Youngstown State University Alumni

YSU Alumni Night at Mahoning Valley Scrappers
2024-06-28 17:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
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 (America/New_York)
Details for description in the About section. Use the link below to register.

Washington D.C. Chapter
2024-06-22 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
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!

Rocky Mountain Chapter Event
2024-06-15 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
The YSU Rocky Mountain Alumni Chapter is thrilled to welcome Denver Broncos running back Jaleel McLaughlin ’22 to our next event! Saturday, June 15th – 12-2pm MDT.Jaleel has quickly become a fan-favorite in Denver! In his rookie season with the Broncos, Jaleel accounted for 410 rushing yards, 160 receiving yards and three touchdowns for the team.Join chapter leaders George Hammar ’95 and Geoff Kehrer ’94 as we celebrate an accomplished fellow Penguin and enjoy the camaraderie of alumni and friends! Guests are welcome to join you. Casual attire; wear your Penguin gear.The cost is $25. Reservations are due by Tuesday, June 4th.

Houston Chapter
2024-06-15 11:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
Join fellow YSU alumni, friends, and Penguin fans for an afternoon of good food and great conversation on Saturday, June 15th starting at 11:30am at The Upside Pub. We will be collecting donations for Camp Hope, a program for veterans struggling with PTSD. Please see this attached flier for their urgent needs list. If possible, we encourage you to bring along one thing off the list to the lunch to support the drive. Guests will pay on separate checks for lunch and drinks.The Upside Pub3402 N Shepard Dr.Houston, TX 77018Please RSVP to this event using the button below! RSVPs are needed by June 10th for an accurate count.If you have any questions, please reach out to Houston Chapter Leaders, Clarence Howell ’10, chowell@accforbusiness.com, and Matthew Finamore ’11, mfinamore21@gmail.com.We look forward to seeing you there!

San Diego Chapter Watch Party
2024-06-09 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
YSU San Diego Alumni Chapter Leader Michele McTigue ’86 will host a watch party at the Union Kitchen and Tap in Encinitas on Sunday, June 9 from 1-4 pm. Enjoy fellow good food and drinks with fellow Penguins and Youngstowners while catching the Diamondbacks and Padres game! Wear your favorite YSU gear and join us for a great afternoon!Email Michele at michele.mctigue@gmail.com with any questions. Go Penguins and Go Padres!

Naples/Ft. Myers Chapter Dinner
2024-06-02 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
Please join the Naples/Ft. Myers YSU Alumni Chapter for a fun evening at Dave and Busters on Sunday, June 2nd at 6:30pm. Guests will order off the menu with separate checks.Dave and Buster’s13499 S. Cleveland AveSte 400Fort Myers, FL 33907RSVPs are due by May 29th. We look forward to seeing you there!Please contact Chapter Leader Jennifer Valentine-Williams at jvalentine-williams@live.com with any questions.

Streetscape - YSU Alumni
2024-06-01 09:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Saturday, June 1, 2024 marks CityScape’s 27th annual Streetscape Planting Day. Interested volunteers should sign up online to help beautify the greater downtown area and help us plant new green space. CityScape encourages neighborhood groups to use this opportunity to start making plans for citywide beautification efforts! Streetscape Day projects will include trimming, planting flowers and shrubs, removing debris, and mulching planted areas. Lunch will be catered by downtown and area restaurants under the big tent. Focus areas include Central Square, West and East Federal Streets, John Young Memorials, South Avenue Bridge Police Memorial, Mahoning Commons, B&O Station, Choffin Hillside, City Hall, Williamson Staircase, Wick Park, Harrison Common, Smoky Hollow, and more. Anyone interested in volunteering for planting day on June 1st can do so by signing up through the button above. The first 500 registrants will receive a free t-shirt. Please mention that you are with Pete’s Pride – YSU for your group/organization when registering.

