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During a 16-day experience in Italy, 10 Pennsylvania College of Technology students studied the country’s cuisine and hospitality culture through classes with world-class chefs and visits to the farms and factories where well-loved ingredients are produced.

Jennifer R. Wahl, a social sciences instructor at Pennsylvania College of Technology, will be the keynote speaker at Thursday's 14th annual "Women of Excellence Celebration" sponsored by YWCA Northcentral PA. In a change of format over previous years, the event – scheduled from 6-9 p.m. at Farrington Place, 416 W. Third St.

Students at Pennsylvania College of Technology who spent eight weeks learning about sustainable food systems – including visits to area farms that make the most of their resources – wrapped up their learning with another sustainability concept: food security. The students, all studying culinary arts, learned how they can be a link in the chain that connects food with those who need it.

Evoking the institution’s rich history and committing to serve as an innovative trailblazer for tomorrow, Pennsylvania College of Technology inaugurated Michael J. Reed as its eighth president Friday afternoon at the Community Arts Center. Reed received Penn College’s presidential medallion from his predecessor, President Emeritus Davie Jane Gilmour, and state Sen.

Despite being squarely in the theatrical spotlight during his inauguration as the newest leader of Pennsylvania College of Technology, Michael J. Reed was quick to divert that attention and look far beyond his own monumental day. "The next chapter in our institution’s rich history is not about its president," he said, "it remains steadfastly focused on students, mission and team.

Bachelor’s degree nursing students are ready to hit the road. The group, enrolled in the course Global Healthcare Explorations, plans to depart campus late Friday evening for a journey to the village of Nueva Santa Rosa, Guatemala. Once there, they will join the Glen Falls (New York) Medical Mission team to set up and run a weeklong medical clinic in the medically underserved region.

Two of the three finalists for "Intern of the Year" at this month's seventh annual Young Professionals Awards ceremony at Lackawanna County's PNC Field – including the ultimate winner – are Pennsylvania College of Technology students. Chosen for the honor was Scott Stout, of Nanticoke, an associate engineer at The AZEK Co., a Chicago-based business with locations in Scranton.

A Pennsylvania College of Technology professor is serving as the chief reader for the World History: Modern Advanced Placement exam. As chief reader, Craig A.

Pennsylvania College of Technology’s brewing & fermentation science instructor, Timothy L. Yarrington, will present a free Penn State Extension webinar, set for 7 to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 24. “Brewers Guide to Water and Beer Varieties” will explore how to use an existing water source to make a variety of beer styles.

John F. Chappo (left), assistant professor of history/history of technology, finds a receptive audience for a world of possibility. Cupcakes and other treats let students know they're in the right place.