by rah5329 | Feb 22, 2024 | Volunteer Spotlight
As a student, Lydia Abdullah ’75 BUS learned and understood the importance of philanthropy. She shared, “I first came to Penn State, sight unseen, as a 17-year-old from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with the blessing of being on a full scholarship. This allowed me not to...
by rah5329 | Jan 9, 2024 | Volunteer Spotlight
There wasn’t an “a-ha” moment for Shawn Manderson ’03 IST that inspired his volunteerism. He shared, “It was simply good old fashioned ‘expectations’ from a few of my mentors who took me under their wing when I was a student. Like most young alumni who become active...
by rah5329 | Nov 13, 2023 | Volunteer Spotlight
As a chemical engineering undergraduate student, Angelique Adams ’97, ’02g, ’04g, originally discovered the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences (EMS) when searching for a summer job. She had received a research stipend and wasn’t entirely sure of what to do with it,...
by rah5329 | Oct 16, 2023 | Volunteer Spotlight
Bob Krieger ’80 A&A credits Penn State and the College of Arts and Architecture with providing the opportunity to gain the skills, knowledge, and perspective needed to further his education and launch his career. Bob shared that he found lifelong friendships and...
by rah5329 | Sep 28, 2023 | Volunteer Spotlight
Scott Steinhauer ’81 BUS believes it was inevitable that he would volunteer his time at Penn State without the expectation of compensation in return. He said, “While a student, I played in the Penn State Blue Band and rose to lead the trombone section, which was...
by rah5329 | Aug 22, 2023 | Volunteer Spotlight
The Arboretum at Penn State is a very special place to Dennis Hall ‘85 M Ed and Sandra Parker Hall ‘87 M Ed. Dennis shared, “We feel very fortunate to have watched the Arboretum grow in concept and design and become a beloved destination. We are happy that we are able...
