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Events:
Black Alumni Reunion April 18-20, 2008
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The
Penn State Black Alumni Reunion Committee invites all African American
alumni to the 2008 Blue-White: Black Alumni Reunion, “It’s
About Legacy,” during Blue-White Weekend, April 18-20, 2008 at
University Park.
This is an opportunity to reconnect with other black Penn Staters while
enjoying a variety of programs, activities, and special events that weekend.
Proceeds from reunion ticket sales will benefit the newly created Penn
State African American Alumni Scholarship Fund.
Plan to attend the 2008 Black Alumni Reunion!
[Schedule] [Registration] [Lodging] [Parking & Maps] [Important Links] [Sponsorship]
Preliminary
Agenda
| Friday |
Event |
| 3:30–5:30 p.m. |
Lion Ambassador Tour of Penn State |
| 4:30 p.m. |
Dedication of the Charles L. Blockson Collection of African-Americana and the Africa
Diaspora Room
West Pattee, Third Floor *Reception to follow in Charles W. Mann Jr. Assembly Room, Paterno Library |
| 7:00–9:00 p.m. |
Student Alumni Reception and Career Fair*
Smeal New Business Building atrium
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| 10:00 p.m.–2:00 a.m. |
Friday Night Alumni Party The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel |
| Saturday |
Event |
| 8:00–9:00 a.m. |
Continental Breakfast The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel |
| 9:00–10:30 a.m. |
“It's About Legacy” Panel Discussion*
The Penn State Conference Center Hotel |
| 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. |
Tailgate Party* Park Avenue Picnic Pavillion |
| 5:00–6:00 p.m. |
Punt, Pass, and Kick Football Activity* with former Penn State football players and cheerleaders
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| 5:00–9:00 p.m. |
Free time |
| 10:00 p.m.–1:00 a.m. |
Saturday Night Live
TBA |
| Sunday |
Event |
| 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. |
Reunion Brunch and Farewell
The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel |
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Registration
For more details about the Black Alumni Reunion and to register, click here.
*Registration
for the weekend is $99, of which $33 is tax deductible and
will go directly to the Penn State African American Scholarship Fund.Register
now.
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Lodging
Black Alumni Reunion Headquarters The Penn Stater Hotel Conference Center Hotel 215 Innovation Boulevard
814-863-5050 or 800-233-7505
Ramada Inn
1450 South Atherton St.
814-238-3001
Hampton Inn
1101 East College Avenue
814-231-1590
Hilton Garden Inn
1221 East College Ave.
814-272-1221
Super 8 Motel
1663 South Atherton St. (next to Perkins)
814-237-8005
Marriott Courtyard
1730 University Drive
814-238-1881
Marriott Residence Inn
1555 University Drive
814-235-6960
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Important Links
Penn State
StateCollege.com
CATA Bus Schedule
Campus Map
Penn State Alumni Association Contact Info
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Parking & Maps
On-campus parking will be available for Black Alumni Reunion Weekend participants. For details, call the Penn State Parking Office at 814-865-1436 or visit its Web site at www.transportation.psu.edu.
Campus Guide Map
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Black Alumni Reunion Sponsorship
One of the ways we are hoping to keep the cost of the reunion weekend down is by finding individual and corporate sponsors. In exchange for their tax deductible support, sponsors will receive varying levels of publicity and recognition for their business.
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University Event Calendars
For more
information about our events, call the Penn State Alumni Association,
at 800-548-LION (5466), option 4 or e-mail alumni-events@psu.edu.
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