Altoona

Students can come with a group of friends or by themselves for some creative artmaking to help calm stress, practice mindfulness, or just have fun. Each week, art therapist Elaine Baney will be on hand to give a prompt and demonstration or assist in a student’s own idea. Art materials will be provided.

The March 25 program will provide information about various health and wellness topics and allow students to interact with their peers, campus organizations, and community resources.

The virtual event on March 25 features three panelists who have built professional expertise from different academic disciplines. They will answer questions and offer advice to current students about the impact of a college education.

Penn State Altoona’s Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies faculty and students will host a pizza party in celebration of Women's History Month from 6 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 25, in room 140 of the Hawthorn Building.

Attendees are invited to read or perform their own work or music or share a favorite piece of poetry or prose at the March 25 event. Participants will be invited to sign up at the beginning of the program.

Students are encouraged to join Health and Wellness Center staff on March 27 for a program to discuss study skills and time management.

CWO2 Amanda Strandburg and Army veteran Elizabeth Cooper will speak about their time in the military and the unique challenges they face as women in the armed forces. A Q & A session will immediately follow.

Penn State Altoona will host a Liederabend at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 27, in the Titelman Study of the Misciagna Center for Performing Arts. The event is free and open to the public.

Students can come with a group of friends or by themselves for some creative artmaking to help calm stress, practice mindfulness, or just have fun. Each week, art therapist Elaine Baney will be on hand to give a prompt and demonstration or assist in a student’s own idea. Art materials will be provided.

The tasks require the participants to prioritize income and funds for food, transportation, childcare, housing, etc. Volunteers will run various organizations, such as the bank, school, police, etc. The event can include up to 80 participants and 25 volunteers.