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Students, faculty, and guests interact at the annual Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities Fair

2023 Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities Fair

Penn State Altoona held its 21st Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities Fair (URCAF) on Saturday, April 15, showcasing the work of over 130 students and over 35 faculty mentors of the college. The event offers students a chance to share their research projects and other creative activities with the campus community, friends, and family members through oral presentations, poster presentations, and performances in categories including arts and humanities, health and life sciences, internships, business, nursing, engineering, information technology, and performing arts.

The dance Studio in the Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts

Misciagna Dance Studio

Ivyside Dance Ensemble will hold auditions on Tuesday and Thursday, Sept. 2 and 4, from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. in the Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts. Callbacks will be held each day from 6 to 8 p.m.

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University Jazz Band

Penn State Altoona's University Jazz Band will perform with the Little Balcony Big Band at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 26, in the Paul R. and Margery Wolf Kuhn Theatre of the Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts. This performance is free and open to the public. 

Erin Murphy and Joe Hurd

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Erin Murphy, professor of English at Penn State Altoona, is shown with Joe Hurd, president and CEO of the Blair County Chamber of Commerce, at the Casino at Lakemont Park in Altoona. 

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Penn State Altoona faculty are encouraged to bring a bagged lunch or some snacks to “GOAL: Going Open and Affordable with the Library” at 12:10 p.m. on Thursday, April 27, in room 202 of the Eiche Library.