What is the Blue & White Society?
Mission Statement
To enhance student life at Penn State through diversified experience, with an emphasis on service to the community, civil leadership, tradition, and outreach while establishing the foundation of a lifelong commitment to the University as members of the Penn State Alumni Association.
What does this mean?
Alumni Association's mission: to support past, current, and future students and friends of the University; to support campus communities with Penn State pride and civic leadership; to enhance the student experience by building relationships with alumni and staff; and to instill the concept that student involvement with the University can be and should be a lifelong commitment.
To enhance student life at Penn State through diversified experience, with an emphasis on service to the community, civil leadership, tradition, and outreach while establishing the foundation of a lifelong commitment to the University as members of the Penn State Alumni Association.
What does this mean?
Alumni Association's mission: to support past, current, and future students and friends of the University; to support campus communities with Penn State pride and civic leadership; to enhance the student experience by building relationships with alumni and staff; and to instill the concept that student involvement with the University can be and should be a lifelong commitment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Is The Hintz Family Alumni Center?
It is located on the west side of Campus near Old Main Lawn. Here, on the map.
Do I Have To Come To All The Meetings?
No!
The best thing about Blue & White Society is you are in control of how active you are. Come to meetings to get informed on what interests you have and then go to those activities.
We want all of our members to get the most out of their Blue & White experience, so we encourage a wide range of participation, but being involved in everything is not required.
When Are General Member Meetings?
General member meetings are held monthly usually in the middle of the month.
You will be notified via email and GroupMe.
How Do I Get More Involved?
Attend as many events and meetings as possible!
Come to our THON committee meetings or join our programming board at the beginning
of the fall semester.
How Do I Use My Discount At The Bookstore?
Simply show the cashier your Penn State Alumni Association ID number.
This number can be found at the bottom of emails from the Penn State Alumni Association.
How Do I Access The Alumni Directory?
To access the Alumni Directory, you need your Penn State Alumni Association ID
number which will allow you to set up a log-in ID and password.
It is located on the west side of Campus near Old Main Lawn. Here, on the map.
Do I Have To Come To All The Meetings?
No!
The best thing about Blue & White Society is you are in control of how active you are. Come to meetings to get informed on what interests you have and then go to those activities.
We want all of our members to get the most out of their Blue & White experience, so we encourage a wide range of participation, but being involved in everything is not required.
When Are General Member Meetings?
General member meetings are held monthly usually in the middle of the month.
You will be notified via email and GroupMe.
How Do I Get More Involved?
Attend as many events and meetings as possible!
Come to our THON committee meetings or join our programming board at the beginning
of the fall semester.
How Do I Use My Discount At The Bookstore?
Simply show the cashier your Penn State Alumni Association ID number.
This number can be found at the bottom of emails from the Penn State Alumni Association.
How Do I Access The Alumni Directory?
To access the Alumni Directory, you need your Penn State Alumni Association ID
number which will allow you to set up a log-in ID and password.
Quotes From Our Members
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Why Did You Join BWS?
"I joined BWS in the fall of my freshman year as a way to make friends, get involved, and make great connections. I got exactly what I was looking for and much more!" -Elizabeth Chin, Junior "I joined to become more involved in all aspects of campus life." - Allie Rosenberg, Junior What is your favorite BWS memory so far? "My favorite BWS memory so far was standing in the BWS section at THON to cheer on our dancers with other members!" - Maddie Dowdell, Senior "My favorite BWS memory has been the study nights at the Hintz with friends I made through BWS." - Maggie Scanlon, Junior "My favorite BWS memory was our first pride Olympics of 2021!" -Katie Balay, Junior What does being part of BWS mean to you? "I enjoy having the opportunity to connect with current and former Penn Staters to make personal and professional connections." - Jake Powell, Senior "To me, being a part of Blue & White Society is being part of a family. I've made so many friends and memories so far, and joining has easily the best decision I've made in college." -Tyler Presutti, Junior |
How has being part of BWS added to your college experience?
"As a PSU student, I'm always looking for opportunities to network, socialize, and enrich my experience. BWS has exceeded my expectations in every way. I feel very fortunate to be a part of this club as it has made my time at Penn State even more meaningful and valuable!" - Siandra Yom, Junior "BWS has added to my college experience by giving me a way to become involved in untraditional college activities such as yoga and carnivals which are difficult to come by normally." - Shane Nolan, Senior What advice do you have for future BWS members? "Get involved and stay informed as much as you can! BWS offers opportunities unlike any other organization on campus; I had so many amazing experiences and met a ton of people by participating in events and activities. BWS members can have an experience you can't get anywhere else!" - Joe Balay, Alum "Go to as many events and activities as you can because those will be memories you will cherish forever!" - Tanner Sherry, Alum |