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A few members of David R. Cotner's afternoon WEL116 Shielded Metal Arc Welding II class had an opportunity recently to design and develop a "Dutch Oven Table" to be used for cookouts during camping trips for a local Boy Scout troop, with the primary focus of the table directed toward the Scouts' "Leave No Trace" principle.

The West Branch Susquehanna Builders Association delivered two substantial gifts for Pennsylvania College of Technology construction students at its holiday banquet this week: donations totaling $4,000 to help defray the costs of competing at January's International Builders' Show in Florida.

A fire can have catastrophic effects, such as personal injury and property damage including loss of equipment and facilities. Fire prevention is key to preventing personal injury and protecting college assets. A number of simple (but potentially life-saving) pointers now are available on the college's Emergency Response Web site.

The Penn College Annual Fund Employee Campaign and the support it generates for students are highlighted in the latest issue of the national newsletter "Successful Fund Raising." Two articles outlining the campaign run by James F.Finkler, annual giving officer, appear on the front page of the December issue of "Successful Fund Raising." One of the articles focuses on the annual campaign kickoff a

Restoration of electrical power in the wake of a natural disaster or wintry weather, or in the aftermath of a manmade horror such as occurred on 9/11, has become an all-too-frequent necessity in the recent past. Power lines snap, infrastructure crumbles, and countless homes and businesses are plunged into darkness and confusion.

Pennsylvania College of Technology student Kathryn L. Hildenberger has been awarded the David Pickelner Memorial Scholarship for 2005-06. Hildenberger, of Kensington, Md., is a junior in the college's electronics engineering technology bachelor-degree major.

Pennsylvania College of Technology student Richard L. Carpenter has been awarded the Bracalente Manufacturing Scholarship for 2005-06. Carpenter, of Ulysses, is pursuing an associate degree in toolmaking technology and has been named to the dean's list at Penn College several times.

Many Penn College employees are adding their support to the Madigan Library Campaign. One is Harry C. Specht, associate professor of fitness and lifetime sports.

Penn College now offers a Web site highlighting the nearly 100 works that comprise the "Art On Campus" initiative. The site provides directories of the oil paintings, watercolors, ceramics, quilts and sculpture by artist, by building or via a campus map. In the future, the site also will feature photographs of the pieces amassed during the near-decadelong acquisition of local artists' work.

Vol. 5, No. 18 Results/Record/Upcoming Games (Through Sunday, Dec. 11) Men's BasketballOverall record: 5-6 PSU-AC record: 5-1 Tuesday, Dec. 6 host Penn State Fayette, W, 86-71 Wednesday, Dec. 7 at Susquehanna University, L, 76-71 Friday, Dec. 9 at Messiah Tournament vs. Cabrini, L, 119-84 (Messiah 67, Hood College 43) Saturday, Dec. 10 at Messiah Tournament vs.