YSU hosts lecture on ‘Rehumanizing Healthcare’

Dr. Rana Awdish will speak on “Rehumanizing Healthcare” at 7 p.m. today at Youngstown State University’s Bliss Recital Hall.

Awdish is the author of “In Shock”, a critically acclaimed memoir based on her own experience as a critically ill patient. Her work has helped reshape how health care professionals approach communication, empathy and the human experience in medicine.

She will share insights on patient care, resilience and the importance of human connection in healthcare settings. Her perspective, shaped by both her clinical expertise and personal experience, has made her a leading voice in compassionate care. Admission is free, and a book signing is planned following the lecture.

LOOP Youngstown plans LOOPify Day on Saturday

LOOP Youngstown is planning a LOOPify Day in conjunction with the Youngstown Citywide Spring Cleanup.

The event will start at 9 a.m. Saturday with a breakfast potluck, and participants will have a chance to see LOOP’s new home at 805 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown. If the weather is nice, volunteers will work at freshening up outdoor spaces. If not, the focus will be on painting and sprucing up indoors.

For more information, go to loopyoungstown.org.

Ballet dancer shares backstage stories at library

Nigel Burgoine will speak on his career as a ballet dancer at the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, 444 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren.

Burgoine is a former principal dancer with London Festival Ballet (now called English National Ballet) and will share behind-the-scenes stories about backstage chaos and onstage mishaps while showing ballet costumes.

The program starts at 2 p.m. Saturday and admission is free.

Student drone showcase set for Tuesday in Canfield

The second Northeast Ohio Future Pilots Drone Showcase is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at YSU Williamson Innovation Park, 8399 Tippecanoe Drive, Canfield.

The event, presented by the Educational Service Center of Eastern Ohio in partnership with Youngstown State University STEM, will bring together 14 schools and more than 180 students from across the region, all participating in drone certification programs through the Unmanned Safety Institute. These students are working toward earning their FAA Part 107 Commercial Drone Pilot License along with critical safety certifications.

The showcase is designed to provide students with hands-on flight experiences, real-world applications, and direct connections to career pathways in drone technology and aviation. For more information, go to ecseasternohio.org or call 330-533-8755.

MVHS immigrant series looks at China

China will be the focus of the Mahoning Valley Historical Society’s next Stories of Immigrants of the Mahoning Valley dinner and program.

Attendees will enjoy ethnic delicacies, and Kevin Chiu, an active member of the local Chinese community, will speak. The evening also will include a live Chinese Dragon portrayal, led by Mark Pringle.

It starts at 5 p.m. May 4 at A La Cart Catering, 429 Lisbon St., Canfield. The cost is $35 for MVHS members and $40 for non-members and RSVP is due by Monday by calling 330-743-2589.