The Biomedical Engineering Alumni Reunion is a chance for alumni to get together with friends and family while exploring the current state of biomedical engineering and bioengineering at Penn State. You are welcomed and encouraged to bring family or significant others to this weekend event.
When
The reunion committee has voted to host the reunion on July 11 and 12, 2015, which coincides with the 15th anniversary of the undergraduate program. This is also Arts Fest weekend.
Where
Tussey Mountain, State College, PA. Tussey Mountain has many activities for families and friends to enjoy including go-karts, batting cages, 9-hole par-three golf course, driving range, skate park, mini golf, zip line and more. Or just relax at their lake and enjoy time with your classmates.
Cost
There is no registration fee to attend the reunion. A picnic lunch will be provided to all attendees on Saturday Jully 11th at Tussey Moutain. Light refreshments will also be available throughout the weekend.
Lodging
The following hotels have blocks of rooms available at a discounted rate. These room blocks will be held until June 10, 2015, so reserve your room before then. Remember this is ArtsFest weekend in State College and rooms fill up quickly. Additional room options may become available so please check back periodically.
Days Inn
240 South Pugh Street: 814-238-8454
PSU Bioengineering Alumni Reunion GROUP CODE : CGBIAL
Standard room coming in on Friday July 10 or Saturday July 11, $249.00
Please refer to group code
Room blocks will be held until June 10, 2015.
Hilton Garden Inn
1221 E. College Avenue, 814-272-1221
Standard room $199.00 (new reduced pricing) for Friday, July 10 or Saturday, July 11
Group Code: PSB
Room blocks will be held until June 10, 2015.
Hilton Garden Inn State College
Schedule:
Below is the itinerary for the BME Alumni Reunion
Saturday, July 11th
11am - 12pm - Registration
Tussey Mountain, Boalsburg, PA
- Welcome, check-in
12pm - 5pm - Alumni Picnic
Tussey Mountain, Boalsburg, PA
- Welcome Speech by Dr. Herbert Lipowsky
- Remarks by Dr. Cheng Dong, BME Department Head
- Lunch Served
- Alumni Social Time
- Activities on the mountain: Free activities include; paddleboat, horseshoes, a playground area and catch & release fishing. Additional activities can be purchased individually or unlimited with the purchase of an all day pass. These activities include; mini golf, the zip line, batting cages, a driving range, go-karts, a skate park and more!
Sunday, July 12th
The Hallowell Building, University Park Campus
10am - 12:30pm - Open House Brunch and Student Poster Contest
- See the current state of BME at Penn State
- Growth vision for the future - learn about the new biomedical engineering and chemical engineering building planned for 2019!
12pm - Dedication of Biomedical Instrumentation Lab In Memory of Dr. Nadine Smith
- Remarks by Dr. Roger Gaumond
12:30 pm - Student Poster Contest - Winners Announced
- Awards presentation by Jian Cao
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm - Campus Tour
- Tour the Millennium Science Complex
- See the site of the future biomedical and chemical engineering building!
Registration
Register for the alumni reunion! Registration will be open until June 15, 2015. Registration is free.
Stay Connected
Here are several ways you can stay connected to PSU Bioengineering for future events.
- EMail Carol Boring with current contact information.
- Update your Penn State Alumni Association address.
- Join the Penn State biomedical engineering group on Facebook!
- Join the Bioengineering LinkedIn group.