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Allan J. Bassler, MBA, is the co-advisor of the Penn State Altoona Collegiate Review.

Come cheer on the Lions and Lady Lions and support one or both of our causes!

By Conner Gilbert Director of Athletics Communication Saturday, January 26 Women’s Basketball vs. Penn State Behrend – 2:00 p.m. – Adler Arena Men’s Basketball vs. Penn State Behrend – 4:00 p.m. – Adler Arena Don’t forget — at tomorrow’s basketball doubleheader, we’re hosting our SAAC for Socks drive andPediatric Cancer Awareness Day! Any fan who donates new socks, hats, or … Continue reading Come cheer on the Lions and Lady Lions and support one or both of our causes!

Basketball Teams Host Doubleheader Jan. 26

By Conner Gilbert Director of Athletics Communication The Penn State Altoona basketball teams host a doubleheader against Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference opponent Penn State Behrend this Saturday, January 26 in the Adler Arena. The women’s game tips off at 2:00 p.m., followed by the men’s game at 4:00 p.m. At the doubleheader, we’ll be promoting … Continue reading Basketball Teams Host Doubleheader Jan. 26

ThePenn State Altoona University Police have announced that the rear of the Smith Parking Lot will be blocked off Thursday, January 24, 2019, for a Pirates Charities CARE-a-van social media event that is scheduled through the Penn State Altoona Strategic Communications Department. A charter bus will occupy the rear of the Smith Lot from 3:15p.m. to approximately … Continue reading

‘Just Do It’ Committee Seeks Simple Ideas to Solve Problems

The Penn State Altoona “Just Do It Committee” collects simple ideas from faculty, staff, students, or community members that improve the quality of the college’s teaching and learning, student life, campus-community interactions, or even the overall campus environment. According to Rebecca Moran, associate director of Alumni Relations and Advancement, if ideas do not require a lot of study, … Continue reading ‘Just Do It’ Committee Seeks Simple Ideas to Solve Problems

How to Stick to Your Fitness New Year Resolution Goal

By Corina Rodriguez It’s that time of the month where people start slowly drawing back from crushing their New Year fitness goals.  Some people have stated their goals but have not started executing it. Kelsey Mulvey stated, “According to U.S. News, approximately 80% of resolutions fail by the second week of February, so the odds … Continue reading How to Stick to Your Fitness New Year Resolution Goal

Penn State Altoona to hold seventh annual Winter Plunge event

Take the plunge with Penn State Altoona and raise funds for two great causes! On Sunday, January 26, participants in the Penn State Altoona Alumni Society’s seventh annual Winter Plunge will test their tolerance for cold conditions in a fundraiser for the Society’s scholarship program and Penn State Altoona Benefiting THON. The event will be … Continue reading Penn State Altoona to hold seventh annual Winter Plunge event

Persepolis: A Night of International Food and Film

By Michelle Thompson For the Collegiate Review (Posted by A. Bassler) On Thursday evening, Sept. 20, students gathered in the Slep Fireside Lounge for a screening of the 2007 animated film “Persepolis,” curated by theater professor Robin Reese. The film adaptation of the graphic novel by Marjane Satrapi is the true story of her time … Continue reading Persepolis: A Night of International Food and Film