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Blue Band Alumni In Formation

Marching into history: 45th anniversary of women in the Penn State Blue Band

10/18/18

Eight women auditioned for the band in 1973. Three made it through to become the first female instrumentalists in the band since World War II, when women were temporarily accepted due to low male numbers. In addition, two were offered spots on the flag corps. Susan Nowlin, percussion; Carol Gabler, French horn; Linda Hall, clarinet; Kathryne “Kit” Murphey, flags; and Debbie Frisbee, flags took their places in the ranks of one of the University’s most iconic organizations and helped to pave the way for women in the Blue Band.

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Military, CIA officers to share experiences as women in male-dominated fields

10/17/18

Marine Corps Maj. Paige Kennedy and former CIA case officer Shannon McCombie, both Penn State alumnae, will headline a seminar and Q&A session from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 30 at Penn State’s University Park campus to discuss their experiences as women who have paved the way in historically male-dominated fields.

Veterans Day

Penn State women veterans invited to attend Student Veterans Luncheon

10/15/18

Penn State female veteran faculty, staff and alumni are invited to attend the third annual Student Veterans Luncheon on Oct. 30 to honor Penn State student veterans. The luncheon is organized in conjunction with the University’s Military Appreciation Week from Oct. 27 to Nov. 12 celebrating the 100-year anniversary of women officially serving in the U.S. armed forces.

Student Army Training Cadets, Penn State, 1918

100 years ago in 1918: Penn State becomes a military training ground

10/10/18

Grenade throwing, bayonet practice and trench construction were all very much a part of life on Penn State's University Park campus 100 years ago. While a military component had always been a part of the University’s curriculum, World War I brought about a military presence the likes of which the campus had never seen. Protecting our nation was a compelling ideal for many Americans.

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Penn State military appreciation events kick off in October

9/28/18

Penn State, State College Borough and Centre County will honor military service members, veterans and their families when their service and sacrifices are recognized during a series of military appreciation events in October and November.

Fly Over During the National Anthem before Penn State-Pitt football game

Seats for Servicemembers ticket applications now being accepted

9/20/18

Active duty, guard and reserve military, veterans, and fallen and Gold Star families are now able to apply online for complimentary tickets to the Penn State-Iowa football game on Oct. 27 as part of the Seats for Servicemembers program during Penn State's Military Appreciation Week.

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