Registration for Party Pickleball
2026-02-27 00:00 - 2026-03-12 00:00 (America/New_York) | Garrison Elementary School
Penn State DC is bringing the Nittany Lion pride to the court! 🦁 Join our Penn State alumni party pickleball team as we compete in the Volo league on Thursday nights, starting March 26. The signup link is below! Please email sports@psuwashdc.org with any questions.

2025-2026 Student Break Bus Trips: Spring Break (Depart from University Park)
2026-03-06 16:00 - 20:00 | Berkey Creamery, State College, PA, Rodney A. Erickson Food Science Building, 119, University Park, PA, 16802
The Student Break Buses, sponsored by the Metro Washington, DC Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association, provides safe, reliable, and economic transportation for students traveling between University Park and the Washington, DC metro area over holiday and semester breaks.

University Park, PA – Pick-up & Drop-off: Curtin Road beside the Berkey Creamery
Bethesda, MD – Pick-up & Drop-off: Side parking lot of Walter Johnson High School in Bethesda, MD

The trip between State College and Washington, DC usually takes about 4 hours, but keep in mind that travel times may vary with weather and/or traffic issues. Your purchase will provide a QR code that will be used for bus check-in – please be sure to save your QR code for ease of reference!
In the event that a refund is required after this purchase is made, please reference the Student Break Bus Trip Refund Policy.
**Please note that riders are able to bring a personal item kept with them and a checked bag to be stored under the bus. In the best interest of space, please be cognizant of other riders, and reach out to us at studentaffairs@psuwashdc.org in the event that you have additional luggage and need accommodation. Students with more than the allotted luggage may be turned away due to space restrictions.

D.C. Diamonds Annual Event
2026-03-06 19:00 - 22:00 | St. Francis Hall, 1340 Quincy St NE, Washington DC, 20017, United States
Join us for the Eighth Annual D.C. Diamonds Annual Event, an evening filled with food, drinks, exciting raffles, and great company all for an incredible cause.
This night supports Penn State’s THON, the world’s largest student-run philanthropy. THON is a year-round fundraising effort dedicated to supporting children and families affected by childhood cancer through the Four Diamonds Fund.
Come together with our community to celebrate hope, generosity, and the spirit of giving. Every ticket makes a difference in the lives of kids and families fighting childhood cancer.
Event Highlights:

Catered food
Open bar
Raffle prizes and silent auction
Heartwarming stories from THON supporters

All proceeds benefit Penn State’s THON and the Four Diamonds Fund. There are no refunds allowed.
Can’t make the event? Donate to D.C Diamonds instead!

Trivia Night in Bethesda: Scholarship Fundraiser
2026-03-09 18:30 - 20:00 | Caddies on Cordell, 4922 Cordell Ave, Bethesda, MD, 20814, United States
**2/23 Trivia has been postponed due to weather; new date: Monday, 3/9
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Join us on Monday, March 9th at Caddies on Cordell in Bethesda, MD for the MWCPSAA’s next Trivia Night! This classic bar trivia will benefit the MWCPSAA scholarship fund and is open to all, Penn Staters and non-Nittany Lions alike.
There will be 5 themed rounds of general trivia with a Penn State-themed bonus question at the end of each round and prizes for the winning teams! Caddies will have several food and drink happy hour specials available to enjoy before and after the 6:30pm start to trivia:

All-day 1/2-price burgers
$3 off apps and sliders (3-8pm)
Happy Hour drink specials (3-10pm): $1 off drafts, $7 wine, $7 margs, $6.50 rail drinks and $6.50 orange and grapefruit crushes

The entry fee is $10/person with all proceeds going to our scholarship fund. Tickets can be purchased in advance online or at the door. There will also be an opportunity for teams to purchase “hints” and to get bonus points for the best team name, so be sure to play strategically as the winning team will earn a $50 Caddies gift card!
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to scholarship@psuwashdc.org with any question, and we look forward to seeing you there!
Thank you to our sponsor:

2025-2026 Student Break Bus Trips: Spring Break (Return to University Park)
2026-03-15 14:00 - 18:00 | Walter Johnson High School, 6400 Rock Spring Dr, Bethesda, MD, 20814

March Madness 2026 Bracket Tournament | Scholarship Fundraiser
2026-03-19 12:00 - 2026-04-06 22:00
March Madness is almost here! Join the Metro Washington Chapter’s bracket tournament benefiting our scholarship fund, with options to participate in both the Men’s and the Women’s tournaments. The same details apply for both and you can enter either or both, if you really “know ball.”

