Welcome Week

Welcome Week 2022 Out of This World

We are thrilled to welcome students back to campus for the start of a new semester.

Welcome Week begins on Sunday, August 28 with an Outdoor Movie featuring Lightyear on the lawn outside of Cafaro House. Classes begin on Monday, August 29 and festivities continue throughout the week. Favorite traditions include a Zipline on Armed Forces Blvd, Student Organization Fair, Puppy Palooza, The Block Party, Meet the Greeks, Build a Penguin, and the YSU Football Game wrapping up a busy first week on campus.

Welcome Week Events

Sunday 8/28/2022

Christman Dining Hall Brunch Hours

10:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Take a break from move-in and treat yourself to a filling meal! This is a cash free location. We accept credit cards, debit cards and student meal plans.

Christman Dining Hall Dinner Hours

4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Grab dinner to fuel up before the semester officially kicks off tomorrow! This is a cash free location. We accept credit cards, debit cards and student meal plans.

RESIDENT FRENZY

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Andrews Student Recreation and Wellness Center
Start fresh by Getting Rec’d!
Come Get Rec’d at Campus Rec! We’ll have painting, games, & more!

Contact: Dina Fabry, dmfabry@ysu.edu | 330-941-3731

Outdoor Movie on the Lawn Featuring: Lightyear

9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Cafaro House Lawn
Rain Location: Cafaro House Multipurpose Room
It’s time to get out of this world! We are launching Welcome Week into orbit with a movie on the lawn, voted on by you! Grab some snacks and watch a celestial inspired movie on the Cafaro Lawn and enjoy your last night before classes start. Legendary space ranger Buzz Lightyear embarks on an intergalactic adventure alongside ambitious recruits Izzy, Mo, Darby, and his robot companion, Sox. As this motley crew tackles their toughest mission yet, they must learn to work together as a team to escape the evil Zurg and his dutiful robot army that are never far behind.

For more info, contact Student Activities | 330-941-3575 | studentactivities@ysu.edu

Monday 8/29/2022

Welcome & Information Tents

7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Outside Kilcawley Center, Outside Maag Library, Outside DeBartolo Hall
Have a question about YSU? Lost on your way to class? Need directions? Come visit us and we’ll help out! First Year Student Services staff will be available throughout the day to help out with anything you need.

For more info, contact First Year Student Services | 330-941-2131 | firstyear@ysu.edu

Student Welcome

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Entrances, Cushwa Hall
We are looking forward to a great semester! Stop by for a quick snack and giveaways while making your way to class. We can help answer any questions you have and help find your classes.

For more info, contact Katie Fetty (Success Coordinator BCHHS) | 330-941-1820 | kbfetty@ysu.edu

Zipline: Ready for Takeoff?

10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Armed Forces Blvd between Stambaugh Stadium and Campus Recreation Center
Rain Location: High Ropes Course, Campus Rec Center
Ready for takeoff? Get your week started by ziplining through the YSU sky! Who said Penguins couldn’t fly? Grab some coffee as you take on your first day of classes on campus.
In case of inclement weather, you can still get your adrenaline rush that day at the High Ropes Course in Campus Rec. We’ll bring the zipline back during Homecoming at Fall Fire Fest on Thursday, October 13th.

For more info, contact Student Activities | 330-941-3575 | studentactivities@ysu.edu

Baby Yoda Diaper Wars with Wee Care Day Care

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Outside Kilcawley Center facing Campus Core under Overhang
Test your diapering skills on Baby Yoda and learn about the services offered by Wee Care Day Care!

For more info, contact James Stitt (Director of Operations) or Tracy Flara (Corporate Administrative Assistant) | 330-729-0167 | jstitt@weecareohio.com | tflara@weecareohio.com

Out of This World Resources @ Maag Library

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Outside Main Entrance, Maag Library
Rain Location: Lobby, Maag Library
Maag's Over the Moon to Welcome You! Stop by Maag Library to play some games, pick up some snacks to fuel your first day on campus, get some prizes and get ready to have a semester that's Out of This World!

For more info, contact Colleen Duchon | 330-941-2382 | ccduchon@ysu.edu

Campus Scrabble

11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Between Maag Library and Butler Institute of American Art
Rain Location: Maag Library Overhang facing Jones Hall
Add a word to the Writing Center’s giant Scrabble game. The Language Learning Resource Center will help you include non-English words from an “Out of this World” bonus word list. Plus, Waste Free Maag invited the Green Team to help educate us on how to recycle in Mahoning County.

