Choosing a major and career is a decision every student faces, but they often know very little about actual majors or career possibilities for those majors. To help answer the myriad of questions students have about majors, career choices and upper division locations, Penn State Altoona's Academic Information and Advising Center is sponsoring "The Major Event of the Year". On Wednesday, Oct. 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Harry E.

Individuals who have thought about taking credit courses at Penn State Altoona, have been out of high school for at least four years and have earned a high school diploma or GED are eligible to enroll for credit courses at the College. An information session with more about Penn State Altoona's baccalaureate and associate degree programs, student aid and admissions information, and adult learner support services will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 22, at Penn State Altoona.
For more information or to register, call 814-949-5046.

The Sports Information Office and Alumni and Development Office are searching for all individuals who participated in varsity athletics, dating back to when the College was named the Altoona Undergraduate Center. The goal of the joint project is to establish a database of former Penn State Altoona varsity athletes that will facilitate the exchange of news and information and create a means of communication among former teammates. The database will include names, addresses, telephone numbers, e-mail addresses, and pertinent information about each individual's athletic participation.

An author and activist for the abolishment of the death penalty, a syndicated columnist and political critic, the world's leading theoretical physicist, and a physician and social critic of healthcare reform headline an all-star cast for Penn State Altoona's 2003-2004 Distinguished Speaker Series. The series kicks off on Tuesday, Oct. 14, at 7:30 p.m. when Sister Helen Prejean, author of "Dead Man Walking" and activist for the Abolishment of the Death Penalty, presents her message "Dead Man Walking - The Journey Continues."
Read the full story at http://www.aa.psu.edu/speakers/

The microscope is a remarkable tool that allows viewers to explore a fascinating world, invisible to the unaided human eye. Penn State Altoona's Kid's College will allow students ages 9 through 12 to investigate how microscopes work, as well as slide preparation and staining, in this hands-on course held Aug. 5 and Aug. 6, from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Using dissecting and compound microscopes, the students will attempt to solve a mystery.

What makes a "good" babysitter who is asked back again and again? A good babysitter successfully uses leadership, basic care, safety/safe play, and first aid. Penn State Altoona's "Babysitting 101" course, designed around these four major themes, will give participants the knowledge and skills to become a really great babysitter. Infant and child CPR will also be taught and certification achieved by the participants. The course will be held Aug. 4 through Aug. 7, from 9 a.m. to noon at Penn State Altoona's Downtown Conference Center. This course is approved by the American Red Cross.

The Penn State Altoona-developed program 'In Their Shoes' was recently presented at the national conference of The Association for Higher Education and Disability in Dallas, Texas. The conference focuses on state-of-the-art trends, ADA policy and documentation and acommodation standards as they relate to colleges and universities. Joy Himmel and Essie Auker of the College's Health & Wellness Center presented the program at a poster session during the conference. 'In Their Shoes' is a Web-based training program for personnel in higher education.