Youngstown State University Alumni

Youngstown State Men's Basketball at Cleveland State Vikings
2025-02-16 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Join alumni and friends for an exciting matchup when the Penguins face the Cleveland State Vikings!

A block of tickets has been reserved for Penguin fans in section 107. Tickets are $15 each and can be purchased below.

After you click the link, go to the top right corner and click ‘Enter Promo Code’. Type ‘PENGUINS’ to be taken to the reserved tickets.

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DFW Alumni Bowling Team Dinner
2025-01-24 19:30 - 20:30
Join fellow alumni and friends at J Gilligans at 6:30pm on Friday, January 24, 2025 for a night of delicious food and camaraderie as we support our talented student athletes. This is a great opportunity to reconnect with old friends, make new connections, and show your Penguin spirit. The cost is $25 and includes a dinner buffet. Guests are welcome.

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Rock The Dome
2025-01-17 08:00 - 17:00
Join fellow Pete’s Pride volunteers and Planetarium staff at the annual Rock The Dome Weekend! Volunteers are needed to help out in the Ward Beecher Planetarium with ushering and collecting tickets. There are multiple shifts available for both days. Standing, sitting, bending, and stooping will be required.

Volunteers will wear black Ward Beecher t-shirts. Please indicate your shirt size when registering. More details and registration can be found below.

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YSU Alumni Basketball Lunch
2024-12-07 12:30 - 14:00
Connect with fellow YSU alumni, friends, and fans to cheer on the Penguin men’s basketball team as they take on Oakland in Beeghly Center! The price includes lunch and a general admission ticket for the game.

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YSU Alumni and Friends Virtual Book Club Meeting
2024-11-26 18:30 - 19:30
The YSU Alumni and Friends Virtual Book Club will be meeting on Tuesday, November 26 at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom. This month’s book is The Searcher by Tana French.

Meetings are kept to one hour and are led by librarians from the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County. There is no obligation to participate every month. Come when you can!

Participation is limited to 15 for ease of discussion. Registration link coming soon!

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YSU Men @ Stephen F. Austin Basketball Game
2024-11-23 19:00 - 21:00
Would you like to meet fellow Penguins in your area while cheering on the YSU Men’s Basketball team?

Houston Alumni Chapter Leaders Matthew Finamore and Clarence Howell are organizing a contingent of Penguins to attend a YSU basketball game when they play in nearby Nacogdoches, TX! We’d love to have you join in the fun and support our Penguins on the road.

Game tickets can be purchased through the link below and are $15. We are planning to sit in section 118 for the game.

RSVP here if you plan to attend and you’ll receive a free YSU can koozie by mail!

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Satur-Day of Caring 2024
2024-11-16 08:00 - 12:00
On the third Saturday of every month, we host our Satur-Day of Caring, where volunteers pack groceries and deliver them to people who are unable to leave their homes. There are two aspects of this opportunity; you can do either packing or deliveries, or both.

Location: 8133 Market Street, Youngstown, Ohio 44512

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Satur-Day of Caring
2024-11-16 08:00 - 12:00
Pete’s Pride will participate in the United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley’s monthly Satur-Day of Caring on Saturday, November 16. Volunteers unload, pack, and deliver food to more than 400 seniors, shut-ins, and families in need.

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Charleston Chapter Drop-In Event
2024-11-08 16:30 - 19:30
Please join the Charleston YSU Alumni Chapter for a drop-in event at the Summerville Ace Hardware Bolts and Brews Beer Garden Event on Friday, November 8th from 4:30-7:30pm. This is a free event held at the Ace Hardware store on Trolley Road with live music, and food and drinks available for purchase. Please note this event is weather permitting.

The event starts at 4:30pm. You are welcome to join us any time between 4:30pm and 7:30pmAce Hardware713 Old Trolley Rd.Summerville, SC 29485

Please contact

Bill Slosser (wslosser@bellsouth.net)

Lisa Ballas (lisa.j.ballas@gmail.com)

or Sandy Hatton (shatton915@aol.com)

with any questions. We look forward to seeing you there!

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DFW Chapter Watch Party with Illinois State at The Pond
2024-11-02 15:00 - 17:00
Please join the DFW YSU Alumni Chapter for a Football Watch Party as YSU plays Illinois State on Saturday, November 2nd at 2:00pm CST. This is a free event held at The Upside Pub with food and drinks available for purchase.

