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• College Conservatives STUDENT ACTIVITIES • College Democrats • Dana Flute Society Youngstown State University offers a broad range of campus activities geared • Dana Guitar Association toward enriching and expanding the student experience beyond the classroom. Participating in student government, intramurals, student publications, art • Dance Club and music groups, and student organizations gives students opportunities to • Dance Ensemble make new friends; meet people from backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives • Delta Sigma Theta Sorority different from their own; develop leadership skills; and balance the demands • Delta Zeta Sorority of university life with the need for relaxation and recreation. Student • Dungeons and Dragons Club programming offerings include Welcome Week, Homecoming, YSU Serves Week, and other events throughout the year. • Economics Club • Enactus For more information visit the Student Activities page. • Exercise Science Majors Club • Film Club Penguin Productions • French Club Penguin Productions is a student group under the Division of • Gerontology Student Organization Student Affairs charged with assessing, initiating, implementing, and • Guinathon evaluating major events for over 11,000 students on the campus of • Guins Against Cancer Youngstown State University. • Greek Campus Life Penguin Productions conducts campus-wide assessments of students' • Health Education and Physical Education Club entertainment interests and identifies possible performers and venues. • Hospitality Management Society Performers such as Zac Brown Band, Judah & the Lion, Migos, and Andy • Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers Grammer have come to campus or the downtown Covelli Centre. Penguin Productions plans Fall Fire Fest and Federal Frenzy, two campus traditions. • Institute of Industrial Engineers • Interfraternity Council Working with Penguin Productions carries no academic credit or pay, but • International Business Organization participants get a behind-the-scenes look at events planning, concert staging, • InterVarsity Christian Fellowship ticket management, and other concert business, including meeting the performers. • Indian Student Association • Italian Club For more information about upcoming events or becoming a Penguin • National Alliance on Mental Illness on Campus Productions board member, please call (330) 941-3575. • National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) • Ohio Collegiate Music Educators Association Student Organizations • Orthodox Christian Fellowship There are over 200 student organizations ranging from academic and social • Panhellenic Council awareness to cultural organizations, Greek Life organizations, and Student Government. Students are invited to take the first step and discover something • Pella Penguins that engages their interests. Students can also create their own, brand new • Philosophy and Religious Studies Club student organization! Student organization mailboxes are located in the • Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia (Music) Student Activities Office, Kilcawley Center. • Phi Sigma Rho Engineering Sorority

The following is a partial list of the organizations available at YSU. A complete • Relay for Life searchable listing of registered student organizations at YSU, is available on • Rookery Radio the Student Organization Directory web page. • Room of Requirement • Rotaract • Actuarial Science Club • Saxophone Society • Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority • Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity • Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority • Sigma Chi Fraternity • Alpha Phi Delta Fraternity • Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity • Alpha Psi Omega • Slavic Student Association • Alpha Xi Delta Sorority • Society of Automotive Engineers • American Institute of Chemical Engineers • Society of Human Resource Management • American Marketing Association • Society of Women Engineers • American Society of Civil Engineers • Sociology Club • American Society of Mechanical Engineers • Spanish Club (Los Buenos Veciños) • Anthropology Colloquium • STEM Leadership Society • Armed Forces Student Organization • American Dental Hygienists Association (ADHA) (SADHA) • Black Student Union • Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) • Bowling Club • Student Organization for Respiratory Care • Catholic Student Association • Student Physical Therapy Association • Chi Alpha • Student Social Work Association • Club of Jewish Culture • Students in Dietetics 2 Student Activities

• Students In Fashion and Interiors • Aerobics Studio/Functional Training Area • Theta Chi Fraternity • Adventure Rec Resource Center • Urban Gaming Club • Elevated Challenge Ropes Course • Unscripted: An Improv Club • Meditation Studio • Youngstown Penguin Hackers • Racquetball Court • YSUnity • SPINNING Studio • YSUscape • Wellness Resource Center • Zeta Tau Alpha Phi Beta Sorority • Adventure Recreation Programs • Club Sports Greek Life • Equipment Rental Greek Life at YSU affords students the opportunity to gain leadership • Fitness & Wellness Programs experience and develop a positive social outlet. There are 11 Interfraternity, • Group X Classes National Pan-Hellenic Council, and Panhellenic groups from which to choose. • Intramural Programs

