Participants will have a full day to themselves to visit the many museums and memorials on the National Mall as well as check out the blooming cherry blossom trees.
Penn State Altoona will hold a “Breakfast and Learn” presentation by Larry Garvin, instructor in information sciences and technology at Penn State Altoona, from 8 to 9 a.m. on Wednesday, March 27, in Room 001 of the Sheetz Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence.
Allison Cornell, assistant professor of biology at Penn State Altoona, shares information about her research regarding birds as predators of the invasive spotted lanternfly for the article “Squashing lantern flies isn’t enough. Here’s how to kill them."
Penn State’s Commonwealth Campuses and the state’s community colleges have announced a new collaboration aimed at expanding educational opportunities in Pennsylvania and removing barriers to degree completion among college students. The collaboration builds upon long-standing relationships between the campuses and the community colleges and a shared commitment to access and affordability in higher education.
Brian Black, distinguished professor of history and environmental studies at Penn State Altoona, recently served as the invited commentator for a seminar at the Massachusetts Historical Society in Boston.
Penn State Altoona will hold a “Breakfast and Learn” presentation by Larry Garvin, instructor in information sciences and technology at Penn State Altoona, from 8 to 9 a.m. on Wednesday, March 27, in room 001 of the Sheetz Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence.
Penn State Altoona will host a Health and Wellness Fair from noon to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19, in the Auxiliary Gym of the Adler Athletic Complex. The event will feature interactive booths with information about mental health, physical health, sexual health, and alcohol and other drugs.
An award-winning poet and storyteller, Ebony Stewart has a powerful voice and a drive to make an impact. Her work hopes to be relatable, remove shame, heal minds, encourage dialogue, and inspire folks in marginalized communities.
"They Call Me Q" tells the story of a girl from Bombay growing up in the Boogie Down Bronx who gracefully seeks balance between cultural pressure and acceptance into American culture. Along the journey, Qurrat Ann Kadwani transforms into 13 characters that have shaped her life, including her Indian parents, Caucasian teachers, Puerto Rican classmates, and Indian and African-American friends.
The 13th class of Sheetz Fellows was inducted during a formal ceremony on Saturday, Feb. 24. A competitive academic program, Sheetz Fellows offers unique opportunities that ignite and inspire the entrepreneurial mindset of students at Penn State Altoona by fostering critical thinking, ingenuity, leadership and problem-solving skills.