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Piggy Bank and stacks of coins

The Altoona LaunchBox supported by the Hite family will present “Who Has Time for Finances? Getting Familiar with Your Money” from 12:05 to 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Apr. 11.

Grant Risha shakes Ron Darbeau's hand

Grant Risha and Ron Darbeau

Penn State Altoona Chancellor Ron Darbeau, right, congratulates Grant Risha. Risha, professor of mechanical engineering, has been conferred the status of distinguished professor, the highest professorial distinction at the University.

Lee Peterson and Ian Marshall

Lee Peterson and Ian Marshall

English faculty Lee Peterson and Ian Marshall will read from their new books at 7 p.m., on Tuesday, March 28, in the Titelman Study of the Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts.

George Lakey in a green shirt

George Lakey

Author, activist and sociologist George Lakey will speak at Penn State Altoona at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 22, in the Slep Student Center.

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Idea

Local businesses are encouraged to apply for the Craft It, Pitch It, Win It competition for a chance to win up to $4,000 for their marketing budgets.