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Pennsylvania College of Technology's Workforce Development & Continuing Education Office, a premier-level Autodesk Authorized Training Center, has met new requirements established by the software company to earn "2007 Ready" designation. Autodesk the creator of such computer-aided drafting software as AutoCAD and Inventor holds its Authorized Training Centers to various standards.

For the second year in a row, the Pennsylvania College of Technology men's soccer team is under the leadership of a new coach. But, if last year's championship season is any indication, there should be no problem. Enrique Castillo, a native of Peru and former Wildcat player himself, succeeds Jeff Finn at the helm.

Pennsylvania College of Technology has been awarded an $11,500 grant from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board to help efforts to prevent underage and high-risk alcohol use among students. Penn College is among 62 organizations throughout the commonwealth to receive a share of more than $664,000 in funding announced Sept. 11 for comprehensive, community-based initiatives.

The bar continues to rise for Pennsylvania College of Technology golfers. Over the past three seasons, the Wildcats have gone 100-0 in regular-season matches. They've won three straight conference championships and have had the individual conference champion, as well, each of those years. And coach Chet Schuman says it will get even better.

"Grandparents Day" was observed in the Children's Learning Center this week, as grandparents and grandchildren joined in artful handiwork, storytime and other fun activities. Among the other highlights was a "Summer Memories" quilt, arranged by Assistant Group Leader Regina G. Andes from photos provided by families and staff.(Photos by Regina G. Andes, Children's Learning Center)

The college's Professional Development Office issues this reminder to faculty and staff: "TheProfessional Development Web sitelists topics that we will schedule as you need them. Here's how it works: You select the topic, we will search your calendar (along with others who have signed up) and we will schedule the class at a time you can make it.

On Sept. 7, Pennsylvania College of Technology students, staff and invited guests from around the area enjoyed a demonstration that came to campus as the Cisco Network On Wheels, a 25-foot van equipped with an array of Cisco Systems networking technologies.

Two years ago, the Pennsylvania College of Technology women's volleyball team won its first conference championship. Last season, it finished second, but that wasn't good enough. The Lady Wildcats want to win it all again. "My girls decided they are going to take back their championship.

Vol. 6, No. 4 Schedule/Results (Through games of Sunday, Sept. 10) BaseballOverall record: 2-4 Wednesday, Sept. 6 at Community College of Alleghany County South Campus, L, 7-6; L, 13-3 Saturday, Sept. 9 at Penn State Harrisburg, ppd. wet grounds Tuesday, Sept. 12 at Penn State Scranton, 4 p.m. (9 innings) Thursday, Sept. 14 host Lehigh Carbon Community College at Bowman Field, 2 p.m.

Last season, Pennsylvania College of Technology team-tennis coach Davis Santucci struggled just to put a full lineup on the court, let alone win matches. That won't be the case this year."Last year, we only had one girl and four guys. We went 3-7 being down two points at the beginning of each match, but, this year, we have a full team," Santucci said.