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Penn State released its coronavirus testing results for the week of Sept. 4 to 10 on its COVID-19 dashboard today (Sept. 11). Among students tested at the University Park campus, Penn State received 260 positive results from its on-demand testing and 28 positive results from its random screening. Random screening of employees has returned one positive result for University Park thus far for the week.

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Heidi Manfred has created a workbook for use during remote therapy sessions in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.

Penn State Altoona will offer a virtual screening of the film "Suicide: The Ripple Effect" on Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 6 p.m., during National Suicide Prevention Week.

Members of the college's Health Advisory Board will offer virtual mindfulness activities to help you relax and reset for the week ahead.

The deadline for fall 2020 submissions to "Hard Freight," Penn State Altoona’s online student literary magazine, is Tuesday, Nov. 10, at midnight.

Penn State Altoona is partnering with Freedom Excursions to facilitate transportation between the Ivyside and downtown campuses on Labor Day.

The Safe at State event will include bystander intervention tips, advice on staying safe on campus, and a self-defense training session.

Penn State Altoona will host the Altoona Common Experience Student Leadership Conference from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13.

Last week, Penn State’s Food Services launched Penn State Eats mobile ordering. The new mobile ordering system, integrated through the recently launched Penn State Go app, under the Dining tab. The new mobile ordering app allows students, faculty, staff and guests the option to order food from their mobile devices, providing them with a cashless and contactless food service experience.