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

Community invited to Tackle Hunger with the Penn State vs. Ohio State Giving Challenge

Penn State and Ohio State will engage in a first-of-its-kind competition outside the football field with the two schools facing off to see which can raise the most support for campus food pantries. From midnight on Sunday, Nov. 17 through 11:59 pm on Saturday, Nov. 23, the Tackle Hunger Penn State vs. Ohio State Giving … Continue reading Community invited to Tackle Hunger with the Penn State vs. Ohio State Giving Challenge

Penn State Altoona’s #GivingTuesday campaign enriches campus, student experiences

On Dec. 3, 2019, Penn State Altoona will participate in #GivingTuesday by advancing the college’s Future Fund. The Penn State Altoona Future Fund provides funding to support programs that enrich academic and cultural life both on campus and in the community, such as study abroad and student research projects, and allows the administration to help … Continue reading Penn State Altoona’s #GivingTuesday campaign enriches campus, student experiences

Penn State Altoona receives $1 million to establish Engineering Excellence Fund

Richard A. and Dr. Jeane Violon Singer have made a gift commitment of $1 million to create the Penn State Altoona Engineering Excellence Fund. Richard, now retired, was an instructor in electrical engineering, computer science, entrepreneurship, and security and risk analysis at Penn State Altoona. For 16 years, he taught in the electro-mechanical engineering program, … Continue reading Penn State Altoona receives $1 million to establish Engineering Excellence Fund

Young Americans for Liberty Sponsors Award-Winning Documentary

The Penn State Altoona chapter of Young Americans for Liberty will sponsor a free viewing of the award-winning documentary The Pursuit on Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m. at Slep Hall.  This event it free and open to the public. “Our generation faces significant opportunities and challenges,” said YAL Club Chair Johnny Dibert.  “This film … Continue reading Young Americans for Liberty Sponsors Award-Winning Documentary

Penn State Altoona offers fall Ivyside Dance Ensemble performance

Penn State Altoona’s Ivyside Dance Ensemble will perform November 7-8 at 7:30 p.m. in the Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts. Tickets are $5 for Penn State Altoona students and $7 for general admission. Children under 12 are free. This performance includes both new and repertoire work and features Gierre Godley, artistic director of Project … Continue reading Penn State Altoona offers fall Ivyside Dance Ensemble performance

“And It Begins Like This” free production offered Oct. 23

The Division of Arts and Humanities invites faculty and staff to attend a free performance of “And It Begins Like This,” the fall production on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at 7:30 p.m..  Tickets are now available in the box office, during normal hours Monday through Thursday  10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or by calling 949-5452. … Continue reading “And It Begins Like This” free production offered Oct. 23

Penn State Altoona commemorates fall of Berlin Wall with discussions, concert

To commemorate the end of communism and the fall of the Berlin Wall, which happened 30 years ago this November, Penn State Altoona will hold a series of events. Panel discussions will take place November 5 and 7 from noon – 1:00 p.m. in the Titelman Study of the Misciagna Center for the Performing Arts. … Continue reading Penn State Altoona commemorates fall of Berlin Wall with discussions, concert

Check out this week’s home Penn State Altoona sports schedule

Check out this week’s home Penn State Altoona sports schedule, featuring women’s volleyball and men’s and women’s soccer! Thursday, October 17 Women’s Volleyball vs. Lycoming College – 7:00 p.m. – Adler Auxiliary Gym Saturday, October 19 Women’s Volleyball vs. D’Youville College – 10:00 a.m. – Adler Auxiliary Gym Men’s Soccer vs. Pitt-Bradford – 1:00 p.m. … Continue reading Check out this week’s home Penn State Altoona sports schedule