During a Thanksgiving holiday week that saw just two Tuesday basketball games, Pennsylvania College of Technology men’s and women’s teams split in their last outings before United East Conference play begins this week, while postseason honors went to five soccer, cross-country and women’s volleyball athletes.
Through expansion of a state program announced on Nov. 20, Pennsylvania College of Technology will receive more than $1.4 million from Coterra Energy for renovation and expansion of labs and instructional spaces in its electrical and architecture & sustainable design programs. The funding will also generate scholarships for veterans and first responders from Camp Freedom.
Work has begun at Pennsylvania College of Technology's heavy construction equipment operations training site in readiness for the estimated 1,000 competitors expected for the international Baja SAE competition next spring. The college will host about 100 teams – each with single-seat, all-terrain vehicles that they've designed and manufactured – that will converge there from May 16-19 for Baja SAE Williamsport.
A student-led video tour of Penn College's machining labs has been posted to YouTube by Practical Machinist, the largest metalworking community on the web. Chethan C. Meda, a manufacturing engineering technology student from Corning, New York, treats viewers to a six-minute summary of the college's cutting-edge facilities and hands-on learning experiences.
In this season of Thanksgiving, the Pennsylvania College of Technology community is reminded of those in need – including students whose food insecurity is mitigated by The Cupboard, a food pantry housed in the Bush Campus Center. The pantry’s reach has been bolstered through the generosity of Frank G. Pellegrino, who contributed funds for six stand-alone “mini-cupboards” – each with a refrigerator and shelving for non-perishables – strategically situated across the college’s campuses.
Days grow shorter and dusk arrives much too soon during this transition from equinox to solstice, but who wouldn't be thankful for the view – no matter how small the window? Channeling Emily Bronte, whose "Every leaf speaks bliss to me/Fluttering from the autumn tree." could have been written expressly for this gallery of images, student photographer Conor P. Fry turns his practiced eye to the seasonal splendor of Penn College's main campus.
The Piscataway Nation Singers & Dancers, who carry on the long-standing traditions and culture of their Indigenous ancestors, traveled to Penn College for a Thursday performance in Penn's Inn. More than 50 people attended the educational and entertaining event – many as active participants – helping the college observe National American Indian Heritage Month.
Pennsylvania College of Technology wrestlers had another good outing on Saturday while the men’s and women’s basketball teams competed in weekend events.
Two Pennsylvania College of Technology students joined their counterparts from Penn State's Commonwealth Campuses, as well as from other special mission affiliates, at Saturday's All-University Day at Beaver Stadium. Representing Penn College were business administration students Kylee P. Albert, of Boyertown, and Kellor A. Schooley, of Turbotville.
"Glow With the Flow," hosted Friday night by the Office of Student Engagement, allowed participants to bend, stretch, revitalize mind and body ... and personalize a yoga mat with glow-in-the-dark artistry.
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