Events

View our upcoming events as well as where to watch your Nittany Lions on Gameday.

Upcoming Events

Save the Date: Thursday, July 16th, 2026 (7-8:30 pm) Griffith Observatory Alumni Event with PSU Professor Dr. Joel Leja from the Astro Dept. more details will follow closer to the event.

The annual student send-off party is scheduled for Sunday July 19th, 2026. Check back for details.

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Penn State Watch Party Locations

North County

We are working on getting a map for you!

Downtown

844 Market Street
San Diego CA, 92101
619-269-715

Located in the heart of Downtown San Diego, Knotty Barrel is the Chapter’s long-standing game-watch bar, featuring an on-site brewery and american cuisine.

Pacific Beach

860 Garnet Ave,
San Diego, CA 92109
858-999-0348

Maverick’s Beach Club is one of our newest additions to our game-watch locations, and features a lively atmosphere along with a scenic patio and wide selection of draft beer and cocktails. Watch parties here are only available for earlier games, like 9am and 12:30pm.

Carlsbad

300 Carlsbad Village Dr.
Carlsbad CA 92008
760-994-0187

After a successful turnout during the 2025 football season, we’re excited to announce that we will continue hosting Penn State watch parties at American Heroes and Brews in North County for 2026 season. The energy, welcoming atmosphere, delicious food, and craft beers made it a great gathering spot for our alumni, friends, and fans. Can’t wait for more game-day fun! WE ARE

Photos from our Events

Keep in Touch

Susie Brant

Sporting Events Chair

Graduated: Master of Arts, 1994

Major: English

Activities & Hobbies: Serving up Grilled Stickies at Ye Olde College Diner and trying to find my way out of the stacks at Pattee.

From: State College, PA
Residence: Escondido, CA
Jobs: Realtor at The Honest Agent Team and Director of Customer Service & Fraud Prevention at DrJays.com
Board Activity: 2020 Sporting Events Chair, 2019 Communications Chair.

Dawn Luchowski

Membership

Graduated: Bachelor of Science 2020, World Campus

Major: Economics

Minor: Business
Activities & Hobbies: Professional Golfers Association of America, Spouse Member;
National Notary Association Member; Blue & White Society. Avid sports fan!

From: Stevens Point, Wisconsin
Residence: Wildomar, California
Jobs: Restaurant and Service Industry Professional, California Notary Public
Board Activity: First year as Membership Chair

Laura Smail

Secretary

Graduated: Bachelor of Science, College of Education, 2002

Major: Elementary and Kindergarten Education
Clubs & Activities: Students About Living Truth (SALT), Student Pennsylvania State Education Association (SPSEA)
From: Hollidaysburg, PA
Residence: San Diego, CA
Job:Family Assistant, La Jolla, CA
Board Activity: New Secretary (as of July 2020)

Ryan Shatto

Communications Chair

Graduation: Penn State World Campus MBA 2022

Major: Masters of Business Administration

Certificates: Nutrition – Penn State Extension
Clubs & Activities: Blue & White Society
From: Douglas, Arizona
Residence: San Diego, CA
Jobs: Digital Marketing Manager at CMW Media
Board Activity: Website & Social Media 2019

Bonnee Proo

Community Service Chair

Graduated: Bachelor of Science degree in 1991, Capital Campus
Major: Finance, Minor: Accounting
Clubs & Activities: Finance Club, Lion Ambassador, Summer Theater, Math Tutor
Graduate Degree: Master Business Administration, 2004 at University of Redlands
From: Reading, Pennsylvania
Residence: La Mesa, California
Work Activity: Realtor with Coldwell Banker West, Prior: Loan Officer, Corporate Accountant
Volunteer: Meals on Wheels
Board Activity: Second year as Community Service Chair

Dana Barger

Events Chair

Graduated: Bachelor of Arts 1999

Major: Sociology
Clubs & Activities: Study Abroad – University of Exeter, England, Penn State Alternative Breaks Participant (PSAB), Research Assistant for the Department of Psychology
From: Pittsburgh, PA
Residence: Poway, CA
Jobs: Director of Recruitment & Admissions for Graduate and Professional Studies at Point Loma Nazarene University
Board Activity: Sporting Events Chair 2020