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| 2008 Home Schedule | | | |
| DATE | OPPONENT | TIME | PROMOTION |
| September 13 | Harry Groves Spiked Shoe Invitational | TBA | CODE BLUE |
| October 17 | Penn State National | TBA | |
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| 2008 Home Schedule | | | |
| DATE | OPPONENT | TIME | PROMOTION |
| September 1 | Maryland | 5:00 p.m. | East Halls Challenge |
| September 10 | Temple | 4:00 p.m. | |
| September 19 | Georgetown | 6:00 p.m. | Endowed Scholarship |
| September 24 | Princeton | 6:00 p.m. | Throw Back |
| October 1 | Lafayette | 6:00 p.m. | | |
| October 10 | Iowa | 3:00 p.m. | WBCA's Pink Zone Night |
| October 12 | Virginia | 1:00 p.m. | |
| October 24 | Indiana | 5:00 p.m. | CODE BLUE, Alumni Day, "You Could Win a Car!" |
| October 26 | Michigan | Noon | Senior Day |
At every game:
The Family Clothesline: Lucky Row of the Game
One lucky row at each home game will win a prize certificate courtesy of The Family Clothesline.
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| 2008 Home Schedule | | | |
| DATE | OPPONENT | TIME | PROMOTION |
| August 19 | Marshall | 7:00 p.m. | |
| August 23 | Pittsburgh | 7:00 p.m. | |
| September 5 | Tulsa | 7:30 p.m. | Endowed Scholarship Night |
| September 7 | Bucknell | 3:30 p.m. | Throw Back, Autograph Day |
| September 10 | Saint Francis | 7:00 p.m. | |
| September 13 | James Madison | 7:00 p.m. | Alumni Day, |
| | | Penn State Federal Faculty/Staff Day, |
| | | East Halls Challenge, Youth Day |
| September 28 | Michigan State | 2:00 p.m. | |
| October 11 | Ohio State | 7:00 p.m. | CODE BLUE, Alumni Day |
| October 29 | Akron | 7:00 p.m. | |
| November 1 | Indiana | 7:00 p.m. | Senior Day |
At every game:
The Family Clothesline: Lucky Row of the Game
One lucky row at each home game will win a prize certificate courtesy of The Family Clothesline.
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| 2008 Home Schedule | | | |
| DATE | OPPONENT | TIME | PROMOTION |
| Friday, August 29 | Florida State | 5:00 p.m. | CODE BLUE, East Halls Challenge |
| Sunday, August 31 | Hofstra | 2:30 p.m. |
| Sunday, September 7 | Bucknell | 6:00 p.m. | Throw Back, Autograph Day |
| | | Youth Soccer Month |
| Sunday, September 21 | Notre Dame | 1:00 p.m. | Endowed Scholarship Day |
| | | Youth Soccer Month |
| Sunday, September 28 | Portland | 11:00 a.m. | WBCA's Pink Zone Night, Youth Day |
| | | Youth Soccer Month |
| Friday, October 3 | Northwestern | 7:00 p.m. | Penn State Federal Faculty/Staff Day |
| Sunday, October 5 | Wisconsin | Noon | "You Could Win a Car", Alumni Day |
| Friday, October 17 | Minnesota | Noon | |
| Sunday, October 19 | Iowa | Noon | |
| Sunday, October 31 | Ohio State | 7:00 p.m. | Senior Day |
At every game:
Student Book Store: Big Blue Fan of the Game
One spirited fan will win a $20 gift certificate courtesy of the Student Book Store at every home and women's volleyball match.
The Family Clothesline: Lucky Row of the Game
One lucky row at each home game will win a prize certificate courtesy of The Family Clothesline.
Rockvale Outlets & The Outlets At Hershey Ace T-shirts
Every time Penn State serves an ace, a t-shirt will be tossed into the crowd courtesy of Rockvale Outlets & The Outlets At Hershey.
Rockvale Outlets & The Outlets At Hershey Serving Contest
Contestants will be randomly selected to try their luck at serving for accuracy. Two winners will be determined - one winner will receive a $25 gift card to Rockvale Outlets and the other winner will receive a $25 gift card to The Outlets At Hershey.
