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First year students pose during Voluntoona

Move In and Welcome Weekend 2018

As part of their welcome weekend activities, first year students participated in Voluntoona. As part of this program, Penn State Altoona partners with local community agencies to place students around the greater Altoona community to provide a morning of volunteer service.

First year students clean the streets as part of Voluntoona

Move In and Welcome Weekend 2018

As part of their welcome weekend activities, first year students participated in Voluntoona. As part of this program, Penn State Altoona partners with local community agencies to place students around the greater Altoona community to provide a morning of volunteer service.

An overview of Academic Convocation

Move In and Welcome Weekend 2018

Academic Convocation is the official beginning of the academic year. The event features a welcome and remarks from Penn State Altoona's Chancellor and Dean, Dr. Lori J. Bechtel-Wherry, as well as remarks from the chair of the Penn State Altoona Faculty Senate, Bill White, and comments from the Student Government Association President, Samantha Nash.