The Penn State Brandywine Alumni Society will be a sponsor for “Dining Under the Stars” — a weekly outdoor dining event held Wednesday evenings on State Street in Media — throughout September.

As part of the Media community, the Brandywine Alumni Society is an event sponsor for the third year in a row. This year, Epic Foods, a partner of Brandywine, will be collaborating with the Alumni Society to sponsor the event.

The Brandywine Alumni Society and Epic Foods table at “Dining Under the Stars” will be stationed near 24-26 W. State Street throughout September and will feature Brandywine campus units each week.

Brandywine Athletics will be represented on Sept. 4; the Brandywine LaunchBox will be represented on Sept. 11; Brandywine Academic Affairs will be showcasing faculty and student research on Sept. 18; and Brandywine Admissions will be represented on Sept. 25.

“‘Dining Under the Stars’ has been a worthwhile event for the Alumni Society, supporting the strategic initiatives of Penn State Brandywine,” said Dana Hallahan, assistant director of alumni relations at Penn State Brandywine.

The event gives the group an opportunity to showcase a Penn State campus many in the community did not know existed in their county, Hallahan said.

Last year, the alumni association engaged with 300 individuals and connected with 100 Penn Staters.

“This event has strengthened connections, significantly enhanced the campus’s presence and reputation within the community and has become a cherished tradition for the Society,” Hallahan said.

Participating in “Dining Under the Stars” in September is particularly significant after the Association received this year’s Penn State Alumni Association Volunteer Award for Engagement with Young Alumni, said Meaghan Daly, immediate past Association. president,

“We can’t wait to return to State Street this Fall to promote our campus community with pride!”

Ted Kardon, president of Epic Foods, is looking forward to partnering with the Brandywine Alumni Society this year for “Dining Under the Stars.”

“This sponsorship is a perfect fit for our mission of bringing communities together through great food and shared experiences. It’s a wonderful opportunity to give back to a community that has been instrumental in our growth,” he said.

“We at Epic are getting ready to launch a new product line focused on healthier snack options for college students,” said Kardon, “and thanks to their support, we’re eager to showcase what can come out of Media to the entire Penn State network.”