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We are dedicated to saving lives and to building stronger families and communities. Through education, research, advocacy, and a focus on young adults ages 14–25, Active Minds is opening up the conversation about mental health and creating lasting change in the way mental health is talked about, cared for, and valued in the United States.

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Be a part of a nationally recognized organization, ActiveMinds, that is serving to raise awareness and open up conversation towards the subject of mental health. You will be one of many students around the world apart of an incredible organization such as this, raising awareness towards a topic many are afraid to discuss. Through this, we hope to create lasting change and make an impact at Penn State Altoona.

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To promote agriculture as a group, both on campus and in the surrounding community. To allow members to blossom as a person and expand their horizons

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Being a member of Ag Club allows you to connect with fellow student-body and create a network of people throughout your time spent at Penn State.

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THON is the largest philanthropy in the world, raising over 101 million for the fight against pediatric cancer in its forty years of existence. Altoona is an organization to benefit THON and its efforts. Altoona Benefiting THON consists of 4 executive board members, about 30 captains, and over 300 active organization members! We raise the most money among the Commonwealth Campuses. Stop by the THON office in 201B Slep anytime to find out more information on how to get involved and how you can start saving lives! FTK!

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Members will have the opportunity to make a difference in the life of a child impacted by childhood cancer.

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American Railway Engineering and Maintenance of Way Association, The Pennsylvania State University Student Chapter of Altoona

The AREMA Student Chapter of Penn State Altoona is dedicated to hosting Penn State Altoona students from a variety of degree backgrounds who possess an interest in the railroad industry. Throughout the academic year, our student chapter members have many opportunities to advance their academic curiosity, participate in networking opportunities, engage with well-seasoned railroad representatives, and participate in various outings and projects. As a chapter of a national organization, our students connect with other students from all over the country and have opportunities to participate in conferences hosted or sponsored by the organization.

We always welcome new members to join us at our bi-weekly membership meetings. Feel free to contact our advisor or one of the board members if you have any questions!

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An introduction to the railroad industry with opportunities to learn, network, and gain field experience with those also interested in the industry.

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Promote inclusivity around Penn State Altoona as well as support each other.

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Support and inclusivity and friendship. Learn about different disabilities.

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The Lambda Gamma Beta chapter of Tribeta at Penn State Altoona is an honors society for students, particularly undergraduates, dedicated to improving the understanding and appreciation of biological study and extending boundaries of human knowledge through scientific research.

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Academic community, scholarship, scientific knowledge

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Bio Club: Where Science and Chill Collide! Get ready to geek out over the amazing web of life with us. Our mission? No boring stuff allowed. We're all about sharing mind-blowing facts, epic experiments, and a laid-back vibe. Join the crew, and let's unravel the secrets of nature while having a blast along the way. You do not need to be a Biology major to join the club, all are welcome!

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-Friendships and Connections: Connect with fellow biology enthusiasts, forming lasting friendships and a supportive network for your academic journey.
-Expert Insights: Interact with knowledgeable professors and guest speakers who offer valuable insights into cutting-edge research and real-world applications.
-Resume Boost: Enhance your resume with practical experience, demonstrating your passion for science, teamwork, and hands-on learning.
-Field Trips: Embark on exciting field trips to nature reserves, research centers, and labs, gaining a firsthand understanding of the diverse ecosystems and research methodologies.
-Career Exploration: Get a sneak peek into various career paths within the field of biology, helping you make informed decisions about your future.
-Interactive Learning: Participate in interactive workshops, discussions, and debates, igniting your curiosity and deepening your understanding of biological concepts.
-Leadership Opportunities: Take on leadership roles, organize events, and shape the club's direction, developing valuable leadership and organizational skills.
-Personal Growth: Boost your confidence, communication abilities, and problem-solving prowess as you collaborate with like-minded peers.
-Creative Expression: Express your passion for biology through art, science communication, and outreach activities, showcasing the beauty of science to the wider community.
-Community Impact: Contribute to meaningful projects that have a positive impact on the environment, health, and society, making a difference through your love for biology.
-Networking Opportunities: Connect with alumni and professionals in the field during club events, opening doors to potential mentors and internship possibilities.
-Fun and Camaraderie: Enjoy a vibrant and lively atmosphere where learning is enjoyable, and making memories with fellow biology enthusiasts is a given.
-Inspiration: Be inspired by like-minded peers, exploring new dimensions of biology that expand your horizons and reignite your curiosity.

