March 2009     Features Meet Clint Gyory, Penn State’s New Lion Clint Gyory thought he could keep it a secret, at least for awhile, about being chosen Penn State’s next Lion mascot. But with front-page stories in The Daily Collegian and Centre Daily Times and an article in his hometown newspaper, Allentown’s Morning Call, word spread quickly about the next guy to wear the brown furry suit. [FULL STORY]   THON™ 2009 in Photos THON™ 2009 smashed all records this year to post a total of $7,490,133.87 For the Kids. Coming back to Penn State to be a part of the largest and most successful student-run philanthropy in the world were hundreds of former THON™ dancers and volunteers. [FULL STORY]   Penn State: A Leader in Energy Research According to the U.S. Department of Energy, Penn State ranks 9th nationally in energy research, with more than $63 million in funding. A key area of research is finding new ways to reduce the United States’ dependence on foreign oil. Find out how Penn State is solving our energy problems by researching alternative methods to produce clean energy. [FULL STORY]   History and Traditions Rockin’ Rec Hall: 10 Big Shows and One That Got Away It was hot. The seats were hard. The sound system and acoustics could be sketchy. Despite the hardships, Penn State students of the 1960s and 1970s regularly packed Rec Hall to see some of the biggest names in entertainment. Who did they see for $3 or $4 per ticket? You might be surprised… [FULL STORY]     Executive Director's Letter A True Penn Stater to the End You know those magic moments when you meet someone, hit it off instantly, and feel like you’ve known him for years. [FULL STORY]     Alumni Association News Blogging Blue and White Get the inside skinny and some blue-and-white insight with a new blog written by the staff of The Penn Stater magazine. The daily or so posts discuss all things Penn State from snowy days on campus to THON to the magazine’s new senior editor. [FULL STORY]   Job Hunting? These 3 Experts Can Help Downsized? Demoted? Discouraged? Help is on the way! Pick up tips on “branding” yourself, working with headhunters, and strategic networking from fellow Penn Staters in three upcoming Webinars. Penn State Alumni Career Services presents the Alumni Expert Webinars. [FULL STORY]     Spotlight on Groups College of the Liberal Arts Alumni Society Penn State’s College of the Liberal Arts is celebrating its centennial this year with an ongoing series of diverse and intellectually challenging programs, reflecting the college where students—from aerospace engineering majors to zoology majors—take about one-third of their classes. The College’s 19,000-member Alumni Society is involved with this and other efforts in advancing the liberal arts. [FULL STORY]   Penn State Women Helping Women The Professional Women’s Network of Philadelphia (PWNP), an alumni interest group, maintains a busy schedule of networking, social, and cultural events. They also spend time each year helping others in need. This year, PWNP members gathered in north Philadelphia to prepare gift bags for expectant teens. [FULL STORY]   Calendar of Events Alumni Association Events 03.07.2009 :: Musical Theatre in Tokyo, Japan 03.09.2009 :: Musical Theatre in Seoul, Korea 03.11.2009 :: Musical Theatre in Taipei, Taiwan 03.13.2009 :: Musical Theatre in Beijing, China 03.21.2009 :: City Lights: “Forces of Nature,” Whitaker Center, Harrisburg, Pa. 03.25.2009 :: Alumni CareerShape Webinar begins 03.31.2009 :: Alumni Career Services Alumni Expert Webinar “Branding Yourself” Affiliate Group Events 02.26.2009 :: Six Steps to Financial Success Seminar (Philadelphia Chapter) 03.10.2009 :: Chapter Meeting (Greater Scranton) 03.28.2009 :: Maple Harvest Festival (Shaver's Creek AIG) Stories this Issue Meet Clint Gyory, Penn State’s New Lion THON™ 2009 in Photos Penn State: A Leader in Energy Research Rockin’ Rec Hall: 10 Big Shows and One That Got Away A True Penn Stater to the End Blogging Blue and White Job Hunting? These 3 Experts Can Help College of the Liberal Arts Alumni Society Penn State Women Helping Women Penn State News THON Raises Record $7.49 million Students Raise Awareness, Seek More State Support Students Perform at Kimmel Center Team confirms Alps-like mountain range under Ice Sheet U.S. petroleum dependency factor of history Sports News Big Ten Network to air seven winter championships in HD Gymnast Featured in SI’s Faces in the Crowd Beaver Stadium Remains Among Top-Drawing Venues Battista Accepts New Position in Smeal College of Business Helpful Links Penn State Alumni Association Affiliate Groups Penn State University Penn State Live The Alumni Store @ Penn State Unsubscribe Remove Published by Penn State Alumni Association Copyright © 2009 Penn State Alumni Association. All rights reserved.

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