The game starts at 2:00pm (3:00 pm EST)The Pond2514 Summit Ave.Suit 200Plano, TX 75074

If you have any questions, please contact Chapter Leaders Leslie Raines-Conley (leslieaconley@yahoo.com), or Mary McLaughlin (pmclaughlin@sbcglobal.net) with any questions. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Rocky Mountain Alumni Chapter Football Watch Party at Blue Yonder
2024-10-26 18:00 - 21:00
Join the YSU Rocky Mountain Alumni Chapter as the Penguins take on North Dakota on Saturday, October 26 at 4pm MST. This is a free event with food and drinks available for purchase. Family and friends are welcome to join you.

Relive your YSU memories and connect with fellow Penguins in your area!

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Tampa Bay Golf Outing at Crescent Oaks
2024-10-26 13:00 - 14:00
Join the YSU Tampa Bay Alumni Chapter on Saturday, October 26th at 1:00pm for a Golf outing at the beautiful Crescent Oaks Golf Club.

Crescent Oaks GC,3300 Crescent Oaks Blvd.Tarpon Springs, FL 34688

Each player will pay the individual greens fee of $35.95 plus tax when arriving at the course before the start of play.

Please contact Chapter Leader Richard Spong (spong@knology.net) with any questions.

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YSU Alumni and Friends Virtual Book Club Meeting
2024-10-22 18:30 - 19:30
The YSU Alumni and Friends Virtual Book Club will be meeting on Tuesday, October 22 at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom. This month’s book is Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney.

Meetings are kept to one hour and are led by librarians from the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County. There is no obligation to participate every month. Come when you can!

Participation is limited to 15 for ease of discussion. Register below to receive a link for the meeting!

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Las Vegas Chapter Dinner
2024-10-17 21:00 - 22:00
Join us for an evening with good food and great friends!

We will be meeting at Charley’s Lakeside Restaurant (8603 W. Sahara, Las Vegas, NV) on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at 6:00 p.m for our Las Vegas YSU Alumni Chapter Dinner. Alumni, Penguin friends, and fans are invited.

The menu for dinner will include: Caesar salad, prime rib, vegetable lasagna, green beans, dalma bean, mashed potatoes, and a roll. The cost is $35 per person and will be cash or check only the night of the event.

Please make your reservation by emailing Chapter Leader Cyndy Anderson (ceanderson@ysu.edu) your name, YSU graduation year, and how many people you are bringing and their names before October 4th.

As always, Go YSU Penguins!

Half Century Club Celebration
2024-10-06 11:30 - 14:00
Rekindle your Penguin spirit and reminisce with the Class of 1974 and earlier graduates! Please join us on Homecoming weekend to honor the newly inducted members of the Half Century Club with a luncheon and pinning ceremony. Those who have previously reached the 50-year milestone are also welcome to attend with a guest.

YSU President Bill Johnson will be the featured speaker, highlighting some of the incredible opportunities and points of pride at Youngstown State today. As a unique experience for this year’s attendees, guests will enjoy fellowship and celebration at the historic Pollock House, which became the home for the Youngstown State University President in 2012.

Reservations due no later than September 27, 2024. The cost is $30 per person.

Houston Chapter Football Watch Party at Upside Pub
2024-10-05 14:00 - 17:00
Join the Houston YSU Alumni Chapter for a lunch at the Upside Pub on Saturday, October 5th at 1:00pm CST at The Upside Pub. Wear your favorite Penguin gear as we gather to cheer on YSU as they face Indiana State on Homecoming. Guests will pay for separate checks for lunch and drinks.

Upside Pub3402 N Shepherd DrHouston, TX 77018

Please RSVP by September 27th for an accurate count.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Please contact Chapter Leaders Matthew Finamore at mfinamore21@gmail.com or Clarence Howell at chowell@accforbusiness.com with any questions.

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Triangle Chapter Football Watch Party
2024-09-28 15:00 - 18:30
Please join the Triangle, NC YSU Alumni Chapter for a Football Watch Party as YSU plays Missouri State on Saturday, September 28th at 3:00pm. This is a free event held at Carolina Ale House with food and drinks available for purchase.

