Fabricae Vniuersitatis: Eva Gucwa

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Gucwa supervises 15 to 20 student employees in the bookstore. “The skills they learn as student employees will give them a strong foundation for their future careers,” she says. A 1974 graduate of Struthers High School, Gucwa earned a YSU bachelor’s degree in Retail Marketing in 1981, with a minor in Management. Before coming to YSU, she worked as a buyer for Mall Shops Inc. In her spare time, she enjoys taking exercise classes at the Andrews Student Recreation and Wellness Center. She and her husband, Paul, also enjoy listening to local bands, and she loves going shopping.