The Jambar : February 04, 2021

Abstract

In June of 2020, the city of Youngstown broke ground on the first phase of the Smart2 Network Project. Phase II was greenlit last week and expected to last until 2023. The Honors College introduces a series of lectures and discussions surrounding personal growth and interpersonal relationships. YSU announced Craig J. Zamary will begin his position as the Williamson College of Business Administration entrepreneur in residence. This semester, YSU is offering additional testing for COVID-19 and is taking more preventative measures to track cases. A Q&A with student author Sierra Kish is given. Cory Brozina, an assistant professor in the Rayen School of Engineering, was awarded a $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation to create programs of commuter engineering students. Mahoning County Convention & Visitors Bureau re-issued a contest called Snapshots of Youngstown Winter 2021. The Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation expects to make big improvements at the newly rented Glenwood Avenue location. YSU's Andrews Student Recreation and Wellness Center is holding American Canoe Association Pool Kayak Clinics this semester. YSU is hosting online "Meditation Nights," to help students decompress their stress and explore calming exercises from the comforts of home. This week in YSU Sports History features former penguins in the Superbowl. Mary Dunn of the YSU women's basketball team is featured. Last weekend was full of mixed results for YSU's men's and women's basketball teams.