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Celebrate with us in Hershey during Alumni Weekend 2025, October 3-4, 2025.
Alumni Weekend celebrates all alumni who trained at Penn State College of Medicine and Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, including graduate, physician assistant, resident, fellow and medical alumni. Reunite with alumni, faculty and friends while you reminisce about where you started your professional journey.
In 2025, in addition to celebrating all of our alumni, we will be recognizing the reuniting classes of ’75, ’80, ’85, ’90, ’95, ’00, ’05, ’10, ’15 and ‘20 for their quinquennial reunions.
Have questions or want to serve on your class reunion committee? Email alumnirelations@pennstatehealth.psu.edu to get connected!
Alumni Weekend 2025 Details
Friday, October 3
2 - 3:30 p.m. | Alumni-Student Ice Cream Social
Location: University Conference Center Tent, 30 Conference Drive, Hershey, PA 17033
Connect with currents students while enjoying Penn State Berkey Creamery Ice Cream.
Pre-registration required.
4:30 - 5:30 p.m. | Alumni and Scholars Reception
Location: Tröegs Independent Brewing, Tasting Loft, 200 E. Hershey Park Drive, Hershey, PA 17033
Recognizing the generosity of our alumni scholarship donors, this event provides the opportunity for alumni to meet students who have received individual class scholarships or College of Medicine Alumni Society scholarships. If you currently support or have an interest in supporting student scholarships, please join us for this light dessert reception.
Pre-registration required
6 - 8 p.m. | Class of 1975 50th Reunion Dinner
Location: The Mill in Hershey, 810 Old W Chocolate Avenue, Hershey, PA 17033
Members of the Class of 1975 and their guests are invited to participate in a private dinner for their class.
Pre-registration required; $65 per person
6 - 8:30 p.m. | Alumni Weekend Welcome Back Reception
Location: Tröegs Independent Brewing, Tasting Loft, 200 E. Hershey Park Drive, Hershey, PA 17033
Kick off the weekend with this casual reception reuniting alumni, friends and faculty. The event will have food stations with beer, wine and non-alcoholic refreshments included.
Pre-registration required; $45 per person
Saturday, October 4
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Alumni Weekend Registration
Location: University Conference Center, Lobby, 30 Conference Drive, Hershey, PA 17033
When you arrive on campus, please visit our check-in headquarters to receive your Alumni Weekend nametag and printed resources if you have not already checked in on Friday.
9 - 10:30 a.m. | Alumni & Student Career Mentoring Breakfast
Location: University Conference Center Tent, 30 Conference Drive, Hershey, PA 17033
Share your experiences and advice with current medical students as they explore their many career options! You will be seated with students who are interested in your chosen career path during this casual networking breakfast. Learn about how the classroom environment has changed in recent years and share your experiences with students about life after medical school.
Pre-registration required
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Penn State College of Medicine Bookstore Pop-Up Shop
Location: University Conference Center, Lobby, 30 Conference Drive, Hershey, PA 17033
10:45 a.m. - 12 p.m. | LION Mobile Clinic and "Tailgate Medicine"
Location: University Conference Center, 302A, 30 Conference Drive, Hershey, PA 17033
The LION Mobile Clinic uses a student-led free clinic model to increase access to health care and proactive health choices for under-resourced communities of Pennsylvania. LION Mobile aims to inspire a culture of health and wellness, while empowering individuals to take charge of their own well-being and contribute to the betterment of their communities.
Drs. Michael McShane and Mark Stephens will be joined by a panel of medical student volunteers to share how “tailgate medicine” is enriching the medical student experience, bringing the land-grant impact of Penn State to life and health care to the doorsteps of our neighbors in rural communities across central Pennsylvania.
Presented By:
Michael McShane, MD ’14
Assistant Professor and Assistant Director, Core Clinical Medicine, College of Medicine (University Park Curriculum)
Mark Stephens, MD, MS
Associate Dean for Medical Education, College of Medicine (University Park Curriculum)
Campus Tour | 10:45 - 11:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
This campus tour will showcase old gems and new highlights on campus. Enjoy seeing how things have evolved since your days in Hershey. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
Pre-registration is required.
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Life Lion Tour
Tour the Life Lion hangar and learn more about the 24/7 lifesaving services that are offered throughout Dauphin, Cumberland, Perry, Lebanon, York, Lancaster, Berks and Franklin counties. The tour is subject to cancellation if the full fleet is out on calls.
Pre-registration is required.