For more info, contact Angela Messenger | 330-941-1781 | ajbarwick@ysu.edu

Meet the International Student Organization

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Outside Kilcawley Center facing Campus Core under Overhang
Meet with students from the International Student Organization (ISO) to learn about our organization and the events and activities we host! We will have fun games including Bingo and Q&A session. We hope international students can find ISO as their second home here at YSU!

For more info, contact Stella Nguyen (President of International Student Organization) | dtnguyen04@student.ysu.edu

Student Government Body Meeting (Open to Public)

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Rossi Room, Kilcawley Center
Come watch Student Government’s first body meeting! Representative spots are open, so please swing by and see what we do!

For more info, contact Niko Mastorides | 330-941-3382 | njmastorides@student.ysu.edu

Written in the Stars: Horoscopes & Dinner

4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Christman Dining Commons
Is it written in the stars? You may have the chance to find out! Join us for an astrology dinner in Christman Dining Hall. Get the chance to talk with an astrologist and find out what the school year has in store for your zodiac sign!

For more info, contact Student Activities | 330-941-3575 | studentactivities@ysu.edu

Tuesday 8/30/2022

Welcome & Information Tents

For more info, contact First Year Student Services | 330-941-2131 | firstyear@ysu.edu

Student Organization Fair

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
*DUE TO WEATHER FORECAST, EVENT LOCATION IS INSIDE CHESTNUT ROOM OF KILCAWLEY CENTER AS OF 8/29*
Campus Core
Rain Location: Chestnut Room, Kilcawley Center
Looking for ways to get involved on campus? Join us in the Campus Core outside Kilcawley Center to speak with representatives from our student organizations. Take a walk through the fair and decide which organizations are best for you!

For more info, contact Student Activities | 330-941-3575 | studentactivities@ysu.edu

Puppy Palooza

10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
*DUE TO WEATHER FORECAST, EVENT LOCATION IS INSIDE CAMPUS REC ON BASKETBALL COURTS AS OF 8/29*
Outside Campus Recreation Center Entrance
Come relieve some start-of-the-year stress and play with adorable puppies! New Lease on Life will be bringing animals to campus to help reduce your stress. Donations will be accepted.

For more info, contact Dina Fabry | 330-941-3731 | dmfabry@ysu.edu

Out of This World Resources @ Maag Library

For more info, contact Colleen Duchon | 330-941-2382 | ccduchon@ysu.edu

Recycling for our World

11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Between Maag Library and Butler Institute of American Art
Rain Location: Maag Library Overhang facing Jones Hall
Space debris cannot be recycled, but Waste Free Maag invited Nick DeMart from the Green Team to discuss recycling in Mahoning County. Plus, enjoy Day 2 of the Writing Center’s giant Scrabble game. Add an English word or use the Language Learning Resource Center’s “Out of this World” bonus word list.

For more info, contact Angela Messenger | 330-941-1781 | ajbarwick@ysu.edu

PenguinPulse Volunteer Fair

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Patio and Front Porch, Fok Hall
Rain Location: 1st Floor, Fok Hall
PenguinPulse is an online platform for tracking community engagement and connecting with local community partners. Stop by Fok Hall on Tuesday, August 30 to connect with some of our partners in person and to learn how you can build your skill set, experiences, and network through volunteerism!

For more info, contact Lexi Rager | lerager@ysu.edu

AYE AYE CAPTAIN!

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Kilcawley Center, Rossi Room
Stop by to learn more about the new Intramural Sports fee, registration and payment, sportsmanship, captain responsibility, and more! Chartwell's catering will be provided.

Space Trivia & Intergalactic Karaoke Night

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
The Hub, Kilcawley Center
Brush up on your space knowledge and warm up those vocal chords because we are having a Space Trivia & Intergalactic Karaoke Night! Join us with your crew to compete in 4 rounds of space themed trivia. Gather a team to compete and sing your favorite space-like tunes in between rounds!

