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Postcards from the Field
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- Mike Ross (’10), Meet. Play. Chill.
- RPTM Team Roster: Dr. Carter Hunt
- Lauren Mann, Pierce Co. Parks & Rec
- Brandon George, Gorilla Guardians Village
- RPTM Team Roster: Dr. Jen Agans
- Rachel Inglesino (’19), Jonas Entertainment Group
- Katie Kubis (’21), NYC Dept. of Parks & Recreation
- Rachel Guiher (’04), James E. Van Zandt VA
- Nick Otto, Vagabond Cruise
- Dan Newhart (’04), Fiesta Bowl
- Stephen Slough, Marriott Vacation Club
- Aleah Gramling, Army's Morale Welfare and Recreation
- Courtney Meehan (’07), Lansdale Parks & Recreation
- Zach Winslow, Chesapeake Recreation & Parks
- Alex Toth, The Wembley Club
- Rob Tarves (’09), Our Town Brewery
- Grace Rygelski, Sankaty Head Golf Club
- RPTM Faculty & Staff, IRONMAN 70.3 Triathlon
- Nick Dawkins, YMCA of Centre County
- Alyssa Houtz ('13), Walt Disney World
- Jake Toliver ('12) & Sean Noonan, The Los Angeles Country Club
- John Piacentino, Babe Ruth League, Inc.
- Elizabeth Ochoa, Echo Hill Outdoor School
- Ryan Warren, National Park Service
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Major in Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management
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Meetings and Events Management Certificate
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Honors Study in Recreation, Park and Tourism Management
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Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management — Alumni

As an alum of the Department of Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management, you are part of a special group.
Our alumni contribute to the strength of our department, and we encourage all of our graduates to get involved. You’ll enjoy a wide array of benefits when you join the Health and Human Development Alumni Society, as well as one of our Affiliate Program Groups — Professional Golf Management or Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management — including participating in a variety of dynamic events, mentoring students, or catching up on alumni news.
From the day that you set foot on campus, you become a lifelong member of the Penn State family. More than 700,000 degrees have been awarded in Penn State’s storied history — from the initial 12 in 1861 to the more than 18,000 per year today — our College of Health and Human Development alumni stay connected, stay involved, and stay active in our university’s growth and success. Through a range of benefits that include mentoring, financial services, and networking opportunities, we offer experiences that pay dividends on your degree … for life.