One COMMUNITY, FOREVER A HOME

Welcome! 

The Greater Boston Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association is your go-to resource for all things Penn State in Beantown.  Our mission is to create a positive alumni network in our community through social events, volunteer opportunities, philanthropy activities, and more. 

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Questions?
Contact DeeDee at [email protected]

News & Upcoming Events

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​​Football Game Watch Saturdays

• Dates: Saturdays during the NCAA College Football Season
• Time: TBD (probably noon. . .thanks FOX)
• Locations: The Greatest Bar (in Boston), Tackle Box Brewing Company (in Marlborough), and Hot Plate Brewing (in Pittsfield)
• More Information: 
  • We will be hosting game watches to cheer on the Nittany Lions here in Massachusetts!  Our three game watch locations are open to Penn State alumni, friends, and family and we hope to see you there!
  • More information can be found on our Game Watches page!
• Questions:​ E-mail DeeDee at [email protected]

​​Prospective Student Reception

• Date: Sunday, September 29th
• Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm
• Location: Newton Marriott, 2345 Commonwealth Ave., Newton
  
• More Information:
  
  • ​The Undergratudate Admissions Office's Prospective Student Reception brings Penn State to the greater Boston area!  We are looking for alumni to share their Penn State stories and converse with students (and their families!) who are interested in applying to Penn State.
    
• ​Questions?: ​Email Linda at [email protected]
  

Castle Island 5K

• Date: Saturday, November 9th
• Time: 9:00am (meet at the entrance to Fort Independence)
• Location: DCR Fort Independence at Castle Island
• More Information: 
  • The DAV 5K honors veterans who have served and provides support for housing, transportation, and other necessities that are critical for veterans' support after service.  The Castle Island 5K is a flat, family-friendly course everyone can accomplish! The Greater Boston Penn State Alumni Chapter members and anyone who holds Penn State near and dear are invited to participate in the race to show support for our veterans. 
• To Register: The registration fee is $40 before October 27th/$50 after October 27th.  You can register here. Please register individually and email [email protected] after registering to give us an accurate headcount of our turnout! All are invited to join us after the race at Local 149 for lunch and drinks! Please include whether or not you plan on joining us for lunch in your email to our service chairperson.
• Questions:​ E-mail Lindsey at [email protected]

BOSTON CHAPTER UPDATE:

• Interested in volunteering for any upcoming community service or social events here in Boston; e-mail Lindsey at [email protected] or Sam at [email protected].​

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• Registration: Sign up or log in at psaa.perkspot.com. Follow the quick and easy on-screen instructions to make an account with your registered email address (the one you use when communicating with the Alumni Association). 

JOIN THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION:

• Check out this Membership Benefits flyer for more information about the benefits of joining the Alumni Association! Join today at alumni.psu.edu/membership

PSU NEWS UPDATES:​

• Penn State Athletics names 2024 football game themes.  Check them out here. 
• Penn State's Black Alumni Reunion is set for October 25th-27th.  More information can be found here.
• Penn State Homecoming 2024 dates have been announced.  Head back to Happy Valley for "a week of celebrations and festivities [that] will lead up to the Penn State football game versus Illinois on Sept. 28, at Beaver Stadium. The theme for this year's Homecoming is 'In every roar, tradition soars.'"​
• 12 Former Penn Staters bring home Olympic Medals.  Penn Staters earned 13 total medals (including 2 gold, 3 silver, and eight bronze).  Massachusett's own Stephen Nedoroscik led the count with two bronze medals!  Congratulations to all of our Penn State Olympians!  
• Penn State, Shell announce collaboration focused on energy and sustainability.  The collab will "fund initiatives focused on energy transition, decarbonization, polymer recycling and biodiversity, and the creation of an inclusive and innovative energy workforce."
• Stay up-to-date with State College's local newspaper, 'Centre Daily Times'
• Read the news from Penn State's Daily Collegian

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