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We Are...In Pittsburgh event is bringing PSU Footb We Are...In Pittsburgh event is bringing PSU Football to Pittsburgh on Wednesday, June 11th. This a great event to support our team but also a great chance to catch up and network with others in the Western PA region. Special guests include: James Franklin – Head Coach Terry Smith – Associate Head Coach/CBs Justin Lustig – Special Teams Coordinator Greg Gattuso – Defensive Analyst Trace McSorley – Offensive Analyst Current PSU Football players PSU Football Lettermen Tom Bradley Pat Freiermuth Mike Hull Brandon Short Chuck Fusina There will be a silent auction, chances to win US Open tickets, and Pittsburgh’s own nationally recognized speed painter Cody Sabol. Here is the link to register: https://charity.pledgeit.org/Pittsburgh
Hey, Pittsburgh! Are you ready to putt like a pro? Hey, Pittsburgh! Are you ready to putt like a pro? As the U.S. Open rolls into town, we’re celebrating with a golf-inspired alumni gathering that blends friendly competition with cutting-edge innovation. Join us for Steel City Swing, an unforgettable evening of tech-infused mini golf, craft cocktails, and elevated shareable bites—perfect for you and your crew. Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or just in it for the fun, this event will keep your competitive spirit sharp and your social game strong. Learn how Penn State is revolutionizing golf training Special guest Eric Handley, Director of the Suzy and Jim Broadhurst Golf Teaching and Research Center (GTRC) at Penn State, will be on-site to share expert tips and insights. Discover how the GTRC utilizes motion capture systems, 3D Doppler radar, and club-modifying technology to help players at every level enhance their game. You'll also hear about how the GTRC collaborates with Penn State Athletics, PGA Golf Management, the Department of Kinesiology, and leading industry partners to drive innovation in golf instruction, research, and performance. Space is limited—register today and be part of the action! With the U.S. Open excitement in the air, there’s no better time to celebrate the game—and Penn State’s role in shaping its future.  Network with fellow HHD alumni and college representatives Engage in conversations about the GTRC at Penn State Gather golf tips from PGA Professional Eric Handley Learn about ways you can get involved with HHD and the Greater Pittsburgh Chapter This event is co-hosted by the College of Health and Human Development and the Greater Pittsburgh Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association. https://psu.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d1820ffb29d278073bf7dca99&id=a704f8f0e8&e=75a9bb1de2
Membership Perk Alert for Penn State Alumni Associ Membership Perk Alert for Penn State Alumni Association Greater Pittsburgh Chapter members! We are once again happy to be partnering with Kennywood, Idlewild & SoakZone, and Sandcastle Water Park to offer exclusive discounts to our members! Kennywood, Idlewild/SoakZone and Sandcastle Water Park tickets are all available now. Just follow the instructions included in this graphic to save up to 50% off park admission!
Batter up! Join us once again for our annual PSU Batter up! Join us once again for our annual PSU Day at PNC Park on July 26! Every ticket purchased through our exclusive link includes a pre-game happy hour with two drink tickets, a donation benefitting our efforts to support THON, and a PSU/Pirates co-branded baseball jersey! The Pirates have been working on some special touches for this year’s game, and we can’t wait to share an awesome evening at America’s Most Beautiful Ball Park with you! Last year we sold out, welcoming close to 800 Penn State alumni and friends, so get your tickets before they’re gone! Purchase online here (https://www.gofevo.com/event/PennStateUniversity0726), or contact Savannah McVoy at 412-325-4902 to avoid paying ticket fees. Please note: Branded giveaway is exclusive to this game with tickets at the link above and cannot be purchased separately. Items will only be available to pick up at the game; we cannot accommodate holds or requests for them to be shipped.
