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Penn State Altoona to host 'How to Start a Side Hustle' panel Nov. 20

Penn State Altoona will offer “How to Start a Side Hustle” from 12:05 to 1:05 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 20, in the Pond View Lounge of the Slep Student Center. Credit: Vitalii Vodolazskyi - stock.adobe.com. All Rights Reserved.

ALTOONA, Pa. — Penn State Altoona will offer “How to Start a Side Hustle” from 12:05 to 1:05 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 20, in the Pond View Lounge of the Slep Student Center.

The event will feature three panelists, each Penn State Altoona faculty or staff who also own their own business. They will share stories of their entrepreneurial journeys and offer practical advice on launching your own side gig. There will also be a Q&A

The panelists are Dani Fry, Next Chapter Bookshop; Paul Cooney, Icon Studios; and John Girard, Drone Business.

The event is open to all students, faculty and staff.

Last Updated November 4, 2025

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