Pennsylvania College of Technology officially opened its arms to first-year and transfer students during Welcome Weekend on Aug. 14-15. On Saturday, students moved into on- and off-campus housing and made final preparations for Monday's start of classes. Student-related offices and The College Store remained open later to accommodate last-minute needs, and employees and current students proved a knowledgeable resource for newcomers with questions. Both days also included social events and information sessions, and the weekend culminated in a hypnotist's show in the Field House. A fireworks display, postponed by rain, was moved to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 19.
— Photos by Sarah K. Mariano, student photographer
Senior RA Jaime R. Ackerman, seated, handles the check-in crowd in College Avenue Labs.
Putting the "fit" into graffiti, this sidewalk message promotes a free week's membership in the campus health facility.
A "bucket brigade" of blue-shirted volunteers coordinates first-year arrivals' move to Dauphin Hall, the college's newest on-campus student housing option.
Welcome Weekend participants and parents cross the Bush Campus Center floor, near the Information Center.
"Just Ask Me" team members, Patti J. Haefner, secretary to the senior vice president and director of alumni relations (left) and Lisette N. Ormsbee, director of the Madigan Library.
A home away from home
President Davie Jane Gilmour welcomes the crowd from inside the Field House, where the Welcome Weekend party was moved due to rain.
A pep talk from Dennis L. Correll, associate dean for admissions and financial aid
Adding their voices to the welcoming committee are, from left, Ashley A. Smith Nicholas, coordinator of residence life; Michael J. Hersh, assistant director of student activities for programming; Kimberly R. Cassel, director of student activities; Katie L. Mackey, coordinator of off-campus student housing; and Brian D. Walton, admissions representative.
A student looks into the future with a tarot-card reader.
Student Government Association President Adam J. Yoder, a building automation technology major, offers a student perspective.