Half-Century Reunion

PSU Class of 1963 Half-Century Reunion Schedule of Events

PLEASE CALL 877-778-2586 OR 620-235-4758 TO REGISTER

THURSDAY, MAY 9th

2-4 pm CUSTOMIZED TOURS OR ACTIVITIES
Begin at Wilkinson Alumni Center. Let us know what we can do to customize your reunion by scheduling a walking tour of campus, departmental tour, meet/tour sorority/fraternity, or other activities with classmates such as golf. Many activities can be scheduled on Thursday or Friday morning.

5-6 pm CHECK-IN & SOCIAL
   Wilkinson Alumni Center

6-7:30 pm DINNER
    Wilkinson Alumni Center for the class of 1963 and their guests hosted by President and Mrs. Scott.

• Enjoy Southeast Kansas fried chicken while you get re-acquainted and reminisce with classmates.
• "Those Were the Days," by Randy E. Roberts, University Archivist & Curator of Special Collections.
• University update and questions session with President Scott.

7:30-8:30 pm DESSERT RECEPTION
     Crossland Family University House

FRIDAY, MAY 10th

Morning FREE TIME
Please let us know in advance if we can arrange any activities for you at this time.

• Explore Pittsburg
• Shop at the University Bookstore
• Attend Military Commissioning - 10 a.m.
  
• Visit a department
• Customized tours
  

11 am BUS begins making trips to PSU oval for luncheon

Please park at the alumni center, transportation will be provided to and from all events, unless otherwise noted.

11:30 am CHECK-IN at the tent on the oval

Noon HALF-CENTURY INDUCTION CEREMONY & LUNCHEON
   On the PSU Oval

• Emcee, Johnna Schremmer, PSU Alumni Association National President
• Welcome President Steve Scott
• Recognition of current Half-Century Club members
• Induction of the Class of 1963 into the PSU Half-Century Club; receive 50-year medallion from President Steve Scott

Additional guests will include previously inducted members of the Half-Century Club, deans, vice presidents, faculty & staff. Music provided by PSU students.

1:30-2:00 pm CLASS PICTURE
   Russ Hall marble stairs

***Anyone not going on the bus tour of campus will be transported back to the Wilkinson Alumni Center following the class picture. The bus will leave from Russ Hall.

2-4 pm GUIDED BUS TOUR OF CAMPUS AND PITTSBURG with stops and private tours of:

Bryant Student Health Center

• Student Recreation Center
• Veterans Memorial Amphitheater
• Weede
  

4-5 pm SOCIAL TIME AND REFRESHMENTS
   Wilkinson Alumni Center

Bus transportation will be provided from the Wilkinson Alumni Center at 5 p.m. for those participating in the commencement ceremony at the Weede Building.

5:00 pm CLASS OF 1963 participating in commencement meet in the Weede Gymnastics Room 163 (northeast corner, ground level) to receive regalia and prepare for the processional. (Be sure to wear your medallion.) Spouses and guests are invited to sit in a reserved section in John Lance Arena and will meet in this same location.

5:20 pm CLASS OF 1963 line up to march in commencement; Family escorted to special seating.

5:30-6:30 pm 2013 PSU SPRING COMMENCEMENT

Bus transportation provided to the Alumni Center parking lot following event.

7 pm DINNER & DANCING, Barto's Idle Hour, Frontenac, Kan.
Tables will be reserved for the group.
Dinner is on your own. No formal program.