2008 Woodie Awards
Pittstate Briefs
Issue date: 11/1/07 Section: PSU Briefs
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Yearbook staff gets top award
The Pittsburg State University Kanza yearbook staff has been recognized by the College Media Advisers and Associated Collegiate Press as producing one of the top college yearbooks in the country.
The students traveled to Washington, D.C., last week to attend the organization's annual fall convention. There, they received a Pacemaker Finalist Award for their work on the university's 2006 yearbook. The PSU students were one of only 13 college yearbook staffs in the country (including schools of all sizes and divisions) to receive the award.
Second City Revue to perform Nov. 8
The Second City Revue, featuring a mix of semi-improvised and scripted scenes as well as improv scenes, will perform at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, at Memorial Auditorium. The performance is part of PSU's Performing Arts and Lecture Series. Tickets are free for PSU students with valid ID, $5 for the public, and $3 for people 65 and older or 17 and younger. To order tickets, call the PSU Ticket Office at 235-4796 or at www.pittstate.edu/union/tickets/.
PSU's Indian students to celebrate Diwali
The Indian Student Association is holding Diwali, an Indian holiday celebrating the victory of good over evil and signifying the renewal of life. Diwali will feature an Indian meal and a range of cultural performances and fireworks. Diwali will be celebrated at 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, in the dance studio of the Weede Physical Education building. Tickets are $8 for PSU students and $12 for others. For tickets, call the Office of International Programs and Services at 235-4680 or call Ankit Jain at 620-704-5817 or e-mail ankitengineer2005@gmail.com.
Career fair geared to nursing, services
Health and Human Services is holding a career fair for students interested in nursing, other health-care fields or human services from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, in the Crimson and Gold Ballroom. For more information, call Career Services at 235-4140 or e-mail careers@pittstate.edu.
Mask-making session planned for children
Children and families are invited to the Harry Krug Gallery to make clay masks in honor of the spirit of the Day of the Dead, a celebration of loved ones and the cycle of life. Visitors can make masks between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2, in the Harry Krug Gallery of Porter Hall. For more information, call Carmen Stotts at 235-4305 or e-mail crmnstots@yahoo.com.
PSU Choir to perform
The PSU Choir will hold its first performance of the year at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2, in McCray Recital Hall. For more information, call Jill Allen at 235-4466 or e-mail music@pittstate.edu.
Professor to discuss workplace diversity
The PSU Tilford Group is sponsoring this month's Tilford Lecture Series presenter, Joni Barnard, assistant professor in the Department of Technology Management, College of Technology. Her talk, "Diversity in the Workplace," will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6, in Room S111 of the Kansas Technology Center. The Tilford Group, named after former Wichita State University graduate Dan Michael Tilford, was established in May 2007 to help foster an understanding of diversity and multicultural issues on campus. Faculty, staff and students are invited.
Gorillas to face Washburn Saturday
Gorilla football will face Washburn University at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, at Washburn University. For more information, call Dan Wilkes at 235-4147 or e-mail dwilkes@pittstate.edu.
Lecture to profile 2 visiting artists
Meredith Moody, art professor at PSU, will lecture on the art of two visiting artists from Florida, at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, in Porter Hall. For more information, call Stephanie Bowman at 235-4305 or e-mail sbowman@pittstate.edu.
Reception to honor faculty authors
A reception for faculty authors will be held from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, in Axe Library. For more information, call Cynthia Pfannenstiel at 235-4888 or e-mail cynthia@pittstate.edu.
Friday last day to drop courses
Friday, Nov. 2, is the last day to drop a course and receive a grade of W instead of an F. To drop a class, visit the Registrar's Office on the first floor of Russ Hall, or call 235-4200.
Early enrollment begins Monday
Early enrollment for the Spring 2008 semester begins Monday, Nov. 5, for currently enrolled students. For more information, visit www.pittstate.edu/registrar/spring/springclasssched.html or call Debbie Greve at 235-4205 or e-mail registrar@pittstate.edu.
Trumpet studio to honor musician
The Pittsburg State University Music Department will hold a trumpet studio to honor Rafael Mendez, prolific 20th century trumpeter, from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, in McCray Recital Hall. For more information, call Jill Allen at 235-4466 or e-mail
music@pittstate.edu.
PSU police officer
to talk about safety
PSU police officer Dennis Jameson will lecture on campus, classroom and personal safety. The lecture aims to educate employees how to keep themselves and others safe on campus. The lecture will be from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, in the Balkans Room of Overman Student Center. For more information, call Debbie Amershek at 235-4197 or e-mail hrs@pittstate.edu.
Fiction writer to offer reading
As part of the Distinguished Visiting Writer Series, fiction writer Robin Hemley will read from his work from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, in the Governors Room of Overman Student Center. Hemley will also speak to fiction writing classes from 12:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 8, in 302 Grubbs Hall. Both events are open to all PSU students and the public. For more information, call Shannon Spear at 235-4689 or e-mail engl@pittstate.edu.
Center seeking quiz bowl team
The Campus Activities Center is seeking a team of four to five professors or staff who can attend college bowl to compete in some "exhibition" matches. The purpose of these matches is to help entertain those not competing. College Bowl is a year-long, campus-wide activity. The campus tournament this year will be held at noon Saturday, Nov. 17, in the Crimson and Gold Ballroom. The winning student team will then compete in the regional tournament in Wichita. The center is also seeking someone who will act as game-show host.
Gathering to highlight China
International Programs and Services will hold an International Gathering focusing on China from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2, at the United Methodist Campus Ministries Center, located one block north of the student center. A free meal and cultural presentation will be provided. For more information, call Meltem Tugut at 235-4607, or e-mail mtugut@pittstate.edu.
