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Big Pink Volleyball unites for breast cancer
On Monday, Oct. 26, the Panhellenic Council of PSU hosted its annual Big Pink Volleyball tournament to support breast cancer awareness. Designed as an all-campus effort to bring students together for a worldwide cause, all student organizations could participate. Teams were made up of no more than 6 players, and there was a 50- dollar entrance fee. The event drew active participation from members of PSU sororities and fraternities.
Students’ mid-semester review of the new Kelce College of Business
The opening of a new part of campus brings praise and scrutiny. The Kelce College of Business opened this August, and PSU students give their reviews on the space, just over halfway through the semester. Senior Emma Kratz, who is triple majoring in marketing, business management, and human resource development, shared her first impression of this addition. “My first impression was that the building was beautiful, modern, and so spacious. It felt like I stepped onto a new campus.
Behind the numbers of PSU’s increased campus substance statistics
Every year PSU students receive the annual mandated health and safety report. This year there was a section that had very noticeably shifted. There has been a major increase in drugs and alcohol incidents on campus this past year. Chief of University Police, Stu Hite wanted to clarify some of the statistics in the report. “The majority of arrests reflected in the statistics involve minors in possession of alcohol,” Hite said.
‘Family’ values drive partnership with PSU and Jack Stack Barbecue
Pitt State has officially partnered with Jack Stack Barbeque. Not only is this the company’s first collegiate partnership, but it is a way for Gorillas everywhere to get a taste of this Midwest staple. PSU friends, fans, alumni, and employees will receive a 10% discount and free shipping orders through the designated website. A portion of these purchases will return to the university for student engagement resources and the recruitment purposes.
‘Learning by Making:’ Pitt Press is Officially Open
On Friday, Sept. 25, the ribbon cutting officially opened Pitt Press on the fourth floor of Grubbs Hall, which coincided with Grubbs 150th birthday celebration. Chase Dearinger, associate professor of English and modern languages, brought his vision to life and explains what Pitt Press is, for anyone who might be unfamiliar.
Pitt State greenlights 53 million dollar STEM renovation
Pitt State has announced a fifty-three-million-dollar campaign renovation that will modernize Heckert-Wells and Yates halls. As design work is already underway, the hope is to have the entirety of the project completed by the fall of 2030. Chris Childers, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, shared what a transformative undertaking this will be for the entirety of the program.
Never Forget: PSU Honors the Victims of 9/11
Friday Sept. 11, marked the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on our country. Pittsburg State stands in remembrance annually for the 2,977 victims that were taken on that day. The ROTC read off every name and did one push-up for every life lost. In addition to that, they also fired off their cannon at the exact times the planes crashed in 2001. There were roughly 50-60 individuals attending this year’s remembrance, including students, faculty, and community members.
Black coats, a white coat ceremony tradition
The nursing department held their 10th annual White Coat Ceremony at the Bicknell Family Center for Performing Arts on Friday, Sept. 7 at 1 p.m. Family, friends, and professors gathered to celebrate the achievements of the nursing class and cheer them on as they walked across the stage. Barb McClaskey, PhD, APRN, RNC, and professor shared that this ceremony has evolved over time. McClaskey said that throughout history this ceremony has changed as the field does and tradition that is embedded.
All Things Social Work: Gorilla Social Work Day
The Social Work Department held a conference in the ballrooms at the Overman Student Center on Aug. 28. This was the opportunity to bring together current industry professionals, educators, and degree-seeking students to expand their field. Seven faculty and 14 students of PSU attended the event as well as many other active workers. The department thanked their Crimson Sponsor: Ozark Center for their support of the event.
Johnson transitions positions
Jim Johnson begins his 17th year at Pitt State in an entirely new position. His new title is he Executive Vice President for Engagement and Executive Affairs. As he transitions from his years as head of the Athletic department, he also ends with the following accolades and accomplishments.
The Dance Club Rebrands
The Dance Club held their first meeting of the school year at the Student Recreation Center on Aug. 19. The club is undergoing a major rebrand and transformation this year. Not only are they going to add more competitions and community appearances to their schedules, the student-led group has also had a significant increase in turnout. From the 5 consistent members they have had in previous years, they had 17 show up to their first meeting.
Butler County youth awarded scholarships during rodeo, livestock week
Butler County youths Kynslee Betterton and Lincoln Seale receive Poarch Band of Creek Indians scholarships during SLE Rodeo, part of statewide support for Alabama youth in livestock. Forest Home native Lincoln Steele is awarded a Poarch Band or Creek Indians (PBCI) scholarships.
My friends Tim and Tom
Often in life it’s the unassuming individuals that bring us great inspiration and remind us of the importance of community. Over the past decade through events and activities focused on cleaning up, I can always guarantee that Tim and Tom – especially Tim – will be there to help out. Often found helping the clean team members, these guys truly have my heart. You’ll likely find them hanging out on the pier and helping tourists when they come and fish, as they’ve often brought the wrong bait.
See the bluebottle in a whole new light
The float, or pneumatophore, is a single individual and supports the rest of the colony. The tentacles, or dactylozooids, are polyps concerned with the detection and capture of food and convey their prey to the digestive polyps, called gastrozooids. Reproduction is carried out by the gonozooids, another type of polyp. Bluebottles are commonly encountered in the summer months on the eastern coast of Australia, and during autumn and winter on our southern shores.
Peninsula cinemas and cafes commit to Last Straw project
The community support for the project provided the workshop location free of charge, resulting in a decrease in the project costs. This enabled PHD student Ana Catarina Serra Goncalves, from the University of Tasmania, to expand the project to other towns with the help of community leaders. The community was able to recruit one of the major sources of plastic straw pollution in the region, cinemas in Rosebud and Sorrento, to be part of the project and swap their plastic straws for paper ones.
Jellyfish are the Uber of the sea
Josie close up and personal with a jellyfish. Turtles are not the No.1 creature we think of when we think of Port Phillip. However, turtles do inhabit our bay during migration times, and they include the pacific ridley turtle, the leatherback turtle, the loggerhead turtle and also the green turtle. It is suggested that the turtles come into the bay lured by the mass of jellyfish floating in currents. Port Phillip in winter is home to many jellyfish, which are a food source for turtles.
Grinagog news : *Grinagog Announcement* Grinners, we are saddened to say there will be no Grinag…
Latest Festival Flyer update from Grinagog *Grinagog Announcement* Grinners, we are saddened to say there will be no Grinagog Festival in 2019. Despite our best efforts, we have been unable to secure enough funding to put on a Grinagog Festival this year, to the standard that we have in previous years. We know that many of you have supported and enjoyed the festival and with this in mind we are aiming to be back in 2020.
Celebrate National Hospital Week - Sentinel-Tribune: Opinion
Posted: Wednesday, May 4, 2016 9:32 am Celebrate National Hospital Week By Josie Jones, Toledo Sentinel-Tribune To the Editor: National Hospital Week is May 8-14. It is the perfect time to celebrate the heroes who care for and provide support to their communities. Your current subscription does not provide access to this content. Please click the button below to manage your account. kAmtG6CJ 52J[ w@DA:E2= w6C@6D 56=:G6C @FC 323:6D[ >6?5 3C@<6?
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