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Penn State Altoona virtual events schedule for April 6–10

This week's slate of events include an online show by interactive magician Trent James Credit: Sherrod Photography - stock.adobe.comAll Rights Reserved.

ALTOONA, Pa. — Penn State Altoona’s Center for Student and Civic Engagement is partnering with other offices and organizations to offer a series of virtual engagement events throughout the spring semester. Students are encouraged to participate and connect online. Share your thoughts and experiences on your social channels (#PSAltoonaConnect).

All prize winners must be Penn State Altoona students and have a valid Penn State ID number.

Schedule of Events

Monday, April 6 — Instagram Photo Contest: Nature photos

Take a stroll in your yard or snap a photo of a houseplant. All students who share a photo (#PSAltoonaConnect) and follow back studentlifepsaltoona will be entered into a drawing for a $25 online gift card. Sponsored by Power Hours and the Student Initiated Fee.

Tuesday, April 7 — Instagram Taskmaster Challenge

Make a meal with ingredients that start with all 26 letters of the alphabet, and then share a photo. All students who share a photo (#PSAltoonaConnect) and follow back @studentlifepsaltoona will be entered into a drawing for a $50 online gift card. Sponsored by Penn State Altoona Power Hours.

Tuesday, April 7 at noon — Zoom: Virtual Aquarium

Join us on a Zoom chat and select from one of several aquariums to tour. When you come across something awesome, share your screen or mention it (#PSAltoonaConnect).

Wednesday, April 8 — Poetry Reading and Challenge

Celebrate the arts this week by listening to the poem “If” by Rudyard Kipling then share a poem you've written. It can be something you wrote a long time ago or something you just wrote today. Or even add a new verse to “If” by Kipling. All students who share a poem (#PSAltoonaConnect) and follow back @studentlifepsaltoona will be eligible to win a $50 online gift card. Sponsored by Penn State Altoona Power Hours.

Wednesday, April 8 at 9 p.m. — Game Night: Jackbox Civic Doodles

Game on! Join us on Twitch for the online doodling game Civic Doodles, from the Jackbox Game Series. First place finishers will earn a $25 e-gift card. Sponsored by Campus Activities Board.

Thursday, April 9 at noon —Interactive Magician Trent James

Trent James is one of the most sought-after magicians in the college market. Join us on Zoom to see Trent perform a show of sleight-of-hand magic tricks and illusions. He’ll teach the viewers how to perform some magic with items available in their room or house.

Friday, April 10 — Instagram question: Would you rather ...

Would you rather be a little late or way too early? Share your answer (#PSAltoonaConnect) on Instagram @studentlifepsaltoona.

Friday, April 10 at 9 p.m. — Super Smash Brothers Ultimate Competition

 Join the Campus Activities Board and D6 Gaming Club for a game night on Twitch. There will be multiple rounds of Super Smash Brothers Ultimate, the popular crossover fighting game. Winners will be able to win online gift cards.

Last Updated April 6, 2020

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