For more information visit the Greek Life page. • Memberships • Personal Training Student Government Association • Stress Relief Programs • Youth Programs The student body of Youngstown State University is represented by Student Government, which operates under constitutional powers granted by the • Birthday Parties University. The legislative branch of Student Government is composed of • Pete & Penny's Summer Camps representatives from the five six undergraduate colleges and the School of • Teambuilding Opportunities Graduate Studies and Research, in proportion to the enrollment of each. All meetings of student government representatives are open to the student body. For more information on all our programs and services please visit https:// ysu.edu/campus-recreation Student Government exercises the power to conduct student elections, to recommend students to serve as members of joint faculty-student committees, and to supervise programs financed from its operating budget. Art The Art Program Department offers numerous courses that are open to all Student Government selects nominees for the two student positions of the university students. It also hosts multiple art exhibitions in spaces across University Board of Trustees. campus, including those housed in in Bliss Hall, the John J. McDonough Museum of Art, and Tod Hall. All students are encouraged to visit and explore For more information visit the Student Government page. the diverse artwork that is created and displayed regularly on YSU's campus. Student Media Student and faculty art exhibitions, including two annual graduating BFA exhibitions, are held on the YSU campus. The McDonough Museum also The University supports multiple student media outlets. Students can exhibits work of nationally and internationally known artists. The Butler showcase their talents through The Guin, a digital yearbook; The Jambar, a Institute of American Art, a private institution located in the midst of the YSU weekly newspaper; The Penguin Review, an annual literary magazine; The Yo campus, sponsors two annual competitive exhibitions, the area annual and Magazine, an annual magazine; JambarTV, a weekly news broadcast; and the national mid-year, to which students are encouraged to submit work. The Rookery Radio, an online radio station. Judith Rae Solomon Gallery, located on the 2nd floor of the Cliffe College of Creative Arts' Bliss Hall, is used throughout the year for various student, Student media is student run. Policies and procedures concerning faculty, and visiting artist exhibitions. The Student Project Gallery, located in student publications are prepared, reviewed and applied by the Student the lower addition of Bliss Hall, is a space dedicated to student art exhibitions. Media Committee. The Student Art Association sponsors an annual exhibition of the work of Department of Campus Recreation - Youngstown State University students. Each spring, the work is displayed at the McDonough Museum of Art, with awards provided by various donors. Other Andrews Student Recreation and Wellness area venues also exhibit student work, including The Oakland Center for the Center Arts, Trumbull Art Gallery, and the Art Outreach Gallery at the Eastwood Mall. The Department of Campus Recreation provides diverse For more information about how you may become involved in Art at YSU, and intentional programming to meet the YSU community with diverse needs please visit the Department of Visual and Dramatic Arts. of our students and the goal of creating a recreational environment that is safe, inclusive, and accessible for users. Our commitment is to provide patrons of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexualities, abilities, religions, Music sizes, and ages with educational wellness experiences. In doing so, we aim The Dana School of Music presents numerous concerts every year, to build and support the physical, mental, and social well-being of the Penguin and many of the School's musical ensembles are open to all university community. students, including Barbershop Chorus, Basketball Pep Band, Concert Band, Dana Chorale, Gospel Choir, Jazz Bands and Combos, Marching CAMPUS RECREATION OFFERINGS INCLUDE: Band, Symphony Orchestra, Voices of YSU (University Chorus), Wind Ensemble, and many others. For information about these ensembles, other • A State of the Art facility including: performance opportunities, and the multiple courses that are open to all • a 53' Rock Wall students, please visit the Dana School of Music pages in the Cliffe College of • 160 Pieces of Strength & Conditioning Equipment Creative Arts section of this Bulletin. • 4 Basketball/Volleyball Courts Student groups in the Dana School of Music include: • 1/8 mile track Student Activities 3

• Dana Clarinet Society Students are encouraged to participate as athletes, cheerleaders, trainers, • Dana Double Reed Society managers or scorekeepers in any of the varsity sports. Students who want to try out should contact the head coach of the sport of interest in either Beeghly • Dana Flute Society Center or Stambaugh Stadium. • Dana Guitar Association • Dana Horn Society See the YSU Athletics website for more information. • Dana League of Composers • Dana Piano Guild Honorary Organizations • Dana Tuba-Euphonium Society Honorary organizations related to academic fields and departments recognize • Dana Vocal Society outstanding achievement by University students. Many of these organizations • Ohio Collegiate Music Educators Association are local chapters of national honor societies, which provide national recognition and local scholarships. • The Penguin Trombone Society • Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia For more information on honorary organizations in your area of academic • Saxophone Society concentration, contact the faculty department chairperson of that area, or • Strings Guild the Student Activities Office, second floor, Kilcawley Center.