Petes Pride @ Satur-Day of Caring
2024-05-18 08:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Pete’s Pride will participate in the United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley’s monthly Satur-Day of Caring on Saturday, May 18. Volunteers unload, pack, and deliver food to more than 400 seniors, shut-ins, and families in need.You can help unload and pack food from 8-10am, deliver food from 9:30am-12pm, or do it all – unload, pack and deliver the food from 8am-12pm.Like our participation in Streetscape, Satur-Day of Caring is a great event for families. People of all ages attend. There is some physical work required, and standing. Children are welcome, accompanied by an adult.

Triangle Chapter Dinner
2024-05-11 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Please join the Triangle YSU Alumni Chapter for a fun evening at the Carolina Ale House on Saturday, May 11th at 5pm. Guests will order off the menu with separate checks.Carolina Ale House2240 Walnut StreetCary, NCWe look forward to seeing you there!Please contact Chapter Leader Melanie Diorio at dioriomelanie@gmail.com with any questions.

Pete’s Pride at Commencement
2024-05-05 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-05-04 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Be involved in the most important event for YSU students! Help with direction and logistics during spring commencement.

Volunteers will offer a warm welcome and a friendly face to the Spring 2024 graduates and families. Volunteers will assist graduates and families in finding their designated college area and seats before the ceremony. Please note, this year there will be 6 separate commencement ceremonies, 3 on Saturday, 3 on Sunday.

Please note the ceremony you have signed up for. If signing up for multiple, please note the locations and times of the different ceremonies. Volunteers should wear all black, and will be given special Pete’s Pride T-shirts to be worn on the day as well as a red stole. Walking and standing are required for these roles.

Virtual Book Club Chapter
2024-04-30 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
The YSU Alumni and Friends Virtual Book Club will meet on Tuesday, April 30 at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom. The book selection for April is The Answer Is: Reflections on My Life by Alex Trebek. This book club is a partnership between the YSU Office of Alumni Engagement and the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County. Meetings are kept to one hour and are led by librarians from the PLYMC.Registration is required and opens on Tuesday, April 2 at 6:30 p.m.

Columbus Chapter Volunteering
2024-04-27 11:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
Join the YSU Columbus Alumni Chapter for National Volunteer Week on Saturday, April 27th from 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM! This year, the chapter will again volunteer with the Mid Ohio Food Collective at their on-site pantry, 4041 Gantz Rd , Grove City, OH 43123.

The on-site pantry at the Mid-Ohio Food Collective is looking for dedicated volunteers to help serve customers through the various stations inside the market. Some volunteers will be preparing food and carts while others help with registration and loading. 16 years of age and older are welcome. Ages 11-15 must be accompanied by an adult. Please maintain a 1:1 adult to child ratio and keep child with adult at all times.

Connect with fellow Penguins as we give back to the community! RSVP below by April 19th and join us for this National Volunteer Week project. There are limited spots available, so sign up today!

If you have questions about the event or the YSU Columbus Alumni Chapter please email Chapter Leaders Eric Boldan ’94 ’01, eric.m.boldan@hotmail.com, Bill Kasiara ’74, wkasiara@columbus.rr.com, Cassie Smith ’21, cassandraellen175@gmail.com , or Nijma Awadallah ’06, n.awadallah@yahoo.com.

Orlando Chapter Volunteering
2024-04-27 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Save the date to join fellow Penguins in Orlando in volunteering for National Volunteer week at The Sharing Center from 10am to 12pm. Join us for an informal lunch after the volunteering next door to catch up. There is only space for 20 volunteers, so make sure to register soon!

