The YSU History Program is proud to announce that the call for papers for the inaugural Robert W. Reeder I Symposium is out! The symposium will be held October 27-28, 2022, on the YSU campus and seeks proposals on the theme of Transportation, Movement, and Mobility. Visit the Reeder Symposium page to learn more.
History Happened Here: YSU and 9/11
In honor of the 20th anniversary of 9/11, YSU alum Anthony Spano spoke about his involvement in the creation of the 9/11 memorial on the YSU campus. To view a recording of the event, visit the “Speaker Series” tab above. Or, read the coverage in the Youngstown Business Journal here.
Dr. Laura Beadling named Grace Ruth Professor
Laura Beadling, associate professor of English and Film Studies at Youngstown State University, has been named the inaugural Grace Ruth Memorial Endowed Professor of English at YSU. This professorship was founded by Robert Reeder III in honor of his grandmother, Grace Ruth. Reeder also created a second professorship in honor of his grandfather, Robert W. Reeder I, the Robert W. Reeder I Memorial Endowment in History.
Read the full story from the YSU news center here.
YSU Names Reeder Endowed Professor of History
Amy Laurel Fluker, assistant professor of History at Youngstown State University, who specializes in the study of Civil War memory, has been named the Robert W. Reeder I Memorial Endowed Professor of History at YSU.
“It is an honor to be named the first Reeder Memorial Endowed Professor of History at YSU,” Fluker said. “I share Mr. Reeder’s love of local history, and I look forward to working with students and the community in ways that reflect his interests.”
Read the full story from the YSU news center here.