AlumnInsider

From an award–winning architect to the director of global nutrition for a major food company, Penn State’s 2010 Alumni Fellows have demonstrated outstanding professional accomplishments in their varied careers.
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$88 Million Gift Adds Hockey, On-Campus Arena

The largest private gift in the University's history—$88 million from Terrence M. Pegula ’79 and Kim Pegula— will fund a state-of-the-art, multi-purpose arena on campus and help establish NCAA Division I men's and women’s ice hockey programs. Read more about this cool gift.
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Penn State No. 1 with Recruiters

The value of a Penn State degree got a major boost this month when a Wall Street Journal study of nearly 500 recruiters from some of the biggest U.S. employers revealed that Penn State grads were the No. 1 choice to hire.
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TEDxPSU: Cutting Edge Conference

From nationally known performers and speakers to the best of Penn State’s own, the TEDxPSU on Oct. 10 at Schwab Auditorium will feature six-minute talks by people who are pushing the boundaries of technology, music, business, design, and more. And the best thing about the conference? It will be streamed live.
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History and Traditions

The Penn State Blue Band: Marching Through History

The drum major flips, splits, and salutes the crowd. The Blue Sapphire tosses the baton skyward, spins around, and catches it. The Blue Band marches downfield in the “Floating Lions” formation. They reverse and do it in the other direction. Learn about the origins of these and other Blue Band traditions during the group’s 111-year history.
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Executive Director’s Insights

The Kids Are Alright (But They’re Different)

Everybody in the nation is suddenly transfixed by “the younger generation” and the difficulty they are having on their long, seemingly languid journey to mature adulthood. Think Matthew McConaughey in the movie “Failure to Launch.” So why should we care?
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Alumni Association News

What do meeting an Olympic champion speed skater, playing ladder, dancing to ’80s rock, and feasting on Penn State favorites have in common? They're all part of the new Alumni Zone Homecoming post-game tailgate. And with Homecoming Weekend just days away, it’s the last chance to register to get in on all the fun.
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Photo Scrapbook: Sweet Home Alabama

Southern hospitality was in full bloom when Penn State visited a steamy Tuscaloosa—for the first time in 20 years. From sweet tea and barbecue to a Friday night alumni get together to the Penn State pep rally, alumni and other Penn State fans had a terrific time down south—despite the game’s outcome. Check out the photo scrapbook.
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Calendar of Events

Alumni Association Events

10.1-3.2010 :: 2010 Parents & Families Weekend

10.1.2010 :: Iowa Friday Night Alumni Mixer

10.2.2010 :: Penn State - Iowa Pep Rally

10.9.2010 :: Huddle with the Faculty: "Black Diamond.Black Gold.and Black Shale: Pennsylvania's Energy Landscape"

10.9.2010 :: Alumni Zone Homecoming Tailgate 2010

10.17.2010 :: 18th Annual Alumni Civil War Battlefield Study Tour

10.22.2010 :: Minnesota Friday Night Alumni Mixer

10.23.2010 :: Penn State - Minnesota Pep Rally

10.30.2010 :: Huddle with the Faculty: "Hot Topics in Sports Medicine"

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