YSU alumni networking day set

Staff report

YOUNGSTOWN

Dozens of Youngstown State University alumni in 10 cities from Washington, D.C., to Phoenix will participate in the first YSU Alumni National Networking Day on July 21.

The event is an effort by the Office of Alumni and Events Management to help YSU graduates reconnect with or meet fellow Penguins living in their area. It also is part of a larger and continuing effort to organize alumni groups in cities across the nation.

“We are so excited to have 10 cities participating in the inaugural year for this event,” said Mollie Hartup, assistant director of Alumni Relations and coordinator of the networking event. “We are always looking for new opportunities to engage YSU alumni at home and away.”

At 6 p.m. July 21, a webcast will be presented for participants in all 10 of the cities to share information. Here are details of the events in each of the 10 cities:

Akron/Canton. Event begins at 5:30 p.m. at Quaker Steak & Lube on the Strip in North Canton, 6073 Dressler Rd NW. Email Anne Juterbock, ’02, juterbock@gmail.com, to RSVP.

Washington DC/Arlington, Va. Event begins at 5:30 p.m. at The Artisphere, 1101 Wilson Blvd. (www.artisphere.com). Free parking after 5 p.m. in the North Kent Street garage, two blocks from the Rosslyn Metro stop. Email Liz Nohra, ’96, lnohra@leadershiparlington.org to RSVP.

Atlanta. Event begins at 5:30 p.m. Fad ≥ Irish Pub, 273 Buckhead Ave. Contact Richard Duff, ’73, richard.duff@ml.com 770-480-6680 or 770-360-6990 to RSVP.

Cleveland. Event begins at 5 p.m. at The Harp in Ohio City, 4408 Detroit Ave. (www.theharp.com/directions.htm). Email Molly Graziano, ’92, mollygraziano@gmail.com to RSVP.

Columbus. Event is 6 to 9 p.m. at Carsonie’s Upper Arlington, 1725 Lane Ave. Email Eric M. Boldan, ’94, ’01, eric.m.boldan@hotmail.com to RSVP.

Phoenix. Event is 5 to 8 p.m. at Sa Bai Restaurant, Thomas & 42nd Street. Email Loraine McPhilips, ’76, lmcphillips@cox.net to RSVP.

Pittsburgh. Event is 5 to 7:30 p.m. The Library (South Side), 2302 East Carson St. (www.thelibrary-pgh.com). Email Gianni DiNello, nternet.net to RSVP.

Summerville, S.C. Event begins at 6:30 p.m. at Sticky Fingers Restaurant, 1200 North Main St. (www.stickyfingers.com) RSVP to Bill (’97, ’98) & Lisa (’86, ’92) Slosser, wslosser@bellsouth.net or 43-364-6341.

Tampa Bay, Fla. Event begins at 6 p.m. at Maggiano’s, 203 Westshore Plaza. RSVP to Nick Diorio, ’74, ’81, nick@nickdiorio.com, or 813-417-9575.

(For all the above events, there is no cost to attend, but individuals must purchase their own food and drink. Bring your business cards to exchange and for a chance to win a raffle prize.)

Youngstown. The MVR, 410 N. Walnut St. Alumni Society members – no charge (reservation still required). Prospective members and guests – $5. Contact Hartup at mahartup@ysu.edu or 330-941-3086 to make a paid reservation.

Any alumni interested in organizing a future event in their city should contact Hartup at mahartup@ysu.edu or 330-941-3086.