Kilcawley Center Renovation | Information and Resources
Kilcawley Center will close on May 5 for an exciting renovation. The new, modernized campus center will open in fall of 2027 and will be an exciting addition to the University with striking gathering spaces, flexible and spacious meeting rooms, a new, open dining area, black-box theater, and many more assets to better serve our students and the campus community.
This website is to assist you not only in finding information regarding the renovation and student center staff, but also helping you find the resources you have used Kilcawley Center for in the past— including dining, meeting spaces, the Card Office, and more.


Kilcawley Center will close on May 5 for an exciting renovation. The new, modernized campus center will open in fall of 2027 and will be an exciting addition to the University with striking gathering spaces, flexible and spacious meeting rooms, a new, open dining area, black-box theater, and many more assets to better serve our students and the campus community.
This website is to assist you not only in finding information regarding the renovation and student center staff, but also helping you find the resources you have used Kilcawley Center for in the past— including dining, meeting spaces, the Card Office, and more.
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The Kilcawley Center renovation will take place in phases. The University is committed to meeting the needs of the campus community during all phases. Each phase will be detailed and updated here to ensure communication and limit disruption of campus services.
Spring of 2025
- Relocation of IT Help Desk to Maag Library (Room 406C)
- Relocation of Accessibility Services to DeBartolo Hall, 3rd Floor (Room 357)
- Renovation of the temporary Card Office in Beeghly Center lobby
- Renovation of basement of Sylvestri Hall for temporary office of Graphic Services, Student Activities, Penguin Productions, and Student Government
May 5, 2025 through May 11, 2026
- The following areas will be closed:
- The Cove
- Snack and Chill
- KC Food Court, Dunkin’, Jamba Juice, Pete’s Treats, Wendy’s
- All meeting spaces in Kilcawley Center
- The following areas will be moves to temporary locations:
- Student Activities and Student Government Offices (moving to Sylvestri Hall basement)
- Kilcawley Center Staff Office relocated to Jones Room and Training Room
- Guest Services/Card Office moves to Beeghly Center lobby
- Pop Up Dining, convenience store, and soft seating will be available in the Chestnut Room.
- Rookery Radio and Jambar offices moves to Bliss Hall
- Dining provider office moves to Cochran Room
- Student Center set up crew moves to locations in Sylvestri, Beeghly, and new location in Kilcawley Center
- The following areas will remain open:
- Chick-fil-A
- Catering kitchen
- Vending machines near Chick-fil-A
- Resch Academic Success Center
- Additional Food Options Across Campus
- SUMMER 2025
- Chic-fil-a
- Christman Dining Commons
- Cushwa Cafe
- Dunkin' Kiosk in Kilcawley Center Chestnut Room
- Mobile Food Trailer (June 2)
- Relocation of vending machines in high traffic areas across campus
- Fall 2025
- Chic-fil-a
- Christman Dining Commons
- Cushwa Cafe
- Food Lockers
- Maag Cafe
- Schwebel Cafe
- Temporary Dining Commons in Chestnut Room, Kilcawley Center
- Vending Machines
Summer of 2026
- Chick-fil-A closes
- Catering kitchen relocated to Christman Dining Commons
- Loading dock renovation begins
- Temporary Chestnut Room Food Services close
- Temporary relocation of Resch Academic Success Center
- Kilcawley Staff Office relocates between Beeghly Center and Sylvestri Hall
- Dining provider office moves to new location
- ServePro office moves to new location
Fall of 2026
- New food court opens
- Catering kitchen re-opens
Fall of 2027
- Grand Opening of new center
The Kilcawley Center renovation will take place in phases. The University is committed to meeting the needs of the campus community during all phases. Each phase will be detailed and updated here to ensure communication and limit disruption of campus services.
Spring of 2025
- Relocation of IT Help Desk to Maag Library (Room 406C)
- Relocation of Accessibility Services to DeBartolo Hall, 3rd Floor (Room 357)
- Renovation of the temporary Card Office in Beeghly Center lobby
- Renovation of basement of Sylvestri Hall for temporary office of Graphic Services, Student Activities, Penguin Productions, and Student Government
May 6, 2025 through May 11, 2026
- The following areas will be closed:
- The Cove
- Snack and Chill
- KC Food Court, Dunkin’, Jamba Juice, Pete’s Treats, Wendy’s
- All meeting spaces in Kilcawley Center
- The following areas will be moves to temporary locations:
- Student Activities and Student Government Offices (moving to Sylvestri Hall basement)
- Kilcawley Center Staff Office relocated to Jones Room and Training Room
- Guest Services/Card Office moves to Beeghly Center lobby
- Pop Up Dining, convenience store, and soft seating will be available in the Chestnut Room.
