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As an alum of the College of Agricultural Sciences, you belong to a
special group. There are more than 23,000 of you; 67 percent have
graduated since 1970; 62 percent are under the age of 50, 33 percent
are under the age of 40; and 12 percent are under the age of 30.
Overall, 35 percent have attended a campus location other than
University Park; and 41 percent live outside the state of
Pennsylvania. Of all college alums, 34 percent are members of the
Alumni Association.
When you join the College of Agricultural Sciences Alumni Society, you play a vital role in education. Student recruitment, awards for student scholarships, internships, and job opportunities are just a few of the important educational priorities for the society.
Our Tradition
In everything the Alumni Society does—from the Ag Alumni Tailgate to the Graduation Events to the Ag Progress Days Alumni Luncheon and Annual Meeting—a sense of fun and family comes through. By becoming a member of the society, you honor that family tradition, and also help bring future generations to what we think and know is the best college at Penn State.
The sense of family here is not an accident. It's what we value, and it's what makes our organization special. We invite you to become a significant part of our family.
Benefits of Belonging
By joining the Penn State Alumni Association, you automatically become a member of the College of Agricultural Sciences Alumni Society.
Publications
- Connections - a semi-annual newsletter about the College of Agricultural Sciences and its alumni activities
- The Penn Stater - winning, bimonthly feature magazine about Penn State and Penn Staters
- The Football Letter - informative, colorful firsthand accounts following every game
Services
- Alumni Directory Online - search for your Penn State friends in a secure online directory
- Medical and Life Insurance - group rates on term life, short-term medical, and major-medical insurance
- Home and Auto Insurance - group rates on auto, home, and renters insurance
- Financial Services from MBNA America Bank - Penn State Master Cards, consumer lines of credit, MBNA net access, and CD & money market deposit accounts
- Penn State Alumni Association License Plates - eligibility for Penn State Proud plates in nine states
- Lifetime E-Mail Forwarding - keep your Penn State account & forward e-mail to any e-mail account
- Penn State Travel Program - travel opportunities for alumni and friends, including alumni tours and a vacation rentals discount program
- Career Services - assistance in managing your career & life planning and opportunities for alumni-to-alumni connections
- Alumni Outreach - educational opportunities, including family lecture series, urban area networking events, and study tours in fascinating locations
Special Discounts
- Auto Rentals - special rates from Avis and National rental car companies
- Books - 20 percent discount on books from the Penn State Press
- Penn State Merchandise Discounts - 10 percent discounts on Penn State items at all campus bookstores and online from The Alumni Store
- Moving - 40 percent discount from Hoy Transfer, a North American Van Lines carrier for interstate moves
When you join the association, you will also be invited to participate in many programs specifically designed to benefit alumni, students, and friends. In some cases, members receive valuable discounts.
Programs Sponsored by the College/Association
- Ag Alumni Tailgate - connecting with friends at this annual event held at the Ag Arena
- Awards of Excellence - for academic advising and for Ag alumni who have made significant contributions to their fields
- Reunions - weekends full of Penn State nostalgia, fun, and learning at reduced rates
- Homecoming - one of Penn State's most cherished traditions
- Student Scholarships - make a superior education possible for deserving students
For more information contact:
Alumni Relations
College of Agricultural Sciences
The Pennsylvania State University
229 Agricultural Administration Building
University Park, PA 16802-2600
Phone: 814-863-7278
Fax: 814-863-6152
E-mail: AgAlumni@psu.edu