50/50 prize for winner!
$15 entry fee
Submit additional brackets for $5 ea. to increase your odds of winning

Enter as many times as you please! The money will all be collected into a pool: 50% of the total will go to the winner and the other 50% will go to our chapter scholarship fund, which helps deserving, local (DMV) students cover the costs of their Penn State education. Therefore, the more brackets that are entered, the more everyone wins, so be sure to invite your friends!
Following your ticket purchase, you will receive an email with login information for our private ESPN group(s) where you will submit your bracket(s). You will be able to track your point total and ranking vs. other submissions throughout the tournament.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to scholarship@psuwashdc.org.
Add-On: Bribing the Refs
No, you can’t pay us for extra bracket points, but since the more people play, the more everyone wins, we will offer an additional incentive for all REFerrals you make to the event! For every new registrant who notes that you referred them in the ‘notes’ section of their checkout page, we will grant you one entry into a raffle for a special prize. Invite your friends, family, co-workers, or really anyone you want to show off your sure-to-be-impressive bracket to!

Registration for PSU DC Kickball Team! 🏐🏛️
2026-03-20 08:00 - 2026-04-16 23:59 | National Mall
Are you looking to meet new people and get outside this spring?
Our co-ed Penn State alumni kickball team is looking for a few new faces to round out the roster! Girls especially, but men are always welcome. It’s super low-pressure, and we keep it social (flip cup + drinks after every game 🍻) If you’re new to DC or just want a fun weekly thing, this is a great way to meet new people. Sign-up below if you’re interested! Details are included in the signup link.
P.S. Federal employees, teachers, first responders, military members, and more get 20% off Volo leagues through GovX. Never done Volo before? Use referral code B852FE to receive $10 off your first registration!
Feel free to email sports@psuwashdc.org with any questions.

Coffee & Blossoms 2026 💮☕🌸
2026-03-28 09:00 - 11:30 | Grace Street Coffee Roasters, 3299 K St NW Suite 102, Washington, DC, 20007, United States
Join the Metro Washington, D.C. Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association for our 3rd Annual Coffee & Blossoms! 🌸☕
Start your morning with fellow Penn Staters at Monstera Burrito before we take a scenic walk together to the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial to enjoy the beautiful cherry blossoms in peak bloom along the Tidal Basin.
This relaxed, springtime tradition is a great opportunity to connect with alumni, friends, and the Penn State community while taking in one of D.C.’s most iconic seasonal views. Whether you’re coming for the coffee, the blossoms, or the community, we’d love to see you there!
📅 Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026⏰ Time: 9:00 AM📍 Meet-Up Location: Grace Street Coffee Roasters
All are welcome! Bring your family, friends, kids, and even your pets🐶. We hope you’ll join us for a fun and beautiful morning celebrating spring with the Penn State community.
We Are! 💙🤍

Penn State DC VOLO Kickball (Spring 2026): Game 1 🏐
2026-04-23 19:00 - 20:00
Our Penn State DC VOLO kickball team is back in action this season and already in full swing. While rosters are set, we’d love to have you out to support Game 1, then join us at Penn Social afterward.

Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026 @ 7pm
Location: National Mall (Game) & Penn Social (After Game)

PSU CAN Softball 2026 vs. North Carolina 🥎
2026-04-24 18:15 - 19:15
Our CAN (Capital Alumni Network) softball team is back in action this season and already in full swing. While rosters are set, we’d love to have you out to support Game 2 vs. North Carolina

Date: Friday, April 24, 2026 @ 6:15pm
Location: West Potomac Park
Field: 4

5th Annual Big Ten Fun Run 2026 🏃‍♂️
2026-04-25 10:30 - 12:30 | The Salt Line DC, 79 Potomac Ave SE, Washington, DC, 20003, United States
Join fellow Nittany Lions and alumni from Big Ten schools at this year’s 5th Annual Big Ten Fun Run! This year’s event is proudly sponsored by The Capital Area Iowa Club.
Come to Salt Line DC on April 25th at 10:30am for a fun run with participants from all of the Big Ten alumni clubs in the area.
Here’s some new details and notes for the run!
​We wanted to share out some more details on what to expect and how to plan.

