History

Welcome

Hello! I want to tell you how pleased we are to welcome you to Youngstown State University and to the History Program. With a faculty of nine, we offer courses across a broad range of subjects and have something to interest everyone.

I hope that you will drop by and visit us on the fifth floor of DeBartolo Hall, Room 519. Please feel welcome to stop in for advice, general information, or just to chat. You may also want to watch for notices from our Student Clubs -- History Club, Phi Alpha Theta, and the Club for Jewish Culture -- about scheduled events throughout the semester.

I encourage you to drop by the Youngstown Historical Center of Industry and Labor located at 151 Wood Street on the southern edge of campus. The museum is managed by the History Program, and you and your guests are very welcome to visit us there. (Your student ID grants you free admission at any time.)

Dr. Brian Bonhomme
History Program Coordinator

Mission

The Program of History at Youngstown State University is dedicated to the discovery and dissemination of knowledge about the past, to edify our present, and better plan for the future. The program promotes and integrates scholarship, teaching, and service to educate its undergraduate and graduate students. It promotes civic engagement with the wider community. Through the teaching of history in and out of the classroom the program fosters understanding and appreciation of diversity and provides a global perspective. Our aim is to examine and disseminate knowledge of the past and of the nature of its study and reconstruction through a variety of educational experiences and historical methodologies and to train future scholars of history.

The student majoring in history must complete, in addition to the general University requirements, the group requirements outlined on the curriculum sheet. It is recommended that the student select courses with assistance from an advisor, since certain courses are preferable to others according to whether one contemplates graduate study, secondary school teaching, or any of the many other careers for which History provides excellent preparation.

The Bachelor of Arts in History can be completed in eight semesters if students average 16 hours per semester.

For more information, visit the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, which houses the History Program, in DeBartolo Hall, room 519 or contact us at (330) 941-3452.

Dana School of Music alumnus speaks at fall commencement

Robert J. “Bob” DiPiero (BFA, ’76), a Dana School of Music alumnus, spoke at YSU’s fall 2023 undergraduate commencement ceremony Sunday, December 17, 2023 in Beeghly Center. One of Nashville’s most prolific songwriters, DiPiero has been recognized in the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, among his numerous other awards.

McDonough Museum announces five exhibitions to open spring semester

The McDonough Museum of Art has announced five exhibitions that will open their spring 2024 schedule beginning Friday, January 19 and running through Saturday, March 2. The museum will feature exhibits by artists Roberley Bell, Jonathon Brewer, Lauren Semivan, Posters Without Borders, and new Emerging Artist Morgan Bukovec.

University Theatre students attend Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland

Eight students from YSU University Theatre attended the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland in August 2023 as part of a new study-abroad course created by lecturer Adam Howard and co-led by associate professor Katherine Garlick. The Fringe is the largest arts and theatre festival in the world and is vital for the creation of all varieties of new theatre and performance.

YSU University Theatre presents production of
“Scapin”

YSU University Theatre will present its production of “Scapin” in the YSU Ford Theater November 10 – 12 and 17 – 19, 2023. Directed by senior lecturer Todd Dicken, this comedy follows the adventures of the mischievous servant Scapin as he explores themes of deception, forgiveness, and the triumph of wit.

Youngstown CityScape awards TREK and Vallourec Star murals

Murals completed by YSU Department of Art students at local businesses TREK Coffee House and Vallourec Star were recently recognized during the 17th annual Beautification Awards ceremony November 9, 2023, presented by Youngstown CityScape. This non-profit presents the Beautification Awards to businesses, neighborhood groups, and individuals who take the time to clean up, reenergize, or care for an urban area in the city of Youngstown. Both TREK and Vallourec received Beautification Awards for businesses.

Department of Art students unveil TREK Coffee House mural

Students from the YSU Department of Art unveiled their latest mural for the city of Youngstown Monday, October 30, 2023 at TREK Coffee house, located at 1588 Mahoning Avenue in Youngstown, OH. The mural was created by students enrolled in the YSU Department of Art’s Mural and Site-Specific Painting course.

YSU Wind Ensemble awarded 2^nd place in 2023 American Prize National Nonprofit Competition

The YSU Wind Ensemble, led by associate professor of music and director of bands Michael Butler, was awarded 2^nd place in the Band & Wind Ensemble Performance category as part of the 2023 American Prize National Nonprofit Competition. The American Prize holds one of the most comprehensive series of contests for the performing arts across the nation, awarding the best artists, directors, ensembles, and composers across all levels based on submitted recordings.

Dana School of Music student earns 1^st place
award at NATS audition

Dana School of Music student Erica Walker was awarded 1^st place in the Adult category at the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) audition in Athens, Ohio October 21, 2023. The auditions, held every fall, offer students the opportunity to pursue individual performance goals and receive supportive critiques that encourage them to improve their vocal skills and artistry.

University Theatre to open 2023-24 season with “Zombie Prom”

YSU University Theatre will open its 60th anniversary season with the production of “Zombie Prom,” a cult classic musical that follows a teenage girl who falls in love with a rebel who becomes a zombie. Shows will be held October 6 – 8 and 13 – 15, 2023 in the YSU Ford Theater, located in Bliss Hall on YSU’s campus.

McDonough Museum of Art announces four exhibits to open fall season

The McDonough Museum of Art has announced four exhibits that will open their fall 2023 season beginning Tuesday, September 5 and running through Saturday, November 4. The exhibits will feature the works of Shona Macdonald, the #notwhite collective, Betsy Stirratt, and three artists from the Short Shorts Festival.

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