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Aviation Classes offered at PSU

One of the courses offered at Pittsburg State University is an aviation course which is taught by Professor Terry Calloway. This class teaches students how to fly both drones and planes and teaches students the ins and outs of flying in order to get a head start in getting their license.  Teaching aviation courses since the fall of 2015, Calloway is a trained flight instructor …

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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 …

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Circle K group goes to Salina for District Convention

Pitt State service group Circle K International is going to their District Convention on the Friday, Feb. 21 to Sunday, Feb. 23 in Salina. Circle K International is a part of Kiwanis which is an international service group. Circle K does service projects around the community. The seven Circle K groups in Kansas meetup for …

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Four State Farm Show returns to Pittsburg

Pittsburg State and the Four State Farm Show have signed a multi-year contract allowing the show to be held on Pitt State’s campus in the Robert W. Plaster Center. The show will be held this year from Friday, May 29 until Sunday, May 31.   According to the Four State Farm Show website, …

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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 …

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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 …

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PSU Opera and SEK Symphony present Mozart’s “Cosi fan tutte”

Audiences welcomed the the Pitt State Opera Theater and the Southeast Kansas Symphony to Bicknell Family Center for the Arts for their performance of the historic opera “Cosi fan tutte,” by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Friday, Feb. 14, 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Feb. 16, 3 p.m.       The Pittsburg State University Music Department sponsored the presentation—a comedic …

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Career Services hosts Annual “Teacher Interview Day”

The Interviewing process is one of the important steps that people go through to obtain a job. On Wednesday, Feb. 18, Career Services hosted their annual “Teacher Interview Day.” This event was held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the John Lance Arena in Garfield Weede Building.    During this time, students …

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World News

Europe  Eight dead in mass shooting in Germany  Eight people are dead after two shootings following two shootings at shisha bars in the western German city of Hanau. At least five other people were injured after a gunman opened fire at about 10 p.m. Police are still searching for the suspects …

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Career Services holds largest Student Etiquette Dinner

Career Services held their Student Etiquette Dinner on Feb 11. At 6 p.m. Career Services holds the dinner at least once every semester, but this was the biggest turn out they’ve had. The Student Etiquette Dinner helps to educate and prepare students on how to practice business etiquette in a professional setting, such …

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