Kathryn W. Lumley, a member of the Pennsylvania College of Technology Board of Directors since its inception in 1989 and a former chairman of the Board of Trustees of the College's predecessor institution, Williamsport Area Community College, has retired from her director's position. Dr. Robert E.
The Pennsylvania College of Technology Board of Directors on Thursday unanimously approved the architect's design for the expansion of College West Apartments. The project will enlarge the 414-bed student-housing complex by 365 beds, bringing the total number of beds available on the main campus to more than 1,400. The construction is expected to be completed in time for Fall 2003 occupancy.
A paper bridge designed by two Pennsylvania College of Technology students carried a load 579 times its weight, setting a record recently in winning the strongest-bridge category in the 11th annual "Bridging the Gap" competition at the College. In the competition, students designed and built bridges made entirely from construction paper and glue.
Boasting what he says is a deep and solid lineup, Pennsylvania College of Technology third-year tennis coach Charlie Baum is optimistic about his team's chances in the Eastern Pennsylvania Collegiate Conference this season. The Wildcats opened their season Saturday with a 6-3 victory over Delaware Community College. "We're not as strong at No.
" Jamming: Conversations in Clay," an exhibit by Robert Troxell and James Lard, will be on display April 16 to May 10 at The Gallery at Penn College. The opening for the exhibit will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, at the gallery, located in Room 202 of the Bush Campus Center at Penn College. An artist's lecture will be offered at 5:30 p.m.
Russell Bry, executive chef/partner of Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, Inc. and a former Distinguished Visiting Chef at Pennsylvania College of Technology, will return to the College this month to offer a Masters Class for faculty and students in the School of Hospitality.
Annette Kilgus, Pennsylvania College of Technology's December 2001 commencement speaker, has been designated as one of the presenters who will share their success stories in Harrisburg on April 15 for the Pennsylvania Leadership Day event being sponsored by the Pennsylvania Women Work! organization.
Travelogues, a fashion show, exotic foods and an international bazaar are among the highlights planned for the Third Annual International Week, which will be celebrated April 7-13 at Pennsylvania College of Technology. "Bringing You the World," is the theme of the weeklong celebration, which is sponsored by the International Programs Office at Penn College.
In a sense, the Pennsylvania College of Technology women's softball team is starting over this year. The Lady Wildcats return only three players from last year's squad, which posted a 14-10 record, and are under the leadership of a new coach.
Brian Schneider, Robert Groves and Jessica Weaver stood out all season for their respective Pennsylvania College of Technology men's and women's basketball teams, so the postseason accolades they have received are little surprise.
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