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“Wish, Wack—Pink, Black! P! S! C!” Not since 1887 had that cheer reverberated through the hills of old Penn State. On a gorgeous late summer afternoon last week, a group of ten enthusiastic students and I revived Penn State’s first football cheer in celebration of the University’s Sesquicentennial year. We are about to celebrate the 150th with the Sesquicentennial Games—sponsored by the Blue & White Society and the Lion Ambassadors.
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features
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Alumni Association announces Alumni Fellow recipients
The Penn State Alumni Association has announced the recipients of the Alumni Fellow, the most prestigious award given by the Alumni Association. "The Alumni Fellow program gives us the opportunity to showcase to the world the incredible contributions Penn Staters make to the betterment of the human condition," said Roger L. Williams ’73, ’75g, ’88g. This year, twenty-six Penn State alumni are being honored for outstanding professional accomplishment.
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The Penn Stater Hotel unveils expanded, renovated new look
The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel has completed an extensive renovation. The on-campus hotel added 150 new guest rooms designed to enhance guests’ connection to Penn State.
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tips & best practices
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Helping you plan for the fall frenzy
Now that the 2004 football season has kicked off, you may be wondering how you can structure your group’s activities and programming to best take advantage of this fall’s frenzy. Here are some tips that can help.
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in the spotlight
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Delaware Chapter hosts alumni happy hour at Dewey Beach
For six years, the Delaware Chapter—in collaboration with chapters from Virginia, Maryland, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C.—has worked to keep its area alumni connected while raising money for the American Cancer Society. On July 31, nearly 100 alumni from various east coast chapters gathered in Dewey Beach, Delaware, for the Penn State beach party.
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Lake Erie Chapter steak fry was a well-done event
Now in its third decade, the Lake Erie Chapter steak fry has evolved from a scholarship fundraiser to a popular networking event and social gathering. A “grill your own steak” theme highlighted this year’s event.
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Coast-to-coast, freshman sendoffs build relationships and swell the pride
Alumni groups across the country participate in a tradition at the end of each summer in which they host their local soon-to-be Penn State freshmen at a social gathering. From San Diego to Philadelphia, with stops in Houston, Chicago, and Baltimore, we’ll give you a glimpse at the welcome being given to the newest generation of Penn Staters.
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association highlights
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Alumni Association student groups claim national awards
The Blue & White Society has been named one of the three best student organizations in the country by the Association of Student Advancement Programs (ASAP). The Lion Ambassadors organization, Penn State’s student alumni corps, also was recognized with a national award. Both groups are sponsored by the Alumni Association.
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Huddle with the Faculty enters eleventh season
Huddle with the Faculty, a popular series of free lectures, begins its eleventh season this month. Held each home football Saturday at The Nittany Lion Inn, Huddle sessions are free to the public and feature a complimentary continental breakfast and free parking.
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Penn State Pride to be showcased at upcoming pep rallies
The Penn State Alumni Association will sponsor three pep rallies in an upcoming four-week period as part of its away game football pep rally schedule. Festivities are set for the Boston College, Wisconsin, and Minnesota games.
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FastStart program recognized as one of nation’s best
FastStart, a mentoring program for first-year students of color at Penn State, has been recognized by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) as one of the top alumni relations programs in the country.
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member center
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Why life membership in the Alumni Association means so much
Why life? Because life membership in the Alumni Association ensures stability; it provides a constant source of support for the Association’s programs for students, parents, alumni, colleges, campuses, and affiliate groups; and it’s the best way for you to stay connected to Penn State—forever.
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ask us
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How can I become involved in the Sesquicentennial celebration?
Penn State kicked off a yearlong celebration of its 150th anniversary with a grand event in Schwab Auditorium in early July. The University—including its many colleges, departments, and student organizations—will be sponsoring events throughout the year to celebrate the landmark occasion. Alumni are strongly encouraged to join in the festivities.
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this month in penn state history
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September 1922: Emergency Building Fund marks early effort to raise private funds for expansion
The faculty was overworked and underpaid. The need for additional buildings on campus was critical. State appropriations and other revenue continued to fall short of the amount needed. This was Penn State in the years following World War I. To help meet the growing need, an Emergency Building Fund was established in September 1922.
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events
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Upcoming events
Bringing alumni together is the heart of our mission and our identity. The Alumni Association’s annual events and programs such as reunions, homecoming activities, and pep rallies promote feelings of nostalgia and connection to the University and to each other among alumni.
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feedback
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We want to hear from you
Please tell us about an event your group has hosted, or one that's upcoming. Share with us your successful group initiatives, or tell us about things you'd like us to include in future issues of this e-newsletter. Of course, we don't just want to hear about it, we'd love to see it, too. So if you have pictures to go along with story ideas, please include those as well. Submit all information to alumni-relations@psu.edu. And of course, if you have questions feel free to contact us at alumni-relations@psu.edu or 800-548-LION.
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