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The Black Student Union, is an organization that prides itself on celebrating and appreciating the differences and similarities in our members. We encourage and respect diversity and are working to integrate our multicultural campus.

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Being in a fun, warm and inclusive environment.

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Blue & White Society is the student membership of the Penn State Alumni Association. Members support the Penn State Alumni Association's service to the University and to its communities through Penn State Pride and civic leadership. Beyond connecting the alumni to current students, the society aims to bring school spirit to the student body.

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Exclusive access to Penn State Merchandise, Discounts, and Newsletters.

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The mission of the club is to help students and faculty and staff of Penn State Altoona learn about Chinese culture and other Asian cultures and get club members involved in campus activities both academically and socially.

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Members of the Chineses Student Association may benefit from having a Chinese student community on campus, as we may assist and help each other to adjust to the new environment and build connections with each other.

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Foster creative ability while being inclusive and having fun

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Provide writing activities and group discussion of the craft of writing

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The Criminal Justice Organization is a formal club for all Criminal Justice majors and minors. We participate in many on-campus events throughout the school year as well as community service events within the Altoona area in addition to a monthly defensive tactics class. We are hoping to take a trip to one of the Federal Prisons in the area to see how it operates.

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Gain knowledge and experience within the Criminal Justice Organization through different activities, events, and speakers.

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Cru is committed to helping proclaim the gospel throughout the world. Our mission of winning, building and sending often occurs best in the context of relationships.
We want to equip you as you share your faith with those in your community. You can find valuable tools to bring Christ into every area of life.

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-Community with other college students and promotes relationships with like-minded people.
-Lifelong friendships
-Opportunities for Bible studies, outreach, on and off campus events, and involvement.
-Evangelism
-Bible Study
-Devotionals
-Mentoring
-Discipleship

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Our mission is to create a fun and inviting environment where everyone can have fun and relive some stress. We stive to make the game as accessible and open as possible so that as many people as can be can join us and have fun.

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Joining us and come together to play some D&D, we have many extra things to help you enhance your experience and enjoy yourself.

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Penn State Altoona Dance Team is a student-run organization that requires commitment from our members. We perform at halftime during all home men's and women's basketball games. We are always open to new opportunities to work with groups and events on campus!

Any questions? Feel free to contact the captain: Charley Hoffman (ceh5806@psu.edu)

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The Penn State Altoona Dance Team has many benefits! Our members are encouraged to input their own ideas to benefit themselves and other members. Members should benefit from others by asking questions, working together, and being creative in their own way.

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Penn State Altoona DiscipleMakers Christian Fellowship (DCF) is a local chapter of the Pennsylvania­-based DiscipleMakers organization. Our goal is to make a visible difference in the quality of student life. We seek to find ways to serve and improve the campus community. We also provide Investigative Bible Discussions for anyone interested in learning more about Jesus Christ and desire to grow in their faith. We are committed to helping each student grow in how to practically live out their faith as Jesus did. We welcome the questions, objections, and struggles of people honestly searching for the truth.

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A community focused on knowing Jesus Christ deeper.

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We are a Non-denominational Christian group that accepts and welcomes people of all races and religions to engage in open discussions about the Bible. We are also heavily focused on the fellowship aspect of our group; we love to hang out together, interact with the local community, and have separate discussions about anything of interest!

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We offer a community for students to grow in their faith and to have fun and fellowship with others. Not to mention, free food!

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The mission of KON and the HDFS student group, is to uphold the values held within the collective group, and showcase skills learned through the HDFS degree when interacting with other students, or facilitating events on campus.

