The Big Event, going into its ninth year at Pittsburg State University, has become an annual community service project that is sponsored by the Student Government Association and other area businesses. The Big Event was created in 1982 at Texas A&M University as a way of saying “Thank You” to the surrounding community. Envisioned as a one-day service project, The Big Event allows students to show their appreciation for local residents by completing various tasks at their homes. Since 1982, The Big Event has expanded to middle schools, high schools, and universities nationwide.The Student Government Association at Pittsburg State University believes that after years of loyal support from the community, the least PSU students can do is to give one day back to the community.
The Big Event, scheduled for Arpil 18th, 2009, is designed to help all community members of Pittsburg and Frontenac. It is a way for the student body to express their gratitude to a community that supports Pittsburg State University. Simple tasks such as washing windows, weeding, planting flowers and picking up trash are just a few examples of how we can help our community. If it doesn’t require a power tool, we’ll do it!
Last year, over 600 students both individually and part of campus organizations worked at over 90 job sites in the community. This year's Big Event Director is Alyssa Hillman. For more information, please contact the Student Government Association, or send an e-mail to psubigevent@yahoo.com.
