Open House visitors enjoy cool campus on hot day

Sunday, July 14, 2024

Photos by Alexandra Butler, photographer/photo editor

"Despite the heat, it was a wonderful day,” enthused Bryce W. Winder, coordinator of admissions events and communications, describing Saturday’s Open House at Pennsylvania College of Technology. “Our guests were amazing and brought the energy to campus."

Winder reports that about 400 students and 1,200 guests were in attendance on the ultra-hot summer day. Their reward for braving the heat was the opportunity to view a lot of “cool stuff” on Penn College’s main campus, Lumley Aviation Center and Schneebeli Earth Science Center. The grounds were in full bloom, college employees extended a warm welcome, and the indoor air conditioning offered a refreshing retreat.

Two fall Open Houses are set for Saturday, Oct. 5 and Sunday, Nov. 3. Potential students and their families are invited to register and gain a glimpse of Penn College life. Email the Admissions Office for more information.

Summer Open House receives a positive review from a potential student.

Families enjoy strolling on campus.

Faculty from the School of Engineering Technologies entertain a large, interested audience in College Avenue Labs.

Tom E. Ask (left), professor of industrial design, engages visitors at the Academic Exploration Fair in the Thompson Professional Development Center.

Orientation Leader Tjay T. Gonzalez leads a tour across campus. He is a human services & restorative justice student from York.

The Field House hops with activity.

Bryce J. Winder, coordinator of admissions events and communications, offers an assist on the Field House floor.

David S. Richards (left), professor of physics, gives directional guidance to visitors.

A mother and son (on left) are engaged in a physician assistant lab by Melissa E. Sedor (speaking), physician assistant instructor, and PA students Olivia Love (on left of bed) and Margaret N. Barrett (on right with her back to the camera), both residing in South Williamsport.

Robotics & automation senior Kayla M. Figuereo (left), an admissions tour guide, is one of a number of students on hand to help future students. She hails from Linden, New Jersey.

The Veterans' Fountain on the campus mall offers a refreshing view on a sweltering day.

A large group gathered in the lobby outside Keystone Dining Room and Le Jeune Chef Restaurant receives information from Brian D. Walton (speaking), assistant dean of business & hospitality, and Chef Frank Suchwala (in white jacket), associate professor of hospitality management/culinary arts.