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Published 08.14.2023

Photos by Cindy Davis Meixel, writer/photo editor; Conor P. Fry, student photographer; and Kimberlee R. Rusczyk, digital marketing manager; and Sarah R. Yoder, coordinator of admissions operations

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    Helpful crews of students and staff delivered an expanded menu of activities and assistance during Welcome Week, easing new students onto their soon-to-be-familiar Penn College home. From Wednesday's check-in and move-in ... through entertainment and events that calmed the flutter of last-minute butterflies ... to Monday's start of classes, Penn College News photographers were there.

    Bookended by his Penn College Mom and Dad, Jack C. Chamberlain, a first-year building construction technology student from Leesport, moves into Lancaster Hall.
    Bookended by his Penn College Mom and Dad, Jack C. Chamberlain, a first-year building construction technology student from Leesport, moves into Lancaster Hall.
    Cierra D. Miller provides some move-in muscle, assisting Jaden C. Adamczyk (in background), building construction technology, of Reading. A Wildcat soccer player, Miller hails from Dover and is enrolled in welding & fabrication engineering technology.
    Cierra D. Miller provides some move-in muscle, assisting Jaden C. Adamczyk (in background), building construction technology, of Reading. A Wildcat soccer player, Miller hails from Dover and is enrolled in welding & fabrication engineering technology.
    Stocked up on clean, folded laundry to start the semester is new mechatronics student Zeke M. Foy, of Somerset.
    Stocked up on clean, folded laundry to start the semester is new mechatronics student Zeke M. Foy, of Somerset.
    As they roll along, move-in volunteers enjoy ample time for conversation. Among the variety of necessities being toted: a fishing pole, potato chips and floor-cleaning supplies!
    As they roll along, move-in volunteers enjoy ample time for conversation. Among the variety of necessities being toted: a fishing pole, potato chips and floor-cleaning supplies!
    Jamir N. Logan enjoys a photo op with his grandmother and mother. From West Easton, he’s a freshman in information assurance & cyber security.
    Jamir N. Logan enjoys a photo op with his grandmother and mother. From West Easton, he’s a freshman in information assurance & cyber security.
    Appropriately enough, this new student in landscape/plant production technology savors a family photo at a fantastic floral landmark: Jared E. Andrews (second from left) is from Perkasie.
    Appropriately enough, this new student in landscape/plant production technology savors a family photo at a fantastic floral landmark: Jared E. Andrews (second from left) is from Perkasie.
    Resident Assistant Aidan J. Weissenberger (left) and Han A. Gandarillas-Reyes, residence desk clerk, share a happy moment in between blue-bin duties. Weissenberger, of Hightstown, N.J., is enrolled in architecture & sustainable design. Gandarillas-Reyes, of East Norriton, is in landscape/plant production technology.
    Resident Assistant Aidan J. Weissenberger (left) and Han A. Gandarillas-Reyes, residence desk clerk, share a happy moment in between blue-bin duties. Weissenberger, of Hightstown, N.J., is enrolled in architecture & sustainable design. Gandarillas-Reyes, of East Norriton, is in landscape/plant production technology.
    Admissions Counselor Stephanie A. Golder (in blue hat) offers friendly support to a family.
    Admissions Counselor Stephanie A. Golder (in blue hat) offers friendly support to a family.
    With sunglasses that match the orange traffic cones, Penn College Police Officer Jeffrey E. Kriner is always standing by on move-in day – equipped with guidance and graciousness.
    With sunglasses that match the orange traffic cones, Penn College Police Officer Jeffrey E. Kriner is always standing by on move-in day – equipped with guidance and graciousness.
    Welcoming new students to The Village (from left): Sophia G. Wiest, residence life coordinator, upper-level students; and RAs Brooke LeeAnn Brinker, Kylee P. Albert and Frank Anthony Orzehoski.
    Welcoming new students to The Village (from left): Sophia G. Wiest, residence life coordinator, upper-level students; and RAs Brooke LeeAnn Brinker, Kylee P. Albert and Frank Anthony Orzehoski.
    Surfin’ into a new year! Move-in volunteer Daniel L. Medford (in yellow shirt), a paramedic science student, offers an assist to Patrick R. Conan, a new transfer student enrolled in electronics & computer engineering technology. Coincidentally, both are from York. Side note: Residence halls are so full, 80 freshmen are moving into The Village and 40 into Campus View (both of which normally house upper-level students).
