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Grant Risha shakes Ron Darbeau's hand

Grant Risha and Ron Darbeau

Penn State Altoona Chancellor Ron Darbeau, right, congratulates Grant Risha. Risha, professor of mechanical engineering, has been conferred the status of distinguished professor, the highest professorial distinction at the University.

Lee Peterson and Ian Marshall

Lee Peterson and Ian Marshall

English faculty Lee Peterson and Ian Marshall will read from their new books at 7 p.m., on Tuesday, March 28, in the Titelman Study of the Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts.

George Lakey in a green shirt

George Lakey

Author, activist and sociologist George Lakey will speak at Penn State Altoona at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 22, in the Slep Student Center.

Image of a laptop with someone designing a logo of the word idea

Idea

Local businesses are encouraged to apply for the Craft It, Pitch It, Win It competition for a chance to win up to $4,000 for their marketing budgets.

Image of a laptop with someone designing a logo of the word idea

Idea

Local businesses are encouraged to apply for the Craft It, Pitch It, Win It competition for a chance to win up to $4,000 for their marketing budgets.

A health care worker takes notes while interviewing a patient

Health Care

Penn State Altoona’s Biology program will host the Patient Resource Navigators for Social Determinants of Health presentation from 12:15 to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 16, in room 150 of the Hawthorn Building.

A health care worker takes notes while interviewing a patient

Health Care

Penn State Altoona’s Biology program will host the Patient Resource Navigators for Social Determinants of Health presentation from 12:15 to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 16, in room 150 of the Hawthorn Building.

Arts and crafts materials displayed on a table including paintbrushes, colored pencils, scissors, and more

Arts and crafts

Penn State Altoona will present a series of Art for Wellness events throughout the spring semester. The events will take place from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Slep Student Center on Feb. 23, March 16, March 30, and Apr. 13.