The People of Penn State
Welcome to the People of Penn State Podcast — the podcast from the Penn State Alumni Association that brings you the incredible stories of Nittany Lions making their mark on the world!
Each episode, a rotating cast of hosts sit down with Penn State alumni who are changing the game in business, science, sports, the arts, and beyond. You never know who you'll hear from next — but you do know it'll be a conversation worth tuning in for!
The People of Penn State
The Football Letter Podcast Special: Nick Eury / Greater Pittsburgh Chapter
On this week's episode of The Football Letter podcast, we're joined by letterman running back Nick Eury and President of our Greater Pittsburgh Chapter, Kristen Conti.
In part one, we talk to Nick about the process of becoming a walk-on for the football team, the emotions of earning a scholarship, his work as a District Manager for ALDI, staying connected to fellow lettermen, and more.
Connect with Nick on LinkedIn: Nicholas Eury.
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In part two, Kristen joined us to provide an overview of our Greater Pittsburgh Chapter's many events and programs, the Chapter celebrating its 125th anniversary this year, how Franco Harris became such a close friend of the Chapter, and memories that pop up for her whenever she gets back to campus.
In addition to her role as an alumni volunteer, professionally, Kristen is also a Marketing Research Assistant with the Anheuser-Busch Division at Frank B. Fuhrer Wholesale in Pittsburgh.
Connect with the Greater Pittsburgh Chapter:
Website
Facebook
Instagram
LinkedIn Group
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Timestamps
0:00 — Intro
0:56 — Welcoming Nick Eury to the show
1:35 — Choosing to attend Penn State
3:26 — Emotions of being added to the team as a walk-on
4:39 — Earning a scholarship / (Watch Nick being honored at the 2019 team banquet)
6:35 — Being a part of the team
7:40 — Growing as a player and a person at Penn State
9:01 — Scoring a touchdown vs. Idaho in 2019 / (Watch the touchdown run)
11:01 — Nick's work with ALDI
13:00 — Staying connected with fellow lettermen
14:00 — Getting back to Happy Valley
15:59 — Memories of the 2019 Cotton Bowl
17:50 — Nick's favorite flavor at the Creamery
18:35 — Nick's message to the 2023 Penn State Football team
20:08 — Thanking Nick for his time
20:26 — Ad Read - Penn State Alumni Chapters
21:04 — Welcoming Kristen Conti to the program
21:54 — Why Kristen chose Penn State
23:41 — An overview of the Greater Pittsburgh Chapter and its events/programs
28:00 — Football watch parties
32:06 — Franco Harris' connection with the Chapter
35:40 — Celebrating the Chapter's 125th anniversary
38:00 — The value of membership and the Penn State network
42:37 — Why Penn Staters should get involved with a local chapter
45:35 — Memories of campus
48:35 — Kristen's favorite flavor at the Creamery
49:15 — How to get involved with the Greater Pittsburgh Chapter
50:33 — Thanking Kristen for her time
50:50 — Outro