12:30 - 2:00 p.m. | All Alumni Picnic
Location: University Conference Center Tent, 30 Conference Drive, Hershey, PA 17033
All alumni and their families are invited to celebrate the BLUE and WHITE with good food and fun at this popular annual event. We especially encourage the reunion classes to gather and celebrate with their classmates!
Pre-registration required; $30 per person (18+)
2 - 4 p.m. | Class Reunion Sessions
Members of all reunion classes (ending in 0’s and 5’s) will have the opportunity to reconnect personally with their classmates during these special reunion sessions.
Pre-registration required.
5:30 - 9 p.m. | All Alumni Weekend Celebration Reception and Dinner
Location: The Hotel Hershey, Garden Terrace Ballroom & Fountain Lobby, 100 Hotel Road, Hershey, PA 17033
The Celebration Reception and Dinner will be the highlight of the weekend! It includes the induction of members of the Classes of 1975 and 1995 into the Pioneer and Crescent Societies and recognition of the 2025 Berlin Service Award recipient. The evening will provide you with one more chance to reconnect with alumni, faculty and former and current leaders.
Pre-registration required; $95 per person
Accommodations have been reserved for a discounted rate at the below local locations. Group rates are subject to availability and will expire on the designated dates, so be sure to make your reservations early!
The Hershey Lodge
325 University Drive
Hershey, PA 17033
855-729-3108
Deluxe King Guestroom (Two-night minimum stay required)
Thursday 10/2: $169.00 per room/per night plus 11% taxes
Friday and Saturday 10/3 - 10/4: $259.00 per room per night plus 11% taxesQueen/Queen Guestroom (Two-night minimum stay required)
Thursday 10/2: $329.00 per room plus 11% taxes
Friday and Saturday 10/3 - 10/4: $429.00 per room/per night plus 11% taxesBlocks close Friday, August 22, 2025.
The Hotel Hershey
100 Hotel Road
Hershey, PA 17033
855-729-3108
King Guestroom (Two-night minimum stay required)
Thursday 10/2: $329.00 per room plus 11% taxes
Friday and Saturday 10/3 - 10/4: $379.00 per room/per night plus 11% taxesQueen/Queen Guestroom (Two-night minimum stay required)
Thursday 10/2: $329.00 per room plus 11% taxes
Friday and Saturday 10/3 - 10/4: $429.00 per room/per night plus 11% taxesBlocks close Friday, August 22, 2025.
Fairfield Inn
651 West Areba Avenue
Hershey, PA 17033
717-520-5240
Standard King (Two-night minimum stay required)
Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10/2 - 10/4: $123.00 per room per night plus 11% taxesBlocks close Monday, August 18, 2025.
Tru By Hilton
204 Hillcrest Road
Hershey, PA 17033
717-531-3400
Standard King (Two-night minimum stay required)
Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10/2 - 10/4: $119.00 per room per night plus 11% taxesStandard Queen/Queen (Two-night minimum stay required)
Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10/2 - 10/4: $119.00 per room per night plus 11% taxesBlocks close Monday, August 18, 2025
Courtyard Marriott
515 East Chocolate Avenue
Hershey, PA 17033
717-533-1750
Standard King Bed W/ Sofa (Two-night minimum stay required)
Friday and Saturday 10/3 and 10/4: $269.00 per room per night plus 11% taxesBlocks close Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
Available All-Day on Friday and Saturday
Self-Guided Art Walk
Location: Self-guided brochures, available at registration
Center Stage in the Department of Humanities stives to incorporate the healing power of art, music and creativity at Penn State Health. Thousands of patients, caregivers, employees and students enjoy visual art displays that inspire, soothe and encourage them throughout campus. Take the self-guided tour to visit new additions to our growing permanent art collection.
Self-Guided Hershey Community Garden Walk
Location: Self-guided brochures available at registration.
Gardening positively impacts human and environmental health through improved nutrition, stress relieving physical activity and public health promotion in everyday life. Take a self-guided tour through this 124-plot community garden available to campus employees and residents of Derry Township.
Registration and payment are required no later than Monday, September 15, 2025. All reservations must be paid in full at the time of registration. Refunds for Alumni Weekend will be given, or turned into a charitable donation to a fund of your choice, if written notification is received by September 15. No refunds will be given after this date. For more information regarding registration or refunds, please call 717-531-1651.
During Alumni Weekend 2025, we will be collecting gently used business professional clothing items: suits, dresses, shirts, pants, coats, jackets, scarves, ties (no shoes or jewelry please) for current Penn State College of Medicine students.
All donations can be dropped off at registration or with any College of Medicine event staff member.
Scenes from Alumni Weekend 2024
