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The Crimson & Gold Connection: First Annual GoPitt!Fest with Jodeci Turner

For the first time, multiple events will be combined into a week-long focus on Pitt State, with a couple of new things added to the mix, as well.

This week on the Crimson and Gold Connection, KRPS Senior Announcer Matthew Witt speaks with Advancement Specialist at Pittsburg State, Jodeci Turner about the inaugural GoPitt!Fest starting April 1.

Jodeci fills us in on how GPF is a homecoming in the Spring and focuses on all aspects of the university from Thank A Gorilla Day on 4/1 which recognizes the impact donors have had on projects throughout PSU’s history.

To Apple Day on April 3, which has its origins dating back to 1903, and Russ Hall, the first permanent structure at Pittsburg State back when it was called Auxiliary Manual Training Normal School.

And to the GoPitt Party which is open to all scheduled for Saturday, April 6 from 5 to 8 pm in the parking lot of the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts.

Click here for a complete schedule of events, dates, and times.

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Email Matt at mwitt@pittstate.edu
Since 2017 Fred Fletcher-Fierro has driven up Highway 171 through thunderstorms, downpours, snow, and ice storms to host KRPS’s Morning Edition. He’s also a daily reporter for the station, covering city government, elections, public safety, arts, entertainment, culture, sports and more. Fred has also spearheaded and overseen a sea change in programming for KRPS from a legacy classical station to one that airs a balance of classical, news, jazz, and cultural programming that better reflects the diverse audience of the Four States. For over two months in the fall of 2022 he worked remotely with NPR staff to relaunch krps.org to an NPR style news and information website.

In the fall of 2023 Fred was promoted to Interim General Manager and was appointed GM in Feburary of 2024.