April and May Events
YSU for Recovery
Thursday, April 18 | 2:00–3:00pm
Campus Rec Center, Meditation Studio
A safe space where students can come to express their struggles with substance abuse and mental health.
For info, mgedmonds-guest@ysu.edu.
Sponsored by Campus Rec
Club Sports Awards Banquet
Thursday, April 18 | 5:00pm–9:30pm
Stambaugh Auditorium
An elegant night to recognize all the club sports accomplishments from this past calendar year (F23-S24). Please join us for a wonderful night of awards and good eats.
Sponsored by Campus Rec
Reveille - Warrior Awareness Training
Friday, April 19 | 11:00am–1:00pm
Veterans Resource Center
The Office of Veterans Affairs will discuss military culture, the GI Bill, military mental health issues, and common hurdles and perceptions student veterans face when attending college. Training includes a student veteran panel and hot lunch.
Participants receive a certificate, pin and magnet upon completion. This training is designed for YSU Faculty, Advisors, Staff (and Grad students studying higher education).
Register at the Reveille - Warrior Awareness Training webpage
Sponsored by Office of Veterans Affairs
International Coffee Hour
Friday, April 19 | 3:00pm–5:00pm
Jones Hall, Lariccia Cultural Lab
In a relaxed atmosphere over coffee, tea, snacks, & music, come meet fellow students, both domestic and international, plus faculty and staff. Forming relationships and making friends is what international coffee hour is all about!
Sponsored by the International Programs Office
Friday Nights at the Cove
Friday, April 19 | 4:00pm–6:00pm
Kilcawley Center, The Cove
It's Friday, which means it's time for another Friday Night at the Cove. Bring a friend or meet a new one here. Put your 'talent' hats on because this Friday is Open Mic! Come and show the YSU world your talents and skills.
Sponsored by Office of Student Experience
SPS's Physics Olympics
Friday, April 19 | 4:00pm–6:00pm
Ward Beecher RM 2000
Ping-Pong Catapult and Egg Drop competition. Teams will be given 45 minutes and all needed materials to make a ping-pong catapult out of popsicle sticks, rubber bands and spoons to launch ping pong balls at a target. Teams will be given 30 minutes to create something to protect an egg from a 20ft drop. Teams can be made up of 1 to 3 people. This event is open to any and all YSU students and staff.
For questions, please contact Zane Perrico at zaperrico01@student.ysu.edu
Go to the Ping-Pong Catapult and Egg Drop sign up form
Sponsored by Society of Physics Students
International Field Day
Friday, April 19 | 5:00pm–7:00pm
Indoor (Watts Indoor Track and Field)
This event will give international students a chance to display games that come from their countries! Games included and team specific like Rong Ran Len May and competitive games such as Gonggi!
For questions, please contact Jenae Brown at jbrown20@student.ysu.edu or 234-228-3141.
Go to the International Field Day form
Sponsored by Student Experience
Caving Trip
Saturday, April 20
Laurel Caverns, Leaving from Campus Rec Center
Join the Adventure Rec team on a day of guided caving in Laurel Caverns, PA's largest cave! Transportation and equipment will be provided.
Cost: $70
Registration: Go to the Rec Center Store programs webpage
For questions, contact adventurerec@ysu.edu.
Sponsored by Campus Rec
Puppy Palooza
Tuesday, April 23 | 10:00am–2:00pm
Andrews Student Recreation & Wellness Center, Grassy Area Outside
Come play with adoptable puppies to help reduce your stress. Donations for the animal shelter are accepted!
Sponsored by Campus Rec
Open High Ropes Course
Tuesday, April 23 | 12:00pm–3:00pm
Andrews Student Recreation & Wellness Center
Want to try out our high ropes course? We will be offering open high ropes course time from 12pm-2pm, so bring your friends and try it out!
For questions, contact adventurerec@ysu.edu
Sponsored by Campus Rec
Taylor Swift SPIN
Tuesday, April 23 | 5:30pm–6:30pm
Andrews Student Recreation & Wellness Center, SPIN Studio
SPIN to Taylor Swift songs! Swift outfits are welcomed!
Registration: Go to the Rec Center Store Themed SPIN webpage
For questions, please contact Dina Fabry at dmfabry@ysu.edu or 330-941-3731.
Sponsored by Campus Rec
Race Don't Rec
Wednesday, April 24 | 3:00pm–5:00pm
Andrews Student Recreation & Wellness Center, Lobby
Test your skills in this car racing simulator!
Sponsored by Campus Rec
Goat Yoga
Wednesday, April 24 | 4:30pm–6:00pm
Andrews Student Recreation & Wellness Center, Grassy Area Outside
Practice yoga poses with goats and relax before finals!
