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Shawn Naccarato, Pittsburg State University chief strategy officer, was invited speak at the Fifth Annual Next Generation Learning Spaces conference. The conference, which took place Feb. 25-27 in Los Angeles (L.A.), California is designed to explore how higher education institutions are evolving, adapting, and working through modern challenges as physical space meets digital space, …

The PSU College of Technology and College of Education collaborated to host hands on STEM programs for third–grade students from Westside Elementary School at the Kansas Technology Center (KTC). The program is part of classes designed to give the students teaching experience with STEM education.  “This is a collaboration between the college of technology and the college of education,” said Byron McKay, assistant professor of technology …

This week was used to honor a career field often led by men: construction. In honor of celebrating the development of the construction field’s diversity, this week was deemed National Women in Construction Week.  “I think that unless you are in the field and have worked with women, you might …

Ken Nwadike has found passion in both running and peace activism, which he combined in order to begin the Free Hugs Project. Inspired to take action against violence after the devastation of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, Nwadike now uses the Free Hugs Project to spread peace and travels the country to speak on his experiences.  The Free …

PSU exercise science students have been working closely with local firefighters to run tests and assess the firefighter’s physical health. These experiments are being conducted specially to determine how the firefighter’s pulmonary and cardiac system perform under pressure similar to what they experience on the job.  Since the middle of February and until the end of …

This year’s Apple Day and Giving Day both fell on the kick off for PSU’s seventh annual Thank-A-Gorilla (T.A.G) Week. T.A.G. Week is a chance to appreciate the alumni and other donors of the university.  “I think that this week is all about being grateful that we have such a sense of community here that …

Pitt State students and Pittsburg community members had the opportunity to experience the many cultures and foods of PSU’s international students.   The International Student Association (ISA) presented the ‘International Food and Culture Fair’ from 5 to 7:30 p.m, Saturday, March 2. at the Memorial Auditorium and Convention Center.   “It’s really important to learn about other …

Both the Bicknell stage and Pittsburg’s Memorial Auditorium were hosts to the sounds of jazz this past weekend.  The PSU Jazz Fest took place Friday, March 1. at the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts and Pittsburg Memorial Auditorium and Convention Center. The Jazz Fest was in its 45th iteration and was …

Around 200 high school, community college, and technical college transfer students visited the PSU College of Technology for their Open House event. Students in attendance were able to tour the facilities, talk with faculty and current students, and take part in demonstrations to show what the College of Technology students are doing.  The open …

Stalking is portrayed throughout tv shows and movies. With the evolution of technology, finding information about an individual has become more accessible.   Wednesday at 8 a.m. PSU’s victim advocate, Stephanie Spitz, hosted the second session in her “Coffee and Conversations” series.   “In my mind, I wanted to leave space where real conversations could be …