Tuesday, Sept. 1, 1 to 2 p.m. Welcome Week activities conclude with YSU Day on the campus core. YSU joined the Ohio system of higher education on Sept. 1, 1967 and officially became known as Youngstown State University. Tuesday, Sept. 1, 7 p.m. The Penguins volleyball squad takes on St. Francis (Pa.) in Beeghly Center. The team is also in action against Colgate 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5. Wednesday, Sept. 2, 7 p.m. The YSU Wind Ensemble performs a free “Strike Up the Band 2015” concert 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept.

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Get in the Penguin spirit at the annual “Meet the Marching Pride” celebration 7:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, in Stambaugh Stadium on the campus of Youngstown State University. The event that features performances by the YSU Marking Pride band is free and open to the public, although a free-will donation to support the band will be accepted and band tee shirts will also be for sale. The Marching Pride will preview the music it will perform during Penguin football games this fall.