The game starts at 3:00 pmCarolina Ale House2240 Walnut StreetCary, NC

If you have any questions, please contact Melanie Diorio (dioriomelanie@gmail.com) with any questions. We look forward to seeing you there!

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YSU Alumni and Friends Virtual Book Club
2024-09-24 18:30 - 19:30
The YSU Alumni and Friends Virtual Book Club will begin with its first meeting of the fall on Tuesday, September 24 at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom. This month’s book is Verity by Colleen Hoover.

Meetings are kept to one hour and are led by librarians from the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County. There is no obligation to participate every month. Come when you can!

Participation is limited to 15 for ease of discussion. Register below to receive a link for the meeting!

Register Here

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Atlanta Chapter Watch Party at Smith’s Bar
2024-09-21 15:00 - 18:30
Please join the Atlanta YSU Alumni Chapter for a Football Watch Party as YSU plays Pitt on Saturday, September 21st at 3:30pm. This is a free event held at Smith’s Olde Bar with food and drinks available for purchase.

The game starts at 3:30 pm, you are welcome to join us starting at 3:00pmSmith’s Olde Bar1578 Piedmont Ave NEAtlanta, GA 30324

If you have any questions, please contact Sandra Goler-Durant (srgolerdurant@gmail.com) with any questions. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Charleston Chapter Watch Party at Carolina Ale House
2024-09-21 15:00 - 18:30
Please join the Charleston YSU Alumni Chapter for a Football Watch Party as YSU plays Pitt on Saturday, September 21st at 3:30pm. This is a free event held at Carolina Ale House with food and drinks available for purchase.

The game starts at 3:30 pm, you are welcome to join us starting at 3:00pmCarolina Ale House191 Sigma Dr.Summerville, SC 29483

If you have any questions, please contact Bill Slosser (wslosser@bellsouth.net), Lisa Ballas (lisa.j.ballas@gmail.com), or Sandy Hatton (shatton915@aol.com) with any questions. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Pittsburgh YSU Alumni Pre-Game Lunch
2024-09-21 13:00 - 15:00
Join fellow Pittsburgh YSU Alumni and friends for a pre-game lunch at the Foundry before the YSU v. Pitt game on Saturday, September 21st!

The buffet lunch menu will include a spinach salad, BBQ pork sliders, cheeseburger sliders, french fries, mini pierogis, assorted cookies, and soft drinks! A perfect pre-game lunch to help you cheer on the Penguins!

Cost for the lunch is $25 per person. Children 2 and under are free!

**Game tickets are sold separately and can be purchased through the YSU ticket office.

Registration is needed before September 6th. Space is limited for this Pittsburgh Alumni Chapter gathering, so get your tickets today!

Please reach out to Allison Bye (arbye@ysu.edu) with any questions.

We look forward to seeing you there! Go Penguins!

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Phoenix Chapter Watch Party at Doc & Eddy’s
2024-09-21 00:30 - 03:30
Join the Phoenix YSU Alumni Chapter for a Football Watch Party as YSU plays Pittsburgh on Saturday, September 21st at 12:30pm. This is a free event held at Doc & Eddy’s with food and drinks available for purchase.

The game starts at 12:30pm AZ time (3:30 pm EST)Doc & Eddy’s909 E Minton Dr.Tempe, AZ 85282

If you have any questions, please contact Chapter Leaders Wendy Taylor (wendyohio@gmail.com), or Patrick Becker (healthcoachpatrick@yahoo.com) with any questions. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Washington DC YSU Alumni Chapter Football Watch Party
2024-09-07 14:00 - 17:00
Please join the Washington DC YSU Alumni Chapter for a Football Watch Party as YSU plays Valparaiso on Saturday, September 7th at 2:00pm. This is a free event held at Johnny’s All American in Columbia Heights with food and drinks available for purchase.

The game starts at 2:00 pmJohnny’s All American – Columbia Heights3226 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20010

RSVP for the event using the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/K6yWkag8sN

If you have any questions, please contact Kristin Garzoni (kgards2@gmail.com) or Max Gocala-Nguyen (mjgocala@gmail.com) with any questions. We look forward to seeing you there!