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KON: Be official officers over KON and HDFS student group; be recognized as high standing scholar students in the HDFS degree; Discuss involvement with future employers; gain skills regarding communication, collaboration, fundraising ideas, etc.
HDFS Student Group: Collaborate with other students; develop skills with collaboration, communication, fundraising ideas, and teamwork; gain volunteer hours for future employment or self-service.

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The Penn State Altoona Kinesiology Club is to provide an environment for individuals passionate about human movement and physical activity to come together, share knowledge, and engage in a community of likeminded individuals. You do not have to be a kinesiology student to join.

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This club creates an inclusive environment where students can come together and enhance members’ understanding of the principles of movement, promote healthy living, provide opportunities for networking and career development, and promote the broader understanding and appreciation of kinesiology in the community.

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Being in an environment where you can be yourself and feel comfortable.

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The Latin Hispanic Association focuses on bringing people from different parts of the world with similar cultures and bringing more diversity to the campus.

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The Lion Ambassadors of Penn State Altoona represent the University as a whole and promote the campus's goals and interests. We communicate Penn State Altoona's history and personality and strengthen the campuses' and university's traditions by instilling pride in current and future students, alumni and friends.

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The benefits of Lion Ambassadors include:
1. A Second Family on Campus
2. Public Speaking Skills
3. Resume Builder
4. Community Engagement

Visit: https://sites.psu.edu/altoonaambassadors/
Click "Apply Now" for more information

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We are a group of students who meet up to discuss any new or interesting mathematical concepts, we also get some of the math professors to give a brief lecture on some of those concepts.

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Open to everyone

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To improve the understanding of engineering concepts through engineering projects and provide networking and social opportunities to students at Penn State Altoona.

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Enhancement of technical skills, collaboration and networking events, student lead projects and events, campus engagement.

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BAJA SAE is an intercollegiate design competition. It consists of regional competitions that simulate real-world engineering design. Students are asked to build an off-road vehicle that will survive rough terrain and occasionally water. In addition to the racing events, competitions also include Shark Tank-esque sales presentations and proof of design presentations. Students of all majors are welcomed, and in many cases needed.
We meet in Force 104 for our meetings at noon on Tuesdays, and from 7PM-10PM on Tuesdays & Thursdays.

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Membership benefits will include fabrication skills along with marketing and sales skills. Members will also be presented with many learning opportunities as well as some chances to travel to different competitions.

We also have various opportunities to engage with different companies, such as our lead sponsor, Cummins Inc.

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When the NSLS began 20 years ago, we decided to help the greatest number of people in the most significant way. We achieved this through a dedicated mission to impact the world by building stronger, more successful leaders. Our philosophy is that we accomplish more together than we do alone. We have seen that with proper support and dedicated action, people can achieve extraordinary things for themselves and the greater community.

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We believe obstacles should never get in the way of opportunities. Our goal is to provide NSLS members with a wealth of resources, including access to scholarships, professional communication training, discounts on leading brands and services, and more. Browse the full list of benefits below and start taking advantage of all your NSLS membership has to offer.
-Learn from known leaders
-Save money
-Advance your career
-Apply for scholarships

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The purpose of this association shall be:
1. To promote goodwill and understanding between South Asians and nationalities on a person to-person level.
2. To encourage cultural exchange.
3. To Provide a sense of community to all students.

Membership Benefits
Building a sense of community: Joining SASA can help you meet like-minded individuals who share your interests and hobbies, which can help you feel more connected to your college community.

Developing new skills: SASA will offer opportunities for members to learn new skills or develop existing ones, which can be valuable both in your personal and professional life.

Gaining leadership experience: the club can provide opportunities to take on leadership roles, such as becoming an officer or organizing events, which can help you develop valuable leadership skills.

Networking: SASA hosted events and activities that allow members to network with alumni, professionals in their field of interest, or other individuals who can provide valuable connections and resources.

Improving your resume: Involvement in clubs and organizations can demonstrate to potential employers that you are a well-rounded individual with a range of interests and skills.

Having fun: Perhaps most importantly, joining SASA can be a fun and enjoyable way to explore your interests, meet new people, and make lasting memories.

