Welcome to the

Orange County Chapter

of the Penn State Alumni Association

Our chapter is committed to serving the interests of the Pennsylvania State University and its alumni and friends by promoting community service, social activities, student recruitment and scholarships.

Join Us

And Make A

Difference

Chartered in 1986, the Orange County Chapter is one of the most active Penn State Alumni groups in the nation. Join over 260 fellow alum and fans right here in Orange County and help us show Southern California what Penn State pride is all about.

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WE ARE your local connection to Penn State!

Stay connected through our quarterly e-newsletter, Nittan-E-News. Past issues can also be accessed online.

Scholarships and

Endowments

Memberships help support our Endowed Scholarship Fund currently valued the highest in the nation. We are proud to support local Orange County students who have the extra costs of long-distance travel and out-of-state tuition.

Catch the

Nittany Lions

in Action this Fall at

OC Sports Grill

The OC Sports Grill is home to the Penn State Nittany Lions this Fall. With over 50 HD televisions 3 HD Big Screen, every seat is always a front row seat. Come cheer on the Nittany Lions with fellow alumni and fans.

Success

with

Honor

From cheering on the Lions at the Rose Bowl to volunteering at the Food Bank, the Orange County Chapter plays an active role in our local Southern California community. With events for everybody, take a look at our events calender and help us make a difference.

Welcome

Chartered in 1986, the OCCPSAA is one of the most dynamic and active chapters in the nation. Boasting 260+ members, our chapter is rapidly expanding and through the help and participation of our chapter members, we are constantly recruiting current PSU students and alumni in the Orange County and Inland Empire area.

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We Are!

... proud to announce that in 2010 we became the first chapter in history to reach a $100,000 endowment. Additionally, we had the pleasure of awarding scholarships totaling $8000 to 8 students this year! On behalf of the OCCPSAA members we welcome and encourage you to come see who we are and what we’re about.

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Check us Out

Our Board of Directors meet each month, normally the 4th Tuesday. We always welcome new Board Members and we encourage guests and Chapter Members to attend our meetings.

Please contact a Board member if you wish to attend.

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The Chapter was founded circa 1982-83 by a small group of Los Angeles chapter members who were tired of driving to L.A. to attend chapter events. Dick Jantzer ’63 was the OCCPSAA’s first President. He has been a Board Member ever since and has served as the chapter President & Treasurer, and has held nearly every role on the Board of Directors. The Chapter was chartered on November 11, 1986 under the name “The Penn State Club of Orange County-Inland Empire”. Every year we celebrate our birthday with cake at a November Football TV viewing party. (Since then, Penn State changed all “Clubs” to “Chapters.”)