Registration: Go to the Rec Center Store Goat Yoga webpage
For questions, please contact Dina Fabry at dmfabry@ysu.edu or 330-941-3731.
Sponsored by Campus Rec
2024 EveryBODY Fashion Show
Wednesday, April 24 | 6pm–8pm
BEEGHLY CENTER
Body Positivity Fashion
For questions, contact Jennifer Frank at jmfrank@ysu.edu or 330-301-1742
Sponsored by Fashion Merchandising Students
Massage Therapy
Thursday, April 25 | 10:00am–2:00pm
Andrews Student Recreation & Wellness Center
Join us for a free massage to relax before finals week!
Registration: Go to the Rec Center Store Message Therapy Spring 2024 registration webpage
Sponsored by Campus Rec
YSU for Recovery
Thursday, April 25 | 2:00–3:00pm
Campus Rec Center, Meditation Studio
A safe space where students can come to express their struggles with substance abuse and mental health.
For info, mgedmonds-guest@ysu.edu.
Sponsored by Campus Rec
SUP Yoga
Thursday, April 25 | 5:00pm–6:00pm
Beeghly Center
What’s better than yoga on a mat? Yoga on a paddleboard! Come try out your yoga skills during our stand-up paddleboarding workshop!
Registration: Go to the Rec Center Store SUP Yoga registration webpage
Sponsored by Campus Rec
Student Awards Banquet
Thursday, April 25 | 6:00pm–8:30pm
Kilcawley Center, Chestnut Room
This annual event recognizes current students, staff members, and organizations for academic excellence and overall achievement during the academic year. Each year this event is sponsored by Student Government, Student Affairs, and Student Activities. Some of the highlighted awards include the AVI Leadership Scholarships, Hirsch-Satrum Leadership Scholarships, Emerging Leader Program recognition, Student Government’s Awards, Presidential Mentors and most notably concludes with the YSU Pin Awards. Tickets Required.
Sponsored by Student Government, Student Affairs, and Student Activities
Federal Frenzy
Saturday, April 27 | 2:00pm–11:00pm
East Federal Street, Downtown Youngstown
Youngstown State University Penguin Productions is proud to announce the tenth annual FEDERAL FRENZY on Saturday, April 27, 2024. This year, the event will take place on East Federal Street with Penguin City Brewery and the Youngstown Flea. The streets and buildings will be filled with vendors, food trucks, live artistry, interactive activities, and performances by local, regional, and national acts. This family-friendly music and arts festival is a celebration of the many talents of Youngstown State University and the greater Youngstown community.
Sponsored by Penguin Productions
Midnight Breakfast
Monday, April 29 | 10:00pm–12:00am
Kilcawley Center, Chestnut Room
The Division of Student Affairs is excited to invite you to join us at the Midnight Breakfast. We'll have your favorite breakfast foods and entertainment to help get you energized and take on finals. This event is free for all students. A current YSU ID must be presented for entry.
Sponsored by Student Affairs
Full Body Workout
Wednesday, May 1 | 5:00pm–6:00pm
Packard Park
Come join a free workout in Packard Park! Attendees will meet near the pavilion!
For questions, contact Dalton Campana at dacampana@student.ysu.edu.
International Coffee Hour
Friday, May 3 | 3:00pm–5:00pm
Jones Hall, Lariccia Cultural Lab
In a relaxed atmosphere over coffee, tea, snacks, & music, come meet fellow students, both domestic and international, plus faculty and staff. Forming relationships and making friends is what international coffee hour is all about!
Sponsored by the International Programs Office
April and May Ongoing Events
Monthly Wellness Connection
Last Tuesday of Every Month | 1:30pm–3:30pm
Andrews Student Recreation & Wellness Center, Lobby
Stressed out? Stop by and engage in a monthly wellness activity!
Sponsored by Campus Rec
Poets Anonymous
Every Thursday | 3:30pm–4:30pm
Training Room, Kilcawley Center
Share, brainstorm, work, and revise your writing in a small group setting.
Sponsored by YSU Poetry Club
Looking for events around Youngstown?
VISIT THE FOLLOWING LINKS!
- Business Journal | After Hours Youngstown
- City of Youngstown | Downtown and Community Events
- Cliffe College of Creative Arts Calendar of Events
- Macaroni Kid | Youngstown Events for Kids
- Metro Monthly
- Penguin Pulse | Engagement Opportunities for the YSU Community
- WKBN Community Calendar
- WYSU Community Calendar
- Youngstown Live | Events and Concerts
- YourArts