The Jambar : September 29, 2015

Abstract

The citywide economic development plan released last week includes a marking plan that proposes adopting a new logo for the city and branding Youngstown as "The City of You." The newly formed CLASS Faculty Scholars Forum offers faculty in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences the opportunity to share their research with their peers across departments. YSU student voted to appoint an international representative to the Student Government Association on the homecoming ballot. The "Nun Run," a 5K marathon to benefit those affected by HIV/AIDS, will be held at Ursuline Center in Canfield this weekend. The first Dana's Got Talent voice competition was held with Victor Cardamone winning the competition. Ground was broken for a new student housing complex along Rayen, Fifth and Belmont Avenues. YSU President Jim Tressed participated in the "Over the Edge" event by rappelling down Youngstown's Metropolitan Tower. John Granger, the "dean of Harry Potter scholars," will deliver a lecture about literary alchemy. The McDonough Museum of Art is celebrating its 25th anniversary with the "Gotta Have it!" exhibition. The YSU soccer team suffered their worst loss since 2009 against Valparaiso University.