WE ARE...

• A community of 6,000+ Penn Staters in the Greater Chicago area 

• Seeking to build upon our shared values and experiences as Penn Staters

• Bringing a little bit of Happy Valley to the Windy City

WHAT YOUR MEMBERSHIP SUPPORTS

Active and successful fundraising campaigns for those in need:

• THON

• Scholarships for students from the Chicago area

• Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center

• Penn State ROTC

• Greater Chicago Food Depository

A positive impact on the local community through volunteering:

• Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center Holiday Party

• Lakeview Pantry

• Ronald McDonald House

Connecting with the next generation of Penn Staters:

• Chicago area PSU undergraduate applications and admission offers 

• Alumni volunteers at local college fairs

• Annual student send-off summer picnic

Numerous social events that bring Penn Staters together:

• Football viewing parties every scheduled game with raffles and giveaways

• THON and Scholarship charity events with discounted tickets for members

• Monthly dining out and networking events 

• Group sporting events

• BIG 10 events with other local alumni groups

• Member Appreciation Party

Becoming a member offers these great benefits:

• Penn State Chicago Merchandise

• Subscription to PSU Chicago mailing list – receive periodic email reminders of upcoming chapter events

• Discounts on selected chapter activities

• Periodic hardcopy mailings throughout the year

• Priority for Penn State sports tickets sold by the chapter

• Qualified to become more involved with a committee or the board