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Astrophysicist Tyson to speak at KSU event

Staff report Kent Neil deGrasse Tyson, astro- physicist and the Frederick P. Rose Director of

Lecture to feature Build-A-Bear Workshop CEO

Staff report Youngstown Maxine Clark, founder and chief executive of Build-A-Bear Workshop, will

KSU executive chefs visit Chef’s Garden

Staff report Kent Kent State University students returning for the fall 2013 semester can

SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE Laser shows at YSU The schedule of shows: 4 p.m. Sept. 20 and noon and 4 p.m. Sept.

YSU PLANETARIUM Rock out at laser shows

Staff report Youngstown Rock ’n’ roll laser shows that drew capacity crowds earlier this year

EDINBORO UNIVERSITY College appoints 2 new deans

Staff report edinboro, pa. The start of the 2013-14 academic year brings with it big changes at

YSU’s MathFest team wins a record 6 awards

Staff report Youngstown Youngstown State University math students continued their winning ways

Choffin to sponsor GED testing

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Official GED Testing sponsored by Choffin Career and Technical

YSU 2013 SUMMER GRADS

About 400 students received diplomas during summer commencement, which was Aug.17. Because the list

Husband, wife get YSU degrees the nontraditional way

Darlene, 56, and Harold Brown, 67, of Youngstown are among the students getting their degrees today during Youngstown State University’s summer commencement. Darlene is getting her bachelor’s degree in social work, and her husband is getting his associate degree in social work.

Program preps Struthers kids for kindergarten

Jake Cracraft seems unaffected by this kiss from Nadeah Reese during a graduation celebration from the United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley’s Success by Six program Thursday at Struthers Elementary School. The program prepares children for kindergarten.

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