Penn State Altoona will host a suicide prevention program at noon on Tuesday, Sept. 12, in the Slep Student Center.
The Blair County Suicide Prevention Task Force will share "Talk Saves Lives,” developed to teach attendees how to have conversations with peers about suicide and learn the warning signs. A suicide attempt survivor will also speak. Resources and support staff will be present.
Dig deep into the origin story of Black gospel music with the new documentary series “Gospel,” premiering nationally on PBS Feb. 12 and 13, 2024.
Jerry Zolten, professor of communication arts and sciences at Penn State Altoona, contributed to and appears in the series, which dives into the complex history of Gospel music and preaching.
Dr. Sara Curran, Director of the Center for Studies in Demography & Ecology, University of Washington, will discuss current and future research to catalyze next generation, scientific innovations during the upcoming De Jong Lecture Oct. 4.
Penn State Altoona’s Art for Wellness program will have studio times throughout the fall semester. Come with a group of friends or by yourself for some creative artmaking to help calm stress, practice mindfulness, or just have fun.
Former Penn State Altoona student-athlete Katie Pupillo playing golf. On Wednesday, Aug. 23, Penn State Altoona Athletics revealed its plans to add another NCAA Division III sport, announcing that it would be sponsoring varsity women’s golf beginning with the 2024-25 season.