• Youngstown Percussion Collective • Alpha Epsilon Delta - Honorary Premedical Society • YSU Jazz Society • Alpha Kappa Mu - Historically African-American Honor Society • Alpha Lambda Delta - Freshman Honor Society Theatre & Dance • Alpha Phi Sigma - Criminal Justice Honor Society In addition to academic course offerings, Theatre & Dance Program offers all • Alpha Psi Omega - Drama Honorary YSU students opportunities to perform on stage, work in tech and design • Beta Alpha Psi - Accounting and Finance areas, and participate in student film productions. Auditions, workshops, • Beta Gamma Sigma - Business and productions are regularly scheduled throughout the academic year. Department updates and information on how to get involved can be found • Chi Sigma Iota - Counseling Honorary on the department’s Facebook page – YSU Department of Theatre and • Eta Sigma Gamma - Health Education Honorary Dance. Production season and academic programming updates can • Golden Key - National Honor Society for achievement in all undergraduate also be found at https://ysu.edu/academics/cliffe-college-creative- fields of study arts-and-communication/theatre-majors. Attendance at all Theatre & • Kappa Delta Pi - Education Honor Society Dance Program productions is free to YSU students. • Kappa Omicron Nu - Human Ecology Membership in the Eta Phi chapter of Alpha Psi Omega (APO), the country's • Lambda Pi Eta - Communications Studies largest and most active honorary dramatics society, is open to YSU students • National Society of Collegiate Scholars who distinguish themselves in both theatre and scholarship. For more • Omega Chi Epsilon - Chemical Engineering information about APO, please contact the Theatre & Dance Program. Dance. • Omicron Delta Kappa - Leadership Major University Theatre productions are presented in Bliss Hall, the • Order of Omega - Greek Letter Honor Society performing arts complex that houses Ford Theater, a 400-seat standard • Phi Alpha Theta - History Honorary proscenium theater, and the Spotlight Theater, a flexible capacity arena • Phi Epsilon Kappa - Physical Education theater. In addition to accommodating major productions, the Spotlight • Phi Kappa Phi - National Honor Society for achievement in all fields Theater also serves as a laboratory for student-directed plays and various workshop and classroom activities. • Pi Mu Epsilon - Mathematics Honorary • Pi Sigma Alpha - Political Science With an emphasis on experiential learning, YSU Theatre & Dance students • Psi Chi - Honorary Psychology apply classroom theories and techniques in numerous campus productions. • Sigma Alpha Lambda - National Leadership and Honors Organization An active guest-artist program has also brought them into working contact with noted practitioners from the professional world. Participation in The • Sigma Pi Alpha - Human Resource Management Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival and The American College • Sigma Theta Tau - Nursing Dance Association offers undergraduate research opportunities as well as • Society for Collegiate Journalists access to industry professionals. • Tau Beta Pi - Engineering Honor Society • Theta Alpha Kappa - Religious Studies & Theology Intercollegiate Athletics • Upsilon Pi Epsilon - Computing & Information Disciplines Intercollegiate athletics are conducted at Youngstown State University to meet the needs and interests of the entire student body as spectators or participants in healthful amateur sports. Tryouts are open to any student YSU Annual Awards who qualifies under the Youngstown State University, NCAA, and conference The University has established a series of awards to recognize excellence eligibility regulations. Men's teams compete in intercollegiate baseball, and to encourage participation in campus life. The awards are presented basketball, cross country, football, golf, tennis, men's swimming and diving, annually at the Student Activities Awards Banquet in the spring. Each year and track and field. Women's intercollegiate teams compete in basketball, students, faculty, and staff are invited to nominate outstanding individuals bowling, cross country, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, and organizations for these prestigious awards. Selections will be made by tennis, track and field and volleyball. a committee composed of students, faculty, and staff. Details regarding this program and the different awards listed below may be obtained from the The University's intercollegiate athletic programs are governed by the National Student Activities Office. Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). 4 Student Activities

BERNADINE MARINELLI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Her family was responsible for instituting the award in the late 1990s in her memory. The award is presented to a senior student who has played a The Bernadine Marinelli Memorial Scholarship is awarded to an outstanding significant role as a student leader in the YSU Dance Ensemble and who student supervisor in the Division of Student Experience in memory of an demonstrates academic integrity as well as artistry and creativity in the field exceptional educator and student advocate. Ms. Marinelli, the first female of dance. high school principal in the Youngstown City School District, was a dynamic person who helped many students to reach their potential. LIBRA AWARD-OUTSTANDING ADVISOR CARDINAL NEWMAN SERVICE AWARD The Libra Award is presented to the outstanding faculty/staff advisor of a registered student organization. The award is designed to recognize the The Cardinal Newman Award is given to a graduating senior who, through contributions and commitment to furthering student leadership development service to the Newman Center, Catholic Student Association, the Youngstown made by advisors. State University as a whole, and to the wider community, has embodied Cardinal Newman's motto, thus allowing their own feats to be spoken to others DR. MARTIN T. "MARTY" MANNING AWARD in service and in recognition of the responsibility we each have to care for our neighbor. The Martin T. "Marty" Manning Award, established during the 2010-2011 academic year by the Student Government Association, is in honor of the CONSTELLATION AWARD-OUTSTANDING UNIVERSITY- late Dr. Martin T. "Marty" Manning. The award is in recognition of the superior WIDE PROGRAMS student mentoring of Dr. Manning. The award is given to a full- or part-time student, administrator, faculty or staff This award recognizes an outstanding University-wide event sponsored by a member, or alumnus/a who has exemplified the student-mentoring capacity registered YSU student organization. The program must be distinguished by that Dr. Manning so consistently displayed throughout his Youngstown State its inclusion of the University community and the program's contribution to the University career. quality of student life. DECRANE-HOUSER AWARD DR. CHARLES A. MCBRIARTY AWARD This award was established by Student Government during the 1992-93 Scholarship for a student who has been active at the Newman Center. It is school year to recognize and remember the commitment and contributions in honor of Arthur DeCrane, who was the first Catholic campus minister for to students and student services by Dr. Charles McBriarty during his tenure Youngstown College and also for the late Judge William Houser, who was as Vice President for Student Affairs. Its intent is to recognize individuals active in the Newman Center while going to school here. Judge Houser's within the university community who have a reputation for being exceptionally family donated a large sum of money to make this scholarship available upon student-oriented and who possess the traits, ethics, and friendly style his death. exhibited by Dr. McBriarty. EMERGING LEADER PROGRAM EDNA K. MCDONALD CULTURAL AWARENESS AWARD The Emerging Leader Program provides sophomore students with an Award to recognize an outstanding individual who has made a lasting opportunity to develop and refine the knowledge and skills essential to contribution to encourage and increase awareness of cultural diversity at leadership. Students who complete the program receive designation on their Youngstown State University. All faculty, staff, students, and members of the official University transcript, cords for their academic regalia, and a YSU extended YSU community are eligible for the award. Leadership medallion pin. GILLESPIE-PAINTER AWARD THE HARRY M. MESHEL LEGACY AWARD The Harry M. Meshel Legacy Award, established during the 2017-2018 To recognize outstanding achievement in support of the Division of Student academic year by the Student Government Association, is in honor of the late Affairs at YSU beyond the scope of assigned duties. All members of the Mr. Harry M. Meshel. An influential political figure, Mr. Meshel made immense Division of Student Affairs are eligible for this award. contributions to the valley that simply cannot be measured. This award is in recognition of the values of: public service, civics, education, culture, and THE JOHN J. GOCALA SERVICE AWARD dedication to one's hometown, each of which he brilliantly possessed.