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| 2008 Home Schedule | | | |
| DATE | OPPONENT | TIME | PROMOTION |
| September 5 | LIU | 7:00 p.m. | <> |
| September 6 | G. Washington | Noon | | |
| September 6 | Villanova | 8:00 p.m. | |
| September 19 | Yale | 7:00 p.m. | | |
| September 20 | New Hampshire | 10:00 a.m. | | |
| September 20 | St. Louis | 7:30 p.m. | |
| September 26 | Purdue | 6:00 p.m. | |
| September 27 | Illinois | 3:00 p.m. | |
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| October 4 | Michigan State | 7:00 p.m. | Dig Pink |
| October 17 | Michigan | 8:00 p.m. | Throw Back |
| October 18 | Ohio State | 8:30 p.m. | |
| October 31 | Minnesota | 7:00 p.m. | Costume Contest |
| November 1 | Iowa | 7:00 p.m. | Happy Volley HS Teams, Alumni Day |
| November 5 | Indiana | 7:00 p.m. | CODE BLUE, "You Could Win a Car!" |
| November 21 | Northwestern | 7:00 p.m. | Endowed Scholarship, Penn State Federal Faculty/Staff Day |
| November 22 | Wisconsin | 8:00 p.m. | Senior Day |
Alumni days at Penn State provide an opportunity for former athletes to converge on University Park on a common day to reconnect with their former teammates. Although different teams have many different formats for alumni days, usually they occur in conjunction with a home game in- season, where student-athletes who make the trek back to Happy Valley can be recognized in front of all the fans. At these games we usually take pause at halftime or during a set break in the action to parade our alumni proudly for all to see. Alumni days also give former athletes a chance to meet the current players and stay in contact with the current coaching staff.
For our current athletes, having the alumni return en masse is an important part of passing on the legacy of Penn State athletics. To see the faces of the people who built our rich tradition helps our current athletes understand that they are the torch-bearers representing a long line of great Penn State teams and players. Our athletes need to hear from those who came before them of the ways in which playing for Penn State has influenced their lives.
Some sports have actual alumni games, and some have multiple activities throughout the year, from picnics and tailgates, to post-game socials and special banquets to commemorate program milestones and championship teams. Varsity S Day is the one event that brings all former varsity athletes, managers, cheerleaders, dance team members, and mascots who lettered at University Park back to Penn State for the first Big Ten home football game of the fall. This day is for our former athletes from all eras in all varsity sports. If you have ideas for helping us keep our athletes connected to Penn State, or if you want to plan a reunion for your sport, let us know here at the Varsity S Club . We are always looking for ways to bring people back to the hallowed grounds of Penn State, where their great memories were made.
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| 2008 Alumni Days- More to Come! | | | |
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| DATE | SPORT | OPPONENT | TIME |
| October 5 | Women's Soccer | Wisconsin | 12:00 p.m. |
| October 11 | Men's Soccer | Ohio State | 7:00 p.m. |
| October 24 | Field Hockey | Indiana | 5 p.m. |
| November 5 | Women's Volleyball | Indiana | 7:00 p.m. |
CODE BLUE is a marketing initiative designed to increase student body attendance at all Penn State Olympic varsity athletic events. Every varsity team will have one CODE BLUE game which they feel requires more student support than usual. The ultimate goal is to support the athletes and show Penn State pride while building a strong fan base and camaraderie among students.
During the week prior to each CODE BLUE game, there will be signage and information posted around campus informing the student body of the upcoming event. Students will also have the opportunity to register for the GRAND PRIZE at the end of the year which is free textbooks for the following semester, sponsored by the PENN STATE BOOKSTORE, as well as either student season Basketball or Football tickets (depending on the semester). Additionally, immediately prior to each CODE BLUE game, there will be a free tailgate for the student body with an assortment of food, drinks, and games to help draw students to the event. Throughout the game, there will be multiple giveaways and prizes ranging in value.
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| DATE | SPORT | OPPONENT | TIME |
| August 29 | Women's Soccer | Florida State | 5:00 p.m. |
| September 13 | Cross Country | Harry Groves Spiked Shoe | TBA |
| October 11 | Men's Soccer | Ohio State | 7:00 p.m. |
| October 24 | Field Hockey | Indiana | 5 p.m. |
| November 5 | Women's Volleyball | Indiana | 7:00 p.m. |
The Penn State Federal Credit Union will once again sponsor Faculty/Staff days where Penn State faculty & staff receive a discounted Olympic sport game ticket. During each Faculty/Staff Day, the Penn State Federal Credit Union will be on-site with free gifts for fans. A great opportunity for all of Penn State's faculty and staff to be involved in athletics and show they are Penn State proud.
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| 2008 Penn State Federal Credit Union Faculty/Staff Days | | | |
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| DATE | SPORT | OPPONENT | TIME |
| September 13 | Men's Soccer | James Madison | 7:00 p.m. |
| October 3 | Women's Soccer | Northwestern | 7:00 p.m. |
| November 21 | Women's Volleyball | Northwestern | 7:00 p.m. |
It's just a short trek from East Halls to any of the athletic venues, and this year getting to Penn State Athletic events has even more of an incentive - your floor's own Domino's pizza party with the team! The floor with the highest number of students at the East Halls Challenge game will win a pizza party courtesy of Domino's Pizza with that team at a later date. Don't miss your chance to win free Domino's pizza with one of your favorite Nittany Lion teams. So grab a friend and head to East Halls Challenge night to show your spirit and earn some free food while you're at it!
