Penn State alumni to host 2024 Kick-Off Party on August 21st

Posted on August 6, 2024 by The Dunmorean

The Scranton Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association announces its 2024 “Kick-Off” Pizza Party. The popular event will be held Wednesday, August 21st at Arcaro & Genell’s, Main Street, Old Forge.

Doors open at 6 p.m.. Refreshments will include pizza, salad and soft drinks. There will be a $5 donation. Children under 12 are free. No reservations needed. All welcome. Penn State football tickets and a parking pass will be raffled and auctioned. Board members of the chapter include, seated from left: Dave Tasselmyer and Carl Weinschenk. Top row, same order: Deb Johnson, Ann McDonough, Mike Senyk, Jeff Mallas and Ted Zayac.

Board members of the chapter include, seated from left: Dave Tasselmyer and Carl Weinschenk. Top row, same order: Deb Johnson, Ann McDonough, Mike Senyk, Jeff Mallas and Ted Zayac.

PSU Alumni Association makes donation to Allied Services

Posted on October 4, 2023 by The Dunmorean

Representatives from the Greater Scranton Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association recently presented Allied Services with a $1,000 donation towards the health system’s endeavors for continued staff education and development. The Greater Scranton Chapter is the largest Penn State alumni organization in Northeast Pennsylvania, representing alumni and friends from all 24 Penn State University campuses who reside in Lackawanna and Wyoming counties.

Shown from left: Mike Rescigno, past president, Greater Scranton Chapter Penn State Alumni Association; Jeff Mallas, current president; Carmella Fox, Allied assistant vice president Human Resources/Employee Engagement Officer, and Jim Brogna, Allied vice president Strategic Partnership.

PSU Alumni Association planning annual dinner

Posted on June 7, 2023 by The Dunmorean

The Greater Scranton Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association has announced its 2023 Annual Dinner details. The dinner, to be held June 8 at Fiorelli’s, Peckville, will feature the new Penn State Men’s Basketball coach Mike Rhoades and the “Voice of Penn State” Steve Jones. Former Penn State football star Matt McGloin will be toastmaster.

The dinner will honor the memory of the late Steve “Doc” Weissberger, a founding member of the Scranton Chapter. For tickets and more information, email Mike.Rescigno@comcast.net or call 570-466-7872.

Planners include, front row from left: Essie Weissberger, (cutout of Doc Weissberger), and Mike Rescigno. Back row, same order: Deb Johnson, Sue Thomas, Carm Piedmont, Doug Mallas, Ted Zayac, Ann McDonough, and Jeff Mallas.