FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 22, 2021
For More Information:
鶹ƵState College
Public Relations Department
(304) 462-4115
GLENVILLE, WV – When COVID-19 upended plans for the annual 鶹ƵState College (GSC) 鶹Ƶcoming festivities in fall 2020, a beloved tradition for Pioneers near and far was put on hold. The College is now making plans for a modified 鶹Ƶcoming celebration to take place Saturday, April 10.
The day will begin with a socially distanced 鶹Ƶcoming Parade in Downtown 鶹Ƶat 10:00 a.m. followed by the popular Alumni Tailgate at Morris Stadium beginning at 11:00 a.m. The Pioneer Football team will then take on West Virginia Wesleyan College at 1:30 p.m.
The events will take place outdoors and social distancing and face coverings are required inside of Morris Stadium. Capacity for the stadium is limited to 1,375 fans and tickets will be available on a first come, first served basis.
“We are excited to welcome our Pioneer alumni and friends back to campus in a safe and responsible way for our modified 鶹Ƶcoming celebration. Although we won’t be hosting all of the events normally associated with 鶹Ƶcoming, we are confident that this celebration will give all of those in attendance the opportunity to show their Pioneer pride in a safe environment,” said GSC Director of Alumni Relations, Conner Ferguson.
The 鶹Ƶcoming celebration is being held in conjunction with the inaugural events taking place for GSC’s President, Dr. Mark Manchin. The inauguration ceremony is scheduled for Friday, April 9 at 2:00 p.m. in the College’s Waco Center.
Other events, specifically for current students, will also take place throughout the week.
Anyone interested in participating in the parade should call (304) 462-6400 for more information.
For questions or more information about the weekend, contact Ferguson at Conner.Ferguson@glenville.edu or by calling (304) 462-6116.