Join Penn State Philly on Saturday, April 21 at 11AM at City Tap House Logan Square for a Penn State trivia competition over brunch! Teams can be any size, and the winning team will win a $150 gift card to City Tap. The cost to register is $15 per head, which will all go towards scholarships for local Penn State students with financial need. For questions, contact Julia Trigg at scholarship@pennstatephilly.org.

Join Penn State Philly to a night out to watch the 76ers Joel Embiid take on James Harden and the LA Clippers! By purchasing through this link you will gain access to Pre Game Warm Ups from 6 to 6:30 pm!

Please enter through the 11th Street Seat Geek Entrance at 6 pm and you will have access to sections 112-114 until 6:30 pm when doors open for the general public. After, please head to Ticket Central outside of sections 114-115 for your group gift which is a foam finger!

Assembly Room does not have an assigned seat and is considered standing room only
This area is a loft above the mezzanine built to socialize, there are couches and bar stools where you can sit and enjoy the game, 3 bars and places to eat as well!

With any ticket questions please reach out to:
Dan Hogan
Group Sales Specialist / Penn State Alumni of 2020
danhogan@hbse.com

Looking to get involved with the Chapter? Meet local Penn Staters and learn about upcoming engagement opportunities with Penn State Philly. Join us on Sunday, March 17th at 1:00pm at Chapterhouse Cafe & Gallery and grab a drink on us! Meet members of our board and see how you can get involved.

Join Penn State Abington Continuing Education and the PSU Alumni Association - Philadelphia Chapter for this session to learn what it means to create an inclusive work environment.

Learn simple skills and strategies that you can bring into your workplace to foster a culture in which all employees feel welcomed, valued, and included. According to a Deloitte survey, 80% of professionals seek inclusive companies and incorporating these tips into your company culture can support recruitment efforts. Additionally, an inclusive environment fosters higher engagement which can boost productivity, increase profitability, and reduce staff turnover.

Join Penn State Philly on Saturday, December 9 from 9AM-12PM at the Share Food Program warehouse to pack nutritious boxes of food. Please register by Tuesday, November 28.

Register here

Come join Penn State Philly as the Philadelphia Flyers take on the Pittsburgh Penguins on December 4th! A portion of each ticket will go towards the Chapter scholarship, supporting Philadelphia area Penn State students. We Are!

Tickets can be purchased here.

Tickets cannot be resold. The barcodes will not register on third party websites and we are not responsible for any penalty fees incurred with attempt to resale. All sales are final. While supplies last.

Join the Penn State Alumni - Philadelphia Chapter for a holiday celebration and networking get-together. If you are new to the area, this is a great way to connect with our Philadelphia area alumni groups.

Register here

This free event will feature:

- Informal networking opportunities
- Hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar
- Area alumni leaders sharing tips on networking over the holidays
- A brief talk on the impact giving back can have on networking, presented by Penn State alumni, Paul ‘02 and Martha ‘02 Sharkey, from Today is a Good Day
- Jared Box stations will be available so participants can decorate lids, write notes, and put together Jared Boxes* https://thejaredbox.org/
- Special music by Jonathan Savage ‘82
- Quick resume reviews by members of the Penn State Alumni Career Services team

We hope you can join us!

We're having a dog friendly watch paw-ty! Join Penn State Philly at Bark Social in Manayunk to watch our Nittany Lions take on the Hoosiers.

Registration is required and can be done through the link here.

Join Penn State Philly on Monday, October 23 from 5PM-8PM at Manna to prepare and pack meals for individuals in need with special dietary requirements. Registration required through this link.

Join us on Sunday, October 22, to celebrate the THON 5K and the culmination of the Around The World Challenge in Philadelphia!

Meet in front of the Art Museum Steps at 10am, wheels up at 10:15am. We'll pick up the Schuylkill River Trail as we make our way to the CHOP Roberts Center for Pediatric Research. Then, we'll loop around and give it a good old "Rocky Finish", complete with "WE ARE" chant and photos throwing our diamonds up For The Kids! Everyone is welcome - walkers, runners, bikers, skaters, furry friends!

Participants are encouraged to sign up for the Around the World Challenge via donate.thon.org/team/libertyball and wear their favorite Penn State or THON attire.

Questions? Please reach out to service@pennstatephilly.org

We're throwing a block party! Join us and let's take over Tradesman's and Juniper Street to cheer on our Nittany Lions take on the Buckeyes! Special menu benefitting Penn State Philly and Liberty Ball (THON) will be available!

