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From Civil Rights Era Discrimination to Affecting Change: Sociology Grad Recognized for Achievements
Experiences as a first-generation Black student at Pittsburg State in the Civil Rights era weren’t always positive, but they put Floyd May on the path to a career in which he has affected tremendous change.
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One of University's Earliest Nursing Grads Picked for Prestigious Award
Janet Houser started her education at Pittsburg State in what at the time was an untested, unaccredited nursing program — the first students graduated in 1973, and Houser earned her degree just three years later. The nursing program went on to achieve acclaim, and Houser did, too.
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Thompsons Selected as 2021 Honorary Family
John and Debbie Thompson's family roots with Pitsburg State University run deep. When John was 18, he moved to Pittsburg from Northwest Arkansas to earn a degree in Automotive Technology and then go find his life.
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Homecoming Plans Announced
The Pitt State Homecoming Committee has announced the schedule for 2021 Homecoming, and opened registration to the public for the Homecoming Parade. Homecoming week is October 11-16, 2021.
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Taste of Pittsburg Registration Now Open
Join Alumni & Constituent Relations for Taste of Pittsburg - a homecoming tradition favorite! Your one-stop-shop for your favorite Pittsburg eats and treats! Enjoy an evening of food sampling, beer and wine sampling, live music from
Todd East, and a special recognition of the Dr. Kenneth K. Bateman Outstanding Alumni Award recipients.
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Grad Wins Prestigious Fellowship for Med School
When Rebekah Elliott’s children graduated from high school, she told them she was going to college with them. Now, she's headed to med school armed with a scholarship and what she learned at Pitt State.
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A Musician in Med School
Picture a champion fiddler. She’s playing a hoe-down, dressed in jeans and a western shirt. Now picture a future doctor. She’s in med school, dreaming of the day she’ll earn her white coat. In the case of Edith Sigler, you’re picturing the same person.
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Upcoming Events
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October 5
Kansas City Gorilla Gathering Lunch
October 7
Gorilla Gathering at Wheat State Wine Co.
October 11-16
Homecoming Week
October 15
Taste of Pittsburg
October 21
Labette County Gorilla Gathering Dinner
October 28
Ladies' Night Out Sign-Making Gorilla Gathering
November 4
Tulsa Gorilla Gathering Dinner
November 9
Montgomery County Gorilla Gathering Dinner
November 16
Neosho County Gorilla Gathering Dinner
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Rollover Your IRA for Good – An Easy Way to Help Gorillas
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If you are 70.5 or older, rather than simply take your withdrawal this year, you can direct your IRA administrator to distribute a gift from your IRA to the Pittsburg State University Foundation, Inc. Any amount you transfer counts against your required minimum distribution (RMD).
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GUSMail Transition
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PSU has worked with Google for over a decade to provide free GUSMail accounts to alumni, students, faculty, and staff. Google recently changed its policy. After December 15th, Google will no longer provide these accounts at zero charge. Therefore PSU is taking action now to ensure alumni have time to move any data.
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Ride with
Gorilla Pride
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Invest in a license plate and support future Gorillas! Available in Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma.
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