The Pittsburg State University Kanza yearbook staff has been recognized by the College Media Advisers and Associated Collegiate Press as producing one of the top college yearbooks in the country.
The students traveled to Washington, D.C., last week to attend the organization's annual fall convention. There, they received a Pacemaker Finalist Award for their work on the university's 2006 yearbook. The PSU students were one of only 13 college yearbook staffs in the country (including schools of all sizes and divisions) to receive the award.
Second City Revue to perform Nov. 8
The Second City Revue, featuring a mix of semi-improvised and scripted scenes as well as improv scenes, will perform at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, at Memorial Auditorium. The performance is part of PSU's Performing Arts and Lecture Series. Tickets are free for PSU students with valid ID, $5 for the public, and $3 for people 65 and older or 17 and younger. To order tickets, call the PSU Ticket Office at 235-4796 or at www.pittstate.edu/union/tickets/.
PSU's Indian students to celebrate Diwali
The Indian Student Association is holding Diwali, an Indian holiday celebrating the victory of good over evil and signifying the renewal of life. Diwali will feature an Indian meal and a range of cultural performances and fireworks. Diwali will be celebrated at 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, in the dance studio of the Weede Physical Education building. Tickets are $8 for PSU students and $12 for others. For tickets, call the Office of International Programs and Services at 235-4680 or call Ankit Jain at 620-704-5817 or e-mail ankitengineer2005@gmail.com.
Career fair geared to nursing, services
Health and Human Services is holding a career fair for students interested in nursing, other health-care fields or human services from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, in the Crimson and Gold Ballroom. For more information, call Career Services at 235-4140 or e-mail careers@pittstate.edu.
Mask-making session planned for children
Children and families are invited to the Harry Krug Gallery to make clay masks in honor of the spirit of the Day of the Dead, a celebration of loved ones and the cycle of life. Visitors can make masks between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2, in the Harry Krug Gallery of Porter Hall. For more information, call Carmen Stotts at 235-4305 or e-mail crmnstots@yahoo.com.
PSU Choir to perform
The PSU Choir will hold its first performance of the year at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2, in McCray Recital Hall. For more information, call Jill Allen at 235-4466 or e-mail music@pittstate.edu.
Professor to discuss workplace diversity
The PSU Tilford Group is sponsoring this month's Tilford Lecture Series presenter, Joni Barnard, assistant professor in the Department of Technology Management, College of Technology. Her talk, "Diversity in the Workplace," will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6, in Room S111 of the Kansas Technology Center. The Tilford Group, named after former Wichita State University graduate Dan Michael Tilford, was established in May 2007 to help foster an understanding of diversity and multicultural issues on campus. Faculty, staff and students are invited.
Gorillas to face Washburn Saturday
Gorilla football will face Washburn University at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, at Washburn University. For more information, call Dan Wilkes at 235-4147 or e-mail dwilkes@pittstate.edu.
Lecture to profile 2 visiting artists
Meredith Moody, art professor at PSU, will lecture on the art of two visiting artists from Florida, at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, in Porter Hall. For more information, call Stephanie Bowman at 235-4305 or e-mail sbowman@pittstate.edu.
Reception to honor faculty authors
A reception for faculty authors will be held from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, in Axe Library. For more information, call Cynthia Pfannenstiel at 235-4888 or e-mail cynthia@pittstate.edu.
Friday last day to drop courses
Friday, Nov. 2, is the last day to drop a course and receive a grade of W instead of an F. To drop a class, visit the Registrar's Office on the first floor of Russ Hall, or call 235-4200.
Early enrollment begins Monday
Early enrollment for the Spring 2008 semester begins Monday, Nov. 5, for currently enrolled students. For more information, visit www.pittstate.edu/registrar/spring/springclasssched.html or call Debbie Greve at 235-4205 or e-mail registrar@pittstate.edu.
Trumpet studio to honor musician
The Pittsburg State University Music Department will hold a trumpet studio to honor Rafael Mendez, prolific 20th century trumpeter, from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, in McCray Recital Hall. For more information, call Jill Allen at 235-4466 or e-mail
music@pittstate.edu.
PSU police officer
to talk about safety
PSU police officer Dennis Jameson will lecture on campus, classroom and personal safety. The lecture aims to educate employees how to keep themselves and others safe on campus. The lecture will be from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, in the Balkans Room of Overman Student Center. For more information, call Debbie Amershek at 235-4197 or e-mail hrs@pittstate.edu.
Fiction writer to offer reading
As part of the Distinguished Visiting Writer Series, fiction writer Robin Hemley will read from his work from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, in the Governors Room of Overman Student Center. Hemley will also speak to fiction writing classes from 12:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 8, in 302 Grubbs Hall. Both events are open to all PSU students and the public. For more information, call Shannon Spear at 235-4689 or e-mail engl@pittstate.edu.
Center seeking quiz bowl team
The Campus Activities Center is seeking a team of four to five professors or staff who can attend college bowl to compete in some "exhibition" matches. The purpose of these matches is to help entertain those not competing. College Bowl is a year-long, campus-wide activity. The campus tournament this year will be held at noon Saturday, Nov. 17, in the Crimson and Gold Ballroom. The winning student team will then compete in the regional tournament in Wichita. The center is also seeking someone who will act as game-show host.
Gathering to highlight China
International Programs and Services will hold an International Gathering focusing on China from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2, at the United Methodist Campus Ministries Center, located one block north of the student center. A free meal and cultural presentation will be provided. For more information, call Meltem Tugut at 235-4607, or e-mail mtugut@pittstate.edu.
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