Student Affairs Calendar

Free Plant Giveaway at Perkins Park

Tuesday, April 16 | 5:00pm–6:00pm
Perkins Park

Come join a free plant giveaway at Perkins Park!
For questions, contact Dalton Campana at dacampana@student.ysu.edu.

Sponsored by Campus Rec

Learn To Ballroom Dance

Tuesday, April 16 | 7:00pm–8:00pm
Room 100, Beeghly Center

Come learn how to dance with the YSU Dance Club! Professional dance instructor, Matthew Feehley, will be teaching us a variety of ballroom styles. No experience or partner necessary! You'll meet new people, learn a new skill, and have a great time.

Email ysudanceclub@gmail.com with questions.

Sponsored by YSU Dance Club

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 jbrown20@student.ysu.edu 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

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