Pitt-Greensburg Celebrates Bobcat Pride During Blue & Gold Celebration Sept. 28-30: Join in UPG’s Three Day Pitt-Pride Event

Pitt Greensburg’s 61st Blue & Gold Celebration, the Greensburg campus’s spirit weekend, is taking place Thursday, Sept. 28 through Saturday, Sept. 30. Students, faculty, families, and alumni are all invited to attend the three-day event. An event full of food, art, live music, and even a ghost tour, there is something for everyone this spirit week.

Julia Sefcheck, alumni engagement officer, helps plan the events for the Blue & Gold Celebration.

 “It’s about bringing the spirit to campus and celebrating the community,” Sefcheck said.

 President Robert Gregerson attends numerous events throughout the celebration weekend.. 

“It’s all great, but my favorite part of Blue and Gold is the art show. I like seeing the artistic talents displayed, and I always buy a favorite piece from the show,” Gregerson said.“The alumni awards banquet is another event that I particularly enjoy. Celebrating the contributions and achievements of a few of our outstanding alums is very gratifying.” 

Thursday, Sept. 28, is a spirit day and students are encouraged to wear their spirit wear to celebrate. In addition to that, Bruiser will be around campus available for pictures.

Thursday’s Activities:

• 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. – Blood drive at Smith Hall Lounge
• 11 a.m. – Live music, performed by singer-songwriter Justin Antoszewski, and a food drive will take place at the dining hall. 
• 3:30 p.m. – A new event this year, a “Wings Across Westmoreland” dedication will take place at Chambers Lawn, followed by a campus picnic at Chambers Lawn starting at 4 p.m. 
• 8 p.m -10 p.m. – The Lynch Hall Paranormal Tour, hosted by Revenant Entity Paranormal Society sets out to explore the legends of the haunted hall, as tour groups will journey though Lynch Manor. Reservations are required. 

Friday’s Activities:

• 11 a.m. – Live music and food drive start up again, this time with country singer Dave Stoat taking the mic. 
• 11 a.m. – Happy Camper Cakes will be giving out free cupcakes on Chambers Lawn
• 6 p.m. – The Pitt Art Show reception will begin in Milstein Library, and everyone is invited to attend. 
• 8 p.m. – The annual bonfire will be lit on Chambers Lawn, ending the day.

Saturday’s Activities:

• 8 a.m.-9 a.m. – Non-denominational service by Gregory Holtz
• 9 a.m. – “Brunch with Bruiser,” free for all students, but any other guest will have to pay $5
• 11 a.m. – Esports demo at Cassell Hall and a “Hike with Holly” outside the library.
• 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. – Blue & Gold Festival at Chambers Hall.
• 5:30 p.m. – Alumni dinner and awards ceremony where Myron C. Jones II ’98, Scott Szypulski ’14, and Dijon Henderson ’14 will all receive awards for Alumnus of Distinction, Young Alumni Leadership, and Volunteer Excellence respectively. 
• 8 p.m. – casino night and the 2023 Homecoming Dance, both at Chambers Gym.

This year’s Blue & Gold Celebration will have many engaging activities for students, faculty, and families alike. Make sure to mark your calendars and get ready for this year’s festivities.