AlumnInsider

It’s tough to be blue and white in a sea of orange Illini, maize-clad Wolverines, or green Spartans. So when the Nittany Lions are on the road, Penn State fans can gather together at game-day pep rallies sponsored by the Penn State Alumni Association.
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Decathlon in D.C.—Let the Sun Shine

A Penn State decathlon team is preparing for international competition against schools from Germany, Spain and Canada. No, it’s not the 2012 Olympic trials, but a contest for designing and building solar-powered homes.
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24 Remarkable Penn Staters

From overseeing the publication of Cosmopolitan magazine to directing the Federal Reserve Board’s Monetary Affairs Division, Penn State’s 2009 Alumni Fellows have demonstrated outstanding professional accomplishments in their varied careers.
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The Inside Scoop on Ben & Jerry’s

Yep, the Penn State folklore is true. Ben & Jerry’s got its start at Penn State through a $5 correspondence course on ice cream making. Founder Jerry Greenfield gave the inside scoop on the business during a recent lecture at Penn State Altoona.
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History and Traditions

Will the Real JoePa Please Stand Up?

Penn State’s beloved football coach might be turning 83 this December but another JoePa is celebrating his 25th birthday this year. What’s the story behind the life-size cardboard cutouts that have become the tailgate and party accessory of choice?
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Grape Jelly, Streaking and Ma Bell

Last month’s story, “Back to the Future with Phones,” detailing changes in phone service at Penn State over the years, inspired some AlumnInsider readers to write in with phone memories of their own. How does grape jelly and streaking figure into the story? We’ll let them explain.
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Executive Director’s Insights

Alumni Embrace Directory Connection

Penn Staters love to be connected to each other and to the University—increasingly so if our forthcoming 2010 Alumni Directory is any indication.
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Spotlight on Groups

Sam & Kate + Eight and Penn State?

Why did Penn Staters take to the streets of Manhattan in search of clues, elusive landmarks and required “pit stops” for liquid refreshment? For a good cause.
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Alumni Association News

Show Tunes in Chicago

Catch tomorrow’s rising Broadway stars today. Students from Penn State’s renowned musical theatre program will perform popular Broadway show tunes the night before the gridiron clash between the Nittany Lions and Northwestern in Evanston, Ill. Penn State President Graham Spanier will emcee this night of musical theatre magic for Penn State alumni and fans.
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Kentucky Derby, Masters Tours Added

Two exciting tours to two of the most tradition-soaked venues in sports are now available to Penn Staters through the Alumni Association’s 2010 travel program: The Masters Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia and the 136th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky.
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Short-Term Medical Insurance

Looking for affordable short-term major medical insurance? The Penn State Alumni Association offers the GradMed^® program. GradMed helps to provide health insurance when it’s needed the most—after graduation, between jobs or whenever someone’s out of work.
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Calendar of Events

Alumni Association Events

10.02.2009 :: Parents & Families Weekend

10.03.2009 :: Penn State vs. Illinois Pep Rally in Champaign, Ill.

10.10.2009 :: Huddle: "Urban Poverty: Old Problems and New Solutions"

10.16-18.2009 :: Homecoming Weekend

10.17.2009 :: Huddle: "The Mystery of Sports Mastery"

10.24.2009 :: Penn State vs. Michigan Pep Rally in Ann Arbor, Mich.

10.30.2009 :: Musical Theatre in Evanston, Ill.

10.31.2009 :: Penn State vs. Northwestern Pep Rally in Evanston, Ill.

Affiliate Group Events

10.02.2009 :: October Happy Hour (Orange County California Chapter)