A butterfly landing on a purple flower next to the reflecting pond at Penn State Altoona

Penn State Altoona invites students, faculty and staff to a new community gathering, “Taking Time Together,” on Thursday, April 24, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Belonging Center in room C112 of the Smith Building.

Credit: Marissa Carney

Butterfly Garden

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Slep Quad (Outside the Slep Student Center)

Step into the Butterfly Garden for the first-day-of-classes celebration. Take a break and enjoy a peaceful, nature-inspired space designed to help you ease into the new semester. Surrounded by calming décor and spring vibes, it’s the perfect spot to relax, recharge, and kick off the semester on a positive note while connecting with friends.