Las Vegas Chapter Dinner
2024-04-25 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
With the help of June Deley, we have planned our next gathering. It will beat the Claim Jumper (601 N Green Valley Parkway, Henderson, NV 89074) onThursday, April 25, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. We chose it because we had anice dinner there last year, and it is right off the 215 on Green ValleyParkway and easy to find. Cyndy will need your RSVP by April 18, 2024, togive the count to the restaurant. Email Cyndy (ceanderson@ysu.edu) with your name, YSU graduation year (if applicable) and name of guests before April 18th. Alumni, Penguin friends, and fans are invited!The cost with tax and tip is about $40 per person. We have negotiated withthem to give us separate checks as long as couples sit together, and we willneed to be patient with the server as s/he prepares the checks.Here is the menu from which you will choose that evening:– Jambalaya. Blackened chicken, shrimp, Andouille sausage, mixed peppers,onions, rice, tomatoes, Jambalaya sauce, and green onions.– Atlantic Salmon. Garlic herb butter or blackened with Jasmine rice androasted vegetables.– Steak & Shrimp. Seven-ounce top sirloin, grilled shrimp,, garlic-herbbutter, parmesan onion ring, green onions, mashed potatoes, and roastedvegetables.– Top Sirloin. Seven-ounce certified Angus beef, garlic-herb butter, parmesanonion ring, mashed potatoes, and roasted vegetables.– BBQ Baby Back Ribs. Half a rack of ribs basted with their BBQ sauce, mashedpotatoes, and roasted vegetables.– Chicken Florentine. Spinach artichoke dip, mashed potatoes, tomatoes,Whiskey glaze, Dijon cream sauce, parmesan cheese, and microgreens.Along with the entrée, you get a choice of small garden salad or Caesarsalad. You also get a choice of bottomless beverages including Barq’s RootBeer, Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Dr. Pepper, lemonade, iced tea, or tropicaltea.April 25 is also World Penguin Day and falls during National Volunteer Week, so to celebrate both, we are collecting food items for Catholic Charities in Las Vegas. We chose this charity because the Executive Director of the agency, Tom Roberts, is a YSU alum. They will accept non-perishable foods for their food pantry, especially the following items:– Canned meat (tuna, chicken, or spam)– Canned vegetables– Peanut butter– Pasta or rice– CerealPlease consider bringing some of these items to the dinner to show that YSU Penguins give back to their community. RSVP to Cyndy Anderson (ceanderson@ysu.edu) by April 18th.

Cleveland Chapter Volunteering
2024-04-25 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
Join the YSU Cleveland Alumni Chapter on Thursday, April 25th at 6:00 PM when they volunteer with the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, 13815 Coit Road, Cleveland, OH 44110.The Greater Cleveland Food Bank needs assistance with a variety of projects! Tasks may include:-Sorting through and Repackaging Incoming Nonperishable, Perishable, and Non-food Donations– Shelf-stable Emergency Food Box Packing– Commodity Supplemental Food Program Box Packing– Backpacks for Kids Kit AssemblyVolunteers must be 14 or older to participate. Please RSVP through the link below by Thursday, April 18th. Thank you in advance for your support!Please email chapter leader Adrian Foster ’02 at fosteradrian@hotmail.com with any questions.We hope to see you there!

YSU Community - Pete's Pride
2024-04-17 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-03-20 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Pete’s Pride volunteers are needed to assist with directing guests to reserved seating prior to the Thomas Colloquium Lecture Ben Sherwood on Monday, March 11, The Centofanti Symposium featuring Thomas Gabor & Fred Guttenberg on Wednesday, March 20, and the Skeggs Lecture featuring Cris Carter on Wednesday, April 17. All the lectures will be held at Stambaugh Auditorium.Volunteers will arrive at 5:30 p.m. for instruction. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. The lecture begins at 7:00 p.m., at which time volunteers are free to watch the presentation. Standing and a professional demeanor is required. Volunteers are encouraged to wear business professional dress in red or black colors if possible

Akron/Canton Chapter
2024-03-28 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Please join the Akron/Canton YSU Alumni Chapter for a fun evening at Leo’s Italian on Thursday, March 28th at 6pm. Guests will order off the menu with separate checks.Leo’s Italian2251 Front St.Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221We look forward to seeing you there!Please contact Chapter Leader Ashley Wilfong at ashley.hudzik32@gmail.com with any questions.

