Youngstown State University’s Dana School of Music, in collaboration with the Butler Institute of American Art, again presents free Music at Noon concerts this semester. Performances are Wednesdays at 12:15 p.m. at The Butler. The free concerts are open to the public; parking is free at The Butler. The concerts conclude Dec. 2 but will resume again in January 2016. Performances for September: Sept. 2, Dave Morgan and Friends Sept. 9,Dana Brass Quintet Sept. 16, Flute Studio Recital Sept.

Youngstown State University has made SuperScholar.org’s list of top online master’s programs in Early Childhood Education. The YSU program is ranked 37^th in the nation. SuperScholar, an independent college search and rankings website, developed the list based on publicly available information on affordability, starting salaries of recent grads, market reputation, awards and recognition, and flexibility.

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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