- Rookery Radio and Jambar offices moves to Bliss Hall
- Dining provider office moves to Cochran Room
- Student Center set up crew moves to locations in Sylvestri, Beeghly, and new location in Kilcawley Center
- The following areas will remain open:
- Chick-fil-A
- Catering kitchen
- Vending machines near Chick-fil-A
- Resch Academic Success Center
- Additional Food Options Across Campus
- SUMMER 2025
- Chic-fil-a
- Christman Dining Commons
- Cushwa Cafe
- Dunkin' Kiosk in Kilcawley Center Chestnut Room
- Mobile Food Trailer (June 2)
- Relocation of vending machines in high traffic areas across campus
- Fall 2025
- Chic-fil-a
- Christman Dining Commons
- Cushwa Cafe
- Food Lockers
- Maag Cafe
- Schwebel Cafe
- Temporary Dining Commons in Chestnut Room, Kilcawley Center
- Vending Machines
Summer of 2026
- Chick-fil-A closes
- Catering kitchen relocated to Christman Dining Commons
- Loading dock renovation begins
- Temporary Chestnut Room Food Services close
- Temporary relocation of Resch Academic Success Center
- Kilcawley Staff Office relocates between Beeghly Center and Sylvestri Hall
- Dining provider office moves to new location
- ServePro office moves to new location
Fall of 2026
- New food court opens
- Catering kitchen re-opens
Fall of 2027
- Grand Opening of new center
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
For the health and safety of the campus community, refer to this page for updates on construction.
For the health and safety of the campus community, refer to this page for updates on construction.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Have you thought about spaces on campus that can accommodate your events? After the May 5 closure of Kilcawley Center, meeting spaces will be available at various locations on and around campus. As available, we will provide links to contacts and information about each location. An overview of campus reservation contacts is available at https://ysu.edu/student-activities/room-reservations.
SPACES ON CAMPUS
AVAILABLE THROUGH KILCAWLEY CENTER STAFF
AVAILABLE THROUGH UNIVERSITY EVENTS
AVAILABLE THROUGH Bliss Hall Reservations
Available Through Athletics
Available Through Campus Rec
Available Through Williamson College of Business Administration
Available Through BCLASSE DEAN's OFFICE
Available Through YOUNGSTOWN MUSEUM OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Available Through THE MCDONOUGH MUSEUM OF ART
Available Through THE VETERANS RESOURCE CENTER
Available AT BARNES & NOBLE CAFETERIA
Available AT KOHLI HALL EXCELLENCE TRAINING CENTER (ETC)
OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE ON CAMPUS
SPACES NEAR CAMPUS
STAMBAUGH AUDITORIUM
YOUNGSTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY
ST. JOHN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
BUTLER EXTENSION
WICK PARK PAVILION
Have you thought about spaces on campus that can accommodate your events? After the May 5 closure of Kilcawley Center, meeting spaces will be available at various locations on and around campus. As available, we will provide links to contacts and information about each location. An overview of campus reservation contacts is available at https://ysu.edu/student-activities/room-reservations.
SPACES ON CAMPUS
AVAILABLE THROUGH KILCAWLEY CENTER STAFF
AVAILABLE THROUGH UNIVERSITY EVENTS
AVAILABLE THROUGH Bliss Hall Reservations
Available Through Athletics
Available Through Campus Rec
Available Through Williamson College of Business Administration
Available Through BCLASSE DEAN's OFFICE
Available Through YOUNGSTOWN MUSEUM OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Available Through THE MCDONOUGH MUSEUM OF ART
Available Through THE VETERANS RESOURCE CENTER
Available AT BARNES & NOBLE CAFETERIA
Available AT KOHLI HALL EXCELLENCE TRAINING CENTER (ETC)
OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE ON CAMPUS
SPACES NEAR CAMPUS
STAMBAUGH AUDITORIUM
YOUNGSTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY
ST. JOHN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
BUTLER EXTENSION
WICK PARK PAVILION
Dining options on campus will be shown here as changes are made during the renovation.
Dining options on campus will be shown here as changes are made during the renovation.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Campus wayfinding, delivery information, and all logistical information related to the renovation will be updated here.
Campus wayfinding, delivery information, and all logistical information related to the renovation will be updated here.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The following offices have been or will be relocated for the duration of the Kilcawley Center Renovation. This page will be updated as the renovation continues.
