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The Kresge Challenge

Will you help Youngstown State University meet
THE KRESGE CHALLENGE?

Here's what you need to know to answer that question.

  1. Youngstown State University's vision for a new facility for the Williamson College of Business Administration will soon become reality: We have met 90% of our $16 million philanthropic goal.

  2. The world-renowned Kresge Foundation has issued a challenge: If YSU raises $2.4 million by December 31, 2009, Kresge will provide the remaining $1.2 million to take the Building Campaign over the top.

  3. YSU is inviting all alumni and friends to participate in The Kresge Challenge. This is a situation in which your gift, in any amount, really can make a difference.

  4. We've made it easy! You can make your gift online by selecting "Give to YSU" at the top of the page. With your help, we can meet The Kresge Challenge despite these challenging times.

Please take advantage of this one-time opportunity to actually stretch your giving dollars by meeting The Kresge Challenge. Now is the perfect the time to show your penguin pride - and say, "YES."  Thank you for helping YSU meet The Kresge Challenge!

About the new Williamson College of Business Administration

Special Features of the New Facility…
The new Williamson College of Business Administration is the centerpiece of YSU’s Centennial Master Plan, which calls for critical capital improvements to the campus and bordering neighborhoods. The 110,000-square foot facility was designed by STROLLO Architects (Youngstown, OH) and Perkins+Will (Minneapolis, MN) to meet the standards of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) U.S. Green Building Council Rating System.

Interior Lay-out of New Building

FIRST FLOOR

  • Student Services Center
    • Undergraduate Advisement Center
    • Internships/Placement
    • MBA Program
  • 70-seat tiered classrooms (1)
  • Computer Labs (3)
  • Financial Services Lab
  • Business Communication and Professional Sales Lab
  • 200-seat Auditorium
  • Student Organizations Office
  • Student Team/Breakout Rooms
  • New Ventures - student incubator
  • Executive in Residence Office
  • Atrium
  • Café with outdoor seating
  • Industrial History Gallery
  • Research/Outreach Centers
    • Small Business Development Center at YSU
    • Williamson Center for International Business
    • Center for Nonprofit Leadership
    • Monus Entrepreneurship Center
    • Partners for Workplace Diversity
    • SCORE

Second Floor

  • Classrooms (13)
  • Study Lounge and Team Rooms

Third Floor

  • Office of the Dean
  • Executive Boardroom
  • 48 Faculty Offices
  • Conference Center

*Click here to see a map of the project!