What is the Penn State Harrisburg Alumni Society?

The Penn State Harrisburg Alumni Society is a chartered organization of the Penn State Alumni Association. To become a member, you must be a Penn State Harrisburg alumnus and a member of the Penn State Alumni Association. There are no additional dues charged beyond the membership to the Alumni Association.

The mission of the Alumni Society is to support the University and College by:

  1. Promoting the College in the community
  2. Fostering alumni, student, and faculty participation, interest and support in College activities and events.

The Penn State Harrisburg Alumni Society is led by a Board of Directors which includes 15 elected alumni members and 12 ex-officio members. Ex-officio members include two student representatives, the past president of the board, the chancellor, the director of development, the alumni coordinator, a representative from the Harrisburg Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association, and five honorary alumni directors.

The Board of Directors meets three times a year. The meetings are open to all members of the Alumni Society. Information on the Society and upcoming events appear in Currents magazine. The Alumni Society sends no additional publication to members. For more information, contact the Alumni Relations Office at hbgalumni@psu.edu or (717) 948-6715.


How can the Penn State Harrisburg Alumni Society benefit me?

As an alumnus, this organization gives you the opportunity to share your time and talents with the College through a variety of volunteer opportunities. Alumni are encouraged to volunteer to serve as members of Alumni Society committees and/or as alumni mentors within the Penn State Harrisburg Alumni Mentor Program. In addition, the Alumni Society sponsors an annual fall Awards Program. Alumni are encouraged to nominate other alumni for the Penn State Harrisburg Alumni Achievement and People to Watch Awards. Alumni can also become involved by volunteering for such events as the Penn State Harrisburg Fall Festival and the winter and spring commencement ceremonies.


How Do I Become a Member?

It's easy! If you are a member of the Penn State Alumni Association, you are already a member of the Penn State Harrisburg Alumni Society.

Membership has many benefits...

Publications:

  • The Penn Stater -- Award-winning, bi-monthly magazine about Penn State and Penn Staters.
  • The Football Letter -- Informative, colorful, first hand accounts following every game.
  • Eligibility to subscribe to The Sports Letter, covering basketball, wrestling, and gymnastics
  • College or Campus Society Newsletters -- Covering news and events of the individual colleges and campuses.

Special Services:

  • Career Connections - Discount on registration with Job Bank USA, one of country's premiere database companies, serving some of the world's best employers.
  • Medical and Life Insurance - Group rates on term-life, short-term medical, and major medical insurance.
  • Nittany Lion Inn - discounted rates for members 300 days a year.
  • Penn State MasterCard - Emblazed with the Nittany Lion.
  • Rental Cars - Discounted rates from Hertz, Avis and Alamo.
  • Penn State Alumni Association License Plates - Eligibility for special plates for several states.
  • The Nittany Line - Our 900 information line for all you need to know about Penn State.
  • Moving - Discounts on interstate moves from North American Van Lines.
  • Books - 20% discount on books from the Penn State Press.

Programs:

  • Penn State Chapters - Building a powerful, active network of alumni - 180 chapters worldwide.
  • Multi-cultural and Constituent Programs - Growing services for special interest groups of Penn State grads.
  • Reunions - Weekends full of Penn State nostalgia, fun, and learning at reduced rates.
  • Homecoming - Special events perpetuating one of Penn States most cherished traditions.
  • Alumni College - Opportunities for hands-on learning with dynamic Penn State educators in fascinating locations.
  • Alumni Tours - opportunities to see and learn about the world with other Penn Staters.
  • Alumni Admissions Program - directly involving alumni in the recruiting of outstanding students.
  • Student Scholarships - Sponsored by the chapters to make a superior education possible for deserving Penn Staters.
  • Awards of Excellence - For teaching and for alumni who have made significant contributions to their fields.

In addition, Penn State Harrisburg Alumni receive these benefits...

  • Access to the Penn State Harrisburg Career Services Office (open to all Penn State Alumni).
  • Access to the Library (open to everyone).
  • A 10% Discount at the Penn State Bookstore (PSAA membership card must be shown to receive discount).

For more information on how to join the Penn State Alumni Association, visit their web page, OnLION, or call 1-800-548-5466.


How do I find out more?

For more information, contact the Penn State Harrisburg Alumni Relations Office at 717-948-6715 or at hbgalumni@psu.edu . If you are on campus, stop by the office in W110 Olmsted Building


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