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Dear PSU Boston Community,
We wanted to take a moment and address current events around racial injustice and the need for police reform here in the United States. We know at times it’s hard to separate from these things, especially now that many of us are working from home, watching more news and getting more notifications. The current events in our country and around the world are just the most recent reminder that we all experience the world in very different ways. As such, PSU Boston wanted to be very clear that we are standing with the black community and our current students and alumni fighting against injustice and racism. The Penn State Alumni Association is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive membership, one where all identities, experiences, and backgrounds come together to create a strong and welcoming alumni community representative of the Penn Staters it proudly serves. Coach James Franklin expressed it perfectly when he said , "Our country is at a critical point, and it's imperative when the road is bumpy, the path convoluted, the reality heartbreaking, we remember who and what We Are." We Are a community that lives the creed in the alma mater “may no act of ours bring shame.” We Are a community that stands up with and for each other in the face of adversity. We Are a community committed to making a positive impact on the world. PSU Boston will continue to support the black community, and our students and alumni fighting against injustice and racism. We also wish to acknowledge and thank those members of our community who do this work every day and who have emerged as leaders as we continue to advocate for systemic change across the United States. On behalf of the entire board, you can expect us to bring these words to action in the coming days, weeks and months ahead through our programming and communications. In honor of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, Elijah McClain and the countless others who have been taken too soon. We Are, PSU Boston Board
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Watch Penn State v. Michigan at the Greatest Bar on Saturday, 3:30 PM !
The Nittany Lions take on the Michigan Wolverines on Saturday, September 23rd. Join us for football, friends, and food at The Greatest Bar (262 Friend St, Boston, MA) for a noon kickoff. We hope to see you there! Contact Erik at president@psuboston.org if you have any questions. Read more: http://eepurl.com/cgZYtb Watch Penn State vs.Temple With us on Saturday at Noon!
The Nittany Lions face the Temple Owls on Saturday, September 17th. Join us for football, friends, and food at The Greatest Bar (262 Friend St, Boston, MA) for a noon kickoff. We hope to see you there! Contact Erik at president@psuboston.org if you have any questions. Upcoming Penn State Football Game Watches: - September 17: Penn State vs. Temple | 12:00 PM - September 24: Penn State vs. Michigan | TBD - October 1: Penn State vs. Minnesota | TBD Read more: http://eepurl.com/cf06Qn This Saturday is the Chapter's PSU vs. Pitt Brunch!
Penn State will square off against Pitt for the first time in 16 years! Join us for a Brunch Buffet on Saturday, September 10th, at The Greatest Bar (262 Friend St, Boston, MA)from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM. For $10 at the door, enjoy an all-you-can-eat brunch featuring eggs, sausage, bacon, homefries, toast and all the fixin's. Bloody Mary's, Mimosas, and Screwdrivers, will also be available for purchase. Please RSVP so we can plan the buffet to accommodate everyone who plans to join in the fun! Read more: http://eepurl.com/ceVp5j Football Season Starts This Saturday with our PSU vs. Pitt Brunch!
Penn State will square off against Pitt for the first time in 16 years! Join us for a Brunch Buffet on Saturday at The Greatest Bar (262 Friend St, Boston, MA) from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM. For $10 at the door, enjoy an all-you-can-eat brunch featuring eggs, sausage, bacon, homefries, toast and all the fixin's. Bloody Mary's, Mimosas, and Screwdrivers, will also be available for purchase. Please RSVP so we can plan the buffet to accommodate everyone who plans to join in the fun! Also in this issue: Spend Time With New Penn State Families at Student Reception on 9/13 Get Tickets to See Penn State vs. Duke at the Mohegan Sun Casino in CT Mark Your Calendar for the Chapter's Upcoming Events Welcome Recent Grads and New Bostonians! Read more: http://eepurl.com/cdXQFP Alumni Spotlight: Beth and Ian Rickenbach
Beth and Ian Rickenbach have been active members in the Penn State Greater Boston Chapter since they moved here, and they each served as a member of the Chapter Executive Board. We asked them to tell us what brought them to the city and about a few of their favorite places to spend time and things to do both here in Boston and during their time at Penn State. Also in this issue: This Weekend: Kickoff Football Season with Big Ten and SEC Alumni! Spend Time With New Penn State Families at Student Reception on 9/13 Get Tickets to See Penn State vs. Duke at the Mohegan Sun Casino in CT Mark Your Calendar for the Chapter's Upcoming Events We're Looking for a Webmaster to Manage Our Awesome New Website! Read more: http://eepurl.com/cc1J45  Beth and Ian Rickenbach have been active members in the Penn State Greater Boston Chapter since they moved here, and they each recently served as a member of the Chapter Executive Board. Beth was Membership Chair and Ian was University Relations Chair, but they have moved on to other adventures. (They left big shoes to fill, but we believe our new Board Members are up for the challenge!) We asked Beth and Ian to tell us what brought them to the city and about a few of their favorite places to spend time and things to do both here in Boston and during their time at Penn State.
Beth and Ian moved to Boston nearly four years ago when Beth found a job in the area, and Ian transferred to the city shortly after. Beth studied human development at Penn state and Ian was a mechanical engineering major. Beth currently works at Saint Anselm College as an Assistant Professor in the Psychology Department, and Ian works at Gillette. The Rickenbachs say they have loved living here; the city is the perfect size, and they love being so close to mountains, hiking, and the outdoors when they need a respite from city life. In May they welcomed a baby boy, Jack, to their family. They've spent the summer getting to know their son and starting to stock up on his Penn State gear! What is your favorite way to spend a weekend day in Boston? Walking with our dog to Boston bagel company, Hanging out at M street beach in Southie, and grilling on our back porch afterwards. When you're not in Boston, what do you miss most about the city? We love being so close to the ocean. And being in a city we can easily walk around in. What is your favorite place to take friends to when they're in town? Walking around castle island, Harpoon and Aeronaut breweries and James hook for lobster rolls! How did you find out about the PSU Boston Chapter? We were both active in volunteering at Penn state-so we both looked up the chapter info once we got to the city. We looked forward to getting involved and meeting fellow Penn Staters since we were both new to the area. What has been your favorite PSU Boston event? We love the trivia night fundraiser for THON. Although we are biased since we have been helping plan that event the last couple years. What are you most looking forward to doing with the Chapter this year? With a new baby it will be fun to get a babysitter and get out to a happy hour one of these days! Where was your favorite place to study while you were a student at Penn State, and why? Beth: Mine was at the library. Ian: The hub upstairs at the desks. What is your favorite Penn State bar or restaurant, and why? We both love cafe 210-being outside on the back porch and dancing to live bands were some of my favorite memories at Penn state. Ian worked as a bartender there, so we both have spent lots of time (probably too much!) there! What is your favorite Penn State sports memory, and why? Beth: Sitting right up front and then rushing the field after we beat Ohio state during a night football game in 2005. I quickly regretted it though when we were getting pushed off the field by massive crowds of people and police. Ian: Road tripping to Alabama for the PSU game. Although the actual game wasn't much to remember the experience was incredible. Best place to see a game away from Happy Valley.
Thanks for Joining us at our Annual Freshmen Sendoff Picnic!
Good Luck to the Class of 2020! Read more: eepurl.com/cb2FB1 It's Football Season! Check out all of the Chapter's upcoming events:
Send Off Boston Freshmen at Our Annual Picnic on 8/13 and Kickoff Football Season on a Bar Crawl with Your Fellow Big Ten Alumni on 8/27!
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