The John J. Gocala Service Award was established by the Student Government This award is bestowed upon a Youngstown State University student, who Association during the 2008-09 academic year to recognize the commitment may or may not be a member of the Student Government Association. The and contributions of John J. Gocala during his tenure as YSU Police Chief. individual must have displayed the qualities Mr. Meshel encompassed, specifically the commitment to public service for the Greater Youngstown The intent of the award is to recognize one individual within the university Community. community who has gone above and continues to go above and beyond the call of duty to serve the first-class reputation and traditions of Youngstown State University. MENTOR OF THE YEAR This award honors the faculty or staff mentor who has contributed the most The individual must truly work to preserve the best interests of the YSU during the past year to the development of a YSU student. campus and community. KOCINSKI AWARD MULTICULTURAL LEADERSHIP AWARD The Multicultural Leadership Award recognizes up to two minority students The Kocinski Award is given in honor of Marilyn Kocinski, who taught dance who have achieved academic success and demonstrated effective leadership at YSU in the Department of Human Performance and Exercise Science from in promoting cultural awareness to the campus and community. 1960 to 1983. Student Activities 5

NOVA AWARD-OUTSTANDING NEW STUDENT for the university, Student Government, or fellow students during the course of ORGANIZATION the current year. Recognizes a newly registered student organization exhibiting initiative in Other Awards and Prizes organizational development and strong potential to contribute to the quality of life as a recognized student organization at Youngstown State University. YSU LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP The YSU Leadership Scholarship recognizes outstanding students for their ORION AWARD-OUTSTANDING STUDENT ORGANIZATION contribution to and leadership in campus activities. Each year up to seven students are awarded $600 for Fall tuition and fees. The Orion Award recognizes an exceptional student organization for its outstanding leadership and service to the University community during the current academic year. THE GREEK CAMPUS LIFE AWARDS FOR SCHOLARSHIP Given annually to the fraternity and sorority chapter with the highest aggregate PRESIDENT CYNTHIA E. ANDERSON LIFETIME point index and to the member of a fraternity with the highest individual ACHIEVEMENT AWARD point index, based on the academic work of the previous two semesters. The awards are presented during the spring semester at the annual Greek Sing Awarded to a full-time student who has exhibited an extended commitment competition. and dedication to serving the student body through various positions on Student Government. Youngstown State University offers a broad range of campus activities geared toward enriching and expanding the student experience beyond the classroom. SIRIUS AWARD-STUDENT EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR Participating in student government, intramurals, student publications, art and music groups, and student organizations gives students opportunities to This award recognizes student employees who have made outstanding make new friends; meet people from backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives contributions to their employers and demonstrated skills and commitment different from their own; develop leadership skills; and balance the demands above and beyond expectations. of university life with the need for relaxation and recreation. Student programming offerings include Welcome Week, Homecoming, YSU Serves SMITH-MURPHY AWARD Week, and other events throughout the year.

The award shall be given to one full-time faculty member each year. The For more information visit the Student Activities (http://cms.ysu.edu/ recipient shall possess the qualities of Lester Smith and Gratia Murphy and administrative-offices/student-activities/student-activities/) page. display a genuine concern for the well-being and success of the students he or she teaches. Penguin Productions REBECCA BANKS SPIRIT AWARD Penguin Productions is a student group under the Division of Student Affairs charged with assessing, initiating, implementing, and evaluating major events Given by Student Government to a member of the campus or Youngstown for over 11,000 students on the campus of Youngstown State University. metropolitan community who has displayed the same level of enthusiasm Penguin Productions conducts campus-wide assessments of students' for the work of YSU Student Government or campus community as entertainment interests and identifies possible performers and venues. Rebecca over the past academic year. Performers such as Zac Brown Band, Judah & the Lion, Migos, and Andy STUDENT SERVICE AWARD Grammer have come to campus or the downtown Covelli Centre. Penguin Productions plans Fall Fire Fest and Federal Frenzy, two campus traditions. To recognize an outstanding individual who has demonstrated exceptional Working with Penguin Productions carries no academic credit or pay, but commitment to the students of YSU. All faculty, staff (excluding all members participants get a behind-the-scenes look at events planning, concert staging, within the Division of Student Affairs), and members of the University ticket management, and other concert business, including meeting the community are eligible for this award. performers.

