Fall 2008, Edition I

A Message from the Executive Director
IUP News
IUP on the Road
Back Home in Indiana
A Special Invitation for College of Business Alumni
Crimson Huddles
Athletic Corner


Dear Alumni:

Homecoming is just around the corner on October 4, and I am looking forward once again to meeting you and your families as you visit your alma mater.  I encourage you to visit the Oak Grove for the traditional Kidz Karnival, sponsored by our Student Alumni Association, make plans to have lunch at the Crimson Huddle, watch IUP take on Slippery Rock in the exciting Homecoming game, and catch up with old friends at the Fifth Quarter or at the Homecoming Ball.  Check out the complete 2008 Homecoming schedule of events.

In addition, several reunions groups are planning to meet this year at one or both of the pregame and post-game events.  If you are a former member of Phi Sigma Kappa, Alpha Sigma Tau, Alpha Omicron Pi (Gamma Beta Chapter), Kappa Delta, Robert E. Cook Honors College, Kappa Sigma, IUP Marching Band, Sigma Phi Epsilon, or Sigma Tau Gamma, please visit our 2008 Homecoming schedule of events page to see more information about your reunion and activities for the weekend.

If you can’t join us this year, we hope that you can join in the fun next year on October 9, 2009.  If you are interested in getting your group together and would like some help in planning your reunion, please e-mail me at alumni-relations@iup.edu.

One final way for IUP alumni to get involved in the fun of the fall season is to support IUP Head Football Coach Lou Tepper in the Coach of the Year program sponsored by Liberty Mutual. This award is given to the college football coach who best demonstrates sportsmanship, integrity, responsibility, and excellence on and off the field.  Your vote is important!  You can cast your vote daily at www.coachoftheyear.com.  The winning coach receives a $50,000 donation to the charity of his choice and $20,000 to the winning coach’s Alumni Association.  Please vote often to support your alma mater!

Sincerely,

Mary Jo Lyttle ’86, M’89
Executive Director, IUP Alumni Association


IUP News
The Will to Win:  The 2008 State of the University Address
On August 28 President Atwater welcomed the university to a new academic year, provided an overview of accomplishments from the previous year, and outlined his vision for the coming year.  He challenges all of us to be a part of continuing a legacy of academic excellence and pride for current and future generations of IUP students.
 

IUP on the Road
You are invited to join IUP at one or more of these upcoming events.  We hope you enjoy these opportunities to get together to network, build friendships, and make important career connections. Register
on line for one or more of these events.

Pittsburgh   – September 27 – Crimson Huddle – California, Pa.

October 2 – Pittsburgh First Thursday – Houlihan’s
                          Monroeville

                   October 9 - Career Networking Reception

                   November 10 – IUP Plays Pittsburgh at Heinz Hall

                   November 21 – IUP Reception at Pittsburgh Light Up
                                        Night

Washington, D.C. – October 28 – Meet President Tony Atwater –
                           The City Club of Washington

Baltimore -   October 29 – Meet President Tony Atwater – Hyatt
                                    Regency Inner Harbor

Greensburg – October 2 – Westmoreland County First Thursday –
                                      Red Star Brewery and Grille

Philadelphia – October 2 – Philadelphia First Thursday – Triumph 
                                      Brewing Company

Erie/Edinboro – October 11 – Crimson Huddle – Edinboro, Pa.
 

Back Home In Indiana
An exclusive opportunity for alumni has been secured by the IUP Alumni Association.  A limited number of tickets have been reserved just for IUP alumni to visit campus for the inaugural presentation of IUP’s First Commonwealth Endowed Lecture Series, featuring political commentators James Carville and Mary Matalin.  Please join us on Wednesday, October 1, at 7:00 p.m. in Fisher Auditorium for this exciting presentation.  Register on line today for your free tickets (limit of four per person).  This event is sold out and a limited number of tickets have been reserved for our alumni on a first come, first serve basis. 

October 18 – “It’s Game Day” featuring Coach Bill McCartney, founder of The Promise Keepers, and former Pittsburgh Steeler Robin Cole, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. at the Memorial Field House.  For more information and registration information, visit http://www.indianaexperiment.org/events.htm.
 

A Special Invitation for College of Business Alumni

You are cordially invited to the Annual Eberly College of Business and Information Technology Homecoming Celebration.

Friday, October 3, 2008
4:00-7:00 p.m.
Eberly Atrium

Complimentary food, refreshments, and music provided.  Please respond to Maureen Bash at mbash@iup.edu by noon on Friday, September 26, if you will be able to attend.

 
Crimson Huddles
Mark your calendars and join in the fun at the upcoming Alumni and Friends pregame tent parties.  Food, music, and prizes are always a part of the schedule.  Each Crimson Huddle is scheduled two hours before kick-off and is located on the Soccer Field adjacent to Miller Stadium. 

October 4                12:30 p.m. Pregame; Game 2:35 p.m. vs.
                             Slippery Rock

October 18              11:00 a.m. Pregame; Game 1:00 p.m. vs.
                             Mercyhurst

October 25              1:30 p.m. Pregame; Game 3:35 p.m. vs. Clarion

November 8             11:00 a.m. Pregame; Game 1:00 p.m. vs.
                             Kutztown

Athletic Corner
Enjoy IUP Football from the Comfort of Your Own Home
You can catch the action of IUP Football two ways this year.  Tune into Redzone Media to hear IUP Football live via the internet at or visit www.pennatlantic.com for a video and audio webcast of all home games as well as the Edinboro game.