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Penn State Brandywine Ball

Penn State Brandywine Ball

Friday, May 13, 2022

Benefitting the Brandywine Future Fund, to support the Student Success Center in the Vairo Library at Penn State Brandywine

Penn State Brandywine welcomed alumni and friends back to campus for the 2022 Brandywine Ball Friday, May 13. The evening kicked off with a cocktail hour featuring a signature blue and white cocktail, student engineering demonstrations, a silent auction, and music from The Voice’s Jimi Milligan.

Penn State’s Executive Chef Mark Kowalski and Berks Managing Chef Joe Ertle treated guests to a meal that included a carving station, tuna poke, and mushroom Bolognese. Moore Brothers provided wine education at their tasting bar, and two local companies founded by Penn State alumni, Stateside Vodka and Locust Lane Brewery, supplied the spirits and craft beer.

Master of Ceremony Jeremy Branch ’06 welcomed guests and introduced Chancellor Marilyn Wells. Dr. Wells shared the success of our A Greater Penn State for 21st Century Excellence campaign, which exceeded our $6,765,000 goal three months ahead of schedule. Additionally, she announced Penn State Brandywine’s ongoing fundraising effort to benefit the Student Success Center at the Vairo Library, including a goal of raising $25,000 during the Ball benefitting the Brandywine Future Fund and the Student Success Center.

Following this, Brandywine’s 2020 and 2022 Lion’s Heart Award recipients were announced, honoring Bobbi Caprice, Tyler Arboretum, The Wilbur C. and Betty Lea Henderson Foundation, and David and Marjorie Rosenberg. Student speaker Jessica Gore ’24 then shared her personal story of why a Penn State Brandywine education is important to her success. Finally, guests were invited to make a pledge to support the Brandywine Future Fund, which raised $22,750 in support for the Student Success Center at the Vairo Library, before Jimi Milligan and The Big House Band kicked off the dancing for the evening.

Thanks to the generosity of sponsors, donors, and guests, the Brandywine Ball raised just over $50,000 for the Brandywine Future Fund’s support of the Student Success Center at the Vairo Library, surpassing our goal. We owe gratitude to our diamond level title sponsors, Communications Test Design, Inc. and the Wilbur C. and Betty Lea Henderson Foundation who helped make the event possible, as well as sponsors The David and Marjorie Rosenberg Foundation, Pennoni Associates, Rick and Tracey Riegel, Scott Spiezel and Susan Goldy, Mark and Lauren Dambly, and Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern PA.

Thank you to everyone who made the Penn State Brandywine Ball a success!

If you did not get a chance to make a gift before the Brandywine Ball last month, please consider making a donation today by visiting our giving page. Thank you.

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Enjoy a slideshow from past events.

2022 Brandywine Ball

Student Volunteers at 2022 Brandywine Ball

Penn State Brandywine student volunteers excited for the Ball to begin

Credit: Mel Epps
Brandywine alumni and staff at 2022 Brandywine Ball

Brandywine Alumni Society Board Member Devin Zuczek, Penn State Brandywine Network Systems Specialist Hoi Michael Cheung, Penn State Brandywine Board Member and Brandywine Alumni Society President Meaghan Daly, Brandywine Alumni Society Board Member Macy Nachman, and Adrianna Borgia

Credit: Mel Epps
CTDI guests at the 2022 Brandywine Ball

CTDI guests enjoying the cocktail hour

Credit: Mel Epps
Penn State Chancellors at 2022 Brandywine Ball

Penn State Brandywine Chancellor Marilyn Wells, Penn State Schuylkill Chancellor Patrick Jones, Penn State Penn State Abington Chancellor Margo DelliCarpini, and Joseph Cohen

Credit: Mel Epps
Staff and Alumni at 2022 Brandywine Ball

Penn State Abington Director of Development Karen Weiss Jones, Penn State Schuylkill Chancellor Patrick Jones, Jo Anne Lurquin, Joseph Lurquin, '71, Penn State Abington Division Head of Science and Engineering Matthew Fury, and Michael Buckley

Credit: Mel Epps
Great Valley staff at 2022 Brandywine Ball

Penn State Great Valley’s Director of Development Erica McLeod and Director of Business Services Maria Zuccato

Credit: Mel Epps
Bobbi Caprice accepting the 2022 Lion's Heart Young Alumni Award

Penn State Brandywine Athletics Director Bobbi Caprice accepting the 2022 Lion’s Heart Young Alumni Award from Chancellor Marilyn Wells

Credit: Mel Epps
Tyler Arboretum recipient of the 2022 Lion's Heart Community Partner Award

Tyler Arboretum Board of Trustees President Heather Saunders and Penn State Brandywine Board President Jonathan Savage

Credit: Mel Epps
Wilbur C. and Betty Lea Henderson Foundation - 2022 Lion's Heart Community Partner Award recipient

Penn State Brandywine Board President Jonathan Savage, Penn State Brandywine Chancellor Marilyn Wells, and Steve Buxton, executive director of the Wilbur C. and Betty Lea Henderson Foundation

Credit: Mel Epps
2022 Lion's Heart Dedicated Service and Leadership Award recipient

2022 Lion Heart Award Winners David and Marjorie Rosenberg with 2018 Lion's Heart Award Winners Eleanor and Jerry Parsons

Credit: Mel Epps
2022 Brandywine Ball student speaker and Brandywine students

Master of Ceremonies Jeremy Branch introducing student speaker Jessica Gore and Brandywine students

Credit: Mel Epps
Student Speaker Jessica Gore, ‘24 at the 2022 Brandywine Ball

Student Speaker Jessica Gore, ‘24

Credit: Mel Epps
Guests enjoying the program at the Brandywine Ball

Guests enjoying the program at the Brandywine Ball

Credit: Mel Epps
2022 Brandywine Ball guests

Donna Harrell, Penn State Brandywine Associate Professor Marinda Harrell-Levy, Penn State Brandywine Board Member Shawn Manderson, and Simonette Quamina

Credit: Mel Epps
The Big House Band performing at 2022 Brandywine Ball

The Big House Band

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50th Anniversary Gala

Dancing at the Brandywine Ball

Dancing at the Brandywine Ball

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Brandywine Ball - Dinner

Enjoying dinner at the Brandywine Ball

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Jerry Parsons dancing with Nittany Lion at the Brandywine Ball

Brandywine Advisory Board Member Jerry Parsons dancing with Nittany Lion at the Brandywine Ball

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David and Marjorie Rosenberg attending 50th Anniversary Gala

Brandywine Advisory Board Member David Rosenberg and Marjorie Rosenberg attending 50th Anniversary Gala

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Professor Gordon Lu pictured with Nittany Lion

Professor Gordon Lu pictured with the Nittany Lion

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Silent Auction item at the 50th Anniversary Gala

Silent Auction item at the 50th Anniversary Gala

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Cocktail Reception

Cocktail Reception

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About Penn State Brandywine

Penn State Brandywine opened in 1967 and is one of 20 Penn State Commonwealth Campuses (and 24 total locations) across the state. The current campus sits on 112 acres of park-like grounds just 20 miles west of Philadelphia. The campus enrolls approximately 1,300 students, offering 15 baccalaureate degrees, 18 minors, associate degrees, and a variety of special programs. We are committed making a high-quality Penn State education accessible to students right here in Delaware County.
 

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