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Envisioning their lives after high school, special education students in grades 10-12 attended the annual Transition Conference, hosted recently by Pennsylvania College of Technology and BLaST Intermediate Unit 17. The event attracted more than 340 registrants from 19 area school districts in Bradford, Clinton, Lycoming, Sullivan and Tioga counties.

True to its name, Penn College's Student Engagement Office rolls out a regular range of activities for the campus community’s enjoyment, education and outreach. Celebrating the upcoming Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, “Henna and Hot Fudge” offered a fun way to learn about the art of mehndi and enjoy a “make-your-own” dessert. Stirring in some coffee and activism, “Café con Amigos” and “Si, Se Puede” were among the activities honoring Hispanic Heritage Month.

A 5K Glow Walk/Run is set for 7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 13, on Penn College's campus. Organized by Alpha Chi National Honor Society, the event will start and end at the college’s Field House. On-site and virtual participants are welcome. Registrations are accepted through Nov. 12. The fee is $10 and will support academic excellence by offsetting new inductee fees for the honor society’s national chapter.

A former computer engineer turned motivational speaker will share his dynamic insights on “Bridging the Digital Divide: Unlocking Access and Opportunity in Education” during a Nov. 6 presentation of the Technology & Society Colloquia Series at Pennsylvania College of Technology. Lasada “LP” Pippen will headline the Wednesday discussion, set for 6 to 7 p.m. in the Presentation Room of the Davie Jane Gilmour Center. Refreshments will be served at 5:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

Mary Michael Shelley has been carving out a life in Ithaca, New York, since she graduated from Cornell University in 1972. The folk artist is sharing works representing the evolution of her 50-plus-year career in an exhibition at The Gallery at Penn College. “Art of the Everyday” is on display through Nov. 26. An artist’s reception is set for Nov. 7.

In honor of Blindness Awareness Month, Penn College men’s basketball players are teaming up for a different exercise – reading “Meet Mason” during Children’s Story Time at the Otto Bookstore in downtown Williamsport. Set for Noon to 1 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 27, the free event is suitable for kindergarten and preschool-age children (who should be accompanied by an adult).

A physical therapy clinic – staffed by students supervised by licensed professionals, and offering free services to volunteer community participants in need – is planned for Fall 2025 at Pennsylvania College of Technology. The clinic is being funded by Penn College President Emeritus Davie Jane Gilmour, whose gift will be used to purchase much of the needed equipment, upgrade the space (the former Occupational Therapy Assistant Lab), and support the first two years of operations at the facility.

The community is invited to attend the first “Lunch & Learn” of the 2024-25 academic year, featuring Kerry Magro, an award-winning autistic professional speaker, best-selling author and autism consultant to HBO’s “Mrs. Fletcher” and the latest season of Netflix’s Emmy award-winning series, “Love on the Spectrum U.S.” Magro will speak at the Lunch & Learn, set for 4 to 5 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 17, at the James V. Brown Library's Lowry Room. The event is free, but registration is required.

Michael J. Reed, president of Pennsylvania College of Technology, addressed the Opening General Session of the 44th annual conference of the Aviation Council of Pennsylvania, held Tuesday at the Holiday Inn Williamsport. Delivering the keynote address at the session was Michael B. Carroll, state secretary of transportation.

On Saturday, Nov. 9, Pennsylvania College of Technology will provide free dental care to children and teens age 7-18. From 9 a.m. to noon in the college’s Dental Hygiene Clinic, volunteer dentists and dental hygienists and Penn College students will provide free oral screenings, sealants and education during an activity dubbed “Sealant Saturday.” Appointments are required and can be made by calling 570-320-8007.