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Looking out over Walden Pond

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Ian Marshall, retired professor of English and environmental studies at Penn State Altoona, is among those who will present during "Explorations: The Penn State Emeritus Academy Lecture Series."

Looking out over Walden Pond

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Ian Marshall, retired professor of English and environmental studies at Penn State Altoona, is among those who will present during "Explorations: The Penn State Emeritus Academy Lecture Series."

A man standing in front of an image of a presentation on a projected screen

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KJ Vinoy, Professor, and prior Chair of Electrical Communication Engineering (ECE) and an alumnus of Penn State, presented his research during Penn State – IISc joint research workshop in December 2023 at IISc in Bangaluru, India.

The word Relax written in sand

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If you’re overwhelmed with coursework, employment, family or relationship issues, or just need a safe place to re-set, Penn State Altoona has Relaxation Spaces on both the Ivyside and downtown campuses.

The spaces include sensory items, massage chairs, oil diffusers, floor cushions, coloring books and pencils, weighted blankets, sand trays, and sound machines.

a tall, skinny light standing next to a small cart containing fidget spinners and sensory objects

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The relaxation room in the Belonging Center includes relaxing lighting options and a cart full of fidget spinners and sensory object.

The word Relax written in sand

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If you’re overwhelmed with coursework, employment, family or relationship issues, or just need a safe place to re-set, Penn State Altoona has Relaxation Spaces on both the Ivyside and downtown campuses.

The spaces include sensory items, massage chairs, oil diffusers, floor cushions, coloring books and pencils, weighted blankets, sand trays, and sound machines.