Join the Philly Chapter for the Reading Terminal Harvest Festival at 12 PM on Saturday, October 7! We’ll be meeting up to participate in the festivities including but not limited to pumpkin painting, pretzel twisting competition, a beer garden, and special treats from the Reading Terminal vendors! We’ll meet at the pumpkin painting at 12 PM.

Are you headed to Penn State this fall for your first year of college and reside in Montgomery County, Bucks County, or Philadelphia? If so, we want to invite you and your parents to our annual First Year Sendoff, co-hosted by the Penn State alumni association chapters of Montgomery County, Bucks County, and Philadelphia. It takes place on Sunday, August 6th from 11:30AM to 3:00 PM. This is a free event for all incoming first year students to any of Penn State's 20 campuses and their families.

This year's event will be held on the Penn State Abington Campus.

Incoming first-year students will separated into groups by the campuses they will be attending. First years and their families will enjoy a pizza and salad lunch. Then first years will get questions answered by current students and embark on a scavenger hunt around the campus learning more about Penn State on the hunt. Afterwards everyone will come back for time to mix and mingle and enjoy dessert.

Parents: Come and ask questions about Penn State and meet other Penn State parents. We will be holding programs for first time Penn State parents including a financial aid Q&A and a session presented by current Penn State Parents about helping them navigate the complexities of first year campus life including what to expect on move-in day, how to choose a meal plan, when to start looking and how to find an apartment, how to get football tickets, and so much more.

If you need additional information, please contact Dan at president@psumontco.com.

Please RSVP here by Monday, July 31st. We look forward to meeting you and sending you away to college in true “We Are” fashion.

Join Liberty Ball and Penn State Philly on Thursday, July 20, at Liberty Point, for our Sixth Annual Liberty Ball Luau!

Dance the night away on the Delaware River with beautiful views of the Philadelphia skyline. Rock your best summer attire while enjoying an evening of food, drinks, dancing, games and raffles from 7pm to 9:30pm.

Purchase tickets at lbluau.givesmart.com.

Tickets include a variety of food (see below for menu), open bar during the event, games, raffles, and entertainment by 'DJ B. All'. All proceeds of the night benefit Liberty Ball 2024 and our efforts to help Four Diamonds and Penn State THON in their mission to conquer childhood cancer!

Venue:
You spoke, we listened! For five years, the Moshulu was home to the Liberty Ball Luau. We are excited to announce our new home for this year's Luau, Liberty Point at Penn's Landing! The new venue provides more space and more food, without sacrificing the beautiful views of the Philadelphia Skyline and the Delaware River.

Opening in 2022 with three levels, five bars, seven event spaces and views of the river from every corner, Liberty Point joins the vibrant collection of waterfront activities at Penn's Landing as Philadelphia's largest restaurant.

Below is the menu for the Luau. Food will be buffet style, and not passed. Drinks will be available via cash bar following use of your 3 drink tickets:

-Premium Open Bar for the duration of the event (All Draft & Canned Beer/Wine/Liquor/Sangria/Soda)
-Mixed Greens
-Cheeseburger Sliders
-Pulled Pork Sliders
-French Fries

Questions:
Contact Shane White at president@pennstatephilly.org

Join the Greater Philadelphia Chapters of the Penn State Alumni Association for a night at the Philadelphia Phillies! Our seats are perfect for the firework show that will follow the game.

Purchase tickets at: https://mlb.tickets.com/?agency=MLB_MPV&orgId=21...

For questions, please contact Shane White at president@pennstatephilly.org.

This evening is brought to you by the Philadelphia Chapter, Bucks County Chapter, Montgomery County Chapter, and the Southern New Jersey Chapters of the Penn State Alumni Association.

Join us on Monday, June 26 from 5PM-8PM at Manna to prepare and pack meals for individuals in need with special dietary requirements. Registration is necessary.

Register: http://psu.manna.volunteerhub.com/

Join us for the inaugural WE ARE Weekend in Philly on June 10th!

This year's theme of Penn State on the Parkway will feature a day of family-friendly activities along the famous Ben Franklin Parkway! Options for the day include a visit to the Philadelphia Art Museum or The Franklin Institute, Walking Tour, Scavenger Hunt, and Celebration at City Tap!

WE ARE excited to welcome you to Philly! Purchase tickets here.

10:15 AM: Arrival & Welcome @ Museum Option
10:30 AM: Art Museum & Franklin Institute Entrances
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM: Museum & Lunch
1:30-2 PM: Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt
2-4 PM: City Tap Gathering

Reach out to service@pennstatephilly.org with any questions!

