Click here to view the mobile version December 2010   Stories this Issue 2 Penn Staters Receive White House Distinction THON 2011—Let the Countdown Begin WE ARE … Going to a Bowl Game Favorite Phys Ed Memories How Fares our Alma Mater? Part 2 Old Main—The Heart of Campus Readers Respond And the Award Goes To … Baby It’s Cold Outside I Vant Your Blood—Creating a Tradition in Florida Penn State News Safety reminders, advice offered for field dressing, processing deer Researcher studies relationship of fewer calories, longer life Burning wood still an economical, sustainable way to help heat home Rescue missions under way to save Haiti's species from mass extinction Dec. 6 edition of “Expert Opinion” examines future of the Big Ten Sports News Women's volleyball earns 14th Big Ten title, No. 4 NCAA Tourney seed Penn State Bowl Tickets on Sale Sunday Night Battle Makes History, Lions Roll Lucas' 27 Points Help Lady Lions Ground the Hawks, 71-65 Nittany Lions Fall to Maryland, 1-0, in Third Round of NCAA Championship Lions Ranked No. 5 in Latest Wrestling Poll Wisniewski Selected AFCA All-American Helpful Links Penn State Alumni Association Affiliate Groups Penn State University Penn State Live The Alumni Store @ Penn State Previous Issues November 2010 October 2010 September 2010 August 2010 July 2010 June 2010 May 2010 April 2010 March 2010 February 2010 January 2010 Unsubscribe Remove   Features 2 Penn Staters Receive White House Distinction Not many people receive an honor from the President of the United States—let alone two people connected to the same university. In November, a Penn State professor and Penn State alumnus were among 10 recipients of the National Medal of Science. MORE>>   THON 2011—Let the Countdown Begin Canners have hit the streets along the East Coast and runners sped through campus “For the Kids.” It’s official—the countdown to THON 2011 is underway. See what makes the largest student-run philanthropy in the world such a special event and find out how to get involved. MORE>>   WE ARE … Going to a Bowl Game While the football season is winding down, bowl game fever is heating up. And the Nittany Lions are going … somewhere. Whether it’s to the Gator Bowl, the Outback Bowl, or who knows where, the Penn State Alumni Association will be there with the “Official Penn State Bowl Tour,” and you’re invited to join in the fun. MORE>>   Favorite Phys Ed Memories In the 1950s and ’60s there was The Jack LaLanne Show. The 1970s witnessed the start of the running boom, and in the 1980s, spandex and aerobics studios were all the rage. While exercise fads continue to come and go, required gym classes at Penn State were a staple of college life until the 1980s. The Penn Stater magazine wants to know your favorite gym class story. MORE>>   History and Traditions Old Main—The Heart of Campus There was a time in Penn State’s history when tuition was $100, the graduating class numbered 11 students and the Old Main building was not only the heart of campus but the entire campus. A lot has changed since then except the iconic status of Old Main. MORE>>   Readers Respond AlumnInsider readers shared their Beaver Stadium traditions, welcomed the new mobile-ready version of the newsletter, and made predictions on who else should make the cut on the Big Ten Icon list. MORE>>     Executive Director’s Insights How Fares our Alma Mater? Part 2 From research expenditures to the preparedness of graduates, my column last month took a look at Penn State’s recent national academic rankings. But there is more … much more to the story, and it will make you astoundingly Penn State proud. MORE>>     Alumni Association News And the Award Goes To … There may not have been a red carpet, but the recipients of the Penn State Volunteer Awards were stars in their own right as they were honored at The Nittany Lion Inn last month. These Penn State groups and individuals truly made a mark with the work they do. Read on about the who’s-who of Penn State alumni volunteers. MORE>>   Baby It’s Cold Outside As temperatures are dropping across the country and winter is on its way, cold weather gear is coming out of closets and attics. If your Penn State apparel is leaving a little to be desired, stock up by visiting the Alumni Store @ Penn State. And take a close look at our "Member Specials" section. MORE>>   I Vant Your Blood—Creating a Tradition in Florida From TV tailgates to senior sendoffs, alumni groups across the country host events for Penn Staters to connect and socialize with other alumni in their area. While finding creative ways to engage members can sometimes be a challenge, the Greater Jacksonville Chapter in Florida achieved success with an event by seeking inspiration from a Penn State tradition. MORE>>   Calendar of Events Affiliate Group Events 12.04.2010 :: New York Bus Trip (Chester County Chapter) 12.05.2010 :: Holiday Wine Tasting (Orange County, Calif. Chapter) 12.09.2010 :: Chapter Holiday Dinner (Mid-Hudson Valley Alumni Chapter) 12.09.2010 :: Lion & Santa Sighting (Berks County Chapter) 12.09.2010 :: Berks 2nd Thursday Happy Hour (Berks County Chapter) 12.16.2010 :: Christmas Party (Susquehanna Valley Chapter) Published by Penn State Alumni Association Copyright © 2010 Penn State Alumni Association. All rights reserved.

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