Alumni Association

Five reasons to attend 2023 We Are Weekend

Campus tours, alumni events set for June 16-17

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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — There are lots of reasons to sign up for We Are Weekend, which will be hosted by the Penn State Alumni Association on June 16-17 at University Park. Here are five that stand out:

Concert and ice cream social

1-3 p.m., June 17, Hintz Family Alumni Center

Cool off and join us for a Berkey Creamery ice cream social, featuring a full toppings bar and live music from local duo Anchor and Arrow. Outside, there will be lawn games for all ages, a photo booth, and other fun activities. You also can step inside and enjoy a round or two of bingo. While visiting, take the opportunity to tour the Alumni Center or stroll through the Alumni Gardens.

Commemorative photos

9 a.m. to noon, June 17, Nittany Lion Shrine; 1-3 p.m., June 17, Hintz Family Alumni Center

Gather your family and friends and stop by the Nittany Lion Shrine in the morning and at the Hintz Family Alumni Center in the afternoon to have your complimentary photo taken by a professional photographer.

Campus tours

June 16 and 17

Limited spots remain for the campus walking tour, as well as tours of Beaver Stadium, Pattee and Paterno Library, the WPSU studios and more. Dates and times will be vary for each tour.

Open Skate at Pegula Ice Arena

7-9 p.m., June 16

Beat the heat by ice skating at the Pegula Ice Arena. Pick up a skate pass at the registration desk, located in Executive Rooms 1-2 at the Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center, for each person in your group who plans to attend. You will need this voucher in order to enjoy complimentary skating and skate rental. Enter the arena through Gate C off of University Drive.

Campus Rec Day Pass

June 17

Campus Recreation welcomes We Are Weekend attendees to visit the Intramural Building and McCoy Natatorium! Cool off and go for a swim at the pool, or check out the array of options offered in the IM building, including free weight stations, a climbing wall, racquetball courts, and more. A voucher will be included with your registration package when you check in for each person in your group who plans to attend.

Visit the Alumni Association’s website to view the complete agenda, learn more, and register.

Last Updated April 17, 2023