Finding Comfort in Our Community

“In a cold world, you still need your friends to keep you warm.” (The Big Chill, 1983) 

As we say goodbye to Coach Paterno, Penn Staters everywhere can take comfort in friends and in the deep sense of community that we are so fortunate to enjoy as Penn State alumni. Looking back, Joe played a role in the best times of our lives – from tailgating to Bowl trips to games at Beaver Stadium. 

For many of us, they still continue to this day. Joe’s passing reminds us of what is most important in life: our lifelong connections to those who mean the most, including our KDR brothers. 

There are plenty of opportunities to celebrate being a part of the Penn State community with the friends you met there: 

THON – February 17-19. You can honor Joe’s wish (a fraternity guy himself) by making a donation to this great cause. 
7th Annual We Are...  - April 14
Parents Weekend - April 13-15
Blue/White Weekend – April 20-22 
Arts Fest – July 12-15 
   
To share your plans to reunite in Happy Valley this spring, click here. To share your condolences or a personal JoePa story, click here. 

Remembering David Pincus '48
David N. Pincus '48 a passionate art patron and humanitarian, who lived life with gusto and devoted himself to relieving the suffering of children, died at his Wynnewood home Wednesday, December 21, from leukemia.

Click on the headline to read the full obituary from the Inquirer.

Good and Welfare for David Casnoff '75
Thanks to Mark Cohen '76 for submitting his memories of "Cazz". Share YOUR story of Cazz on the message board.

"I lost track of Cazz several years ago having last seen him at one of my kid's bar-bat mitzvahs.I always figured that I would run into him again, perhaps at a homecoming tailgate or in a buffet line at a wedding or other occasion. We'd reminisce about the good times at PSU and maybe I could get some useful lawn care advice. I would no doubt slip in a few ranks about his sweater, the blue and cream saddle shoes or his dog Sheba."

"It was a shock to hear of Dave's sudden passing in November 2011, apparently at home while in his sleep. I don't think he had any unusual health issues. Sadly, we are reminded that our personal growing seasons may be short; both to accomplish things in life and to reconnect with our fraternity brothers."

Click on the headline to read more.

Spring 2012 Beta State Foundation Scholarship Recipients
Congratulations to the Spring 2012 Beta State Foundation scholarship recipients:
Brian Blenner, Nicholas Bryman, Ryan King, Jarrett Kleeman, Jeffrey Marks, Jonathan Paul, Brian Roeder, Eric Roth and Michael Witten.

7th Annual We Are…
Date: 4/14/2012 10:30 AM
Once again, Beta Sigma Beta will be hosting the 7th Annual We Are…
Curing Autism Now 5K Race/3K Walk at PSU.

Over $700,000 has been raised over the six previous years to help find a cure for Autism and to provide education and support information concerning Autism and other disorders on the Autism spectrum.

Please check back again for futher updates regarding the event.

Parents' Weekend 2012
Date: 4/13/2012 to 4/15/2012
Mark your calendars!

Events include the Autism Walk Saturday morning, a Saturday night dinner and after dinner party at the House and a Sunday brunch at the House.

Further information regarding Parents' Weekend 2012 will become available in January 2012.

Blue-White Weekend 2012
Date: 4/20/2012 to 4/22/2012
UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State’s dates for next year’s Blue-White Weekend have been set for April 20-22.

Festivities will begin on Friday, April 20, with the centerpiece being the annual Blue- White Game on April 21...

Click on the headline for more information.

Homecoming 2012, Penn State vs. Ohio State, October 26-28, 2012
Date: 10/26/2012 to 10/28/2012
Scott Granoff and Little Sister Toby Grosswald will be our Homecoming Chairs

FYI, we have 25+ rooms at The Atherton and are seeking rooms at other hotels as have already sold 7 rooms to date....HUSTLE!

Contact Scott @ noff174@yahoo.com and/or Toby @ tobyteach@gmail.com