Campus Beautification Initiative

Memorial Trees and Benches

Youngstown State University’s oasis of green, a signature quality of our urban campus, is treasured by members of the campus and community. The Campus Beautification Initiative seeks to sustain and enhance the YSU landscape by establishing an endowment that will help support the perpetual care and maintenance of campus grounds.

Donors may have a tree planted on the campus core with a commemorative plaque placed adjacent to the tree. YSU horticulturists have recommended trees that will thrive in the Northeast Ohio climate, with emphases on native species and diversification of campus flora.

Another option is the purchase of a six-foot bench made from recycled material and featuring an inlaid plaque on the backrest. Benches are available for $2,500 and trees are offered at $1,500. Both amounts include the cost of the new bench or tree and the ongoing care of each. Tree selection and bench placement will be determined with consideration to donor preference and campus sustainability standards

Your support of the Campus Beautification Initiative will allow future generations to enjoy the extraordinary beauty of YSU’s campus green spaces. For more information, visit www.ysu.edu/treesbenches or call University Development at 330-941-3119.

Centennial Circle Brick Campaign

The Centennial Circle Brick Campaign will provide alumni and friends one final opportunity to mark YSU’s 100th anniversary through a personalized brick that will be placed around the bronze sculpture of the late Howard W. Jones, YSU’s first president. Located on the campus core, the site of the statue will be named Centennial Circle.

Personalized bricks make great gifts for any occasion and are available in two sizes: 4” x 8” rectangles are $150 and provide three lines of text with 14 spaces per line; 8” x 8” squares are $300 and provide six lines of text with 14 spaces per line. Brick donors will also receive an engraved mini-replica brick, certificate of appreciation and a locator map.

The deadline to purchase a brick is June 30, 2010—but don’t wait too long as numbers are limited. All proceeds will support the Campus Beautification Endowment. To order a brick, visit www.ysubricks.com or contact University Development at 330-941-3119.