Half-Century Reunion

Alumni from the classes of 1971, 1972 and 1973, join us for your 50-year reunion! We invite you and your spouse/guest to celebrate on May 11-12, 2023!

Additionally, we are inviting members of the 55 and 60 year classes back to campus. This will encompass the classes of 1966, 1967 & 1968 as well as 1961, 1962 & 1963.

Classes of 1971, 1972 & 1973 Half-Century Reunion Schedule

Thursday, May 11th

5:00-8:00 pm Cocktails, Program, Dinner & Dance
Join us for a dinner and dance with a live band playing hits from the 60's and 70's in the Jack H. Overman Student Center.

Friday, May 12th

8:30 am Breakfast
Enjoy breakfast with President Shipp at the Jack H. Overman Student Center.

10:00-11:30 am Free Time

Enjoy Pittsburg
Shop at the University Bookstore
Attend Military Commissioning at 10am

12:00 pm Half Century Induction Ceremony & Luncheon
Jack H. Overman Student Center-Crimson & Gold Ballroom

Emcee, Jon Bartlow, PSU Alumni Executive Director
Welcome, President Dan Shipp
Recognition of current Half Century Club members
Induction into the PSU Half Century Club; receive 50-year medallion from President Dan Shipp

Additional guests will include previously inducted members of the Half Century Club, deans, vice presidents, faculty & staff.

1:30-2:00 pm Class Picture

2:00-4:00 pm Guided bus tour of campus & Pittsburg with stops and private tours:

Block 22
Robert W. Plaster Center
Bicknell Family Center for the Arts
Veterans Memorial Amphitheater

(Time TBD) 2023 PSU Spring Commencement
Members of the classes of 1971, 1972, and 1973 will have the chance to be recognized at commencement in the Weede Gymnasium.

Transportation is provided from the Alumni Center to and from commencement ceremonies.

Lodging Information
Make reservations as soon as possible

Comfort Inn & Suites*
620-231-8800

Holiday Inn Express*
620-231-1177

Lamplighter Inn & Suites*
620-231-8700

LaQuinta Inn & Suites*
620-670-5614

Hampton Inn & Suites*
620-231-3100

Super 8
620-232-1881

* Represents rooms blocked at discounted rates