Ten Pennsylvania College of Technology employees have earned Blue Belts in Innovation Engineering, following completion of a 15-week Innovation Leadership Series. The Blue Belt certification is from the Innovation Engineering Institute and is recognized throughout industry. They are the third Penn College group to complete the training.
Ten employees earn Blue Belts in Innovation Engineering Published 05.07.2024 Photos provided News Campus and People Our People Home Page contents Ten Penn College employees have earned Blue Belts in Innovation Engineering, following completion of a 15-week Innovation Leadership Series. They are the third Penn College group to complete the training. Nine are shown here with their training facilitator (from left): Fletcher W. Farr, facilitator Chip D. Baumgardner, Kimberly S. Cordrey, Rantz R. Mahaffey, …
Seventeen students from six area school districts participated in the 2023-24 Penn College Youth Leadership Program, an initiative hosted annually by Pennsylvania College of Technology. As part of their engagement, the youth leaders experienced field trips to local community service agencies. At the recent Youth Leadership Graduation Dinner, each student was presented with a “certificate of graduation” for completing the program.
Youth Leadership Program inspires community service Published 05.06.2024 Photos by Rob Hinkal, social media specialist News Community Community Involvement K-12 Events Student Engagement Faculty & Staff Home Page contents Area high school students who participated in the 2023-24 Penn College Youth Leadership Program pose for a group photo after their recent program graduation dinner, held at the college’s Thompson Professional Development Center. The students represented Jersey Shore, Loyalsock Township, …
Seventeen teenagers from Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School in Coal Township spent a day exploring the world of polymer engineering and manufacturing, thanks in part to Pennsylvania College of Technology. The college provided funding support through a PAsmart grant it received last year for the students to visit Sekisui Kydex in Bloomsburg, a renowned thermoplastics manufacturing company.
Penn College supports students’ visit to Sekisui Kydex Published 05.06.2024 News Polymer Engineering Corporate Partnerships Corporate Tomorrow Makers Engineering Technologies External Scholarships Home Page contents Seventeen teenagers from Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School in Coal Township spent a day exploring the world of polymer engineering and manufacturing, thanks in part to Pennsylvania College of Technology. The college provided funding support through a PAsmart grant it received last year for …
First responders, detectives and pastry chefs were at work recently during “Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day” at Penn College. The Office of People & Culture invited employees to take part in the national celebration and organized hands-on engagement for children, 10 to 14 years old. A productive day at work was enjoyed by current and future Wildcats!
Job-shadowing, career-exploring kids enjoy their 'work day' Published 05.06.2024 Photos provided by Mattie Pulizzi, manager of employee engagement News Faculty & Staff Campus Events Campus and People Our People Home Page contents First responders, detectives and pastry chefs were at work recently during “Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day” at Penn College. The Office of People & Culture invited employees to take part in the national celebration and organized hands-on engagement for children, 10 to 14 …
One down, one to go for the women’s softball team. Entering Friday’s United East Volt Division playoffs, Penn College coach Angela Stackhouse said, “It is anybody’s game.” And her Wildcats were more than happy to make it theirs alone with a three-game sweep to the divisional crown and a berth in this weekend’s UE Championship series at Elm Park.
Softball sweeps forward; other Wildcat teams reflect Published 05.05.2024 News Wildcat Athletics Athletics Students Home Page contents One down, one to go for the women’s softball team. Entering Friday’s United East Volt Division playoffs, Pennsylvania College of Technology coach Angela Stackhouse said, “It is anybody’s game.” And her Wildcats were more than happy to make it theirs alone with a three-game sweep to the divisional crown and a berth in this weekend’s UE Championship series at Elm Park. Also, …
Graphic design students and alumni from Pennsylvania College of Technology netted 20 awards in the 2023-24 American Advertising Awards Competition presented by the Northeast Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Advertising Federation. Penn College designs captured seven gold awards, eight silvers and five honorable mentions.
Graphic design students, alumni capture 20 awards Published 05.03.2024 News Graphic Design & Art Students Business, Arts & Sciences Awards Home Page contents Pennsylvania College of Technology graphic design alumna Taylor J. Leshock’s “Hot Sauce Packaging” design captured a gold award in the American Advertising Awards Competition presented by the Northeast Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Advertising Federation. The Shamokin resident’s entry went on to win a regional silver in the AAA competition. She …
Penn College’s Black Student Union hosted the college’s third Juneteenth celebration in late April. While the federal holiday – also known as Emancipation Day or Freedom Day – is observed on June 19, the April event allowed the college to celebrate while most students were still on campus.
Black Student Union hosts early Juneteenth Published 05.03.2024 Photos by Rob Hinkal, social media specialist News For Current Penn College Students Faculty & Staff Campus Events Home Page contents Diamond L. Marcus (standing), a business management student from Asbury Park, N.J., sings along with her phone as students paint and savor the early Juneteenth celebration. Penn College’s Black Student Union hosted the college’s third Juneteenth celebration in late April. While the federal holiday – also known …
Via a webinar, students in Penn College’s physical therapist assistant program recently presented research posters to members of the Northcentral District of the American Physical Therapy Association Pennsylvania Chapter. Posters were created as part of the Rehabilitation course.
PTA students present research via webinar Published 05.03.2024 Photos provided by Victoria Hurwitz, physical therapist assistant director News Students Physical Therapist Assistant Nursing & Health Sciences Faculty & Staff Community Connections Home Page contents Grace N. Allen, of South Williamsport, informs her professional counterparts on the use of ultrasound and electrical muscle stimulation for chronic low back pain. Students in Penn College’s physical therapist assistant program recently presented …
Among the many end-of-academic-year festivities on the Penn College campus was a carnival, held in the center of campus. Ideal spring weather greeted the guests as they tossed, climbed, laughed and splashed their way through a range of activities.
A final frolic Published 05.03.2024 Photos by Rob Hinkal, social media specialist News Campus Events Students Student Engagement Home Page contents Among the many end-of-academic-year festivities on the Penn College campus was a carnival, held in the center of campus. Ideal spring weather greeted the guests as they tossed, climbed, laughed and splashed their way through a range of activities. Another Wildcat year is in the books! It's not a carnival without a dunk tank, right? The splash is where it's at! …
Mesmerizing and relaxing, there's just something about a fire pit that stirs conversation and strengthens bonds. That simple yet powerful tool is taking "center stage" in Penn College's residence hall community, thanks to a collaboration between Residence Life and the college's American Welding Society student chapter.
Fire pit sparks collaboration, community Published 05.02.2024 Photos by Matt Deane, student photographer (unless otherwise noted) News Student Life Students Welding & Metal Fabrication Faculty & Staff Campus and People Residence Life Home Page contents At the "First Fire," Patrick C. Evanko (left) and Nikolas J. Harnish get set to "do the honors," lighting Residence Life's new fire pit for its inaugural gathering. The resident assistants and welding students are among those who carried the torch to make …