For more info, contact Student Activities | 330-941-3575 | studentactivities@ysu.edu

Welcome Back BBQ

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The St. John Henry Newman Center (254 Madison Ave, right across the street from Lyden and Cafaro Houses)
Come and see the St. John Henry Newman Center and get to know new people over lawn games and burgers!
For more info, contact bernadette@catholicpenguins.org | 330-423-0033

Wednesday 8/31/2022

Donuts and Coffee with Student Government Association

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Outside Kilcawley Center facing Campus Core under the Overhang
Rain Location: 1st Floor Lobby, Kilcawley Center
Come and talk with Student Government Representatives over some free donuts and coffee outside Kilcawley near Dunkin’!

For more info, contact Niko Mastorides | 330-941-3382 | njmastorides@student.ysu.edu

Out of This World Block Party

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Chestnut Room, Kilcawley Center
Don’t miss this campus tradition! Learn all about the resources available for you from friendly faces and campus departments while munching on some free food. Stick around to take home your personalized caricature portrait, request your favorite balloon animal, and enter to win a variety of prizes—including the grand pirze: a smart TV!

For more info, contact Kathy Leeper | 330-941-3565 | klleeper@ysu.edu

STEM Professional Services Welcome Table

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Concourse (near red statue), Moser Hall
Rain Location: Lobby, Moser Hall
Learn about services offered by the STEM Professional Services Unit (careers, co-ops/internships, advising, and scholarships), meet our staff, and grab a snack!

For more info, contact Emilie Brown | 330-941-2884 | egbrown02@ysu.edu

Food Truck Exploration with Student Government Association

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Lincoln Avenue in front of Silvestri Hall
Student Government will be hosting a variety of food trucks on campus from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Follow @ysu_sga for more details!
For more info, contact Niko Mastorides | 330-941-3592 | njmastorides@student.ysu.edu

Student Veteran Picnic

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Outdoor Patio, Carl A. Nunziato Veterans Center
Rain Location: Community Room, Carl A. Nunziato Veterans Center
Come meet your fellow student Veterans at YSU while enjoying some picnic style food, games, and music! Also become acquainted with the Veterans Center Staff and veteran/military education benefits!

For more info, contact Patrick "Rick" Williams (Office of Veterans Affairs) | 330-941-2506 | plwilliams@ysu.edu

To Infinity and Beyond for our Penguins

12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
2nd Floor in front of Penguin Service Center, Meshel Hall
Come visit the Penguin Service Center to find out how we go above and beyond for you! We have plenty of cool prizes to give away, so come play Plinko with the PSC!

For more info, contact Penguin Service Center | 330-941-6000 | onestop@ysu.edu

Meet the Greeks

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Chestnut Room, Kilcawley Center
Learn about what fraternities and sororities do on a daily basis and meet the chapters. Our members hold leadership positions in numerous student organizations and carry out top philanthropy efforts annually. We are confident you can find a home within Greek Life and ensure a true Penguin Experience.

For more info, contact Carrie Anderson | 330-941-4702 | clanderson@ysu.edu

Thursday 9/1/2022

YSU Day

10:30 - 1:30 PM
The Fountain
Rain Location: Chestnut Room, Kilcawley Center
YSU Day celebrates the day we became part of the Ohio state school system on September 1, 1967. Join us to learn about the history of YSU from Maag Library Archives and how we are creating our future with the YSU Foundation! Show your YSU pride by painting the rock, test your knowledge with a few trivia questions, and grab a sweet treat. Don’t miss a special performance by the Marching Pride while grabbing lunch and pick up some YSU swag. Students can also pick up their FREE ticket for the YSU Football Game home opener happening this Saturday at 2:00 PM in Stambaugh Stadium! Just bring your YSU ID and stop by the event.

For more info, contact Student Activities | 330-941-3575 | studentactivities@ysu.edu

STEM Professional Services Welcome Table

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
3rd Floor Entrance, Ward Beecher Hall
Rain Location: 3rd Floor Lobby, Ward Beecher Hall
Learn about the resources available through the STEM Professional Services Unit (careers, co-ops/internships, advising, and scholarships), meet our staff, and grab a snack!

For more info, contact Emilie Brown | 330-941-2884 | egbrown02@ysu.edu

Student Veteran Picnic

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Outdoor Patio, Carl A. Nunziato Veterans Resource Center
Rain Location: Community Room, Carl A. Nunziato Veterans Center
Come meet your fellow student Veterans at YSU while enjoying some picnic style food, games, and music! Also become acquainted with the Veterans Center Staff and veteran/military education benefits!

For more info, contact Patrick "Rick" Williams (Office of Veterans Affairs) | 330-9412-2506 | plwilliams@ysu.edu

Get the Scoop on Success!

