Penn State and the Penn State Alumni Association are pleased to announce that the Class of 2020 Commencement Celebration Weekend will take place April 29 to May 1, 2022. All members of the Class of 2020 — including undergraduates and Graduate School graduates — are invited to attend this special celebration with their families and friends.
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Updates from Eberly

We Are Weekend
June 13 - June 18

Penn Staters of all ages and class years, mark your calendars for We Are Weekend. Virtual events will be June 13-16 and in person events on University Park campus from June 17-18. On Friday, June 17, the Eberly College of Science will offer three sessions on “Cryo-Electron Microscopy for Virology and Drug Discovery” as well as a poster session. Check out the agenda and register for the event here.

Eberly College of Science lab tours
Saturday, April 23 from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Penn State will conclude its recent fundraising campaign, A Greater Penn State for 21st Century Excellence, on April 22-24. In an effort to show our sincere gratitude to the science community, Eberly will offer lab tours in Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Forensics and Physics, as well as a student poster session, and Science-U activities for youngsters.
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THON raises record-setting $13.7 million 

The 2022 Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) raised a total of $13,756,374.50 — setting a new record as the largest student-run charity in the world celebrates 50 years of supporting the fight against childhood cancer. The previous record was set in 2014. Continue reading on Penn State News.

Shirley Malcom building dedication
Friday, April 8 from 2:20 - 3:00 p.m.

Join Penn State Outreach, the Eberly College of Science, and the Innovation Park Owners Association virtually for a special reception as we honor distinguished Penn State alum Dr. Shirley Malcom and celebrate the dedication of Innovation Park’s 329 Building in her name. Dr. Malcom is a noted scientist and pioneer for representation in the sciences for women of color. Watch the livestream here.

Alumni Stories

2022 Outstanding Science Alumni Award

The Eberly College of Science is proud to announce the 2022 recipients of the Outstanding Science Alumni Award. Established in 1995, the Outstanding Science Alumni Award recognizes Eberly alumni for their successes and for the impact they have had and will continue to have on society and their professions. Read about the recipients on our site.

Volunteer spotlight: Janet Vergis

“Like most alumni, I loved my time at Penn State," said Vergis. "[Now] we are so happy to be able to contribute to helping such bright young minds become future leaders in the sciences. They inspire us more than they know.” Read more on our site.

Submit your donor story

In recognition of our donors and their commitments to the Greater Penn State for 21st Century Excellence campaign, we will feature donor stories in upcoming issues of the Eberly Alumni Newsletter. Learning about the impacts of donor-provided scholarships helps our staff share the real-life impacts when we talk with current and prospective donors, and helps to secure vital support for current and future students. Complete this survey if you are interested in participating. Donors will be chosen at random.