Penn State Altoona is a full-service, four-year, residential campus located less than 45 miles from the research campus at University Park. We offer bachelor's degrees in 21 disciplines and the first two years of over 275 Penn State majors.
ALTOONA, Pa. — Penn State Altoona will hold multiple events in recognition of First-Generation Celebration Day, held annually on Nov. 8. The celebration aims to raise awareness about the first-generation experience at Penn State and uplift the voices of students, faculty, staff, and alumni who were or will be the first in their immediate families to achieve a college degree.
- Tuesday, Nov. 1, from 4 to 5 p.m.
First-Generation Adult Learner Identity Virtual Panel - Wednesday, Nov. 2, from 6 to 7 p.m.
First-Generation Adult Learner Identity Virtual Panel - Monday, Nov. 7, beginning at 11 a.m.
Tabling at various outside locations with giveaways - Tuesday, Nov. 8, at 6:45 p.m.
Livestream of the Penn State Student Success Center panel in the Fireside Lounge of the Slep Student Center. Snacks available. - Thursday, Nov. 10, beginning at 1:30 p.m.
Tabling at various outside locations with giveaways - Thursday, Nov. 17, from noon to 1:15 p.m.
First-generation gathering with Penn State alumni in the Pond View Lounge of the Slep Student Center. Soup and salad lunch and giveaways provided.
First-Generation Celebration Day events are provided by Student Affairs, Student Diversity and Inclusion Programming, and the Division of Undergraduate Studies at Penn State Altoona.
