Alum Asks, When Was The Last Time You Did Something For The First Time?
Alpha Zeta Alumni Member, Josh Hushon ‘03, Has A Question for You
For Josh Hushon ’03, pledging Alpha Zeta was never about whether it was the right fraternity for him — it was about whether Greek life was something that he wished to pursue.
“If I was going to go Greek, [I knew] it would be at Alpha Zeta,” Hushon said.
So there was Hushon, pledging the spring of his sophomore year in 2001 and handing in his application only hours before bids were to be handed out. Find out who helped land Hushon at AZ.
Do You Know These Happy Valley Traditions?
In a valley as happy as this one, it’s hard to pinpoint what exactly brings about the happy smiles and the blue and white Nittany Lion pride.
Maybe it’s the talent-filled sports teams always bringing home trophies.
Maybe it’s the warm and delicious grilled stickies that never let you down when it comes to a good bite.
Maybe it’s knowing you always have an Alpha Zeta welcome to come home to.
What’s In A Number?
Alpha Zeta Alumni Answer The Call!
This past January, Alpha Zeta sent a letter, asking alumni for help. In the midst of one of the harshest winter seasons to date, with temperatures regularly dipping below zero, the House Furnace decided it had worked hard enough for its lifetime! That left us in quite a predicament, as you would imagine. Knowing we have an Alumni base of 1000- plus, loyal Alumni to turn to at any time, with any problem, we did just that – and immediately saw results.
Furnace Fund Donor Feature
Ken Curtis ’88 Has Some Advice for Alpha Zeta Alumni and Active Members
In 1988, Ken Curtis graduated Penn State University with a degree in Animal Bioscience, yet his education was not the only root he had in the university when it came to environmental sciences. Curtis was also a member of Alpha Zeta, where he felt right at home due to the honorary agricultural fraternity aligning with his GPA and common interests. The Alpha Zeta Alum truly feels that he learned more from the fraternity and his fellow Fraternity Members than from any seminar or lecture he attended.
Where Are They Now?
Alumnus Steve Snyder ’73 Is Giving Back To The Ag Community “I retired from 40 years at PA Farm Bureau at the end of 2016. We moved to Florida to take up a position curating web content for ECHO, Inc. ECHO is a Christian non-profit providing agricultural training and knowledge resources for development workers around […]
Furnace Fund Heats Up – Thank You Donors!
To date, the efforts of our donors have raised over $15,000 toward a new furnace for the house- we’re nearly halfway to our goal of $37,000 to purchase a new, dual-boiler system for the house! Donors to our annual fund are recognized HERE. If you haven’t yet made your contribution to help fund the new […]
We Are Weekend Jump Starts Summer Fun
Looking for a reason to soak up some sunshine in Happy Valley and reconnect with fellow Alpha Zetans? Look no further than We Are Weekend – a premier summer event hosted by the Alumni Association June 1-3. Visit alumni.psu.edu/WeAreWeekend to register and view the full agenda.
Registration includes:
Behind-the-scenes tour access of Beaver Stadium, Pegula Ice Arena, the Arboretum at Penn State, WPSU, and Pattee-Paterno Library (space is limited, availability subject to change)
- Events organized by colleges and alumni interest groups
- Commemorative photos at the Nittany Lion Shrine
- A concert on the HUB lawn
- Movie night at the Arboretum at Penn State
- Dueling Lions Piano Bar
- An ice cream social
- A tote bag
Help Keep AZ Warm For Winters To Come!
Alumni,
Recently, you should have received a letter from us, detailing something we need to have funded quickly – full replacement of the furnace that heats our House. Here are the details:
On Friday, January 12, 2018, the furnace system in the house malfunctioned and is unable to be repaired, posing serious problems for the active members of Morrill Chapter. Central Pennsylvania is in the midst of a dangerously cold winter, with temperatures regularly dipping below zero for extended periods. A broken furnace not only puts active members at risk; it also poses a threat to other areas of the fraternity house, like plumbing and other systems. Immediate replacement of the furnace is critical. Contribution can be made HERE
Final Reminder: Alpha Zeta Spring Meeting
All Alumni are welcomed and encouraged to attend the AZ Spring meeting at the Chapter House on March 24, 2018. We will meet at 11:30 AM, with lunch being served at 12:30. Immediately following the meal, we will hear from the Active Chapter in what we hope, by that time will be a warm house, with a new furnace, thanks to your generosity!
Alpha Zeta Still Bearing Fruit for Bill Bowers ‘69
Bill Bowers pledged Alpha Zeta in 1966, with the hopes of fostering both experience and friendship to enhance his college experience. Bowers had no doubt that AZ was the fraternity with the promise of both, as his brothers were like-minded in their studies in agriculture, focus on academics as well as strong involvement in leadership for other campus organizations.