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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
Today is last day of the @pennstatealums Cyber Mon Today is last day of the @pennstatealums Cyber Monday Sale! Joining the Alumni Association is the easiest way to stay connected to everything you love about Penn State, you can get a full, 12-month annual membership for just $39—more than 20% off our regular rate. You can also save $200 when you get a life membership for nearly 30% off! Gift memberships are also available! See the link for details. http://alumni.psu.edu/cm2024
One week from today! WE ARE excited to invite you One week from today! WE ARE excited to invite you to a Holiday Happy Hour on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at The Sly Fox at The Highline! Join us from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM to celebrate the season and enjoy a cash bar, complementary appetizers, and plenty of holiday cheer. Our local campus, Penn State Greater Allegheny, has a long-standing commitment to ensure its students are food secure and able to meet basic needs, and one way they do that is through their on-campus food pantry. In lieu of a registration fee, we're asking everyone to bring a donation to support this crucial resource. Some of the most needed items are: - Single serving microwavable rice, pasta, mashed potatoes - Pasta sauce - Canned soups, Tuna, Chicken (cans or pouches) - Cereal/cereal bars/oatmeal - Peanut butter & Jelly - Microwaveable vegan/vegetarian protein bowls - Snacks (rice crips, veggie straws, popcorn, pretzels, chips, crackers etc.) - Laundry detergent/dryer sheets - Personal Care Items (Shampoo/Conditioner, soap/body wash, toothpaste, tooth brush, lotion, etc.) - Period Products - Wal-Mart/Giant Eagle Gift Cards Please join us in supporting our local students during the holiday season! Looking forward to seeing you all!
Membership Perk Alert for our Penn State Alumni As Membership Perk Alert for our Penn State Alumni Association Greater Pittsburgh Chapter members! Are you planning an outing to Kennywood Holiday Lights? Using our exclusive promo code holidayfun24 you can save over 50% off on tickets! See the image for instructions of how to buy tickets with this code.
WE ARE excited to invite you to a Holiday Happy Ho WE ARE excited to invite you to a Holiday Happy Hour on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at The Sly Fox at The Highline! Join us from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM to celebrate the season and enjoy a cash bar, complementary appetizers, and plenty of holiday cheer. Our local campus, Penn State Greater Allegheny, has a long-standing commitment to ensure its students are food secure and able to meet basic needs, and one way they do that is through their on-campus food pantry. In lieu of a registration fee, we're asking everyone to bring a donation to support this crucial resource. Some of the most needed items are: - Single serving microwavable rice, pasta, mashed potatoes - Pasta sauce - Canned soups, Tuna, Chicken (cans or pouches) - Cereal/cereal bars/oatmeal - Peanut butter & Jelly - Microwaveable vegan/vegetarian protein bowls - Snacks (rice crips, veggie straws, popcorn, pretzels, chips, crackers etc.) - Laundry detergent/dryer sheets - Personal Care Items (Shampoo/Conditioner, soap/body wash, toothpaste, tooth brush, lotion, etc.) - Period Products - Wal-Mart/Giant Eagle Gift Cards Please join us in supporting our local students during the holiday season! Looking forward to seeing you all!
It's Game Day! Reminder that tonight's game is on It's Game Day! Reminder that tonight's game is on Peacock. NBC Universal provided the link below that is supposed to take you directly to the game on Peacock. Subscription may be required. Link is also in the stories today. https://peacocktv.smart.link/adnsz6y26
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