    Surfin’ into a new year! Move-in volunteer Daniel L. Medford (in yellow shirt), a paramedic science student, offers an assist to Patrick R. Conan, a new transfer student enrolled in electronics & computer engineering technology. Coincidentally, both are from York. Side note: Residence halls are so full, 80 freshmen are moving into The Village and 40 into Campus View (both of which normally house upper-level students).
    Corbin John Drigalla glides through The Village. A second-semester student in mechatronics from Skillman, N.J., Drigalla also works as part-time waitstaff at Le Jeune Chef Restaurant.
    Corbin John Drigalla glides through The Village. A second-semester student in mechatronics from Skillman, N.J., Drigalla also works as part-time waitstaff at Le Jeune Chef Restaurant.
    Ample activity along West Third Street
    Ample activity along West Third Street
    Outside The Village, RA Kaleb Dylan Styer, a collision repair technology student from Herndon, helps move items from car to bin ...
    Outside The Village, RA Kaleb Dylan Styer, a collision repair technology student from Herndon, helps move items from car to bin ...
    ... including this creature comfort!
    ... including this creature comfort!
    Student volunteers undergo "Hypnotic Intoxication," Keith Karkut’s program that features the hypnosis of students while exploring the consequences of alcohol.
    Student volunteers undergo "Hypnotic Intoxication," Keith Karkut’s program that features the hypnosis of students while exploring the consequences of alcohol.
    A willing Wildcat subjects herself to the unpredictable power of suggestion.
    A willing Wildcat subjects herself to the unpredictable power of suggestion.
    Wednesday's "Water Wars" help participants beat the heat ...
    Wednesday's "Water Wars" help participants beat the heat ...
    ... with cool-down blasts of H2O.
    ... with cool-down blasts of H2O.
    There's refreshment in the air!
    There's refreshment in the air!
    Lacrosse coach Jordan G. Williams enjoys the evening with his wife and daughter. A Wildcat family, indeed ... and, judging by the soccer ball, that includes ALL Wildcats!
    Lacrosse coach Jordan G. Williams enjoys the evening with his wife and daughter. A Wildcat family, indeed ... and, judging by the soccer ball, that includes ALL Wildcats!
    Cornhole with a big tent backdrop!
    Cornhole with a big tent backdrop!
    President Michael J. Reed puts just the right amount of loft into his toss.
    President Michael J. Reed puts just the right amount of loft into his toss.
    Students enjoy a game of Spike Ball, which adds a small trampoline to a volleyball sensibility.
    Students enjoy a game of Spike Ball, which adds a small trampoline to a volleyball sensibility.
    First-year students from four different majors get acquainted.
    First-year students from four different majors get acquainted.
    A well-balanced meal ... literally! This talented trio leaves Capitol Eatery en route to dining under the tent.
    A well-balanced meal ... literally! This talented trio leaves Capitol Eatery en route to dining under the tent.
    Summer picnic on a plate – Yum!
    Summer picnic on a plate – Yum!
    The first of Thursday's two rainbows illustrates Welcome Week's upbeat vibe.
    The first of Thursday's two rainbows illustrates Welcome Week's upbeat vibe.
    RA Kellor A. Schooley leads the first convocation arrivals to the bleachers (as sprinkles begin to fall).
    RA Kellor A. Schooley leads the first convocation arrivals to the bleachers (as sprinkles begin to fall).
    Students march into UPMC Field ...
    Students march into UPMC Field ...
    ... some stopping to punctuate the excitement with their smiles.
    ... some stopping to punctuate the excitement with their smiles.
    From his along-the-fence vantage, the president greets every new incoming student ...
    From his along-the-fence vantage, the president greets every new incoming student ...
    ... with a friendly fist-bump that solidly says, "Welcome to Penn College!"
    ... with a friendly fist-bump that solidly says, "Welcome to Penn College!"
    Hands in the air! Rain? We don’t care! There're freebies to be caught, lobbed into the stands by RA Kianna Antonia Rizzo.
    Hands in the air! Rain? We don’t care! There're freebies to be caught, lobbed into the stands by RA Kianna Antonia Rizzo.
    Putting those newly acquired giveaways to good use in the downpour
    Putting those newly acquired giveaways to good use in the downpour
    At home in any sports venue, Reed prepares to toss some T-shirts.
    At home in any sports venue, Reed prepares to toss some T-shirts.
    Using every talent in her toolkit – exuberance, unabashed promotion, expressiveness, gentle goading, eye contact and dance moves, among 'em – Christie A. Bing Kracker, director of the Center for Academic Excellence, works the crowd ... to the undisguised amusement of co-worker Kyle W. Kern, coordinator of student success.