Tampa Bay Chapter Concert Event
2024-03-23 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Join fellow YSU alumni for a night of great music from Air Supply at Ruth Ekert Hall. Limited tickets are available.

CSRA - Columbia Chapter
2024-03-23 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Join the Youngstown State CSRA-Columbia Alumni Chapter for a fun volunteer activity.Our chapter will volunteer with the Aiken Sertoma Club on Saturday, March 23 by helping with ticket sales and parking. Volunteers will get free admission, free parking, lunch, and time to enjoy the day after the second race. All while enjoying the company of fellow Penguins! Email chapter leader Don Bartelmay ’64 at penguinysu1964@aol.com if you plan to attendemail Don to register penguinysu1964@aol.com

Solar Eclipse Lecture
2024-03-21 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
Bring the whole family to an engaging lecture that will help you prepare for the upcoming total solar eclipse happening on April 8th! Learn about the science behind the eclipse, the significance of this once-in-a-lifetime event, the best places to see it, and how to view the event safely.The talk will be given by Dr. Patrick Durrell, Distinguished Professor of Astronomy at YSU. Dr. Durrell was recently named the first Warren M. Young Chair of Physics and Astronomy through his work as Director of YSU’s Ward Beecher Planetarium.6:00 p.m. Social with light refreshments and an activity to make a pinhole projector6:30-7:30 p.m. Lecture and Q&AAttendees will receive solar eclipse glasses as a giveaway. The event is free, but reservations are required by Monday, March 18. Registered attendees will receive solar eclipse glasses as a giveaway. The event is free, but reservations are required. To be added to the waitlist, please email your name and number of additional reservations to Allison (arbye@ysu.edu).

Phoenix Chapter Spring Training Game
2024-03-17 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
Join the YSU Phoenix Alumni Chapter for a Cleveland Guardians spring training game vs Cincinnati at Goodyear Ballpark, 1933 S. Ballpark Way, Goodyear, AZ 85338, on Sunday, March 17th at 1:00 PM!We are excited to get together with fellow alumni and reconnect over our love of YSU and Ohio baseball!Tickets will cost $17 per person. Friends and family are welcome! Our seats are in the Right Field Pavillion near the centerfield area. There is a bar nearby and a great view of the whole field.If you would like to attend the game with the chapter, please RSVP using the form below by Saturday, February 24th.For more information or any questions, please contact YSU Phoenix Alumni Chapter Leader Patrick Becker ’92 at healthcoachpatrick@yahoo.com.We hope to see you there!

Atlanta Alumni Chapter Baseball Game
2024-03-10 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Join the YSU Atlanta Alumni Chapter in cheering on the YSU Baseball team as they play at Georgia Tech Sunday, March 10th at 1:00pm. The game will be held at Mac Nease Baseball Park at Russ Chandler Stadium. Alumni, friends, and Penguin fans are welcome to attend!Tickets start at $10 and are on sale through the Georgia Tech Website by following the button below. Make sure to wear your favorite YSU gear to cheer on the Penguins!Please contact Atlanta Chapter Leader, Sandra Goler-Durant, with any questions or for more information.We hope to see you there!

Alumni Basketball Dinner
2024-03-07 17:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York)
Celebrate March Madness with fellow YSU alumni and cheer on our Penguin men’s basketball team in the Horizon League Quarterfinals.

Enjoy a buffet style dinner on the West Deck featuring fan favorites from Belleria, including hotdogs, pizza, salad, chips, cookies, and a soft drink. Attendees can purchase additional soft drinks or alcoholic beverages from the private beverage cart. In the event of overwhelming ticket sales, the dinner may be moved to Room 119, located in the lower level of Beeghly Center.

There will be plenty of friendly faces, delicious food and fun, so come join us!

The price is $10. Game tickets are required and must be purchased separately through YSUSports.com. Game tickets start at $15. YSU student tickets are free with a valid YSU student ID. Reservations for dinner are due Tuesday, March 5th.