Join Penn State Philly to meet up at the 1213 Walnut Street Apartment Building and head to the Philly Pride Festival!

We will be meeting at Tradesmans and discuss "Atomic Habits" by James Clear. All professionals in any career stage are welcome to join the conversation! Register here.

Join Penn State Philly for a night at the Union! Tickets for the game can be purchased here and bus package from Brauhaus Schmitz to and from the game can be purchased here.

Join fellow Philly Nittany Lions for a night of networking at Uptown Beer Garden! Cash bar food and drinks. Register here.

Are you interested in serving in the Penn State Philadelphia Chapter? Learn about board positions and committee roles ahead of our upcoming elections that will be taking place on June 6th. Info session will also include a Q & A with current board members and you will have access to the application to run during elections. Join in person at Tradesman’s or virtually with the link below.

Virtual link: https://meet.google.com/tel/gtc-yapt-vyn?pin=6700343680972

*Tickets are sold out*

The 76ers and the Penn State Alumni Association Chapter in Philadelphia welcome you to a Night Out to watch the 76ers vs the Miami Heat! Ticket holders will gain access to our Pre Game Warm Ups which is from 6 to 6:30 pm! Please enter through the 11th Street Seat Geek Entrance at 6 pm and will have access to sections 112-114 until 6:30 pm when doors open for the general public. After, please head to Ticket Central outside of sections 114-115 for your group gift which is a foam finger!

*Assembly Room does not have an assigned seat and is considered standing room only*

This area is a loft above the mezzanine built to socialize, there are couches and bar stools where you can sit and enjoy the game, 3 bars and places to eat as well!

With any ticket questions please reach out to:

Dan Hogan

Group Sales Specialist / Penn State Alumni of 2020danhogan@hbse.com

Join us on Saturday, March 25 from 10AM-12PM for a clean-up at FDR Park! We're partnering with Friends of FDR Park for the morning to get the park ready for Spring! Register using this link. Afterwards, we'll head over to Xfinity Live to celebrate a job well done. Cheers!

Join Liberty Ball and the Philadelphia Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association for the 18th Annual Liberty Ball, A Knight for the Kids, on Saturday, February 25, 2023, from 7pm to 12am at the Crystal Tea Room!

This annual "blue-tie" optional event fundraises to support the efforts of Penn State THON for its sole beneficiary, Four Diamonds at the Hershey Medical Center.

The evening will consist of auctions, raffles, stories from Four Diamonds families, dinner, and dancing to our favorite band, Second Vision. Purchase tickets at lb2023.givesmart.com.

Since its inception in 2005, the Liberty Ball has raised over $420,000 for THON to help conquer childhood cancer.

For information about volunteering or sponsorship opportunities, visit www.Libertyball.org. For any questions, contact Shane White at president@pennstatephilly.org.

Four Diamonds Family of the Year:
More info to come soon!

Kayla Nakonechni Knight Award Recipient:
More info to come soon!

Join our first Penn State Philly Book Club in person meeting on January 21st at Noon at Tradesman in Center City. Register here.

We will discuss "The 80/20 Principle" by Richard Koch. All professionals in any career stage are welcome to join the conversation!

Join the mailing list here.

Looking to get involved with the Chapter? Meet local Penn Staters and learn about upcoming engagement opportunities with Penn State Philly. Joins us on Sunday, January 15th at 1 pm at Cogito Coffee and grab a drink on us! Meet members of our board and see how you can get involved.

The Penn State men's basketball team is coming back to Philadelphia to play at the "Cathedral of College Basketball," the Palestra. Gather with other Nittany Lion fans for a special Roar Tour event before the game on Jan. 8! Register now.

This Roar Tour mixer includes complimentary snacks and a cash bar featuring drink specials, appearances by the Penn State cheerleaders, Pep Band and the nation’s number one mascot, the Nittany Lion! 

The mixer will run from 3:30 to 5:30 PM ET from The Post at Cira Garage (located just a short walk from The Palestra), and is open to Nittany Lion fans of all ages! Show off your Penn State spirit and get fired up before the men's basketball team takes on the Purdue Boilermakers in Big Ten play. 

Please note: Registering does not guarantee you a spot at the Pre-Game Mixer.  The Post has limited capacity at their venue.  In order to secure your spot at the Pre-Game Mixer we recommend arriving on time. 

Families are welcome.