GINA TENNEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP For more information about upcoming events or becoming a Penguin Productions board member, please call (330) 941-3575. Gina Tenney was one of YSU's best and most dedicated students. Before her tragic death in 1985, Gina had been actively involved in campus life and had achieved excellent academic standing. She served in Student Government and Student Organizations was a student assistant in the Student Services Office. She was also active in There are over 200 student organizations ranging from academic and social the University Theater Department. In honor of Gina's memory, the Gina Tenney awareness to cultural organizations, Greek Life organizations, and Student Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in January of 1986 by the YSU Government. Students are invited to take the first step and discover something Student Government. that engages their interests. Students can also create their own, brand new student organization! Student organization mailboxes are located in the YSU PIN Student Activities Office, Kilcawley Center.

Begun 70 years ago, in 1948, the YSU pin recognizes up to five graduating The following is a partial list of the organizations available at YSU. A complete seniors who have achieved academic success and demonstrated outstanding searchable listing of registered student organizations at YSU is available on leadership, motivation, and creativity in University and community activities. the Student Organization Directory (http://cms.ysu.edu/administrative-offices/ student-activities/student-organization-directory/) web page. THE LUKE N. ZACCARO AWARD • Actuarial Science Club The Luke Zaccaro Award is given to a YSU student who may be a member of • Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Student Government. The individual should have done something exceptional • Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority 6 Student Activities

• Alpha Phi Delta Fraternity • Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity • Alpha Psi Omega • Slavic Student Association • Alpha Xi Delta Sorority • Society of Automotive Engineers • American Institute of Chemical Engineers • Society of Human Resource Management • American Marketing Association • Society of Women Engineers • American Society of Civil Engineers • Sociology Club • American Society of Mechanical Engineers • Spanish Club (Los Buenos Veciños) • Anthropology Colloquium • STEM Leadership Society • Armed Forces Student Organization • American Dental Hygienists Association (ADHA) • Black Student Union • Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) • Bowling Club • Student Organization for Respiratory Care • Catholic Student Association • Student Physical Therapy Association • Chi Alpha • Student Social Work Association • Club of Jewish Culture • Students in Dietetics • College Conservatives • Students In Fashion and Interiors • College Democrats • Theta Chi Fraternity • Dana Flute Society • Urban Gaming Club • Dana Guitar Association • Unscripted: An Improv Club • Dance Club • Youngstown Penguin Hackers • Dance Ensemble • YSUnity • Delta Sigma Theta Sorority • YSUscape • Delta Zeta Sorority • Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority • Dungeons and Dragons Club • Economics Club Greek Life • Enactus Greek Life at YSU affords students the opportunity to gain leadership • Exercise Science Majors Club experience and develop a positive social outlet. There are 11 Interfraternity, • Film Club National Pan-Hellenic Council, and Panhellenic groups from which to choose.

• French Club For more information visit the Greek Life (http://cms.ysu.edu/administrative- • Gerontology Student Organization offices/greek-life/greek-life/) page. • Guinathon • Guins Against Cancer Student Government Association • Greek Campus Life The student body of Youngstown State University is represented by Student • Health Education and Physical Education Club Government, which operates under constitutional powers granted by the • Hospitality Management Society University. The legislative branch of Student Government is composed of representatives from the five undergraduate colleges and the School of • Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers Graduate Studies and Research, in proportion to the enrollment of each. All • Institute of Industrial Engineers meetings of student government representatives are open to the student body. • Interfraternity Council • International Business Organization Student Government exercises the power to conduct student elections, to recommend students to serve as members of joint faculty-student • InterVarsity Christian Fellowship committees, and to supervise programs financed from its operating budget. • Indian Student Association • Italian Club Student Government selects nominees for the two student positions of the • National Alliance on Mental Illness on Campus University Board of Trustees. • National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) For more information visit the Student Government (http://sga.ysu.edu/) page. • Ohio Collegiate Music Educators Association • Orthodox Christian Fellowship Student Media • Panhellenic Council The University supports multiple student media outlets. Students can • Pella Penguins showcase their talents through The Guin, a digital yearbook; The Jambar, a • Philosophy and Religious Studies Club weekly newspaper; The Penguin Review, an annual literary magazine; The Yo • Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia (Music) Magazine, an annual magazine; JambarTV, a weekly news broadcast; and • Phi Sigma Rho Engineering Sorority Rookery Radio, an online radio station.

