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NACAS East On the Road

NACAS East is dedicated to providing regional members with accessible educational opportunities—and that’s where On the Road comes in. Our goal is to host engaging sessions throughout the region, bringing valuable learning experiences right to your doorstep.

On the Road sessions are hosted by auxiliary and business professionals in your area, offering a unique opportunity to tour local facilities, explore new operations, and participate in meaningful discussions. These events are designed for you to bring a colleague, explore campus operations, and engage in valuable conversations.

If you’d like to host a session on your campus or have any questions, please reach out to us at east@nacas.org. We look forward to collaborating with you!

Select an option below:
  • Penn State
  • Penn State Accommodations
  • Penn State Itinerary

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NACAS East On the Road at Penn State – April 10-11, 2025

NACAS East is excited to invite you to the On the Road event at Penn State on April 10-11, 2025. On the Road is a series of regional events designed to bring together auxiliary and business professionals for the opportunity to visit, tour, and learn from institutions in the region. These events provide a platform for exploring best practices, innovative programs, and fostering valuable networking and knowledge-sharing among colleagues.

During this two-day event, you’ll have the chance to tour Penn State’s diverse auxiliary services and see programs that are enhancing the student experience across its operations.

In addition to the tours, the event includes presentations and discussions where you can exchange ideas and gain insights to bring back to your own campus.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn, grow, and network with auxiliary professionals from the region!

Hosted by:
David Snyder, Associate Vice President for Auxiliary and Business Services
Jonathan Kukta, Senior Director, Regional Campus Relations and Director of Finance and Business Strategic Initiatives

Questions contact Jonathan at jonathank@psu.edu

Register

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Hotel Accommodations 

The Nittany Lion Inn, a cherished icon of exceptional hospitality at Penn State and within the State College community since 1931, is poised to elevate its storied legacy under the new ownership and management of Scholar Hotels. Nestled in a serene oak grove across from the White Golf Course, this Georgian colonial-style inn has long been a favored destination for visitors to the campus and local residents. It has welcomed a host of remarkable personalities, including Robert Frost, Eleanor Roosevelt, Presidents Lyndon Johnson and George Bush, and renowned actors such as Jack Nicholson and Danny DeVito, highlighting its rich history of distinguished guests. With Scholar Hotels at the helm, the historic property is ready to set new standards of excellence.

Hotel Information

The Nittany Lion Inn
200 W. Park Avenue
State College, PA 16803
814-865-8500

Group Code: NACAS25A
Group Rate: $149.00 per night

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Please note a limited number of rooms have been blocked for the group rate of $149 per night. 

Thursday, April 10, 2025

3:00PM
Depart Nittany Lion Inn
Via Penn State Bus
Tour Beaver Stadium
Tour East Halls
Tour Bryce Jordan Center
Dinner at Club 1855
Bryce Jordan Center
8:45PM
Bus Returns to Nittany Lion Inn

Friday, April 11, 2025

7:45AM
Depart Nittany Lion Inn
Via Penn State Bus
Breakfast and Presentation
Pollock Dining Commons

Presentation on Auxiliary and Business Services Marketing and Communications  

Tour State College Airport
Tour Penn State Bakery and Warehouse
Tour Transportation Services Bike Den
Lunch and Presentation
South Food District

Presentation on Coolahh Concept

Tour Retail Dining
Hetzel Union Building

Includes Blue Burito, Burger King, Cow & Cookie, Grate Chee, Hibachi-San, Jamba, McAllisters, Panda Express, Sbarro, Slim Chickens, Soup & Garden and Starbucks.

Tour Penn State Bookstore
Tour ID+ Office
2:45PM
Bus Returns to Nittany Lion Inn and Event Concludes (3:00PM)