http://www.altoona.psu.edu/pawcast en-us Penn State Altoona - University Relations jco10@psu.edu (Jonathan O'Harrow) Penn State Altoona's office of Institutional Equity and Diversity offered a presentation by Barbara Hong, associate professor of special education, on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 from 12:10 - 1:10 p.m. in the sanctuary of the Edith Davis Eve chapel. Hong's presentation was the first in a series of brown bag luncheon's titled "Finding My Path." The series offers informal reflections by faculty members on their personal journeys and intellectual passions. For more information on this and other programs offered by the office of Institutional Equity and Diversity, call 814-949-5053. http://www.altoona.psu.edu/now/post.asp?id=66 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 9:37:00 AM EDT Casey Wiley, Penn State Altoona’s 2009 Emerging Writer-in-Residence, read from his work on Wednesday, September 16, at 5 p.m. in the Eve Davis Chapel. Wiley earned his MFA from George Mason University. Specializing in creative nonfiction, he has published in such journals as "Gorilla Dust," "Fringe Magazine," "Emerson Review," "Pindledyboz," and "Penddragon Literary and Arts Magazine," among others, and was selected as a finalist for Glimmertrain’s Short Story Award for New Writers. http://www.altoona.psu.edu/now/post.asp?id=65 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 1:51:00 PM EDT Altoona residents Stephen G. and Nancy L. Sheetz have made a $2.5 million commitment to Penn State Altoona, the largest gift in the 70-year history of the campus. The gift will offer students new opportunities to excel in entrepreneurial studies. The donors will announce specific designations for the gift at a future date. http://www.altoona.psu.edu/now/post.asp?id=64 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 8:44:00 AM EDT Penn State Altoona held its spring commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 9, 2009 at the Blair County Convention Center. The commencement speaker was Dr. John Romano, vice-president of Commonwealth Campuses at Penn State. http://www.altoona.psu.edu/now/post.asp?id=63 Mon, 18 May 2009 11:22:00 AM EDT HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS: get a jump on your college career and make your course load managable in the fall! ADULT STUDENTS: work toward completing that degree, climb the corporate ladder, boost job security, or prepare yourself to change careers! Penn State Altoona Summer Sessions offer four to six-week sessions, flexible scheduling to fit with your summer plans, and smaller class size. You don't have to be a Penn State Altoona student to enroll. Check with your college advisor about transferring course credit. http://www.altoona.psu.edu/now/post.asp?id=61 Thu, 26 Feb 2009 9:34:00 AM EDT Our roving reporter asks Penn State Altoona students "What's your hardest class and why?" http://www.altoona.psu.edu/now/post.asp?id=60 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 1:07:00 PM EDT Penn State Altoona held its fall commencement ceremonies Saturday, December 20, in the Adler Athletic Complex. The commencement speaker was Dr. Ronald L. Mallett, a celebrated author, professor, and Penn State Altoona alum. http://www.altoona.psu.edu/now/post.asp?id=59 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 1:45:00 PM EDT Our roving reporter asks Penn State Altoona students to share their holiday wish lists. http://www.altoona.psu.edu/now/post.asp?id=58 Fri, 19 Dec 2008 8:45:00 AM EDT Our roving reporter talks to students about their favorite meals at Port Sky Café http://www.altoona.psu.edu/now/post.asp?id=57 Thu, 6 Nov 2008 1:53:00 PM EDT Our roving reporter talks to Penn State Altoona students about the 2008 Presidential Election. http://www.altoona.psu.edu/now/post.asp?id=56 Fri, 24 Oct 2008 10:44:00 AM EDT Our roving reporter asks students why they like best about 8 a.m. classes. http://www.altoona.psu.edu/now/post.asp?id=55 Mon, 6 Oct 2008 8:57:00 AM EDT Our roving reporter interviews parents of incoming freshmen as they move into the residence halls at Penn State Altoona. http://www.altoona.psu.edu/now/post.asp?id=54 Mon, 25 Aug 2008 10:25:00 AM EDT Our roving reporter interviews new students as they move into the residence halls at Penn State Altoona. http://www.altoona.psu.edu/now/post.asp?id=53 Mon, 25 Aug 2008 10:24:00 AM EDT A new commercial showcasing life at Penn State Altoona. http://www.altoona.psu.edu/now/post.asp?id=52 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 4:02:00 PM EDT A Penn State Altoona commercial featuring mother and daughter students Lori and Jacquilyn Stangl. http://www.altoona.psu.edu/now/post.asp?id=51 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 4:01:00 PM EDT