MOVED IN SPRING OF 2025
Office | New Location | Notes |
Accessibility Services | Debartolo Hall, Rm 357 | Permanent Location |
IT Help Desk | Maag Library, Room 406C | Will return to Kilcawley Center in Fall 2027 |
MOVING EARLY MAY OF 2025
OFFICE | NEW LOCATION | NOTES |
YSU Dining Services | Cochran Room, Kilcawley Center | Moving to Christman Commons during year 2 |
Graphic Services | Sylvestri Hall, Room 016 (Basement Level) | Will return to Kilcawley Center in Fall of 2027 |
Kilcawley Guest Services / Card Office | Beeghly Center Lobby | Will return to Kilcawley Center in Fall of 2027 |
Kilcawley Center Staff Offices | Presidents Suite, Kilcawley Center | Moves to Beeghly Center Lobby and/or Sylvestri Hall Basement in year 2 |
Penguin Productions | Sylvestri Hall, Room 017 (Basement Level) | Will return to Kilcawley Center in Fall of 2027 |
Pop Up Dining, Conveninence Store, Soft Seating, Recreation | Chestnut Room, Kilcawley Center | Year 2, moving to new food court in Kilcawley Center |
Student Activities | Sylvestri Hall, Basement Level | Will return to Kilcawley Center in Fall of 2027 |
Student Government | Beeghly Center Lobby | Will return to Kilcawley Center in Fall of 2027 |
Student Media (Jambar, Jambar TV) | Bliss Hall | Will return to Kilcawley Center in Fall of 2027 |
The following offices have been or will be relocated for the duration of the Kilcawley Center Renovation. This page will be updated as the renovation continues.
MOVED IN SPRING OF 2025
Office | New Location | Notes |
Accessibility Services | Debartolo Hall, Rm 357 | Permanent Location |
IT Help Desk | Maag Library, Room 406C | Will return to Kilcawley Center in Fall 2027 |
MOVING EARLY MAY OF 2025
OFFICE | NEW LOCATION | NOTES |
YSU Dining Services | Cochran Room, Kilcawley Center | Moving to Christman Commons during year 2 |
Graphic Services | Sylvestri Hall, Room 016 (Basement Level) | Will return to Kilcawley Center in Fall of 2027 |
Kilcawley Guest Services / Card Office | Beeghly Center Lobby | Will return to Kilcawley Center in Fall of 2027 |
Kilcawley Center Staff Offices | Presidents Suite, Kilcawley Center | Moves to Beeghly Center Lobby and/or Sylvestri Hall Basement in year 2 |
Penguin Productions | Sylvestri Hall, Room 017 (Basement Level) | Will return to Kilcawley Center in Fall of 2027 |
Pop Up Dining, Conveninence Store, Soft Seating, Recreation | Chestnut Room, Kilcawley Center | Year 2, moving to new food court in Kilcawley Center |
Student Activities | Sylvestri Hall, Basement Level | Will return to Kilcawley Center in Fall of 2027 |
Student Government | Beeghly Center Lobby | Will return to Kilcawley Center in Fall of 2027 |
Student Media (Jambar, Jambar TV) | Bliss Hall | Will return to Kilcawley Center in Fall of 2027 |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Joy Polkabla Byers
Associate Vice President, Student Experience | (330) 941 - 2242 | jlbyers@ysu.edu
John Young
Executive Director, Auxiliary Services | (330) 941 - 7438 | jlyoung02@ysu.edu
Kathy Leeper
Associate Director, Kilcawley Center Student Union | (330) 941-3565 | klleeper@ysu.edu
Christy Cameron
Student Experience Business Manager | (330) 941-3581 | cjcameron@ysu.edu
Caleb Queen
Assistant Director Operations and Event Services | (330)-941-2329 | mcqueen@ysu.edu
Erin Urbaniak
Coordinator, Card Office and Operational Technology | (330)-941-1726 | emurbaniak@ysu.edu
Stacy Rubinic
Coordinator, Graphic Services | (330) 941-3560 | sgrubinic@ysu.edu
Ken Borowicz
Layout/Graphic Artist | (330) 941-3548 | kmborowicz@ysu.edu
Joy Polkabla Byers
Associate Vice President, Student Experience | (330) 941 - 2242 | jlbyers@ysu.edu
John Young
Executive Director, Auxiliary Services | (330) 941 - 7438 | jlyoung02@ysu.edu
Kathy Leeper
Associate Director, Kilcawley Center Student Union | (330) 941-3565 | klleeper@ysu.edu
Christy Cameron
Student Experience Business Manager | (330) 941-3581 | cjcameron@ysu.edu
Caleb Queen
Assistant Director Operations and Events Services | (330)-941-2329 | mcqueen@ysu.edu
Erin Urbaniak
Coordinator, Card Office and Operational Technology | (330)-941-1726 | emurbaniak@ysu.edu
Stacy Rubinic
Coordinator, Graphic Services | (330) 941-3560 | sgrubinic@ysu.edu
Ken Borowicz
Layout/Graphic Artist | (330) 941-3548 | kmborowicz@ysu.edu