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Penn State Alumni Association President Anand Ganjam, right, congratulates Leila Farzam, the 2023 recipient of the K. David Weidner Diversity Award.

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2024 Volunteer Awards to highlight strength of alumni network

In living out the Alumni Association’s mission, affiliate groups and inspiring volunteers give back to their communities, support current and future Penn State students, and unite Nittany Lions across the country and around the world. The seven individuals and 11 groups that comprise this year’s class of Volunteer Award recipients represent the best of Penn State’s alumni volunteers.
2024 Open Champion Award Winners

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Clockwise, top left: Lisa Chewning, associate professor of corporate communication, Penn State Abington; Timothy Smalarz, college registrar, Penn State Abington; Kelly Munly, associate professor of human development and family studies, Penn State Altoona; Ike Shibley, associate professor of chemistry, Penn State Berks; Alison Bonner, assistant teaching professor of mathematics, Penn State Lehigh Valley; Debbie Gaydos, assistant teaching professor of mathematics, Penn State Greater Allegheny; Timothy Lawlor, professor of physics, Penn State Brandywine.