Penn State Alumni Association, New York City Chapter

Join local Penn Staters to watch the final hours of Penn State THON together, virtually, on Sunday February 20th! We're teaming up with the Penn State Alumni Association, Northern NJ Chapter & Penn State Alumni Association, Central NJ Chapter, along with The Hope Gala, for our first ever joint virtual watch party for THON. Open the live stream in one window and our virtual Zoom in the other to interact with each other during the final few hours of THON! http://www.psunyc.org/article.html?aid=1451

#THON2022 is almost here! This year, as you watch the livestream, open a second window for our Virtual Watch Party to honor the 50th anniversary of THON. It’s a joint event with other Alumni Chapters in the area. Details at the link in our bio! #watchparty #sparkendlesslight #50yearsofthon

THON Dancers have some mail heading their way, courtesy of PSUNYC volunteers! Keep your eyes peeled for details on a Final Four Hours @pennstatethon watch party in the city- announcement coming soon!

Get your tickets for the 2022 Hope Gala. This year, for the first time, you can choose a virtual ticket OR attend in person! More information below:

@pennstatethon returns to the BJC next month! Support the dancers from wherever you are at our Dancer Mail Night on Wednesday, February 2nd. Find the Zoom link in our bio!

Check out our neighbor Chapter's upcoming events here:

Our annual golf tournament is 2 weeks from today! Golf with VIP guests Jason Cabinda and Sam Ficken, bid on terrific silent auction and raffle items, and enjoy lunch, dinner, and drinks all day! Registration info: http://www.psunyc.org/article.html?aid=1423

Thank you to Coach Cael Sanderson and everyone who made our (hopefully final) Virtual Annual Celebration a success! Coach Sanderson gave a fantastic talk and Q&A, and our new PSUNYC Executive Board was announced: President: Kevin Cei Vice President: Mike McHugh Secretary: Lauren Dempsey Treasurer: Joseph Kurtek... We hope to see you at our other June Events: Virtual Wine Tasting on Tuesday, June 15th PSUNYC Golf Tournament (our first in-person event!) Friday, June 25th Go to our Events Page to learn more: http://www.psunyc.org/events.html See more

Our Annual Golf Tournament is coming soon! Sign up for: - A round of golf with fellow Alumni, including current NFL players and former Nittany Lion stars Jason Cabinda and Sam Ficken - Lunch and dinner, open bar, beer and soda along the course - Prizes, raffle items, and silent auction at the reception Sign up now to take advantage of promotional pricing: http://www.psunyc.org/article.html?aid=1423

We nabbed an awesome guest speaker for our Annual Meeting!

There's still time to register for the PSUNYC Annual Meeting, featuring Penn State Nittany Lion Wrestling Head Coach Cael Sanderson as our guest speaker! Register for FREE and join us via Zoom on June 8th: http://www.psunyc.org/article.html?aid=1419

This month, we will officially resume in-person events with the return of our Annual Golf Tournament on Friday, June 25th. Look for an announcement this week on special VIP guests! More information, including registration info: http://www.psunyc.org/article.html?aid=1406

Join us on Wednesday, February 10th for our Penn State THON Dancer and Kids Mail virtual writing party! Tune in with fellow alumni to write letters to THON 2021 Dancers and also write Kids Mail that will be distributed at Hershey Medical Center. Can’t make the event but still want to participate? Email [email protected] for details (mail must be postmarked by Feb 12th). http://www.psunyc.org/article.html?aid=1404

THON is 30 days away! Support the incredible students who are working hard to make THON 2021 a success by making a donation here: http://www.psunyc.org/store.html?show_item=1810 For The Kids!

Episode One of the PSU Big Apple Podcast is here! Arianna Davis is the Digital Director for O, The Oprah Magazine, overseeing the brand's website and its editorial strategy, as well as all social media and video production. She is also the author of 'What Would Frida Do? A Guide to Living Boldly', inspired by the life of the iconic artist Frida Kahlo. Listen now: https://thepsubigapplepodcast.buzzsprout.com/

Free career advice? Yes, please! Penn State Alumni Association Career Services is hosting a FREE Webinar on Wednesday, Jan 27th on Career Wellness, 2021 and Beyond. Register here: http://www.psunyc.org/article.html?aid=1396

The PSU Big Apple Podcast is live! Every month, you can look forward to a fascinating conversation with a PSU Alum from one of the University's twelve Colleges. The pod kicks off with an intro from our President, Linde Miles. Subscribe to the pod today, and let us know if you want to see someone featured!

