Page 4 - Penn State Altoona 2020-2021 Student Planner

2 Welcome to Penn State! Since 1855, our University has been home to a talented and diverse group of students, faculty, and staff, and we’re pleased you’re joining this vibrant community. I encourage you to make the most of your college experience. Explore a wide array of academic and co-curricular experiences. Get involved! You’ll develop new skills, make new friends, and, along the way, find your future. I look forward to getting to know you and helping you achieve your educational goals. At Penn State, we’re committed to student success in the classroom and in all you do. I wish you the best as you begin your journey at our University. Thank you for choosing Penn State. Sincerely, President Eric J. Barron Welcome from the Chancellor and Dean Welcome to the 2020-2021 academic year at Penn State Altoona. This is an exciting time for our college, and I am pleased that you have chosen to further your education with us. Our faculty and staff are here to assist you in making your college experience successful. We are committed to providing you with opportunities to grow academically, culturally, socially, and spiritually. I encourage you to take advantage of these opportunities and to become fully engaged in your scholarship, to participate in the student organizations and activities of your choice, and to make the most of your Penn State Altoona experience. I urge you to challenge yourself to make your college years a period of both intellectual and social growth. To this end, I invite you to seek opportunities to give back to our community and to share your talents and expertise to make our world a better place. In a similar vein, I encourage you to broaden your personal horizon by taking advantage of Penn State Altoona’s opportunities for student/faculty research, studying abroad through our international study programs, and more. Working together, we can truly create a fulfilling learning and life experience for you. On behalf of our faculty and staff, I welcome you to Penn State Altoona and wish you a wonderful, exciting, and successful year. Sincerely, Dr. Lori J. Bechtel-Wherry Chancellor and Dean