• Relay for Life Student media is student run. Policies and procedures concerning student • Rookery Radio publications are prepared, reviewed and applied by the Student Media • Room of Requirement Committee. • Rotaract • Saxophone Society • Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity • Sigma Chi Fraternity Student Activities 7

The Student Art Association (http://art.ysu.edu/student-art-association/) Department of Campus Recreation - sponsors an annual exhibition of the work of Youngstown State University Andrews Student Recreation and Wellness students. Each spring, the work is displayed at the McDonough Museum of Art, with awards provided by various donors. Other area venues also exhibit Center student work, including The Oakland Center for the Arts, Trumbull Art Gallery The Department of Campus Recreation provides diverse and intentional (https://www.trumbullartgallery.com/), and the Art Outreach Gallery at the programming to the YSU community with the goal of creating a recreational Eastwood Mall (https://www.facebook.com/artoutreachgallery/). environment that is safe, inclusive, and accessible for users. Our commitment For more information about how you may become involved in Art at is to provide patrons of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexualities, abilities, YSU, please visit the Department of Visual and Dramatic Arts (http:// religions, sizes, and ages with educational wellness experiences. In doing so, artdept.ysu.edu/). we aim to build and support the physical, mental, and social well-being of the Penguin community. Music Campus Recreation offerings include: The Dana School of Music (https://ysu.edu/academics/college-creative- • A State of the Art facility including: arts-and-communication/dana-school-of-music/) presents numerous • a 53' Rock Wall concerts every year, and many of the School's musical ensembles are open • 160 Pieces of Strength & Conditioning Equipment to all university students, including Barbershop Chorus, Basketball Pep Band, Concert Band, Dana Chorale, Gospel Choir, Jazz Bands and Combos, • 4 Basketball/Volleyball Courts Marching Band, Symphony Orchestra, Voices of YSU (University Chorus), • 1/8 mile track Wind Ensemble, and many others. For information about these ensembles, • Aerobics Studio/Functional Training Area other performance opportunities, and the multiple courses that are open to all • Adventure Rec Resource Center students, please visit the Dana School of Music pages in the Cliffe College of • Elevated Challenge Ropes Course Creative Arts section of this Bulletin. • Meditation Studio Student groups in the Dana School of Music include: • Racquetball Court • SPINNING Studio • Dana Clarinet Society • Wellness Resource Center • Dana Double Reed Society • Adventure Recreation Programs • Dana Flute Society • Club Sports • Dana Guitar Association • Equipment Rental • Dana Horn Society • Fitness & Wellness Programs • Dana League of Composers • Group X Classes • Dana Piano Guild • Intramural Programs • Dana Tuba-Euphonium Society • Memberships • Dana Vocal Society • Personal Training • Ohio Collegiate Music Educators Association • Stress Relief Programs • The Penguin Trombone Society • Youth Programs • Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia • Birthday Parties • Saxophone Society • Pete & Penny's Summer Camps • Strings Guild • Teambuilding Oppurtunities • Youngstown Percussion Collective • YSU Jazz Society For more information on all our programs and services please visit https:// ysu.edu/campus-recreation (https://ysu.edu/campus-recreation/) Theatre & Dance Art In addition to academic course offerings, the Theatre & Dance Program (https://catalog.ysu.edu/undergraduate/colleges-programs/college-creative- The Art Program offers numerous courses that are open to all university arts-communication/department-theater-dance/) offers all YSU students students. It also hosts multiple art exhibitions in spaces across campus, opportunities to perform on stage, work in tech and design areas, and including those housed in Bliss Hall, the John J. McDonough Museum of participate in student film productions. Auditions, workshops, and productions Art (https://ysu.edu/mcdonough-museum/), and Tod Hall. All students are regularly scheduled throughout the academic year. Department updates are encouraged to visit and explore the diverse artwork that is created and and information on how to get involved can be found on the department’s displayed regularly on YSU's campus. Facebook page – YSU Department of Theatre and Dance. Production season and academic programming updates can also be found at https://ysu.edu/ Student and faculty art exhibitions, including two annual graduating BFA academics/cliffe-college-creative-arts-and-communication/theatre-majors exhibitions, are held on the YSU campus. The McDonough Museum also (https://ysu.edu/academics/cliffe-college-creative-arts-and-communication/ exhibits work of nationally and internationally known artists. The Butler theatre-majors/). Attendance at all Theatre & Dance Program productions is Institute of American Art (http://butlerart.com/), a private institution located free to YSU students. in the midst of the YSU campus, sponsors two annual competitive exhibitions, the area annual and the national mid-year, to which students are encouraged Membership in the Eta Phi chapter of Alpha Psi Omega (APO), the country's to submit work. The Judith Rae Solomon Gallery, located on the 2nd floor of largest and most active honorary dramatics society, is open to YSU students the Cliffe College of Creative Arts' Bliss Hall, is used throughout the year for who distinguish themselves in both theatre and scholarship. For more various student, faculty, and visiting artist exhibitions. The Student Project information about APO, please contact the Theatre & Dance Program. Gallery, located in the lower addition of Bliss Hall, is a space dedicated to student art exhibitions. 8 Student Activities

