YSU Student Activities

Join us TONIGHT at 7pm to witness the dynamic dance from that is Stepping. Located in the Chestnut Room, Kilcawley Center. Free and open to the public.

YSU Students: Don’t miss next week’s Penguin Nights, Friday, Feb 23 at 9pm. Featuring Not Your Granny’s Bingo, door prize raffle (iPad), free food, vintage pinball and video games from Past Times Arcade, roller skating, karaoke, Mos Eisley Cantina (of Star Wars fame) with unearthly mocktails, and live entertainers like the Human Zoltar! Students only..... but a limited number of students can bring a guest for $20. email [email protected] for info about guests.

Celebrate Black History Month by listening in on important conversations led by YSU students, faculty, and staff! Tuesday, February 13th, 10:30am-12:30pm in the Hub. This event will be informative, casual and safe for everyone!

Happy 91st Birthday Pete!!🎉Come celebrate with us 10am-12pm in the Lower Arcade, Kilcawley Center. Pete’s giving out 91 presents AND cake!!! Don’t miss out!!🥳

Save the date! You do not want to miss this phenomenal performance! Tuesday, February 20th, 7pm. FREE and open to the public.

We are taking over Kilcawley Center TONIGHT for Penguin Nights: Barnacle Bash!! Stop by 9pm to 1am for a night filled with under the sea fun! Not Your Granny's Bingo, Krabby Patties, Inflatable Games, Live Music Performances, and MORE!🌴🌞🌊

Congratulations to our Scavenger Hunt Winners!
First Place: Reckless and Proud
Second Place: Goon Squad
Third Place: TBLOOD

TOMORROW!! Join us for Penguin Nights: Barnacle Bash! Lot's of fun games, music, prizes, and food! Swipe to see all the fun things we have planned!

Last chance to sign up for our Scavenger Hunt TODAY at 2pm in the Cove. Follow the link in our bio to register your team of 4.

Don't forget to sign up for the scavenger hunt with the link in our bio for a chance to win these cool prizes! The hunt starts at 2pm in the Cove!

Looking for ways to get involved on campus? Speak with representatives from our Student Organizations and find what's best for you! Stop by the Rossi Room in Kilcawley Center from 10am-2pm today!

Introducing Penguin Nights: Barnacle Bash! On Friday, January 12 from 9pm until 1am, dive in to an "under the sea" experience in Kilcawley Center. Free food, games, prizes, live music, karaoke, and of course, Not Your Granny's Bingo!

Grab some coloring pages and relax in the Cafaro Lobby (2nd floor of Kilcawley Center) Tuesday through Thursday!

Crafternoons are back for Spring 2024! Envision your year by making a manifestation vision board with fun pictures and quotes. Join us from 2pm-4pm TODAY in the Cove.

Back by popular demand, sign your team of 4 up for our Welcome Back Week Scavenger Hunt with the link in our bio! Thursday, 2pm-4pm in the Cove. Explore Kilcawley Center and win fun prizes!

Happy New Year and welcome back, Penguins! 2024 is the year to Make Waves!🌊 We are kicking off this semester with a week-long beach party, starting with our Mocktail Mixer TODAY from 10am-12pm in the Lower Arcade, Kilcawley Center. 🍹🌴🌞

Join us for another cooking class at the Wick Park Pavilion next Monday! Sign up with the link in our bio while spots remain!

Dance the night away at our Silent Disco, tonight in the Chestnut Room! We have 3 different DJs playing a variety of music, including song requests from YOU!! Best dancers get a chance to win a FREE t-shirt! **Be sure to bring your YSU ID to get your headphones

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• CHESTNUT ROOM 🐧

WALK UP PENGUINS RELEASED AT 12:00 ‼️🐧

Are you looking for something fun to do this Friday the 13th? Join us for Friday Nights in the Cove - Today from 4pm - 6pm - There will be Friday the 13th themed coloring sheets for you and your friends to color while you wind down and recoup from this weeks stressors. Hope to see you there :)

Celebrate National Coming Out Day with us in Campus Core this Wednesday, 10am-1pm! There will be games, prizes, free snacks, music, a photo booth, resources, and more!!

THIS JUST IN! Congratulations to the 2023 Youngstown State University Homecoming Court: Jack Aulbach, Brooklyn Bunish, Caleb Ellison, Annabelle Himes, David Kos, Hailey Lewis, Hayden Nottingham, Declan Tighe, Della Toliver, Alexandria Wonner

This year’s Homecoming Royalty will be presented during halftime ceremonies of our football game with Illinois State on Saturday, October 21. Go Penguins!

Join the Office of DEI this Thursday for a Bob Ross Paint Party! And don’t forget to grab some pizza and drinks while you’re there! This event is a kick off to DEI’s Wellness Initiative, be on the lookout for more to come!

Join us next Monday, Sept. 25th at Wick Park Pavilion for Caribbean Cooking with Dalia!!! Sign up while spots remain with the link in our bio!

There’s still time to sign up for our Safe Zone Training on Wednesday, September 13th, 1pm-3pm! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️Link in our bio! Learn about LGBTQIA+ identities, gender, and sexuality, and examine prejudice, assumptions, and privilege.

Soak up the last bit of summer at Progressive Field and join us on a bus trip to the Guardians Game on Friday, Sept. 15th! Discounted student tickets are limited so make sure to get yours while you can! Check out the link in bio to reserve your spot ⚾️ 🐧

Who knew penguins were so competitive? Congratulations to our Scavenger Hunt Winners!
1st Place: Loopy Lads
2nd Place: Choir Besties
3rd Place: Phi Rho
It was a close hunt, and all of the teams did amazing! Thank you to everyone for another great welcome week!❤️🖤

Last chance to sign up your team of 4 for the Scavenger Hunt! Follow the link in the bio to register your team. See you in the Cove at 3pm! Don’t miss out on this chance to win super cool prizes

Happy YSU Day!! Come celebrate the day we became a part of the Ohio state school system. We’ll be out by the fountain starting at 10:30am. Catch a special performance by the YSU Marching Pride at 11am!
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Hang out at the Grill and Chill tailgate event outside of Campus Rec before cheering our Guins to victory at the first home football game!