Penn State released its preliminary coronavirus testing results for the period of Oct. 23 to 29 on its COVID-19 dashboard today (Oct. 30). The University Park campus received 110 positive on-demand test results and 17 positive random test results from student testing during the period of Oct. 23 to 29.
Deborah Stitt, administrative lieutenant for Penn State University Police and Public Safety and past station commander at Penn State Altoona, died unexpectedly on Oct. 26. She served at Penn State for more than 20 years.
Brian Black, Distinguished Professor of history and environmental studies at Penn State Altoona, recently wrote a second edition of his book "Crude Reality: Petroleum in World History."
Penn State Altoona's Center for Student and Civic Engagement and Varsity Athletics are offering free rides for Penn State Altoona students to the polls on Election Day, Nov. 3, from 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Penn State has updated its public COVID-19 dashboard with the University's on-demand testing and random testing results from tests administered during the period of Oct. 23 to 25, as well as new University testing results from the prior week. As of Oct. 27 at University Park, there are 276 active student cases and 3,506 students have completed their isolation period and are no longer active cases.
Hard Freight Café, an open mic event, will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, via Zoom. Attendees are invited to read or perform their own work or music or share a favorite piece of poetry or prose.
Penn State Altoona will offer TRANS101, an introductory workshop for students, staff and faculty. Attendees of the event will learn more about sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and how to become a better ally for the transgender community.