Tonight! Join Us for Penn State Baseball at PNC Pa Tonight! Join Us for Penn State Baseball at PNC Park – Tuesday, May 13! We’re teaming up for a fun and casual evening in Pittsburgh as the Nittany Lions take on Pitt at PNC Park! 🍻 Meet up with fellow Penn Staters at 5:00 p.m. at Southern Tier Brewery, located just across the street from the ballpark. This is a great opportunity to connect with alumni and friends from the Westmoreland County, Washington-Greene Counties, and Greater Pittsburgh Chapters before the game. 🎟️ Purchase your tickets for the game here. Students receive free admission and alumni can purchase $7 with the promo code "NITTANYLION" 🦁 Come and grab your shake for the game! We will have free Penn State shakers will be available for all attendees—so you can show your blue and white spirit! First pitch is at 6:00 p.m. and we hope to see you there! https://www.mlb.com/pirates/tickets/events/college-baseball
Join Us for Penn State Baseball at PNC Park – Tu Join Us for Penn State Baseball at PNC Park – Tuesday, May 13! We’re teaming up for a fun and casual evening in Pittsburgh as the Nittany Lions take on Pitt at PNC Park! 🍻 Meet up with fellow Penn Staters at 5:00 p.m. at Southern Tier Brewery, located just across the street from the ballpark. This is a great opportunity to connect with alumni and friends from the Westmoreland County, Washington-Greene Counties, and Greater Pittsburgh Chapters before the game. 🎟️ Purchase your tickets for the game here. Students receive free admission and alumni can purchase $7 with the promo code "NITTANYLION" 🦁 Come and grab your shake for the game! We will have free Penn State shakers will be available for all attendees—so you can show your blue and white spirit! First pitch is at 6:00 p.m. and we hope to see you there! https://www.mlb.com/pirates/tickets/events/college-baseball
Last days to vote in the PSU Board of Trustees Ele Last days to vote in the PSU Board of Trustees Election. The 2025 Board of Trustees election began on Monday, April 21, when ballots were automatically sent to alumni who have otherwise not opted out of Penn State communications to their email addresses on file with the university. Ballots can also be accessed at PennStateVotes.com. Voters do not need to be members of the Alumni Association to participate. The ballot email will be sent from PennStateVotes@yeselections.com; alumni who do not receive a ballot or cannot access PennStateVotes.com should check their spam or junk email folders. Voting closes at 9am EST on Thursday, May 8. Candidate information is available at https://trustees.psu.edu/candidate-materials-2025/#. Candidates are listed in alphabetical order on the webpage. Additional information about the Alumni Trustee election can be found at trustees.psu.edu/election/. ** The Greater Pittsburgh Chapter does not endorse any candidate(s) for election. This information is provided only as a resource to our members who may wish to participate. **
Penn State Alumni Day at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aqua Penn State Alumni Day at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium Join Penn State University’s western Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth Campuses for an Alumni Day at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium on Saturday, May 3 with guest check-in at 11:00 a.m. Reconnect with fellow alumni and make new connections while having a wild time at the zoo! We are excited to offer you and one guest a complimentary ticket to this event. Meet us at the Zoo’s Lecture Hall for a delicious lunch and an exclusive animal encounter. Afterwards, explore the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium at your leisure for the rest of the day! Space is limited, so RSVP by April 28 to secure your spot—we wouldn’t want you to miss out on a roaring good time! Due to high demand, we encourage you to RSVP as soon as possible, as spaces may fill up quickly. We can’t wait to see you there! https://pennstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0TzJVKgS7ZaawHs
Roar Where You Are for the Nittany Lion's Birthday Roar Where You Are for the Nittany Lion's Birthday on April 22! Penn State Alumni Association has partnered with World Campus to bring alumni an evening of networking for all Penn Staters wherever they live. The inaugural Roar Where You Are social event celebrates the Nittany Lion’s birthday by bringing alumni and friends together in their communities through welcoming and inclusive gatherings. Join your local alumni chapter’s gathering to celebrate, build and deepen connections with fellow Penn State alumni, and sign an e-birthday card for our beloved Nittany Lion! Those who don’t have a gathering in their city can join a virtual celebration hosted by World Campus Alumni Society. Registration is required by April 15, 2025. Light appetizers will be provided. Drinks and meals are not included. Greater Pittsburgh Chapter, April 22, In Person at Southern Tier Brewing Company, 6:00-8:00pm ET https://web.cvent.com/event/1b6af0c7-9bab-4e6d-b74b-ba68516d54b5/summary
WE ARE thrilled to bring our Teammates For Life Ev WE ARE thrilled to bring our Teammates For Life Evening of Excellence to Pittsburgh on April 9th, 2025 from 6-8pm at the Senator John Heinz History Center. This will be our fourth in a series of alumni networking events where we showcase Penn State women’s athletics with presentations from coaches, student-athletes and alumni athletes, and offer a fun and engaging way to mix and mingle with some of the best and brightest alums from the Pittsburgh area business community. This exclusive evening is hosted by former Penn State field hockey coach and current Teammates For Life director Char Morett Curtiss, who will share her inspirational vision for this ground-breaking new Women's Athletics Initiative. Learn how to join this exciting movement to support Penn State's female student-athletes, not just from the stands, but far beyond the field - providing mentorship, navigating professional development and ultimately, launching careers! https://www.greenvelope.com/event/please-join-us-for-an-evening-of-excellence-in-pittsburgh
Now that the 2025 Pirates season started, it's tim Now that the 2025 Pirates season started, it's time to save the date for our annual PSU Day at PNC Park! This year's, we are returning to America’s Most Beautiful Ballpark for an evening Pirates game on Saturday, July 26, at 6:40pm against the Arizona Diamondbacks! We’re working with the Pirates to put together some really special things for this year’s game, so stay tuned for more details!
We’re excited to invite you to a special network We’re excited to invite you to a special networking event on Saturday, April 5th from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel. This event will bring together local alumni with members of the @bwspsu and FastStart students for a unique opportunity to share your Penn State journeys and offer career advice to our future leaders. It’s a great chance to connect, inspire, and support the next generation of Penn Staters. Please RSVP by Friday, March 28th using the form linked below and in the profile. We look forward to seeing you there and hearing your inspiring stories!
PSU Night with the Pens Show off your Penn State PSU Night with the Pens Show off your Penn State Pride at PPG Paints Arena on March 21! The Pens take on the Blue Jackets at 7:00pm, and we’ve scored special pricing for our members and friends! The first 500 fans to purchase tickets through our link will receive an exclusive Penguins blue & white ‘College Series’ Knit Beanie, and every ticket purchased will include a $5 donation to benefit our efforts to support THON! Ticket link: https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/PenguinsPSUAlumPgh032125
It's the last week to get tickets for the @bluewhi It's the last week to get tickets for the @bluewhiteballpgh 2025! Join us in celebrating our Sweet 16 on March 1, 2025 in an exciting new venue – Pittsburgh’s iconic @thewarholmuseum! We’re planning another amazing night of special guests, food stations, open bar, and our signature raffles and silent auction benefitting @pennstatethon and @fourdiamonds! WE ARE excited to welcome two special guest emcees for the evening, who you may already listen to every day - @kelonair and @elistab from 100.7 Star are two enthusiastic Penn State Alumni with a special place in their hearts for THON, and they’re going to keep us hyped all night! A limited number of tickets are available, so get yours before they’re gone - $140/person or $250/couple. Oh, and did we mention PARKING IS INCLUDED? Tickets: bluewhiteball25.givesmart.com
We have – once again - been recognized as a Grou We have – once again - been recognized as a Group of Distinction at the Elm Level by the @pennstatealums for 2024! The Elm Level is the highest tier of excellence for affiliate groups in the PSAA and WE ARE proud to be among them for the fourth year in a row!
LA Wildfire Relief As Los Angeles and its surroun LA Wildfire Relief As Los Angeles and its surrounding communities continue to deal with the aftermath of the devastating wildfires that have destroyed so many homes and businesses, we know that there are a lot of people around the country looking for ways to help from afar. If you’re moved to donate to their recovery efforts, the @pennstatela PSAA Los Angeles Chapter has shared ways for all of us can support those impacted: • Donations to the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation or California Wildfire Fund would be very impactful https://supportlafd.kindful.com/?campaign=1040812 https://www.calfund.org/funds/wildfire-recovery-fund/ • GoFundMe links have been set up for two LA alumni who have lost their homes in the fires, which you can find on their Chapter Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/PennStateLA/ If you have any specific questions related to supporting the LA Chapter and community, please reach out to Lauren Wright, Regional Director, at ljw97@psu.edu.
Football Season Recap We couldn’t have asked for Football Season Recap We couldn’t have asked for a more exciting football season, and we certainly couldn’t have asked for a better partner to watch the games than the @gristhouse! We hope you had a chance to stop by for a game and try their award winning beers and purchase some of their exclusive WE ARE merch! The introduction of their first PSU Game Day Crew membership was a huge success, so look for that to return in 2025! We’re especially grateful for their support of our Chapter; a portion of every Game Day Crew membership has been donated back to support our PSAA Greater Pittsburgh Chapter Franco Harris Memorial Fast Start Program Endowment, which will benefit students right here at our own PSU Greater Allegheny Campus. WE ARE thankful for their partnership, and encourage you to visit them in the off-season!
We now have a Linktree! We're making it easier now We now have a Linktree! We're making it easier now to find links to all the Penn State Alumni Association - Greater Pittsburgh Chapter website pages, events we are organizing, promotions and fundraisers, and more information about the chapter. The link to the new Linktree is in the profile bio and below. https://linktr.ee/psaa_gpc
We wanted to extend a thank you and best of luck t We wanted to extend a thank you and best of luck to @pjc4pennstate as he steps down as CEO of @pennstatealums. We are grateful for all you have done to support Penn State alumni during your time leading the organization. He joined us at Penn State Day at PNC Park in 2024 to throw the ceremonial first pitch and meet the Pirate Parrot. You can read more about his time as CEO at the link below. https://www.alumni.psu.edu/s/1218/16/interior.aspx?sid=1218&gid=4&pgid=9481&cid=37055&ecid=37055&crid=0&calpgid=9412&calcid=36947
Today is #givingtuesday! The Blue & White Society Today is #givingtuesday! The Blue & White Society enriches the Penn State experience by connecting students with the vast Penn State alumni network. Membership offers a strong sense of community and valuable resources for achieving greater success. Students enjoy all the benefits of Alumni Association membership, including camaraderie with peers, networking opportunities with alumni, and leadership experiences. Funds raised on GivingTuesday will be used to provide student memberships for Penn Staters from underrepresented communities, especially first-year students at any Commonwealth campus. Every $30 gift supports a student’s entry into the vibrant Blue & White Society community for four years! Membership not only helps students thrive but also cultivates a future pipeline of alumni volunteers dedicated to advancing the Penn State Alumni Association’s mission. Give students the best chance for success at Penn State by supporting them with a Blue & White Society membership this GivingTuesday! Thank you for your generosity! https://give.psu.edu/schools/PennState/givingtuesday-2024/pages/penn-state-alumni-association-blue-white-society
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