Pittsburg State Alumni & Constituent Relations invites alumni and friends across the globe to virtually celebrate Homecoming. Homecoming is going to look a little different this year – much like most of 2020. The theme is Pitt State Together, and that’s really what Homecoming is all about. Even though we are unable to host Taste of Pittsburg, enjoy the Homecoming Parade, or cheer on the Gorillas at Carnie Smith Stadium, we still want to celebrate our alma mater and connect with you at home. Check out the schedule of events and the chance to show your Gorilla Pride at home with a limited-edition PSU Pride Pack!

PSU Pride Pack

Monday, October 12th

Paint the Town Red

Pittsburg Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Paint the Town Red Decorating Contest during Homecoming Week. Decorate your business or campus office with Gorilla Pride and celebrate homecoming week! More information at pittsburgareachamber.com/pttr.

Campus Office Registration     Business Registration

Student/Student Organization

History of PSU

Join Steve Cox, Curator of Special Collections/Archivist/Professor, as he takes you on a journey through the rich history of Pittsburg State University.

6:30-7:30 pm on Zoom

Registration is required. Please register by 8:00 am Monday, October 12th.

Register for History of PSU

Tuesday, October 13th

Taste of Home: Kansas City

Because PSU Alumni & Constituent Relations is unable to host traditional Gorilla Gatherings due to COVID-19 and social distancing, we want to ensure our alumni and friends get their Southeast Kansas fried chicken fix this fall. We teamed up with Chicken Annie's Original to bring dinner to alumni and friends in Kansas City!

It's simple – pre-order your meal, pick up, and enjoy at home!

Quantities are limited and registration is required.

Register for Taste of Home: Kansas City

Thursday, October 15th

Judging for Paint the Town Red

9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Friday, October 16th

Virtual Pep Rally

11:00 am on pittstate.tv

Enjoy performances from the Pride of the Plains Marching Band, Pitt Cheer, Pitt Dance Team, Homecoming Royalty Crowning, Paint the Town Red winners, and Student Door Decorating winners.

Saturday, October 17th

Virtual Watch Party: Highlights from 1991 & 2011 Gorilla Football National Championship Seasons

Wrap up homecoming week with a Virtual Watch Party: Highlights from 1991 & 2011 Gorilla Football National Championship Seasons. Relive these incredible seasons with some of your favorite Gorillas from the comfort of your own home. No registration required.

Full Schedule of Homecoming Events