Make sure to wear your school colors! We have approximately 100 people signed up and expect more day so we got to show off our school pride!
Parking, here’s a link to available parking near Salt Line: Free Parking & Garages Deals near The Salt Line | SpotAngels
Before we start the run, we’ll attempt to take a group photo. Please arrive early if you’d like to join in.
We’ll have a bag check with a couple volunteers at the start of the race.
We’ll kick off the run at 10:30am on the road in front of Salt Line DC. We’ve included a map below of the route.
The route below is a 5k. If you want to do a 10k, just take another lap!
This is a self-timed run so we will not have timing chips or a clock.
After the run, we can enjoy a cool drink at Salt Line. If it gets too busy, we can do an overflow at Dacha Beer Garden next door which opens at 11am.

You can see the route below (click on it for a direct link to it).
Please sign up below to get updates and give us an idea on how many to expect. (Sign up is not mandatory)
RSVP form (On The Capital Area Iowa Club’s website): https://www.capitalareaiowaclub.com/bigtenfunrun.html

Penn State DC VOLO Kickball (Spring 2026): Game 2 🏐
2026-04-30 19:00 - 20:00
Our Penn State DC VOLO kickball team is back in action this season and already in full swing. While rosters are set, we’d love to have you out to support Game 2, then join us at Penn Social afterward.

Date: Thursday, April 30, 2026 @ 7pm
Location: National Mall (Game) & Penn Social (After Game)

PSU CAN Softball 2026 vs. UCLA 🥎
2026-05-02 08:30 - 09:30
Our CAN (Capital Alumni Network) softball team is back in action this season and already in full swing. While rosters are set, we’d love to have you out to support Game 3 vs. UCLA

Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026 @ 8:30am
Location: Goddard Fields
Field: 2

PSU CAN Softball 2026 vs. Delaware 🥎
2026-05-02 09:45 - 10:45
Our CAN (Capital Alumni Network) softball team is back in action this season and already in full swing. While rosters are set, we’d love to have you out to support Game 4 vs. Delaware

Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026 @ 9:45am
Location: West Potomac Park
Field: 4

PSU CAN Softball 2026 vs. Texas A&M 🥎
2026-05-02 11:00 - 12:00
Our CAN (Capital Alumni Network) softball team is back in action this season and already in full swing. While rosters are set, we’d love to have you out to support Game 5 vs. Texas A&M

Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026 @ 11am
Location: West Potomac Park
Field: 4

Penn State DC VOLO Kickball (Spring 2026): Game 3 🏐
2026-05-07 18:15 - 19:15
Our Penn State DC VOLO kickball team is back in action this season and already in full swing. While rosters are set, we’d love to have you out to support Game 3, then join us at Penn Social afterward.

Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026 @ 6:15pm
Location: National Mall (Game) & Penn Social (After Game)

PSU CAN Softball 2026 vs. Air Force 🥎
2026-05-09 09:30 - 10:30
Our CAN (Capital Alumni Network) softball team is back in action this season and already in full swing. While rosters are set, we’d love to have you out to support Game 6 vs. Air Force

Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026 @ 9:30am
Location: West Potomac Park
Field: 3

Penn State DC VOLO Kickball (Spring 2026): Game 4 🏐
2026-05-14 18:15 - 19:15
Our Penn State DC VOLO kickball team is back in action this season and already in full swing. While rosters are set, we’d love to have you out to support Game 4, then join us at Penn Social afterward.

Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026 @ 6:15pm
Location: National Mall (Game) & Penn Social (After Game)

Penn State DC VOLO Kickball (Spring 2026): Game 5 🏐
2026-05-21 18:15 - 19:15
Our Penn State DC VOLO kickball team is back in action this season and already in full swing. While rosters are set, we’d love to have you out to support Game 5, then join us at Penn Social afterward.

Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026 @ 6:15pm
Location: National Mall (Game) & Penn Social (After Game)

Penn State DC VOLO Kickball (Spring 2026): Game 6 🏐
2026-05-28 18:15 - 19:15
Our Penn State DC VOLO kickball team is back in action this season and already in full swing. While rosters are set, we’d love to have you out to support Game 5, then join us at Penn Social afterward.

Date: Thursday, May 28, 2026 @ 6:15pm
Location: National Mall (Game) & Penn Social (After Game)

Scholarship Golf Tournament ⛳
2026-05-31 09:00 - 14:00 | Augustine Golf Club, 76 Monument Dr, Stafford, VA, 22554, United States
For the first time since 2023, the annual MWCPSAA Scholarship Golf Tournament is making a comeback!
Join us on Sunday, May 31st at the Augustine Golf Club in Stafford, VA for 18 holes of fun, all in support of our chapter scholarship fund which is proud to award ~$20,000 to local students each year, largely in thanks to community support of events like this.
Register as an individual or as a foursome; individuals will either be randomly placed in foursomes or kept alongside partners requested ahead of time.
Our shotgun start will kick off at 9am sharp. Your ticket will include green fees, a cart, access to the range, a few drinks and a post-play BBQ lunch buffet. We will also be hosting a raffle and a few on-course contests with some great prizes, as well as a grand prize for the winning group!
Tickets:
“Early Birdie” – now available until 4/19, at which point the price will go up $20/ticket

Single: $170
Foursome: $620 (=$155pp)

Please feel free to reach out to golf@psuwashdc.org with any questions or sponsorship inquiries. We look forward to having you join us!
We are grateful for our event supporters:

Penn State University Day 2026 @ Nationals Park (vs. Pirates) ⚾
2026-07-05 13:00 - 17:00 | Nationals Park, 1500 South Capitol St SE, Washington, DC, 20003, United States
Come out and show your Nittany Lions pride as the Nationals host Penn State University Day at the ballpark! Join Penn State alumni, students, parents, faculty and fans as the Nittany Lions take over the ballpark for a day. Be sure to get there early as the first 20,000 fans in the ballpark receive a free t-shirt.
Ticket link: https://www.gofevo.com/event/WeAre2026
For more information or to purchase a group of 13 or more, please contact Holden Collison at 202.640.7826 or email holden.collison@nationals.com

2026 Annual Student Sendoff & BBQ
2026-08-01 12:00 - 15:00 | Cabin John Park, 7701 Tuckerman Ln, Bethesda, Maryland, 20817
Please join us at Cabin John Park as we welcome the newest group of Nittany Lions as they join the Penn State family!

The day will include food, drinks, games, giveaways and more!

During the picnic, we will host a session where freshmen can chat with former students to find out all there is to know about campus life. We will also have a special session for parents to speak with current student parents to ask all the important questions.

RSVP pending- ticket sales will open later this year. Once they do, please kindly register using the RSVP link so we can ensure there is enough food and drink. Expect typical BBQ fare (salads, grilled meat, fruit, and dessert).

Event Volunteers Needed: The chapter also needs alumni volunteers that can be present from 11:30 AM – 4:30 PM to help setup, greet guests, mingle with students and their families, take photos, cleanup, etc. Please register if you’d like to help us run this important event! Be sure to RSVP using either the “Incoming Student” or “Family & Friends” RSVP tickets once they open as well as signing up for volunteering.

Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Cabin John Park – Group Picnic Area (7400 Tuckerman Ln, Bethesda, MD 20817)
Cost: Free to all incoming freshmen and their families, current students as well as any PSU DC Metro Alumni Association members.
Tickets: RSVP pending and tickets will open later this year.
Attire: Wear your favorite PSU gear! The event is entirely outside, so please dress accordingly.
Parking: There is a parking lot directly next to the Group Picnic Area, but space may be limited, so encourage early arrival and carpooling.
