News Archive for 2011
For some, the campus never closes
12/22/2011
Each year, just before Christmas and lasting until after the New Year’s holiday, Pittsburg State University “closes” the campus. Heat is reduced to the buildings and parking lots are nearly empty. But for a surprising number of PSU employees, the campus never really closes.
SIFE receives grants to bolster employment programming
12/22/2011
Recently, PSU’s SIFE team announced it had been selected to receive a $1,500 Women’s Economic Empowerment grant from Wal-Mart through a project partnership with SIFE USA Headquarters. The grant will support many of the group’s ongoing projects to help unemployed women in the community as they gain skills to find jobs.
PSU ROTC commissions new officers
12/21/2011
Pittsburg State University ROTC commissioned three cadets as second lieutenants on Friday, Dec. 16, in ceremonies in historic McCray Hall. All three will receive bachelor’s degrees in commencement ceremonies this weekend.
The Slipper Finally Fits Again: Gorillas Are National Champions
12/17/2011
The slipper finally fits, again. Saturday, Pitt State finished off a magical season with a 35-21 victory over Wayne (Mich.) State in the title game before a sea of crimson and gold clad fans at Braly Municipal Stadium.
Commencement to be streamed live
12/16/2011
Friends and family who are not able to attend Pittsburg State University’s commencement ceremonies Saturday and Sunday don’t have to miss that special graduate’s big day. Thanks to PSU’s live streaming of the event, they can see it all on their computer.
Metal casting students attend conference, win scholarships
12/15/2011
Students in Pittsburg State University’s metal casting program recently took part in a national conference that awarded some with sizeable scholarships.
Commencement set for Saturday and Sunday
12/15/2011
Pittsburg State University wraps up the 2011 fall semester on Friday, which will be followed by commencement ceremonies on Saturday and Sunday.
Long journey leads to degree, new career
12/14/2011
Brian Morrell’s educational journey offers hope for college students who struggle with finding their passion in life. When Morrell, who is 37, receives his bachelor’s degree from Pittsburg State University on Saturday, he will look back on a long and sometimes difficult educational journey that now has him headed to one of the top accounting firms in the country.
Students take ‘Teacher’s Oath’
12/14/2011
About 85 students took the PSU Teacher’s Oath this week at a recognition ceremony signifying the completion of their student teaching experience. College of Education officials said the oath reminds the students of the great responsibility they have as educators.
Memory of a friend inspires graduate
12/14/2011
When Aisha Ford walks across the stage to receive her diploma this weekend, she won’t be alone. Family and friends will surround her, of course, but she’ll also be accompanied by the memory of her best friend, Alanna Smith.