Central Ohio Chapter

Penn State Alumni Association

The Central Ohio Chapter, and all Alumni Association Chapters, are run by Alumni volunteers. We are always looking for area Alumni who want to keep the Penn State spirit alive!

Getting started is easy! Come to an event, follow us on social media, and sign up for our email newsletter. If you have ideas for activities or events, email us. Our monthly Board meetings are open to all area Alumni. Join us for a meeting!

We look forward to chatting with you soon.

Recent Posts

Join the Ohio Chapters’ Stepping into Summer Challenge

June 12, 2026

Welcome PSAA Central Ohio members to the first annual Stepping into Summer Challenge!

We will be competing against the PSAA Dayton and PSAA Northwest Ohio chapters for ultimate bragging rights. The goal of this challenge is to rack up as many steps as possible between June 16th and June 30th in order to win the first annual Stepping into Summer Challenge. We want you to be healthy, have fun, & show your Penn State Pride.

Not into running? No problem! We’ll use a conversion factor to turn your biking, swimming, walking, and even yoga into steps that are fair for everyone. Have a new activity you want to add? Let us know and we’ll give you steps towards it!

Steps can be logged in the Strava app. You can record via your smart watch or manually log your activities. There will also be 4 mini-challenges throughout the competition. Be sure to keep up with social media and the Strava app so you don’t forget!

Join our group here: https://strava.com/clubs/PSAACentralOhioSteps2026

Download our pdf for all the details! ->

Stepping Into Summer Challenge 2026 Download
Kick off the summer with new Connections!

June 11, 2026
Summer is a great time have fun and make new connections!

Our Penn State Spirit blooms while we’re students and brings us together long after graduation. We are inviting all area Alumni and their families to Pins Mechanical to bolster that Spirit and welcome summer. Enjoy some duckpin bowling, arcade games, and pinball as you get to know your fellow Alumni!
- What? – Summer Kickoff and Alumni networking
- Where? – Pins Mechanical, Dublin, OH
- When? – Sunday, June 28th, 3-5pm
We look forward to seeing you there!
Weather Center Tour

June 11, 2026

Space for this tour is limited and reservations for the tour will be on a first-come, first-served basis. To RSVP, please email Bob Remy with your name, *phone number, and number attending.

Save the date! – July 12, 2026. Ben Gelber, award winning WCMH meteorologist and Penn State grad, will conduct a behind the scene tour of the WCMH weather facilities. Make plans to join us for this fascinating and informative tour!

WCMH is located at 3165 Olentangy River Road. Columbus, Ohio 43202. Please plan to arrive by 6:30 PM.

*Phone number required – In the event of a weather emergency, the tour may be canceled on short notice. Backup date is7/19/26
Happy Hour for THON!

January 28, 2026
The Central Ohio Chapter has teamed up Market Bar at Bridge Park for Happy Hour! The Market Bar has pledged 10% of Happy Hour bar sales for THON!

Grab your friends, family, and co-workers and join us Feb 5 from 5-7pm. Enjoy good drinks in good company while supporting kids and their families in their battles against cancer!
- When? 5-7pm, Thursday, Feb 5th
- Where? Market Bar, Bridge Park, Dublin, OH
THON – For the Kids!

January 28, 2026

On Friday evening, February 20th, a few thousand PSU students and Alumni will stand up. They won’t sit down again for 46 hours.

Why?

For The Kids. It’s THON weekend!

Students take part in a 46-hour-long, no-sitting, no-sleeping dance marathon to raise awareness and funds for children and families impacted by childhood cancer.

You can help! Visit our official THON fundraising page and make a donation.