Help Us Go Big at 75!

Our 75th Anniversary Committee is hard at work on ideas to generate visibility for this milestone in Penn State Behrend’s history and engage students, employees, and the community in the celebration. The college is seeking sponsorships to help make anniversary ideas—including events, activities, signage, and branded items—a reality.

Anniversary Year Sponsorships

These sponsorships will help fund the cost of a variety of events, activities, and items throughout the year with recognition commensurate with sponsorship level.

  • Platinum: $10,000
  • Gold: $5,000
  • Silver: $2,500

Signature Sponsorships

These sponsorships will help fund the cost of specific elements commemorating the 75th Anniversary, with recognition commensurate with sponsorship type.

  • Fireworks: A signature event of Parents, Families, and Alumni Weekend. $10,000

  • T-Shirt: Featuring iconic Behrend imagery to be given to employees, students, and friends. $10,000

  • Immersive Tour: 3D 360-degree tour of the historic core of campus. $5,000

  • Anniversary Mural: Installed on Reed Union Building. $5,000

  • Community Events: Supporting Behrend’s 75th presence at key community events (e.g., a Festival of Trees tree and CelebrateErie chalk drawing). $5,000

Sponsor Recognition

In recognition of sponsoring support, Penn State Behrend commits to highlighting sponsors in numerous ways, appropriate to the type and level of sponsorship: in College publications, stories, and social media posts; on the College’s Anniversary website; on event signage; through verbal acknowledgment at events, and/or on Anniversary-branded promotional items.

Contacts

This fundraising effort is being led by Priscilla Hamilton and Matt Totzke, co-chairs of the Development Committee of Penn State Behrend’s Council of Fellows, who are available to discuss sponsorship opportunities. Prospective supporters are encouraged to reach Priscilla and Matt by email.

Individuals who wish to provide smaller contributions in support of Anniversary events and activities may do so online at raise.psu.edu/Behrend75.