Announcing our first Women's Leadership Network event of 2021! This joint event with the Smeal Alumni Club will focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the workplace. Register here: http://www.psunyc.org/article.html?aid=1395

It's finally here... it's Week 1 for Penn State Football! Check out one of our NYC partner bars for the best game watch experience this Saturday: Jack and Fanny's, Mercury Bar West, and Common Ground Bar. Some of these spots are requiring reservations, so make sure you book yours early! http://www.psunyc.org/article.html?aid=1389

Get ready for Thanksgiving with our new Virtual Wine Tasting Series! On Wednesday, November 18th, renowned sommelier (and fellow PSUNYC'er) Susan Ellis will give a beginner-friendly lesson on great wine for Thanksgiving at any price point. The first class is only $5 for Chapter members, or just $12 for all 3 in the series! Get more details below: http://www.psunyc.org/article.html?aid=1388

Please join the Great Valley Alumni Society for a virtual evening with two Penn State Football Legends, Adam Taliaferro and Zack Mills. Our virtual event will b...e held on Friday, November 6, 2020, starting at 6:30pm Eastern. Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased at http://bit.ly/psulegends. We will also have an online silent auction that will start two weeks prior to the main event, with bidding opening on Friday, October 23, 2020. All bidding will end on Monday, November 9, 2020. Event registration is not necessary to participate in the online silent auction. The auction can be accessed at http://bit.ly/gvauction. All proceeds benefit THON and campus programs. Additional cash donations are encouraged. Sponsored by the Penn State Great Valley Alumni Society in association with the Penn State Abington Alumni Society. Please contact [email protected] with questions or for more information. See more

One week from today: our latest opportunity to give back to the community! Sip and Sew teaches you how to make masks for those in need- and you can enjoy an adult beverage while you do it! Register for free and use your own materials, or order your mask kit by Friday: http://www.psunyc.org/article.html?aid=1386

The Women's Leadership Network team wants your input! Please take the survey below. Let us know what you like about our WLN events, what we can do to improve, and topics you'd like us to tackle: https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSdb04yFfS2RL6KYIz/viewform

If you're looking for a way to give back & get involved during COVID, look no further than our Sip and Sew event on Wednesday, October 21st! We'll make masks while enjoying some wine (or beer, or whatever you like!). Use your own supplies, or order a mask-making kit on our website. Register here: http://www.psunyc.org/article.html?aid=1386

We've got a busy month ahead with events for you and the community! 10/7: Quarterly Women's Leadership Network event featuring PSU Alumnae In HR 10/20: Monthly PSUNYC Book Club with the book-turned-movie, "Everything Is Illuminating" 10/21: Sip and Sew- make masks for those in need while enjoying a glass For more details and to register, visit http://www.psunyc.org/events.html

Our next Women's Leadership Network event is just a few days away on Wednesday, October 7th! Our panelists are PSU Alumnae in the field of HR: Tracy Spencer of Sigma Hospitality Kristina Pydynowski of AccuWeather Amy Ward of MUFG Union Bank Register for free today: http://www.psunyc.org/article.html?aid=1384

Would you like to learn how to make cloth masks that you can donate? Do you also like to enjoy a glass of wine here or there? Well...you're in luck! Grab a glass of your favorite vino and join us on Wednesday, October 21st as we make cloth masks that will be donated to HOPE Community Services, an organization providing necessities in the New Rochelle, NY area. Register here: http://www.psunyc.org/article.html?aid=1386

Our quarterly Women’s Leadership Network series returns on Wednesday, October 7th. This time, we're speaking with PSU Alumnae who are leaders in Human Resources. Register for free at this link: https://lnkd.in/d2atfEc #PSUWLN #womeninleadership

Penn State Football returns in a little over a month! Get ready for the upcoming season with the one and only Jay Paterno for some "Football Separation Therapy" this Thursday, Sept 24th. Reserve your spot here: http://www.psunyc.org/article.html?aid=1378

It's never been easier to donate to PSUNYC- We Are now accepting donations via Facebook Pay! Your support helps us give NYC-area Penn Staters a helping hand through the Michael D. Ferugio Scholarship Program, defrays the cost of our Chapter Sports teams, Community events, and more. Donate using the button on our Facebook page today!

We Are.... BACK! Big Ten football’s 2020 season is set to resume October 23rd- 24th. Stay tuned for details on NYC-area events!

Join the PSU NYC Chapter on September 16th as we write letters and create videos to send to local senior citizens, in support of the non-profit group Love For Our Elders! Registration is free for this Zoom event: #volunteering #communityservice http://www.psunyc.org/article.html?aid=1379

While we’re as bummed by this news as you are, it’s in the best interest of the health and safety of our student-athletes. And #WeAre here for you! Details on PSUNYC fall events are coming soon, so stay tuned...