Major University Theatre productions are presented in Bliss Hall, the • Omicron Delta Kappa - Leadership performing arts complex that houses Ford Theater, a 400-seat standard • Order of Omega - Greek Letter Honor Society proscenium theater, and the Spotlight Theater, a flexible capacity arena • Phi Alpha Theta - History Honorary theater. In addition to accommodating major productions, the Spotlight • Phi Epsilon Kappa - Physical Education Theater also serves as a laboratory for student-directed plays and various workshop and classroom activities. • Phi Kappa Phi - National Honor Society for achievement in all fields • Pi Mu Epsilon - Mathematics Honorary With an emphasis on experiential learning, YSU Theatre & Dance students • Pi Sigma Alpha - Political Science apply classroom theories and techniques in numerous campus productions. • Psi Chi - Honorary Psychology An active guest-artist program has also brought them into working contact with noted practitioners from the professional world. Participation in The • Sigma Alpha Lambda - National Leadership and Honors Organization Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (http://www.kennedy- • Sigma Pi Alpha - Human Resource Management center.org/) and The American College Dance Association (https:// • Sigma Theta Tau - Nursing www.acda.dance/) offers undergraduate research opportunities as well as • Society for Collegiate Journalists access to industry professionals. • Tau Beta Pi - Engineering Honor Society Intercollegiate Athletics • Theta Alpha Kappa - Religious Studies & Theology • Upsilon Pi Epsilon - Computing & Information Disciplines Intercollegiate athletics are conducted at Youngstown State University to meet the needs and interests of the entire student body as spectators or participants in healthful amateur sports. Tryouts are open to any student YSU Annual Awards who qualifies under the Youngstown State University, NCAA, and conference The University has established a series of awards to recognize excellence eligibility regulations. Men's teams compete in intercollegiate baseball, and to encourage participation in campus life. The awards are presented basketball, cross country, football, golf, tennis, men's swimming and diving, annually at the Student Activities Awards Banquet in the spring. Each year and track and field. Women's intercollegiate teams compete in basketball, students, faculty, and staff are invited to nominate outstanding individuals bowling, cross country, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, and organizations for these prestigious awards. Selections will be made by tennis, track and field and volleyball. a committee composed of students, faculty, and staff. Details regarding this program and the different awards listed below may be obtained from the The University's intercollegiate athletic programs are governed by the National Student Activities Office. Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Bernadine Marinelli Memorial Scholarship Students are encouraged to participate as athletes, cheerleaders, trainers, managers or scorekeepers in any of the varsity sports. Students who want to The Bernadine Marinelli Memorial Scholarship is awarded to an outstanding try out should contact the head coach of the sport of interest in either Beeghly student supervisor in the Division of Student Experience in memory of an Center or Stambaugh Stadium. exceptional educator and student advocate. Ms. Marinelli, the first female high school principal in the Youngstown City School District, was a dynamic person See the YSU Athletics website for more information. who helped many students to reach their potential. Honorary Organizations Cardinal Newman Service Award The Cardinal Newman Award is given to a graduating senior who, through Honorary organizations related to academic fields and departments recognize service to the Newman Center, Catholic Student Association, the Youngstown outstanding achievement by University students. Many of these organizations State University as a whole, and to the wider community, has embodied are local chapters of national honor societies, which provide national Cardinal Newman's motto, thus allowing their own feats to be spoken to others recognition and local scholarships. in service and in recognition of the responsibility we each have to care for our For more information on honorary organizations in your area of academic neighbor. concentration, contact the faculty department chairperson of that area, or the Student Activities Office (http://cms.ysu.edu/administrative-offices/student- Constellation Award-Outstanding University-wide activities/student-activities/), second floor, Kilcawley Center. Programs This award recognizes an outstanding University-wide event sponsored by a • Alpha Epsilon Delta - Honorary Premedical Society registered YSU student organization. The program must be distinguished by • Alpha Kappa Mu - Historically African-American Honor Society its inclusion of the University community and the program's contribution to the • Alpha Lambda Delta - Freshman Honor Society quality of student life. • Alpha Phi Sigma - Criminal Justice Honor Society • Alpha Psi Omega - Drama Honorary DeCrane-Houser Award • Beta Alpha Psi - Accounting and Finance Scholarship for a student who has been active at the Newman Center. It is in honor of Arthur DeCrane, who was the first Catholic campus minister for • Beta Gamma Sigma - Business Youngstown College and also for the late Judge William Houser, who was • Chi Sigma Iota - Counseling Honorary active in the Newman Center while going to school here. Judge Houser's family • Eta Sigma Gamma - Health Education Honorary donated a large sum of money to make this scholarship available upon his • Golden Key - National Honor Society for achievement in all undergraduate death. fields of study • Kappa Delta Pi - Education Honor Society Emerging Leader Program • Kappa Omicron Nu - Human Ecology The Emerging Leader Program provides sophomore students with an • Lambda Pi Eta - Communications Studies opportunity to develop and refine the knowledge and skills essential to leadership. Students who complete the program receive designation on their • National Society of Collegiate Scholars official University transcript, cords for their academic regalia, and a YSU • Omega Chi Epsilon - Chemical Engineering Leadership medallion pin. Student Activities 9