Email arbye@ysu.edu or call 330-941-7170 for additional information or help with registering.

Charleston Chapter Baseball Dinner
2024-02-24 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
Join the YSU Charleston Chapter and Support YSU Student Athletes!Show your Penguin pride and support the YSU Baseball Team at TBonz!Join fellow alumni and friends at TBonz at 6:00pm on Saturday, February 24, 2024 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.Event details: Date: Saturday, February 24, 2024 Time: 6:00 PM Location: TBonz 80 N Market Street, Charleston, SC 29401 Cost: $25 (includes dinner buffet and soft drinks) Please RSVP by February 12th so we can get a headcount for the buffet.We can’t wait to see you there!Go Penguins!

South Florida Chapter Dinner
2024-02-20 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
Please join the South Florida YSU Alumni Chapter for a fun evening at Zimi Italian on Tuesday, February 20th at 6pm. Guests will order off the menu with separate checks.Zimi Italian4957 W Atlantic AveDelray Beach, FL33445RSVPs are due February 14 and can be made by following the link below.We look forward to seeing you there!Please contact Chapter Leader Gina Harwood ’11 at ginamharwood@gmail.com with any questions.

YSU Alumni Basketball Dinner
2024-02-08 17:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York)
Connect with fellow YSU alumni and cheer on our Penguin Men’s basketball team as they take on Milwaukee in Beeghly Center! The price includes dinner and a reserved seat for both games.

Celebrate before the game with a buffet style dinner in the West Deck featuring fan favorites fromBellaria, including hamburgers, pizza, and a soft drink. Attendees can purchase beer from the privatebeer cart located in the West Deck.There will be plenty of friendly faces, delicious food and fun, so come join us!

The price is $17 for a ticket and the meal, or $12 for the meal only for those that have season tickets butwish to join in the fun. Reservations are due Friday, February 2, 2024. Email arbye@ysu.edu or call 330-941-7170 for additional information or help with registering

Las Vegas Alumni Chapter Dinner
2024-02-01 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Chapter dinner

We will be meeting at Carrabba’s (8771 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89117) on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at 6:00 p.m for our Las Vegas YSU Alumni Chapter Dinner. Alumni, Penguin friends, and fans are invited!

Now, here’s the catch. The manager told me that the computer system wentdown when they tried to ring up separate checks for the banquet menu soTHERE WILL BE ONE BILL FOR THE MEALS. EACH PERSON WILL NEED TO BRING $35 IN CASH FOR THEIR MEAL. The $35 includes tax and gratuity on the meal.I will be responsible for paying the meal bill. We can order alcohol and pay for those drinks separately since the drinks are on the menu. It made sense to the manager so I guess it makes sense to me.

Here is the menu from which you will choose that evening:

Chicken Parmesan– sautéed chicken coated with Mama Mandola’s bread crumbs topped with Pomodoro sauce, romano, and mozzarella cheese.

Chicken Marsala–wood-grilled chicken topped with mushrooms and our Lombardo Marsala wine sauce.

Penne Carrabba–penne pasta tossed in Alfredo sauce with wood-grilledchicken, sautéed mushrooms, and peas.

Grilled Salmon–wood-grilled salmon topped with lemon-butter sauce, tomato,and basil.

Pork Chop Marsala–wood-grilled, bone-in pork chop topped with mushrooms and Lombardo wine sauce.

Each meal comes with a choice of Caesar salad or Italian salad, or soup,fresh bread with herbs and olive oil, an alcohol-free beverage, and minicannoli. The main meal also comes with choice of sides (vegetables, pasta, or mashed potatoes).

I need to give them a count on January 25, 2024, so please RSVP to me by emailing your name, YSU graduation year, and how many you are bringing and their names before Janurary 25, 2024. Thanks!

As always, Go YSU Penguins!

Jane Reid (j.reid5@cox.net)
