Penn State Alumni Association

CALL-OUT As we near November, we're feeling a ton of gratitude for the Penn State community and our worldwide alumni base. Let us know what about Penn State you're grateful for, and let's share some good vibes

We mourn the passing of Trustee Emeritus H. Jesse Arnelle '55, a Penn State alumnus, professional athlete, lawyer and activist who served in the U.S. Navy and Peace Corps. Arnelle’s notable life and career spanned decades on the basketball court and in the courtroom. As a 1955 graduate of Penn State with a bachelor’s degree in political science, Arnelle was the first Black student body president in University history, as well as the first Black member and chair of the Penn State Board of Trustees. https://news.psu.edu//penn-state-mourns-death-trustee-emer

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Tune in on Wednesday for our Coffee Hour with Edward (Ted) Brown III ’68! Ted was elected by alumni to the Board of Trustees effective July 2013. He serves as the board’s Founder and Chair of the Risk Subcommittee. Ted is also the president and CEO of KETCH Consulting, a disaster recovery planning firm based in State College. The coffee and conversation will start at 9 a.m. ET. Sign up for free at https://bit.ly/31vE3Q3.

ICYMI: 2020 has forced everyone to readjust their expectations. Is it the same for Penn State football? Maybe. Though a win Saturday against Ohio State would change everything again.

Penn State kicks off its 2020 season in Bloomington, against the Indiana Hoosiers. Photo credit: Penn State Athletics

Column: 2020 has forced everyone to readjust their expectations. Is it the same for Penn State football? Maybe. Though a win Saturday against Ohio State would change everything again.

There's still time to sign up for our virtual Paint Night, taking place tomorrow at 7 p.m. ET. Artists of all levels are welcome to join! https://bit.ly/37zqy5A

FIRST GAME DAY ROLL CALL OF THE SEASON Let us know in the comments where in the world you'll be (safely) watching as Penn State takes on Indiana later today! #WeAre

Greg Drane, director of the Penn State Blue Band, shared a message to the Penn State community ahead of the Nittany Lions' football season. Join us and the Blue Band in cheering on the team, and remembering to mask up, socially distance as recommended by infectious disease experts, and to look out for one another.

ICYMI: Tonight, we celebrated individual and affiliate group excellence during the 2020 Volunteer Awards. Check out the entire ceremony below, and visit alumni.psu.edu/groups to learn how you can connect with Penn Staters. #WeAre #PoweredByPride

Tonight, we celebrate individual and affiliate group excellence during the 2020 Volunteer Awards. We'll honor affiliate groups that exhibited leadership in seven programmatic areas and four individual volunteer leaders who have demonstrated commitment to and pride in our alma mater. The Alumni Association has more than 300 affiliate groups, uniting alumni and friends through geographic regions, shared interests, academic colleges, and more. Visit alumni.psu.edu/groups to learn more.

Reminder: Let us know why you started to become a Penn Stater and why you love the