homecoming \ YSU 2008

A variety of activities will highlight Homecoming Week at Youngstown State University this week. A partial list includes:

TODAY

“Chi Alpha Beer Blast,” 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Kilcawley Center/ Campus Core. A keg root beer party on the campus core will benefit the area’s rescue mission.

“Homecoming Cookout,” 4 to 8 p.m., Newman Center on Madison Avenue, across from Lyden House residence hall.

WEDNESDAY

“Penguin Prize Team Visit,” 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Kilcawley Center/Stationary Table, Lower and Upper Arcades. People wearing YSU gear or red and white and drinking a bottle of any Coke product, Dasani Water, PowerAde, etc., may spin the Penguin Prize Wheel and register for the Grand Prize Tailgate Package.

“Corn Hole Tournament,” 6 to 9 p.m., Andrews Student Recreation and Wellness Center, Outdoor Plaza.

THURSDAY

“Alpha Xi Delta Jail ‘N Bail,” 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Kilcawley Center/ Campus Core. People may buy arrest warrants for their friends or favorite organization’s president or faculty member. “Jailbirds” will be booked and have their mug shots taken. They must make bail by pledging donations. Proceeds earmarked for the Rich Center for Autism.

“Kan Jam Tournament,” 11 a.m., Andrews Student Recreation and Wellness Center (Rain Site: Stambaugh Gymnasium). Teammates toss Frisbees and attempt to knock their partner’s disc into the “Kan” for a point.

“Penguin Pre–Party,” 7 to 10 p.m., Kilcawley Center/ Peaberry’s Cafe. Free food and drink specials and music by Maurice Davis Band and Damien Home.

Youngstown State University’s history and heritage will be examined during a “History–on–Tap” presentation 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday in the James Gallery in Kilcawley Center. The event, sponsored by the Mahoning Valley Historical Society’s Young Leaders Advisory Board in partnership with the YSU Department of History, is the first installment of “History–on–Tap,” a series of presentations focusing on local history.

SATURDAY

“Battle of the Bands,” 9 a.m., Stambaugh Stadium.

“Coach Coin Memorial Fundraiser,” 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Football Tailgate Lot. The Public Relations 3710 class is sponsoring this tailgate event to raise money for the family of the late Shawn Coin, videographer in the YSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.

“Homecoming Parade,” 2 p.m., along Fifth Avenue. The parade features four marching bands and will run from Wood Street to Stambaugh Stadium.

Football game. YSU vs. Northern Iowa, 4 p.m., Stambaugh Stadium.

Source: Youngstown State University