Dear IST Alumni and Friends,
Fall is upon us in Happy Valley! I hope you are having a wonderful season and are ready to move into the new opportunities that 2022 brings. Looking back at 2021, I hope you and yours are well, and that you managed the new ways we worked, learned, and behaved in our everyday lives.
As I would expect, I’ve continued to see the IST Alumni community become more vibrant and connected than ever. Being at the forefront of technology enables us to stay connected and engaged with the world. Despite the continuing challenges we face, IST has prepared us to learn from and thrive in this new normal by being students on a lifelong learning adventure.
The goal at the heart of the IST Alumni Society remains providing opportunities for alumni to connect, network, volunteer, and rekindle friendships made during your time in IST. So, as we begin this new year, I encourage you to join us to learn something new, connect with fellow Penn Staters, and have fun.
Stay in touch and watch for more information on our Alumni Identity Talks, regional networking get-togethers, virtual networking events, and more! If you have any suggestions about how to improve the IST alumni experience, email me at luke.simonetti@gmail.com.
WE ARE!
Luke Simonetti '07
IST Alumni Society President
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Join us to hear from IST alumni as they share their diverse experiences gained in their time at Penn State and in their careers. |
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November 10 | First Generation Students
Panelists include: Cassidy DiPaola ’21, Joel Gill ’09, Michelle Ngo ’12, Steve Pipino ’03
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November 17 | Military and Veterans in Tech
*Co-sponsored by Penn State World Campus
Panelists include: Dan Battisto ’18, Juliana Wright Coleman ’18, Michael Payne ’20, Nhien Truong ’21
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IST Alumni Networking – Arlington, VA |
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November 18 | 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. ET
Calling all College of IST alumni for some networking and fellowship! Join us for our first in-person event in two years at the Punch Bowl Social in Arlington. We'll be in the Camp Lounge for food, beverages, and games! Giant Scrabble, Mini Bowling, Karaoke, Ping Pong, and good company await. Registration is required. We hope to see you there! |
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Support IST on #GivingTuesday
Penn State's #GivingTuesday campaign begins at 6:55 p.m. EDT on Monday, Nov. 29, and continues through to 11:59 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, Nov. 30. The initiative rallies alumni and friends to support areas of the University that mean the most to them.
Join us in making a gift to the IST Alumni Society Program Endowment, which provides financial support for experiential student opportunities like grants for conference travel, awards to student organizations, and student research-enhancing funds. Gifts from alumni who graduated after 2011 will be matched 1:1 up to $100 by the University. Every gift – no matter the size – makes a difference!
Watch your emails and social media channels for specific links to our campaign to help the college reach its goal of raising $2,021 in support of the IST student experience!
Internship Assistance
IST's Office of Career Solutions is seeking mini-internship and project experiences to help graduating students meet the college’s internship requirement. This is an immediate need. These opportunities should provide students with a chance for practical application of their College of IST coursework and be between 40-100 hours. Please contact the IST Careers Team with any questions or to provide an opportunity. |
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IST helps Homecoming tech director deliver engaging celebration |
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New scholarship honors friendships formed at IST |
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Congratulations to Andrew Weinert ’09 and Stephanie Weinert ’12 HHD on the birth of their son, Owen Joseph, on September 13, 2021.
A special thank you to Angela Govila ’05, who recently joined the IST Dean’s Advisory Board. She is the first IST alumna on the board, joining 12 other members to provide strategic guidance and counsel to shape the future of the college. Angela is especially looking forward to bringing her voice as a woman of color and her experience in product management and digital transformation to positively influence the growth and success of IST. She currently is the head of product for Payments & Banking Platforms at JPMorgan Chase's Corporate Investment Bank. |
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If you have career or personal news you'd like to share with IST alumni, send your update to alumni@ist.psu.edu.
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