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YSU Alumni Newsletter - Spring 2025 |
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| Alumni Legacy Scholarship Awardees
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We are proud to announce the recipients of the 2025-2026 YSU Alumni Legacy Scholarship. Five outstanding students continuing the YSU legacy within their families were chosen by a committee of alumni educators to receive this annual scholarship.
The 2025-2026 school year awardees are Cameron Carr, son of Amy Shane (’02); Livia Laudermilt, daughter of Angel Laudermilt ('94, '96); Jackson Linko, son of Jonathan Linko ('99) and Malynda Linko ('00); Jack Phillips, son of Liz Phillips ('91) and David Phillips ('91); Scott Tanner, son of Tim Tanner ('92) and Valerie Tanner ('95).
Congratulations to the recipients and their families on their continuing legacy of Youngstown State University attendance.
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Megacities in the Sky: Show and Reception
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Join the Office of Alumni Engagement, fellow YSU alumni, and YSU professor, Dr. Patrick Durrell for an evening in the stars! A light reception will be held in the Ward Beecher Planetarium prior to the show and lecture. This is a free event is open to YSU alumni and guests.
Dr. Patrick Durrell will show the diverse range of galaxies in our local Universe; including galaxies near enough that we can study their individual stars with the Hubble Space Telescope and the James Webb Space Telescope. Some of the presentation will include research that we do at YSU on the studies of galaxies and galaxy evolution.
Space is limited. RSVPs are required.
For more information, and to register, follow this link.
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Summer Festival
of the Arts
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Saturday & Sunday,
July 12 & 13
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The Summer Festival of the Arts is returning to the beautiful YSU campus this July. Stay in the know about events and opportunities by bookmarking the website sfa.ysu.edu.
Interested in volunteering? A team of committed volunteers will be necessary for the success of this important event. Follow this link to view available shifts and duties.
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This May, we honor our dedicated alumni, like Darlene Morocco BSN '00, whose compassion and expertise exemplify the best of nursing. Darlene serves as the Vice President, Chief Nursing Officer of Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital. She has been a nurse and healthcare leader for 25 years.
From bedside care to leading critical research, her impact is immeasurable. Read more about Darlene's career and how her YSU career influenced her continued success by reading the story here.
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Join us for an unforgettable evening at the BCHHS Food & Wine Tour to kick off Homecoming Weekend! Join us from 6-8pm on Friday, October 24 to reconnect with old friends, faculty, and fellow alumni while exploring our facilities and labs.
Enjoy delicious food and wine pairings as you stroll through hallways filled with memories—shared by alumni, faculty and staff just like you! Help us bring BCHHS history to life by submitting your photos and favorite memories here.
Stay tuned for more details, but for now—mark your calendar! We can’t wait to welcome you back.
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YSU Alumni & Friends Night |
Mahoning Valley Scrappers - Friday, June 27
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Join fellow Penguins for YSU Alumni & Friends Night at the Mahoning Valley Scrappers on Friday, June 27! Tickets are just $20 (plus taxes and fees) and include a delicious pre-game picnic at 5:30 pm. The Scrappers take on the West Virginia Black Bears at 7:05 p.m. Attendees have the option of purchasing an exclusive co-branded YSU alumni and Scrappers shirt for an additional $8 with their ticket.
Purchase your tickets to the Scrappers here, or call the Scrappers Box Office at 330-505-0000
Don't miss out on this fun-filled evening celebrating YSU alumni and friends! The deadline to purchase tickets is Monday, June 23. If you have any questions please email alumni@ysu.edu.
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Above: Alumni and friends gathered in Indianapolis to cheer on the Men's Basketball team in the Horizon League Championships in early March.
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Above: Members of the Phoenix YSU Alumni Chapter gathered to cheer on the Guardians at a spring training game.
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| Above: Members of the San Diego Alumni Chapter gathered to cheer on the Women's Basketball team in March.
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Above and below: Members of the Charlotte YSU Alumni Chapter gathered to host the YSU Softball team for dinner this winter.
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| Above: Penguins and friends reconnected in Saudi Arabia early this year. Pictured are graduates from 2011-2016.
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| This May celebrate National Pet Month with your furry companion. Update your contact information and include your pet's name to receive a free YSU branded pet bandana.
Limited quantities available. Bandanas are one size.
For more information, please email alumni@ysu.edu.
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Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
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Alumni, friends, and volunteers of all ages are welcome to be part of a rewarding morning as we plant flowers, mulch, and clean up our assigned downtown location from 9 a.m. until noon. Breakfast will be served starting at 8 a.m. at Penguin City Brewery, with a debriefing before work begins at 9. Lunch will be back at Penguin City starting at noon.
Don't miss this fun opportunity to make a visible difference on behalf of YSU. Please register through the button below to be placed with the Pete's Pride group. T-shirts are limited, so please register by April 18 to guarantee a t-shirt.
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Know a fellow Penguin or friend of YSU that would love to get involved? Have them sign up with Pete's Pride!
Share this form below with fellow Penguins, friends, and fans of YSU that want to stay in the know about volunteer opportunities.
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Do you live outside of the Youngstown area, but want to connect with fellow Penguins and friends from the Mahoning Valley? Explore the YSU Alumni Chapters! With 21 regional chapters and 4 affinity-based chapters, there is something for every Penguin!
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| YSU Atlanta Alumni at Atlanta Braves
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Join the Atlanta Chapter Leaders Sandra Goler-Durant '18, Samir Mainali '21, Melissa Morgan '99, and Eric Aulbach '23 to watch the Atlanta Braves take on the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday, June 27. Wear your favorite YSU gear and join fellow Penguins and friends for a fun evening at the ballpark.
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Tickets are $36 per person and includes a 20oz Coke product. Space is limited to 30 guests. Tickets will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis with paid registration. Make your reservation early.
Deadline to purchase is May 15.
Purchase your tickets today by following this link.
If you have any questions, reach out to Allison at arbye@ysu.edu, or call 330-941-7170.
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