Dear Food Science Alumni, Families, and Friends,

Please join us for our annual Food Science Tailgate on Saturday, September 19th.

Our tailgate is one of the highlights of the academic year and is sponsored by the Food Science Club, our alumni, friends in the Food Industry Group (FIG), and the Department’s faculty and staff. It is a fun event before the game and an opportunity to reconnect with alumni, friends, faculty, staff, and students while learning what’s new on campus and in the department. All tailgate proceeds support student activities in the Department of Food Science. We hope to see you here!

This year our tailgate will be held prior to the game against the Buffalo Bulls.

The Tailgate will be held inside the Erickson Food Science Building, so you don’t need to worry about the weather.

Our day will start with the FIG Fall Update Meeting that will include FIG and departmental updates and presentation of the FIG Student Leadership Awards. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend the FIG Meeting and afterwards mix and mingle with our students, faculty, and staff. The tailgate will feature FIG’s Silent Auction and a student prepared menu that’s the envy of our college. We will offer good food, friends, and conversation until it’s time to head to Beaver Stadium to cheer our Nittany Lions on to victory.

The cost for tailgate tickets is $32 per person and $10 for children ages 6 to 12. Children under 5 are free. The department is no longer handling football ticket sales. Tickets may be purchased at Ticketmaster. If you already have tickets for the game, please still join us for the FIG meeting and tailgate.

We look forward to reconnecting with you on campus. See you at the tailgate!

Robert F. Roberts
Professor and Head
Department of Food Science

Marlene Stauffer
President
Food Industry Group

Grace Hwang
President
Food Science Club