Register for Parents, Families & Alumni Weekend -October 1-3, 2021

Whether in-person or virtually, we look forward to seeing you again.

Parents, Families & Alumni Weekend is one of the highlights of the fall semester at Penn State Behrend. Each fall, we look forward to inviting parents, families, and alumni to campus for a weekend of activities and fun. 

There is a lot to celebrate at Penn State Behrend: a beautiful campus, talented faculty who foster academic excellence, a wide variety of extracurricular activities, the opportunity to develop close, lasting friendships, and much more. We are offering in-person events as well as some virtual options so that we can meet you wherever you are. In-person events will follow any safety guidelines that may still be in place.

Lodging

There are several hotels in the area and many of them offer Behrend special event rates. Please visit our lodging page for more details. We encourage you to explore refundable travel options since there are many unknowns.

Weekend Schedule 

Beloved Annual Events (following health and safety guidance)

• 5K Run/Walk (Benefits the Magee-Womens Research Institute and Foundation; Race Location - Junker Center Parking Lot)
• Free Family Picnic Lunch
• Family Carnival
• Midnight Bingo (at an earlier time)
• Berkey Creamery Ice Cream Social with the Chancellor
• Penn State Football Watching Party
• Admissions Info Sessions 
• Updates from Chancellor Ralph Ford*
• Interactive Family Game Show*
• Photobooth*
• Rise and Shine Webinar*
• Yahn Planetarium Shows*

* These events are virtual or have a virtual component.

Alumni-Specific Events

• Sam and Irene Black School of Business Reunion (at Voodoo Brewery in Erie; separate registration is required; see blue tile below)
• BBLAC Black Alumni Reception (hosted by Behrend Black Leadership Alumni Coalition – BBLAC at the Plymouth Tavern)
• Behrend Alumni Reception featuring Alumni Awards Ceremony
• Penn State Behrend Alumni Wine Tour (separate link after you register for the FREE events to register and pay for the wine tour)

With your registration, you are agreeing to follow any COVID-related safety guidelines that may be in place at the time of the weekend events.