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).
A valid Penn State ID number is required to claim any prizes.
Schedule of events
Monday, March 30 — Instagram photo contest: Penn State Altoona pets edition
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 the Campus Activities Board.
Tuesday, March 31 — Instagram Taskmaster Challenge
Throw a tea bag into a mug from the furthest distance away, and then share the video. All students who share a video (#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, March 31 at noon — Virtual zoo
Join our Zoom chat and select one of several zoos to tour. When you come across something awesome, share your screen or mention it (#PSAltoonaConnect).
Wednesday, April 1 — Instagram: Bob Ross and finish this drawing
Join Bob Ross as he draws some of his famous paintings. Draw along with him and then share your drawing with us. No need to break out the paints and canvas; try a different medium like a pen, pencil, or crayons on a notepad or napkin. All students who share a photo of their Bob Ross drawing (#PSAltoonaConnect) and follow back studentlifepsaltoona will be entered into a drawing for a $50 online gift card. Sponsored by the Campus Activities Board.
Thursday, April 2 at noon — Penn State Altoona website scavenger hunt
The hunt is on! Can you match the clues to their pages on the Penn State Altoona website? Clues will be announced the day of the contest. Find all the pages to send to jnh16@psu.edu. If you correctly identify them, you’ll be entered into a drawing for a $50 online gift card. Sponsored by Campus Activities Board.
Friday, April 3 — Instagram question: Would you rather?
Would you rather spend the day at an amusement park or on the beach? Share your answer (#PSAltoonaConnect).
Friday, April 3 at 9 p.m. — Jackbox Game Night
Join CAB and the D6 gaming club for a game night. We’ll have multiple rounds of Jackbox Games, like Pictionary, trivia, etc, that you could jump in to play. First place winners will earn a $75 online gift card.