Half-Century Reunion

A number of activities are planned, including campus tours, other customized activities, and a special program, dinner, and dance on Thursday evening. Live musical entertainment will be provided performing hits from the 1960-70s. It is going to be a great evening full of fond memories, delicious food, and wonderful music.

On Friday, attendees will be inducted into the Half-Century Club during a lunch hosted by PSU President Steve Scott. That evening, there will be an opportunity for members of the Half-Century Club to don regalia, march in the processional, and be recognized as a group during the spring commencement ceremony. See below for a short video highlighting previous year’s events.

PSU Class of 1970 & 1971 Half-Century Reunion Tentative Schedule of Events

THURSDAY, MAY 13th
5:00-8:00 pm COCKTAILS, PROGRAM, DINNER & DANCE
Overman Student Center, Crimson & Gold Ballroom, for the Class of 1970 & 1971 and their guests and others.

• Enjoy dinner while you reacquaint and reminisce with classmates
• Those Were the Days Presentation by Steve Cox, Curator of Special Collections
• Live Band featuring hits from the 1960/70s
  

FRIDAY, MAY 14th
8:30 am BREAKFAST
Enjoy breakfast with President Scott and his wife Cathy Scott.  Location TBD.

10:00-11:30 am FREE TIME

• Explore Pittsburg
• Shop at the University Bookstore
• Attend Military Commissioning at PSU's Veterans Memorial Amphitheater - 10:00 am
  

11:30 am CHECK-IN
Wilkinson Alumni Center

Noon HALF-CENTURY INDUCTION CEREMONY & LUNCHEON
Overman Student Center, Crimson & Gold Ballroom

• Emcee, Jon Bartlow, PSU Alumni Association Executive Director
  
• Welcome, President Steve Scott
• Recognition of current Half-Century Club members
• Induction of the Class of 1970 & 1971 into the PSU Half-Century Club
• Receive 50-year medallion from President Steve Scott

Additional guests include previously inducted members of the Half-Century Club, deans, vice presidents, faculty and staff.

1:30 - 2:00 pm CLASS PICTURE
Russ Hall Marble Staircase
If guests do not want to tour campus and Pittsburg on the bus, they will be transported back to the Wilkinson Alumni Center following the class picture. The bus will leave from Russ Hall.

• Robert W. Plaster Center
• Block22
• Bicknell Family Center for the Arts
• Veterans Memorial Amphitheater

4:00 - 5:00 pm SOCIAL TIME AND REFRESHMENTS
Wilkinson Alumni Center

5:00 pm CLASS OF 1970 & 1971 participating in commencement will ride the bus to the Plaster Center to receive regalia and prepare for the processional. Please wear Half-Century Medallions. Spouses and guests are invited to sit in a reserved section in John Lance Arena and will meet in this same location.

5:15 pm CLASS OF 1970 & 1971 line up to march in commencement. Family escorted to special seating.

5:30 - 6:30 pm 2021 PSU SPRING COMMENCEMENT
Bus transportation provided to and from commencement.

Class of 1969

Class of 1969 Photo Album

Class of 1968 Photo Album

Suggested Attire

Thursday evening:
Casual; Suggest PSU attire-past or present

Friday:
Business casual; Suggest jacket with tie optional & comfortable shoes

Note: A black graduation gown is provided for the class of 1970 & 1971 participating in commencement.

Please make reservations as soon as possible.

Local Hotels/Motels

Comfort Inn & Suites *
4009 Parkview Drive
Pittsburg, KS 66762
620-670-4202

Holiday Inn Express *
4011 Parkview Drive
Pittsburg, KS 66762
620-231-1177

Lamplighter Inn & Suites
4020 Parkview Drive
Pittsburg, KS 66762
620-231-8700

La Quinta Inn & Suites
2410 South Broadway
Pittsburg, KS 66762
620-670-5614

Hampton Inn & Suites*
1285 US 69
Pittsburg, KS 66762
620-231-3100

Super 8
3108 North Broadway
Pittsburg, KS 66762
620-232-1881

Bed and Breakfasts

Himmel House Bed & Breakfast
402 W. Euclid
Pittsburg, KS 66762
620-232-9497

*Blocked rooms

PSU Alumni & Constituent Relations does not guarantee prices. Inform the hotel you are attending the PSU Half-Century Reunion when making your reservations for a discounted rate and blocked rooms, if available.