Monday night at Marywood University, the first of three NCAA Division III teams it is scheduled to play this week, the Pennsylvania College of Technology women's basketball team won, 75-73, in overtime. Penn College opened a 26-5 lead at the start of the game and led by 11 at halftime. But the host Pacers battled back to tie the game at the end of regulation and send the contest into overtime.
The automotive technology management major at Pennsylvania College of Technology already among a mere handful of such four-year programs in the country has joined similarly elite company with accreditation by the National Association of Industrial Technology. NAIT's accrediting board recently voted in St. Louis to add Penn College to the list of approved bachelor-degree programs.
Pennsylvania College of Technology student Austin M. Upright has been awarded four separate scholarships for the 2005-06 academic year. Upright, Montoursville, plans to graduate in May 2006 with associate degrees in civil engineering technology and surveying technology. In May 2005, he earned an associate degree from Penn College in computer-aided drafting technology.
Soon-to-be graduates are reminded of Penn College's new Commencement Web page. The comprehensive site contains information on graduation requirements; diplomas and transcripts; commencement ceremonies; career planning and continued education; maps and directions; and area dining and lodging.
Vol. 5, No. 17 Results/Record/Upcoming Games (Through Sunday, Dec. 4) Men's BasketballOverall record: 4-3 PSU-AC record: 4-1 Tuesday, Nov. 29 host Penn State DuBois, W, 67-63 Saturday, Dec. 3 at Penn State Schuylkill, W, 71-60 Tuesday, Dec. 6 host Penn State Fayette, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7 at Susquehanna University, 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9 at Messiah Tournament vs. Cabrini, 6 p.m. (Messiah vs.
A mass media communications major from Columbia County is this year's winner among students who submitted public-service videosurging intelligent decisions about the use of alcohol and other substances. Justin D. Wilcottof Bloomsburg was awarded a $300 Circuit City gift card for his winning entry, which is available here in QuickTime and Windows Media formats.
Season's greetings from Penn College's talented staff and students, whose colorful holiday cards were lighted Wednesday night during a brief ceremony at the entrance to the Breuder Advanced Technology and Health Sciences Center.
Catherine V. McCall of Media, a senior in the applied human services major, has been selected as the Student Government Association's "Student of the Month" for November. A student leader and Resident Assistant in the College West Apartments, McCall shows enthusiasm and dedication on and off campus.
Housekeeping Reminders Graduating Students: Your network account, home (H) drive space and e-mail account will be maintained for six months from graduation. After that time, your accounts will be deleted. In the coming months, be sure to transfer valuable documents, e-mail and contact information to an alternate location. All employees: Do you use all of the AS/400 menu options available to you?
Many Penn College employees are adding their support to the Madigan Library Campaign. One is Suzann L. Major, assistant professor of food, hospitality management and culinary arts. "Contributing to the library campaign is a great opportunity to honor someone who has inspired and supported you in your education or career. It is an opportunity to 'pass it on' and inspire others for generations.
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