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Pittsburg State Alumni August 2022 e-newsletter
Latest News at PSU
Hildebrands recognized as Honorary Family

It’s difficult for Chloe Hildebrand, a senior marketing and management major from Wichita, to remember a time her family wasn’t actively involved with Pittsburg State University. On Saturday, September 17, they were named this year’s Honorary Family as part of the Family Day football game and festivities. 

PSU Auto Tech programs draw students from across the nation - and internationally

Visit with students in Automotive Technology at Pittsburg State University and you’ll immediately see a unique trend: many of them are not just from out of state — they’re from FAR out of state.

First-gen college grad aims to give back as new faculty member and owner of unique Pittsburg business

An immigrant from Mexico, Sandra Cobos was the first in her family to go to college. After becoming a single mom as a student, she went on to earn three degrees from Pittsburg State University.

PSU student group plants community garden to help those who are food insecure

One shovelful of soil at a time, a group of Pittsburg State University students has taken on a project that will help those with food insecurity in Crawford County — a county with one of the highest rates of food insecurity in the state.

PSU grad is new owner of Brick + Mortar Social House

Brick + Mortar Social House is under the new ownership of Darrell Pulliam — a Pittsburg State University graduate who years ago helped with a planning grant that led to the creation of Block22, where the restaurant is located.

University, Audubon partner to offer wildlife education to public

Wildlife viewing is one of the fastest growing wildlife-related recreation activities in the U.S., and those who live within driving distance of Pittsburg State University will have opportunities to learn more about it this fall, thanks to a continuing partnership between the Biology Department and the Sperry-Galligar Audubon Society.

PSU business grad takes on the latest downtown historic reno project

One of the latest historic downtown buildings to be saved from the wrecking ball was purchased by a PSU graduate in a unique way, and he’s bringing it back to life in an equally unique way.

 
Upcoming Events
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October 1

PSU Football vs. MSSU

October 4

Wheat State Wine Co. Gorilla Gathering

October 8

PSU Football vs. Northwest Missouri

October 11

Labette Co. Gorilla Gathering

October 13

Northeast Oklahoma Gorilla Gathering

October 21

Taste of Pittsburg

October 22

PSU Football vs. Missouri Western (Homecoming)

October 25

Neosho Co. Gorilla Gathering

 
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).

 
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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