    Using every talent in her toolkit – exuberance, unabashed promotion, expressiveness, gentle goading, eye contact and dance moves, among 'em – Christie A. Bing Kracker, director of the Center for Academic Excellence, works the crowd ... to the undisguised amusement of co-worker Kyle W. Kern, coordinator of student success.
    Stirring cheers for swag is RA Frank Anthony Orzehoski, a building automation engineering technology senior from Warminster.
    Stirring cheers for swag is RA Frank Anthony Orzehoski, a building automation engineering technology senior from Warminster.
    So good, it deserves an encore! Rainbow #2 frames the sudden sunshine of welcoming remarks. From left are American Sign Language interpreter Casey Thurber; President Reed; Allison Bressler Grove, director of student engagement; and orientation leaders Kellor A. Schooley and Eryn L. Nichols.
    So good, it deserves an encore! Rainbow #2 frames the sudden sunshine of welcoming remarks. From left are American Sign Language interpreter Casey Thurber; President Reed; Allison Bressler Grove, director of student engagement; and orientation leaders Kellor A. Schooley and Eryn L. Nichols.
    The sinking sun casts lengthening shadows over convocation.
    The sinking sun casts lengthening shadows over convocation.
    Filling the seats ...
    Filling the seats ...
    ... and lining the UPMC Field fence for Thursday's somewhat soggy festivities
    ... and lining the UPMC Field fence for Thursday's somewhat soggy festivities
    As part of Thursday's "Big Toy Room," students played larger-than-life billiards ...
    As part of Thursday's "Big Toy Room," students played larger-than-life billiards ...
    ... Connect 4 ...
    ... Connect 4 ...
    ... and answered the challenge of a soccer dartboard, among other oversized amusements.
    ... and answered the challenge of a soccer dartboard, among other oversized amusements.
    A human version of "Hungry, Hungry Hippos" sends students head-first into an inflatable arena.
    A human version of "Hungry, Hungry Hippos" sends students head-first into an inflatable arena.
    Chamberlain Hill, comprising siblings Sara R. Scott and Rocky Allen, brings an authentic country sound to Friday Night Fest.
    Chamberlain Hill, comprising siblings Sara R. Scott and Rocky Allen, brings an authentic country sound to Friday Night Fest.
    PCT Benefiting THON spreads its pediatric cancer-fighting message as part of the world's largest student-run philanthropic organization.
    PCT Benefiting THON spreads its pediatric cancer-fighting message as part of the world's largest student-run philanthropic organization.
    Surefire winners on the Penn College campus are goats ...
    Surefire winners on the Penn College campus are goats ...
    ... hatchet-throwing ...
    ... hatchet-throwing ...
    ... and ever-popular food trucks!
    ... and ever-popular food trucks!
    Head-first into an immersive campus experience
    Head-first into an immersive campus experience
    Tie-dyed triumph
    Tie-dyed triumph
    A bonfire adds to the week's cozy welcome.
    A bonfire adds to the week's cozy welcome.
    Eager to begin fall classes are Kenneth E. Welker Jr. (left), instructor of plumbing and heating, and Mavrick J. Farabaugh, a building automation engineering technology student from Carroltown.
    Eager to begin fall classes are Kenneth E. Welker Jr. (left), instructor of plumbing and heating, and Mavrick J. Farabaugh, a building automation engineering technology student from Carroltown.
    Bright and early on Monday morning, sophomore Logan R. Ogden, of Montoursville, heads to his Masonry Principles class. A member of the Wildcat men's soccer team, he is enrolled in residential construction technology & management.
    Bright and early on Monday morning, sophomore Logan R. Ogden, of Montoursville, heads to his Masonry Principles class. A member of the Wildcat men's soccer team, he is enrolled in residential construction technology & management.
    Rarely (if ever) without a smile, assistant professor Tushanna M. Habalar prepares future health care professionals through the Fundamentals of Nursing course.
    Rarely (if ever) without a smile, assistant professor Tushanna M. Habalar prepares future health care professionals through the Fundamentals of Nursing course.
    Wheeling a "Wellness Cart" full of goodies, complete with a bicycle bell, are Mary Shuma Rudberg (left) director of counseling; and Wendie L. Snyder, director of college health services.
    Wheeling a "Wellness Cart" full of goodies, complete with a bicycle bell, are Mary Shuma Rudberg (left) director of counseling; and Wendie L. Snyder, director of college health services.
    Reed brings it full circle, giving a "Wildcat Welcome" to another student embarking on fall studies.
    Reed brings it full circle, giving a "Wildcat Welcome" to another student embarking on fall studies.

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