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Resch Academic Success Center, Kilcawley Center West
The Resch Academic Success Center will be hosting an ice cream social and open house on Thursday, September 1st from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Stop by the ASC for some FREE ice cream and a chance to learn more about what services we can provide you to help you find success on campus!

For more info, contact Resch Academic Success Center | 330-941-3538 | rasc@ysu.edu

YSU Foundation Open House

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
1st Floor, Melnick Hall
Did you know that the building on Wick by the freeway helps fund students and the university? The YSU Foundation wants you to learn more about us and the impact we make. Play a game of Kahoot for the chance to win a Bose speaker, or grab some Handel’s and popcorn!

For more info, contact YSU Foundation | 330-941-3211 | sbacha@ysufoundation.org

Who’s In Your Orbit? Student Mixer

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
The Cove, Kilcawley Center West
Who’s in your orbit? Join Student Activities & Diversity, Equity & Inclusion on Thursday, September 1st from 4pm-6pm in The Cove and get the chance to meet with student organizations that represent diverse populations. Kick back and enjoy some snacks and drinks and meet new people through speed friending (our take on speed dating to meet new people!)

For more info, contact Student Activities | 330-941-3575 | studentactivities@ysu.edu

Ice Cream Social

7:00 PM
The St. John Henry Newman Center (254 Madison Ave, right across the street from Lyden and Cafaro Houses)
Finish your day with some free ice cream at the St. John Henry Newman Center!
For more info, contact bernadette@catholicpenguins.org | 330-423-0033

Friday 9/2/2022

Dean Of Students Open House

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Cushwa 3325r
Stop in to see the Office of the Dean of Students in our new space, Cushwa 3325. Refreshments will be provided.

For more information, contact the Office of the Dean of Students at dos@ysu.edu.

Galactic Crafts

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
The Cove, Kilcawley Center West
Wind down from a busy first week and choose from four celestial make and take crafts while supplies last. While you are there, get some information about Crafternoons—our craft series that will take place on various Mondays through the semester!

For more info, contact Student Activities | 330-941-3575 | studentactivities@ysu.edu

DEI presents: The Yard Show

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Veterans Plaza
The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion presents the second annual YSU Yard Show. Come see members of the National Pan-Hellenic Council represent their organizations and learn more about historically Black Greek Lettered organizations.

For more info, contact Susan Moorer | 330-941-1538 | smmoorer@ysu.edu

Build-A-Penguin Lottery

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Follow @ysu_activities on Instagram for a chance to reserve your penguin!
Build a penguin so fluffy at this cult event! Students must follow @ysu_activities on Instagram to access the link to enter for a chance to be randomly selected as one of a limited number of students to build their stuffed penguin! Students will be notified on Wednesday, August 31 at 5:00 PM if they won a penguin. Those that are selected will receive a private link to sign up for a designated time on Friday, September 2 to enter the “Build-A-Penguin Factory” between 3:00-4:30 PM. This event is for current YSU students only and you must present a valid YSU student ID to receive your penguin. One penguin per student. You must be present at the event to stuff a penguin.

For more info, contact Student Activities | 330-941-3575 | studentactivities@ysu.edu

Build-A-Penguin Walk-Up

5:00 PM - Until They’re Gone!
Follow @ysu_activities on Instagram to find out the location!
Build a penguin so fluffy at this cult event! We will have a limited number of 150 penguins available for walk-ups. Follow Student Activities on Instagram to catch the location reveal of this cult event. These won't last long! This event is for current YSU students only and you must present a valid YSU Student ID to receive your penguin. One penguin per student. You must be present at the event to stuff a penguin.

For more info, contact Student Activities | 330-941-3575 | studentactivities@ysu.edu

Game Night

6:00 PM
The St. John Henry Newman Center (254 Madison Ave, right across the street from Lyden and Cafaro Houses)
End the week with pizza and games at the St. John Henry Newman Center!
For more info, contact bernadette@catholicpenguins.org | 330-423-0033

Saturday 9/3/2022

YSU Football Home Opener

2:00 PM
Stambaugh Stadium
Cheer on the Penguins as they take on Duquesne for the first game of the season! Students can obtain a complimentary ticket with a valid YSU student ID. Tickets are available at the Barnes & Noble YSU Bookstore or the YSU Athletics Ticket Office located in Stambaugh Stadium.