News Top 10

  • TODAY'S EVENTS
  • Sat., November 7, 2009
  • Italian Heritage Society Meeting

    10  a.m. - 12 p.m.

    Eiche Library  129

  • Women's Swimming at Chatham University

    2  p.m.

    Away 

  • Women's Soccer at Frostburg State University (AMCC Play-off Finals)

    3  p.m.

    Away 

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964 hits - Friday, October 9, 2009

Penn State Altoona gets in the spooky spirit with Operation Safe Trick or Treat

Put on your best costume, grab the kids, and head to Penn State Altoona for the annual Operation Safe Trick or Treat, Wednesday, October 28, 2009, from 6 - 8 p.m. on the intramural fields. The event i...

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680 hits - Tuesday, October 27, 2009

SNAPSHOTS: Celebrating 70 years!

Penn State Altoona celebrated its 70th anniversary Sunday, October 25, 2009. Part of 12th Avenue in downtown Altoona was closed for the four-hour community celebration. Nine student and faculty musi...

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639 hits - Wednesday, October 21, 2009

This weekend, celebrate with Penn State Altoona!

Celebrate with Penn State Altoona as we present both our annual fall fest and the celebration of Penn State Altoona's 70th Anniversary. For a full list of fall fest events and information, visit www....

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549 hits - Friday, October 16, 2009

Penn State Altoona to host journalists Bob and Lee Woodruff

Bob and Lee Woodruff, co-authors of "In an Instant: A Family’s Journey of Love, Courage, and Healing," will speak at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, November 12, 2009, in the Devorris Downtown Center as part of ...

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502 hits - Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Faculty Colloquium: Lee Ann De Reus

The Division of Education, Human Development, and Social Sciences at Penn State Altoona is pleased to announce that Lee Ann De Reus, associate professor of human development and family studies and wom...

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470 hits - Friday, October 9, 2009

Take a Hike... Literally!

Join interested Penn State Altoona students, faculty, and staff, led by Dr. Ian Marshall for a tour through the recently acquired land located across from the college's main entrance on Juniata Gap Ro...

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432 hits - Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Chancellor Bechtel-Wherry starts Twitter account

Watch out! The chancellor has her own Twitter account! Follow Chancellor Lori Bechtel-Wherry at www.twitter.com/ChancellorLori. Find out what she’s doing for the day, where she’s been and what she’s t...

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432 hits - Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Penn State Altoona through pictures

Chancellor Lori J. Bechtel-Wherry and Kenneth Womack, interim associate dean for academic affairs, have announced that their collaborative book effort, titled "Penn State Altoona," has been released. ...

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423 hits - Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Health and Wellness Center to present annual "Sex on Campus" event

The Penn State Altoona Health and Wellness Center will hold the annual "Sex on Campus" event on Thursday, November 12, 2009 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the TV Lounge of the Slep Student Center. The event...

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408 hits - Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Agricultural Science Major Event coming to Penn State Altoona

Penn State Altoona will host the Agricultural Science Major Event on Monday, October 19, 2009 from 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. in the TV Lounge of the Slep Student Center. The even is a great opportunity for st...

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