McKeesport marks 50th anniversary

"A Campus for All Seasons" is the theme of the Commonwealth College's McKeesport Campus 50th anniversary celebration, according to a news release. A 50th anniversary celebration tea will be held Feb. 28, co-sponsored by the Penn State McKeesport Advisory Board and JoAnne Burley, campus executive officer, according to the release.

The 50th anniversary tea will consist of a number of student chairs from various organizations at the campus, the Student Government Association, and faculty and staff from the campus, said Peter Irvine, chairman of the 50th anniversary committee. Speakers will talk about the past, present and future of the campus, he said.

"Fifty years of service to the community is quite a milestone," Irvine said in a news release. "We hope to leave something tangible on the campus to commemorate this event for future generations. At the same time, we want to celebrate the occasion in true Penn State style."

The Alumni Association and the Student Government Association are also planning events to celebrate the anniversary.

"Plans have been made for the campus students to be included in all of the events," said Danielle Auretto (sophomore-prelaw), a student at McKeesport.

--by Maureen McAndrews