University and Chamber to partner for Paint the Town Red Week 

You’ll soon notice more crimson and gold in Pittsburg than usual: Paint the Town Red Week is coming up!

This year’s theme: Rock ‘N Roll in the Jungle.

The week begins a week from today on Monday, Aug. 29th.

The annual event, now in its 17th year, is a collaboration between the Pittsburg Area Chamber of Commerce and PSU’s Office of Alumni & Constituent Relations in the week leading up to Pittsburg State’s first home football game.

The first year was small and grassroots: a handful of businesses decorated their windows, and the pep rally consisted of one class from George Nettles Elementary School that walked to the practice field east of the Crossland House and released red balloons.

Now dozens of businesses and university offices regularly participate.

Chamber Special Events and Membership Director Tori Colvin said the event is a way that the business community can show appreciation for the impact that the university has on the region.

Alumni & Constituent Relations Director Jon Bartlow said the event shows the pride, spirit, and collaboration of the university and the community.

Details and registration information: pittsburgareachamber.com