OFF2PSU events welcome students back to campus

PSU’s Campus Activities office has planned a slate of activities to welcome students back for the 2008-09 school year.

The events, stretching from Monday, Aug. 25, to Thursday, Sept. 4, range from informative tours to performances by a rock band and a hypnotist. All activities are free.

Monday, Aug. 25, 8 p.m. – Florez (www.florezmusic.com), a groove-driven rock group, will perform in Cleveland Plaza. The band features Erik Huffman, a cast member on “Survivor: China.”

Tuesday, Aug. 26, 7 p.m. – Gorilla Superstar, a karaoke contest, will be held in the U-Club downstairs in Overman Student Center. Exciting prizes will be given to the top finishers. The event is sponsored by the Residence Hall Assembly.

Wednesday, Aug. 27, 10 a.m. – The Community Fair, featuring dozens of businesses and nonprofit organizations distributing information and offering giveaways, will be held on the Oval. Approximately 75 groups are expected this year.

Thursday, Aug. 28, 4 p.m. – Students will be able to take tours of sorority houses after gathering in Overman Student Center.

Wednesday, Sept. 3, 7 p.m. & 9 p.m. – Michael C. Anthony (www.michaelcanthony.com), an award-winning hypnotist, will perform for PSU students in the Crimson & Gold Ballroom in Overman Student Center. This will be the second year that Anthony will perform twice in one night due to the show’s overwhelming popularity.

Thursday, Sept. 4, 8 p.m. – Karaoke Night will be held by campus wellness group Gorillas In Your Midst in the U-Club. The group holds a Karaoke Night once a month throughout the school year.

For more information on any event, please contact the Campus Activities Center at (620) 235-4795, or e-mail campusactivities@pittstate.edu.

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