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was renovated during the 1995-96 academic year and again in 2001-02 with the addition of the Common Grounds Coffeehouse. Free-weight rooms were added to the Adler Athletic Complex during the summers of 1996 and 1997. In 1998, the Edith Davis Eve Chapel was made handicapped accessible. The Cypress building was completed in 1999, and the Spring Run Stadium was completed in 2002. The Stadium features a regulation soccer field, 8-lane track and 2,000 seat grandstand. The Sheetz Family Health Center opened its doors in 2002, providing a home for the College's nursing degree programs, the Health and Wellness Center, and a private urgent care center. In 2005, the Hawthorn Building opened with 56 faculty offices and 24 classrooms, including a music rehearsal room and three computer labs. Ivyside campus now contains 171 acres with more than 20 buildings situated around a pond which was the original warming dam from the Ivyside Amusement Park. Penn State Altoona now is home to more than 3,000 students. With four residence halls, approximately 900 students reside on campus, with many more just walking distance away. Our student-athletes compete at the NCAA Division III level, and our recreational athletes participate in a multitude of intramural activities. As one of the 24 locations of The Pennsylvania State University located throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, We are proud to offer 23 baccalaureate degrees, 22 minors, and five associate degree programs, as well as the first two years of study leading to more than 275 baccalaureate majors offered throughout Penn State. Whether you choose to finish your college career at Penn State Altoona or transfer to another Penn State location to complete your course of study, you will graduate with a Penn State degree and join the largest dues-paying alumni association in the country. NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT The Pennsylvania State University is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to programs, facilities, admission, and employment without regard to personal characteristics not related to ability, performance, or qualifications as determined by University policy or by state or federal authorities. It is the policy of the University to maintain an academic and work environment free of discrimination, including harassment. The Pennsylvania State University prohibits discrimination and harassment against any person because of age, ancestry, color, disability or handicap, national origin, race, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status. Discrimination or harassment against faculty, staff or students will not be tolerated at The Pennsylvania State University. Direct all inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy to the Affirmative Action Director, The Pennsylvania State University, 328 Boucke Building, University Park, PA 16802-5901, 814- 863-0471, aao@psu.edu. HAZING If you feel you are being hazed at Penn State Altoona, or you’d like to report suspected hazing of a friend, please contact the Center for Student and Civic Engagement, Campus Police, or complete an incident reporting form at cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?PennState&layout_id=0. 5