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News and Events

Check back soon for details regarding the next regional event!

E-mail bferguson@ist.psu.edu with any questions


Connect with the IST Alumni Society through these activities:
  • Regional Networking Events: The College of IST Alumni Society is hosting networking opportunities in your area. E-mail bferguson@ist.psu.edu to make sure that you are on the College of IST Alumni listserv in order to receive updates about the events.
  • i-Connect: IST's magazine will keep you up-to-date with what's happening at the College of IST. Each issue has a different focus with new ideas, plans, and insights.
  • Join the Penn State Alumni Association: Visit the PSAA Member Center to find out more.
If you have ideas to share, please e-mail Ryan Pfister, the  College of IST Alumni Society marketing and communications chair.


Recent Events
  • College of IST 10 Year Celebration (October 10, 2009) -- A mix of alumni, faculty, staff, and others close to the College of IST gathered to celebrate its past and look towards the future.
  • Annual IST Alumni Society Tailgate (October 10, 200) -- Despite the chill, the annual tailgate drew another great crowd.  Alumni, faculty, staff and students mingled and enjoyed breakfast before heading to the PSU vs. Eastern Illinois football game.
  • IST Alumni Regional Networking Event in King of Prussia (August 20, 2009) -- About 50 alumni met at Fox and Hound near the King of Prussia mall.  This was the alumni society's second trip to the Philly area and the event was another huge success!
  • IST Alumni Regional Networking Event in NYC (May 30, 2009) -- Grads met at the Mean Fiddler in New York City right near Times Square to eat and catch up on life since graduation.
  • IST Alumni Regional Networking Event in CT (May 29, 2009) -- IST alumni met at up the Brewhouse in Southern Norwalk to enjoy snacks and drinks.
  • College of IST Alumni Blue and White Tailgate (April 25, 2009) -- Before Penn State's spring intrasquad game the alumni society sponsored a tailgate for all College of IST alumni, faculty, staff, and students to attend. We were lucky to have beautiful weather and a great crowd.
  • Alumni Society Spring Board Meeting (April 24, 2009) -- The alumni board reflected on the past six months of activities and looked at the outlook for the next few months.  Dean Foley provided a college update and new board members were elected. 
  • College of IST Student Scavenger Hunt (April 23, 2009) -- On the eve of Future Forum, the alumni society sponsored a photo scavenger hunt for students.  The students divided into teams and hit the ground running to find Penn State icons around campus.