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Penn State Altoona Professor Erin Murphy holding a copy of her latest book Fluent in Blue

Erin Murphy with Fluent in Blue

A book by Erin Murphy, professor of English at Penn State Altoona, has been named to the Julie Suk Award longlist for the best book of poetry published by a literary press in 2024. The award is sponsored by Jacar Press.

A ballet dancer on pointe in ballet shoes

Ballet

Penn State Altoona is offering ballet classes for adults on Sundays, June 8, 15, and 29, and July 6, 13, and 20. There is a $50 registration fee for the classes. Classes will be held in the dance studio, room 148 of the Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts.

A ballet dancer on pointe in ballet shoes

Ballet

Penn State Altoona is offering ballet classes for adults from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Sundays, June 8, 15, and 29, and July 6, 13, and 20. There is a $50 registration fee for the classes. Classes will be held in the dance studio, room 148 of the Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts.