Open Education Week celebrates open education, and this year will be celebrated from March 2 to March 6. According to openeducationweek.org, Open Education Week “encourages the celebration of open education which encompasses resources, tools and practices that employ a framework of open sharing to improve educational access and effectiveness worldwide.” …
Read More »Homemade glazed donuts
Ingredients: 1 cup whole milk, warmed 1 Tablespoon active dry yeast 1/4 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 6 Tablespoons butter melted and slightly cooled 1 Teaspoon pure vanilla extract 4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1-2 quarts oil For glaze: 2 cups confectioner’s sugar …
Read More »BSA students to attend Big Twelve Conference
Members of Pitt State’s Black Student Association (BSA) will have the opportunity to attend the 43rd annual Big XII Conference on Black Student Government at the University of Oklahoma from Thursday, Feb. 20 through Sunday, Feb. 23. The Big XII Conference is an opportunity for members of Black Student Governments from around the country to come together as …
Read More »ISA to hold largest cultural event of semester
Pittsburg State University students and Pittsburg community members will have the opportunity to experience cultures and cuisines from around the world without leaving the city. Pitt State’s International Student Association (ISA) will host their annual International Food & Culture Fair on Saturday, Feb. 29 at 5:30 p.m. at the Bicknell …
Read More »PSU Choir hosts “mystery” book sale fundraiser
The PSU Choir held a “mystery” book sale fundraiser from Tuesday, Feb. 18 to Wednesday, Feb. 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Oval each day. The proceeds will go towards the PSU touring choir’s trip to Austria and the Czech Republic in March during spring break. “Every two years the choir …
Read More »PSU team receives a $100,000 grant to focus on recycling polymers, plastics
Last week, Ram Gupta, PSU associate professor of polymer chemistry, received a grant of $100,000 for research aimed at recycling polymers and plastics. Gupta will lead a team of eight to 10 graduate and undergraduate students in an effort to see if they can recycle some components of common plastics and polymers …
Read More »International Advocates strive to promote cultural awareness
New international students arriving to Pittsburg State University for the first time may experience a wide variety of emotions including anxiety, homesickness, and confusion. With this in mind, the PSU International Programs and Services has roles for current Pitt State international students to be in positions to help new students adjust to …
Read More »Easy black bean veggie burgers
Ingredients: 2 (15-0unce) cans black beans, dried and rinsed 3/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper 2 large avocados divided 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves 2 to 3 tablespoons olive or canola oil Directions: To begin, arrange a rack in the middle …
Read More »PSU Student government to lobby for increase earmarks for higher education funding
On Jan. 29, after its second reading, the Pitt State Student Government Association (SGA) passed a resolution approving higher education funding in the state of Kansas. The resolution was authored by Seth George, junior in hospitality management and SGA president, after meeting with other four-year student body presidents where they came up …
Read More »Easy, classic French style crepes
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 large eggs 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup water 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons butter melted Suggested toppings: 1-2 bananas sliced Sliced strawberries (as many as you want) Nutella Whipping cream Blueberries Directions: To begin, in a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and …
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