Penn State Altoona

Lion Ambassadors

What We Do...

The Penn State Altoona Lion Ambassadors participate in many events every semester. Our involvement is not limited to Penn State Altoona; we are also very active in the local community. Lion Ambassadors host many social events to encourage camaraderie within the organization.

Some of our activities include…

• One weekly tour per Ambassador - this is done through the admissions office for prospective students; The tours take approximately 1 hour
• One weekly meeting for the Lion Ambassador organization
• One weekly Executive Board meeting (Exclusive to the Executive Board)
• Fall Open House - Organized through the Admissions Office; Ambassadors socialize with prospective students, answer questions, and provide campus tours
• Spring Offer Receptions - Organized through the Admissions Office; Ambassadors socialize with prospective students, speak about college life, and provide campus tours
• Spring Junior Open House - Organized through the Admissions Office; Ambassadors socialize with prospective students, speak about college life, and provide campus tours
• Organize and assist with Penn State Altoona’s Homecoming events in the Fall
• Host charity events on campus to aid local charities
• Attend Fall and Spring Retreats
• Actively participate in community service projects
• Serve as ushers at the Mishler Theater and at Commencement
• Serve as tour guides and escorts for the Junior Pennsylvania Science Fair
• Participate in the “Major Event of the Year” – a fair where students can meet with the representatives from the different Academic Colleges to assist in choosing a major
• Visit local high schools, representing Penn State Altoona
• Serve as tour guides for any guests on campus
• CNC- Commonwealth Networking Conference for all Lion Ambassadors in the Penn State University System
• Induction Ceremony for newly elected members
• Serve as tour guides as per faculty requests
• Coordinate social events such as holiday caroling, ice-skating, all-night bowling, hayrides, roller skating, holiday parties, Altoona Curve Baseball games, plus much more!