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VA group moves to Pittsburg The Southeast Kansas Chapter (No. 6) of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) has moved from Fort Scott to Pittsburg, and will hold meetings at the American Legion building on 2815 N. Joplin St. They will convene at 7 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of every month. All interested persons are encouraged to attend. Information about how to benefit the community and the nation’s disabled veterans will be available. For more information, call Bob Prideaux at 620-347-8772. 2013-2014 housing Students wishing to return to the dorms for the 2013-2014 academic year will not able to freely select a room location after Friday, May 10. Due to an increase in the demand…

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Spanish summer program Students interested in taking a foreign language will have the opportunity to enroll in Spanish Language and Culture I and II as well as a French Cuisine course during the summer. Classes that ordinarily meet every day during the spring and fall will meet Monday-Thursday from 10:30 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. in the June and July summer school sessions. All of the available courses will satisfy a General Education course requirement and will allow students to proceed to the next level in language studies once regular classes resume in August. Flute, harp recital Camden Beavers will perform the flute and DeMaris Rector will perform the harp in a recital from 3 p.m….

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Spanish summer program Students interested in taking a foreign language will have the opportunity to enroll in Spanish Language and Culture I and II as well as a French Cuisine course during the summer. Classes that ordinarily meet every day during the spring and fall will meet Monday-Thursday from 10:30 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. in the June and July summer school sessions. All of the available courses will satisfy a General Education course requirement and will allow students to proceed to the next level in language studies once regular classes resume in August. Tour de Hope Campus Christians will host its annual fundraiser called Tour de Hope from Tuesday, April 16, to Thursday, April 18…

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CAC openings The Student Activities Council is seeking students to be candidates for the 2013-2014 SAC executive board. Those wishing to apply must turn in an application by 4 p.m. Friday, April 5, to the Campus Activities Center office located in the basement of the Overman Student Center.   Art trip planned The University Art Association will travel to Kansas City to visit the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, The Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art and the Kansas City Art Institute on Saturday, April 13. For more information, contact Mercedes Brink at mbrink@gus.pittstate.edu. Dance Marathon executive openings Applications to join the Dance Marathon’s executive board are open for interested students. Seven positions are available: director, vice…

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Final day to apply for degree The Southeast Kansas Symphony Orchestra will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 14, in the Sharon Kay Dean Recital Hall of McCray Hall. Their music will include “Mambo” from “West Side Story,” “Nimrod,” from “Enigma Variations,” and others. Visiting writer The Student Activities Council is hosting a short-film contest for PSU students. Those who enter will have their film shown at The Burg Film Festival. The winner will receive $100. Application forms and information are located in the Campus Activities Center. Applications are due by 4 p.m. Monday, March 25, in the CAC office. Senior sax recital The University Art Association will hold its annual Student Art Competition during…

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SEK Symphony Concert The Southeast Kansas Symphony Orchestra will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 14, in the Sharon Kay Dean Recital Hall of McCray Hall. Their music will include “Mambo” from “West Side Story,” “Nimrod,” from “Enigma Variations,” and others. SAC film contest The Student Activities Council is hosting a short-film contest for PSU students. Those who enter will have their film shown at The Burg Film Festival. The winner will receive $100. Application forms and information are located in the Campus Activities Center. Applications are due by 4 p.m. Monday, March 25, in the CAC office. Art competition planned The University Art Association will hold its annual Student Art Competition during the week…

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Active shooter training Steve Erwin and Mike McCracken, PSU’s co-emergency managers, will provide training responses to a hostile intruder. This one-hour session teaches what to do when confronted with an active shooter, describes the actions of law enforcement when responding to a report of an active shooter, the expectation of individuals when encountering responding law enforcement, indicators of potential workplace violence, and the campus’ efforts in threat assessment and behavioral intervention. The session will be 9-10 a.m. Thursday, March 14, in the Governors Room of the Overman Student Center.   International Woman’s Day Go Us will celebrate International Women’s Day at 7 p.m. Friday, March 8, in the Crimson and Gold Ballroom. This event will…

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Research bootcamp The Writing Center will hold a free workshop for students on how to find and recognize relevant information when writing a research paper from 4-5 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, in the Writing Center of the Axe Library. Amazing Race Residence Hall Assembly and Gorillas In Your Midst will be hosting the Amazing Race at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 12 in Lindburg Plaza. The race is open to all students and will be limited to 15 teams of two. Teams are requested to pre-register by March 8 by sending an email with team member names to Sara Liming at sliming@gus.pittstate.edu. Visit www.facebook.com/events/545074225526943/ for more information. Spring Career Day Spring Career Day is an event…

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Art to be auctioned The University Art Association will hold the annual Art Auction 5-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28. Artwork made by students and faculty will be auctioned. Those wishing to donate artwork must have it turned in by 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, to 104 Porter Hall. Throwback Game Night The Residence Hall Assembly will be pairing with Jungle Nights and presenting a retro “Throwback Night” where students will be able to play games that they did as children. This event will be from 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Friday, Feb. 22, at the Student Rec Center. Open mic night Students are invited to showcase their talents at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb 26, in the U-Club…

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Reception planned for ‘Coal Bucket’ artists ArtFest and the PSU Art Department will be hosting a reception to celebrate the local artists who submitted designs for the SEK ArtFest 2013, “Mining Memories.” The reception will be at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, in Porter Hall.   Award winning poets to read at PSU More than 16 poets from throughout Kansas will read from the poetry collection “To the Stars Through Difficulties: A Kansas Renga in 150 Voices.” The poetry reading will be a tribute to the arts and culture of Kansas. It will occur at 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, in 409 Russ Hall.   Registration due for Big Event Students and organizations now have…