Gillespie-Painter Award in recognition of the values of: public service, civics, education, culture, and dedication to one's hometown, each of which he brilliantly possessed. To recognize outstanding achievement in support of the Division of Student Affairs at YSU beyond the scope of assigned duties. All members of the This award is bestowed upon a Youngstown State University student, who Division of Student Affairs are eligible for this award. may or may not be a member of the Student Government Association. The individual must have displayed the qualities Mr. Meshel encompassed, The John J. Gocala Service Award specifically the commitment to public service for the Greater Youngstown The John J. Gocala Service Award was established by the Student Government Community. Association during the 2008-09 academic year to recognize the commitment and contributions of John J. Gocala during his tenure as YSU Police Chief. Mentor of the Year This award honors the faculty or staff mentor who has contributed the most The intent of the award is to recognize one individual within the university during the past year to the development of a YSU student. community who has gone above and continues to go above and beyond the call of duty to serve the first-class reputation and traditions of Youngstown State University. Multicultural Leadership Award The Multicultural Leadership Award recognizes up to two minority students The individual must truly work to preserve the best interests of the YSU who have achieved academic success and demonstrated effective leadership campus and community. in promoting cultural awareness to the campus and community. Kocinski Award Nova Award-Outstanding New Student Organization The Kocinski Award is given in honor of Marilyn Kocinski, who taught dance Recognizes a newly registered student organization exhibiting initiative in at YSU in the Department of Human Performance and Exercise Science from organizational development and strong potential to contribute to the quality of 1960 to 1983. life as a recognized student organization at Youngstown State University. Her family was responsible for instituting the award in the late 1990s in Orion Award-Outstanding Student Organization her memory. The award is presented to a senior student who has played a The Orion Award recognizes an exceptional student organization for its significant role as a student leader in the YSU Dance Ensemble and who outstanding leadership and service to the University community during the demonstrates academic integrity as well as artistry and creativity in the field of current academic year. dance. Libra Award-Outstanding Advisor President Cynthia E. Anderson Lifetime Achievement The Libra Award is presented to the outstanding faculty/staff advisor of Award a registered student organization. The award is designed to recognize the Awarded to a full-time student who has exhibited an extended commitment contributions and commitment to furthering student leadership development and dedication to serving the student body through various positions on made by advisors. Student Government. Dr. Martin T. "Marty" Manning Award Sirius Award-Student Employee of the Year The Martin T. "Marty" Manning Award, established during the 2010-2011 This award recognizes student employees who have made outstanding academic year by the Student Government Association, is in honor of the contributions to their employers and demonstrated skills and commitment late Dr. Martin T. "Marty" Manning. The award is in recognition of the superior above and beyond expectations. student mentoring of Dr. Manning. Smith-Murphy Award The award is given to a full- or part-time student, administrator, faculty or staff The award shall be given to one full-time faculty member each year. The member, or alumnus/a who has exemplified the student-mentoring capacity recipient shall possess the qualities of Lester Smith and Gratia Murphy and that Dr. Manning so consistently displayed throughout his Youngstown State display a genuine concern for the well-being and success of the students he or University career. she teaches. Dr. Charles A. McBriarty Award REBECCA BANKS Spirit Award This award was established by Student Government during the 1992-93 Given by Student Government to a member of the campus or Youngstown school year to recognize and remember the commitment and contributions metropolitan community who has displayed the same level of enthusiasm for to students and student services by Dr. Charles McBriarty during his tenure the work of YSU Student Government or campus community as Rebecca over as Vice President for Student Affairs. Its intent is to recognize individuals the past academic year. within the university community who have a reputation for being exceptionally student-oriented and who possess the traits, ethics, and friendly style Student Service Award exhibited by Dr. McBriarty. To recognize an outstanding individual who has demonstrated exceptional Edna K. McDonald Cultural Awareness Award commitment to the students of YSU. All faculty, staff (excluding all members within the Division of Student Affairs), and members of the University Award to recognize an outstanding individual who has made a lasting community are eligible for this award. contribution to encourage and increase awareness of cultural diversity at Youngstown State University. All faculty, staff, students, and members of the Gina Tenney Memorial Scholarship extended YSU community are eligible for the award. Gina Tenney was one of YSU's best and most dedicated students. Before her The Harry M. Meshel Legacy AWARD tragic death in 1985, Gina had been actively involved in campus life and had achieved excellent academic standing. She served in Student Government and The Harry M. Meshel Legacy Award, established during the 2017-2018 was a student assistant in the Student Services Office. She was also active in academic year by the Student Government Association, is in honor of the late the University Theater Department. In honor of Gina's memory, the Gina Tenney Mr. Harry M. Meshel. An influential political figure, Mr. Meshel made immense contributions to the valley that simply cannot be measured. This award is 10 Student Activities

Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in January of 1986 by the YSU Student Government. YSU Pin Begun 70 years ago, in 1948, the YSU pin recognizes up to five graduating seniors who have achieved academic success and demonstrated outstanding leadership, motivation, and creativity in University and community activities. The Luke N. Zaccaro Award The Luke Zaccaro Award is given to a YSU student who may be a member of Student Government. The individual should have done something exceptional for the university, Student Government, or fellow students during the course of the current year. Other Awards and Prizes YSU Leadership Scholarship The YSU Leadership Scholarship recognizes outstanding students for their contribution to and leadership in campus activities. Each year up to seven students are awarded $600 for Fall tuition and fees. The Greek Campus Life Awards for Scholarship Given annually to the fraternity and sorority chapter with the highest aggregate point index and to the member of a fraternity with the highest individual point index, based on the academic work of the previous two semesters. The awards are presented during the spring semester at the annual Greek Sing competition.