Campus Life

Pitt State is home to many well-loved traditions, including the annual Family Day celebration, a festive day for PSU Gorillas and their loved ones to celebrate their university, community, and family with another time-honored tradition in the Jungle: Pitt State football.   “The whole weekend is family weekend in conjunction with …

With over 100 cases filed against the NCAA, Zack Langston’s was chosen to be a sample case. Zack Langston, former PSU linebacker from 2007-2010, at the age of 26 took his life in February 2014.  “He was a star, he had everything going for him, he had a young family, …

Abigail Fern has held positions of both education and marketing, though now she will hold position for both at Pitt State. Fern, hired as the university’s first ever Chief Marketing and Communication Officer (CMCO), will begin her position full-time Monday, Oct. 8.  As CMCO, Fern will lead the university’s marketing …

The Axe Library hosted “Banned Books Week,” an annual event that usually take place at the end of September.  Libraries across the nation put on “Banned Books Weeks” to highlight the freedom of reading and the awareness of the first amendment.  Every year “Banned Books Week” offers three free workshops …

Fort Hays State University (FHSU) faculty and graduate students paired together with Pitt State’s art department to bring forth a new art exhibit titled “Fortitude” featured in Porter Hall.   The exhibit is comprised of FHSU faculty work in the University Gallery and FHSU graduate student work in the Harry Krug …

The PSU Outdoor Activities Club (OAC) is an on-campus group that takes students on hiking and camping trips. At its founding, the club had seven members and now, the club has more than 500.  “It lets students get away from the stress of school or the humdrum of life in Pittsburg, …

Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, music fraternity, will host “Revenge of The Book Sale 2: Electric Boogaloo,” a mystery book sale in the Oval Sep. 25-27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to raise funds benefiting Habitat for Humanity.  Books prices will range between $1 to 5 with all proceeds donated …

The Kansas Technology Center (KTC) hosted more than 200 companies for Company Days Sept. 18-19, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Students who attended had the opportunity to hand in their resumes and make connections with companies from around the area.   Company Days is held annually every fall semester for two …

The biology department received a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) totaling $307,000.  The National Science Foundation is a United States governmental agency whose mission is to advance the progress of science.  Their mission is to grant considerable amounts of money to proposals for research and education that scientists, …

The Bicknell Family Center for the Arts begins renovation on its final addition, the rehearsal room.   Until the rehearsal room is finished, music department ensembles continue to rehearse in Kelce Auditorium in Kelce Hall.  “That’s where the symphony rehearses on a weekly basis, so we have 3 rehearsals a week …