CSRA- Columbia YSU Alumni Night at the GreenJackets
2024-08-29 18:30 - 20:00 | SRP Park, 187 Railroad Ave, North Augusta, South Carolina, 29841, United States
Join us for our annual YSU Night with the GreenJackets on Thursday , August 29 (Thirsty Thursday with drink specials). We have concourse suites (with ceiling fans), as we again partner with the local Sertoma Clubs. The game is against the Columbia Fireflies. Gates open at 6:00 PM, Games is at 7:05 PM, Picnic buffet is from 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM. The cost for your ticket, the Suite, and picnic buffet is $39 pp. We encourage you to invite family and friends.

Checks should be made out to the AIKEN SERTOMA CLUB, PO Box 2065, Aiken, SC 29802. Checks should be in by 8/5/2024. I am looking forward to a great night with alumni from both the CSRA and Columbia, as we support our home town teams.

Contact Chapter Leader Don Bartelmay at penguinysu1964@aol.com for more information.

Naples/Ft. Myers YSU Alumni Chapter Dinner @ Dave and Buster's
2024-07-28 18:00 - 20:00
The YSU Naples/Ft. Myers Chapter is hosting a dinner at Dave and Busters in Fort Myers on Sunday, July 28th at 6:00pm. All alumni and friends are welcome to attend! Guests will pay on separate checks.

Dave and Busters13499 S. Cleveland AveSte 400Fort Myers, FL 33907

If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Valentine-Williams ’03 at jvalentine-williams@live.com. We look forward to seeing you there!

**Please RSVP by July 22nd using the button or link below! https://forms.office.com/r/4dkzmdCxED

ROTC Alumni Reunion Picnic
2024-07-27 11:30 - 15:00
Join fellow Penguins at the annual Pollock house ROTC/Veteran alumni picnic! RSVP link to follow soon.

YSU Night @ Cleveland Guardians
2024-07-19 19:00 - 21:00
Join fellow Penguins and YSU fans on Friday, July 19th, at the Cleveland Guardians for their YSU night! Be among the first 500 fans to purchase a ticket and receive a commemorative Penguins and Guardians co-branded hat. Enjoy dollar hot dogs all night, and cheer on the Guardians while sporting a free t-shirt (available to the first 10,000 fans). Purchase your tickets using special offer code YSU2024 or through the link belowDon’t miss out on this fun-filled evening celebrating YSU alumni and friends! If you have any questions or concerns, please email alumni@ysu.edu.For season ticket holders, please contact your sales representative for information.

YSU Alumni Night at Mahoning Valley Scrappers
2024-06-28 17:30 - 21:00
Join YSU alumni and friends as the Mahoning Valley Scrappers take on the Trenton Thunder on Friday, June 28! Catch up during the pre-game picnic. Stay for fireworks after the game.Tickets are $20 (+taxes & fees) and include a reserved seat in the Upper Box behind home plate, as well as a pass to the Pre-Game Picnic. Picnic begins at 5:30pm and includes: hot dogs, Cockeye BBQ pulled pork sandwiches, mac & cheese, potato salad, chips, cookies, soft drinks and water.Deadline to purchase is Thursday, June 20 at 5pm.

Pete’s Pride at Penguin Preview Day
2024-06-28 08:00 - 13:30
Details for description in the About section. Use the link below to register.

Washington D.C. Chapter
2024-06-22 14:00 - 17:00
Join the YSU Washington DC Alumni Chapter for a wine and pizza tasting on Saturday, June 22nd at 2:00 PM at Three Foxes Vineyard and Brewery, 10100 Three Fox Ln, Delaplane, VA 20144. The afternoon will be spent chatting with fellow Penguins and renewing YSU connections!A wine tasting at $30 per person will be provided for those over the age of 21 and will also include a sampling of pizza from Wood Fired Food. You are welcome to bring your own food and non-alcoholic drinks. Additional drinks and food will be available for purchase.Please RSVP before Friday, May 24th to ensure an accurate guest count. Make your reservation by following the ticket link in this event or through this link https://epay.ysu.edu/C21820_ustores/web/item_detail.jspIf you have any questions, please contact Chapter Leader Max Gocala-Nguyen ’15 at mjgocala@gmail.com.We look forward to seeing you!
