianna Triplett, RN, BSN, both current Mercy Health employees, will serve as our new COVID Case Managers. They are responsible for assisting and supporting students who need to quarantine, who are ill, have symptoms, or have tested positive for COVID-19. Leslie will focus on students living in our on-campus residence halls, while Brianna will work with students who reside in our off-campus properties.
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FIND DEALS ON THE YSU APP
The Deals tile is back on the YSU APP! Check for exclusive discounts for YSU students at local, regional and national vendors.
Student Government is currently updating our student discount list and we need your help! Do you know of any YSU student discounts in the Youngstown area? Use this form to help SGA keep up-to-date with student discount information! All responses will be verified. If you have any questions, please reach out to the SGA President, Justin Shaughnessy (330) 941-3382.
While you're checking out deals in the YSU APP, make use of all of the other great features: scan into spaces that you are in longer than 15 minutes, stay up to date on events (virtual or drop in) and connect with your fellow Penguins!
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