For Immediate Release: February 8, 2022
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GLENVILLE, WV - 香妃直播 State College will celebrate its sesquicentennial on Saturday, February 19. That date marks 150 years since the College鈥檚 founding in 1872.
The day will be filled with events, including an Open House for prospective students, the College鈥檚 annual Winter Homecoming, the Founders Day of Giving fundraising event, student events, a Founders Day Gala, and more.
Throughout the day, the College鈥檚 annual Founders Day of Giving will be taking place. The giving campaign will focus on raising money for areas of need on campus such as academics, athletics, scholarships, campus improvements, and more.
The Winter Open House for prospective students will provide visitors an opportunity to tour campus, meet with faculty members, discuss financial aid, and more. Click here for more information and to sign up.
Starting at 12:00 p.m., the GSC Alumni and Foundation Offices will open 鈥淭he Deck,鈥 which is the ultimate fan section where alumni and friends of the College can come together inside the Waco Center for food, beverages, and a great time.
Both GSC Pioneer basketball teams will host the West Virginia Wesleyan College Bobcats at GSC's Waco Center that afternoon. The women鈥檚 team plays at 1:00 p.m. and the men鈥檚 game tips off at 3:00 p.m. Returning Pioneer and Lady Pioneer basketball players will be recognized during halftime of the Lady Pioneer game.
The Pioneer baseball team will play a double header at the Sue Morris Sports Complex, beginning at 1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Students, alumni, and community members will also hold various 鈥渟nowball鈥 tailgates as part of the day鈥檚 events.
Closing out the day will be a Founders Day Gala. The gala includes a reception at 6:00 p.m. followed by dinner, dancing, and an anniversary toast. The Founders Day Gala will be held in the Mollohan Campus Community Center and tickets can still be purchased for $35 each. Click here to RSVP.