– Photos by Alexis M. Burrell, student photographer;
and Frank T. Kocsis III, a graphic design student from Dickson City
Patrick G. Vollman, General Services' assistant facilities maintenance manager, and mini-goldendoodle Remy greet the curious.
Eric L. Anstadt, electrical technologies and occupations instructor, introduced students to English bulldogs Groucho and Meatball.
Regulars at the event – Drew R. Potts, assistant professor of civil engineering technology, and his golden retriever, Winnie – brought along the newest member of the family: Indy, destined not to be in the background for long.
Also making a well-behaved campus debut is Obi, Sumer A. Beatty's black goldendoodle. Beatty is PRM's marketing communications manager.
As co-workers and canines get reacquainted, tangled leashes take a team effort to fix. At the center of the scrum are Libby and Norman, a miniature goldendoodle and golden retriever, respectively, attending with Public Relations & Marketing secretary Bridgette R. Snyder; and Jake, a Labrador retriever accompanied by Tanya L. Shipman, duplicating and finishing technician in Printing and Document Services.
Forming an instant bond
Yup, it's definitely sweater weather!
Cleanup on Aisle Four! A conscientious "Dog Mom" wipes the floor after her pup, overcome by the evening's excitement, suffered some gastric distress.
Dancing for treats are Kiwi and Rubi, Shih Tzus owned by Kimberly A. Venti, coordinator of scholarships, special programs and communication in the Financial Aid Office.
Time to investigate those clumps of fur that littered the court toward evening's end
With a joy that knows few human equivalents, Norman trades extreme vulnerability for an exquisite belly rub.