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| 2008 East Halls Challenge Nights | | | |
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| DATE | SPORT | OPPONENT | TIME |
| August 29 | Women's Soccer | Florida State | 5:00 p.m. |
| September 1 | Field Hockey | Maryland | 5:00 p.m. |
| September 13 | Men's Soccer | James Madison | 7:00 p.m. |
Endowed Scholarship Nights help thank Penn State's Endowed Scholarship donors by having them at athletic events where the donors can see who benefits from their contributions first hand. Endowed Scholarships recognize the special abilities of our student-athletes and help them meet the tremendous demands placed upon them both in the classroom and on the field. They are essential if Penn State is to continue to compete with other Big Ten and nationally prominent universities in recruiting the nation's finest student-athletes.
Endowed Scholarship Donors help in numerous ways:
Endowed Position Scholarships
A gift of $300,000 or more can establish a position scholarship for a designated sport.
Upon activation, this type of scholarship produces approximately $15,000 in annual support and is awarded to the recipient student-athlete.
Named Scholarships
A gift of $50,000 or more can establish a named athletic scholarship.
Upon activation, this type of scholarship produces approximately $2,500 in annual support and is awarded to the recipient student-athlete.
Program Support Endowments
A gift of $25,000 or more can establish an endowment for program support for athletics in general or for a specific sport.
We would like to thank each of our donors for their tremendous generosity. Without your continued support we would not have the financial resources to continue to strive for athletic and academic excellence.
If you would like more information about our endowed scholarship program please contact one of our major gift officers at 814-863-GIFT (4438).
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| 2008 Endowed Scholarship Nights- More to Come! | | | |
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| DATE | SPORT | OPPONENT | TIME |
| September 19 | Field Hockey | Georgetown | 6:00 p.m. |
Do you know what the Nittany Lions' original colors were? Throw back day is an event to bring out Penn State's first official colors...Pink and Black. On this day, Penn State's athletic teams we will look back into history. Lucky fans will have a chance to take home a one-of-a-kind pink and black Penn State T-shirt to keep that history alive. Don't miss your chance to get yours!
| September 5 | Men's Soccer | Tulsa | 7:30 p.m. |
| September 21 | Women's Soccer | Notre Dame | 1:00 p.m. |
| November 21 | Women's Volleyball | Northwestern | 7:00 p.m. |
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| 2008 Throw Back Nights | | | |
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| DATE | SPORT | OPPONENT | TIME |
| September 7 | Men's Soccer | Bucknell | 3:30 p.m. |
| September 7 | Women's Soccer | Bucknell | 6:00 p.m. |
| September 24 | Field Hockey | Princeton | 6:00 p.n. |
| October 17 | Women's Volleyball | Michigan | 8:00 p.m. |
The Lady Lions have teamed up with the other women's athletic programs at Penn State to raise money for breast cancer awareness through the WBCA Pink Zone. In two years, the Lady Lions have raised more than $50,000 for four breast cancer organizations: Komen for the Cure, the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer and the Kay Yow/WBCA Cancer Fund. Last season, the field hockey, women's soccer and women's volleyball squads raised money for the WBCA Pink Zone fund.
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| 2008 WBCA Pink Zone Nights- More to Come! | | | |
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| DATE | SPORT | OPPONENT | TIME |
| September 28 | Women's Soccer | Portland | 11:00 a.m. |
| October 10 | Field Hockey | Iowa | 3:00 p.m. |
Students - you could win a car! Yep - it's that easy! Sign up in the HUB the week heading into the "You Can Win a Car" event or at the game itself and if you're selected at that game, you get your shot- or serve - at a chance to take home a brand new car! At field hockey, and men's and women's soccer, take a shot from midfield at our special "You Could Win a Car!" goal and if you make it the car is yours. At volleyball, we'll even bring the car into Rec Hall and if you get your serve in the garbage can it's yours to drive away! Mark your calendars now, sign up in the HUB before the event or at the event, show up at the game and if your name is chosen "You Could Win a Car!"
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| Scheduled "You Could Win a Car" Nights | | | |
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| DATE | SPORT | OPPONENT | TIME |
| October 5 | Women's Soccer | Wisconsin | Noon |
| October 24 | Field Hockey | Indiana | 5:00 p.m. |
| November 5 | Women's Volleyball | Indiana | 7:00 p.m. |