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We are a group formed around welcoming everyone in the LGBTQIA+ community and allies. Our goals are to provide LGBTQ+ education and a safe space.

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The benefits of being a member of Pride Alliance are having a found family of LGBTQ+ people and allies, networking with other LGBTQ+ community organizations university wide, learn about & advocate for the LGBTQ+ community.

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P.A.A.W. benefits animals by serving local shelters and by educating students and faculty/staff members.

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With this club, there will be networking opportunities, long-lasting friendships, and you get to work with animals!

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Psychology Club is open to all students regardless of major, who are interested in becoming involved in an academic and social organization at Penn State Altoona. The club is designed to unify students interested in and enhance student's knowledge about the field of Psychology. The club tries to assist students in gaining insight about Psychology courses, grad school, and careers while having fun with other Psychology-minded individuals.

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Members of Psychology Club will have the opportunity to learn about many realms of psychology through attending meetings and events. They will also be able to learn information about grad school and careers in psychology, as well as connect with other students with similar interests.

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To promote a positive student-athlete image; build and strengthen student-athlete relationships with each other, the administration, the campus, and the community; and develop and support programs aimed at the student-athletes' well being

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Student-athletes will be able to engage in an organization geared towards athletes with the ability for community service events.

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The Student Government Association is the official representative government of the Penn State Altoona student body. Working with the Center for Student and Civic Engagement and the Division of Student Affairs, SGA oversees many issues which affect students' day-to-day lives.

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Students participating in SGA will have a chance to voice concerns and make changes. They will also build soft skills like leadership, communication, advocacy, and project management. This will be an excellent opportunity for students to develop their professional resum├® while meeting and networking with other students, faculty, staff, and University administrators.

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SNAP will be focused around engaging Nursing Students of Penn State Altoona in community services that benefit health care organizations in the local area. We will also be engaging students to become involved in the nursing educational process.

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Members will be able to participate in this state-wide organization that allows for community service, all while building relationships with other fellow nursing students.

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Student PSEA is a pre-professional association dedicated to advancing leadership skills and professional development among future educators across the Commonwealth. Student PSEA has a wealth of resources and people dedicated to helping you on your educational journey toward becoming a teacher.

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Joining Student PSEA give you a strong voice to speak out for our schools, our students, and our professions. Our organization offers insurance to young educators, professional development opportunities, and a voice in our local and state associations.

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The mission includes uniting all students of Penn State Altoona interested in and/or searching for an outlet for artistic expression and communication, to foster relationships with other clubs on campus related to the arts and to connect student artists with one other at Penn State Altoona, to encourage participation in art events and other campus events and to provide consistent amount of art events for students on campus.

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Active members are defined as students who are actively contributing to the success of The Art Club (both in person and remotely via The Art Club group on Canvas) and attend at least four events or regular meetings per academic year. This includes students who are unable to attend regular meetings due to class schedules, but who can volunteer for special events such as Involvement Fairs, fundraising activities, and field trips.

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We consist of individuals who are studying Information Technology, Security Risk Analysis, and Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations. We discuss with companies about careers in the tech field as well as hands on club activities for club members who want to learn. Guest speakers are a big part of Cybersecurity Club. The idea here is to learn about career opportunities as well as internships to learn what different IT jobs present. Anyone who wants to become better with computing and security are welcome to join the club; you do not have to major in aspects of computing.

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Members will have an increased opportunity to get help with concepts in IT/SRA/CYBER classes, internship and certificate resources, Linkedin connections, field trips such as HackPSU, and companies (such as Sheetz) coming in to talk to the club about careers after college.

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Introducing college students to Jesus Christ and helping them grow in their faith.

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- Weekly Events : Young Life College club and other events to laugh, have fun, and have real life conversations.
- Small Groups : College students and leaders diving deep into community and the Bible to further understand Jesus' love for them.
- Trips and Service : Fall weekend and Spring break trips - college students opportunity to get away from campus for adventures and life-changing experiences. Also opportunities for students to serve on summer staff or as a Young Life leader.