This is a sampling of the events offered for Welcome Week. For all events and for the first week of classes, please visit Connect!

Faith and Spirituality at Penn State Altoona
12:30 p.m., Edith Davis Eve Memorial Chapel
Hosted by Sue Patterson, Director of Student Diversity and Inclusion Programming
Learn about the opportunities available to you to learn about other faiths, explore your own, or worship with others who share in your beliefs. This session is meant as an introduction to opportunities available throughout the year to all students.
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Performance Arts Opportunities
1:00 p.m., Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts
Hosted by Bonnie Cutsforth-Huber, professor of music, and KT Huckabee, teaching professor of integrative arts and dance
Learn about what performance arts opportunities are available to you, regardless of your major. Opportunities include the following:

  • Ivyside Dance Ensemble
  • Ivyside Pride (the vocal arts student group)
  • Jazz Ensemble
  • Pep Band

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Study Away Information Session
2:00 p.m., Learning Resources Center, 125 Eiche Library
Hear from Beth Seymour and Victoria Hesser from the Study Abroad office about how you can design your academic plan to study abroad. At the conclusion of the Study Away conversation, students will be given a quick overview of the services offered by the Learning Resources Center (tutoring), Writing Commons, and Academic Internships.
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Building Meetings for Students Living in Residence Halls
6:00 p.m.,Your assigned living Hall (Oak, Maple, Spruce, Cedar)
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Sundays in Slep: Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore (free movie)
8:00 p.m., Pond View Lounge, Slep Student Center
Free popcorn and ice cream will be available.
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