Campus Life

As the weather begins to warm up for Spring, many on-campus groups are beginning to host activities and events outdoors to enjoy the weather and for the ease of social distancing during the pandemic. One group that took advantage of the warm weather was the Residence Hall Assembly (RHA), who hosted a …

While at Pitt State, many students and faculty will have the opportunity to hear or see world-renown workers and people in their field. English students had the opportunity via a virtual visiting writer poerty reading.   On the afternoon of Thursday, March 25. poet Hyejung Kook read a variety of poems via Zoom for students, faculty and former students …

Each spring, the International Student Association (ISA) hosts an annual cultural fair with food, games, and performances by the international students. This year, however, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the cultural showcase was quite different from years past in an effort to follow social-distancing and safety guidelines.   “At the beginning of this semester when ISA discussed what to do about the Food …

For the past three weeks, Students for Violence Prevention (SVP) has held emotional support meetings discussing how to identify and create healthy, lasting relationships. On Mon. March 29, the topic up for discussion was how to build positive and impactful friendships.  Megan Woodfield, graduate student in psychology and director of the six-week …

On the night of Thursday, March 18, members of PSU’s Black Student Association (BSA) and History Club hosted an open house for their collection of photos, articles, and drawings representative of Black history on PSU’s campus and beyond. The collection is currently on display in the gallery of the Bicknell Family Center for …

On Monday, March 15, Students for Violence Prevention (SVP) hosted the first session of their new Healthy Relationships Support Group. The session was led by Megan Woodfield, a former peer educator for SVP and a current violence prevention programming graduate assistant.  “What inspired the creation of this group was really …

Each Spring, the International Student Association (ISA) hosts their largest cultural event- The International Food and Culture Fair, which includes the opportunity to sample foods and view performances from countries around the world. As with many areas of life, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed how events run, meaning the ISA event has undergone some changes in order to move forward with the event.   The ISA will host an adapted …

College is a new chapter in a student’s life. For many, it’s exciting and they’re eager to begin their college career. However, it can also be overwhelming for some students.   With this in mind, this semester, Pittsburg State University students enrolled in Foundations of Leadership 600 have decided to arrange a scavenger hunt for incoming freshman students. The scavenger hunt will lead them around …

When one goes to a new country, it is as important to learn the culture as it is to learn the language. The Intensive English Program (IEP) at Pitt State has the goal to make sure that students who go through the program finish with the English skills needed to succeed in university as well …

Pitt State is home to a wide range of student groups focused on diversity. Empowerment Week was a campus-wide event featuring PRISM, the Black Student Association, Students for Violence Prevention, Hispanics of Today and more. Each group works to bring support and awareness to the various diverse communities on campus.  On the night of Tuesday, March 9 at …