The Board of Trustees alumni election is officially underway as alumni can vote until May 4. This year’s race for three open alumni trustee seats includes two of the incumbents — Alice Pope and Bob Jubelirer — and two newcomers — Jay Paterno and Robert Bowsher.

Current trustee Al Lord was originally up for re-election as well, but ultimately decided to drop out of the race after he made controversial comments saying he was “running out of sympathy for 35 yr old, so-called victims with 7-digit net worth,” referring to sex abuse victims of Jerry Sandusky. He later apologized.

Jay Paterno, ’91

Jay Paterno graduated from Penn State in 1991 and currently lives in State College. The son of legendary Penn State football coach Joe Paterno, Jay continued to run for a seat on the Board even when his mother Sue Paterno declined her own nomination. Paterno’s platform focuses on going back to Penn State’s roots — “uniquely enduring and unwavering traditions and values” — and building Penn State on new and revolutionary leadership.

Rob Bowsher, ’86

Alice Pope, ’79, ’83g, ’86g

Bob Jubelirer, ’59, ’62 JD

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All alumni are eligible to vote in the election (sorry undergrads). Those who have voted in previous alumni trustees elections should have been sent a ballot automatically. If you’re new to BoT alumni elections, you can request a ballot here. As long as you’re eligible, your ballot will be sent within 24 hours. All ballots must be submitted by Thursday, May 4 at 9 a.m.