Festively outfitted and wishing "life's many blessings" to all are (from left) Jessica L. Cavanaugh, of Lewistown, a health information management major and substitute dining services worker; and dining services workers Wanda A. Gardner and Janet L. McDermott. Colored beads aid in the wearin' of the green. A mouthwatering menu – including chicken in an Irish whiskey cream sauce – awaits diners.
Commemorative balloons accent the festivities. Apropos a hands-on campus, Simmons turns ingredients into inspiration ... ... demonstrating her mouth-watering craft for hungry clientele. Another noteworthy Dauphin Hall happening! The seventh annual Soul Food Dinner, a Black History Month tradition, was held Wednesday in Penn College's Capitol Eatery.
Cupid's arrow whizzed through the heart of campus during Valentine's Day week, bringing a warm supply of affection and attention to a variety of activities: a girls' night out in the Thompson Professional Development Center, a holiday-themed buffet in Capitol Eatery and a women's basketball game in Bardo Gym that spotlighted the most commonly diagnosed cancer among American women.
Shoppers survey wares in the Campus Center lobby. "Meditation cushions" colorfully pose a soft-sell for customers' contemplation. With steady hand and steely-eyed focus, Dining Services' Alyssa L. Fink, assistant baker, displays her cake-decorating skills. Literal love letters set a warm tone in the CC. Handmade housewares, inexpensive and invaluable!
Employees' canine buddies joined Student Affairs on Monday evening in welcoming students back to campus during a "Hot Dog, You're Back!" event in the Field House.
Fifteen Penn College employees traveled to the local Central Pennsylvania Food Bank on Wahoo Drive ... ... packing hundreds of boxes for community distribution. In conjunction with a professional-development session, 15 Penn College faculty/staff members helped pack 250 boxes Thursday for distribution by the Williamsport branch of the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank.
As students look ahead to the semester break and holiday reunions with family and friends, there is but one immovable consideration in their path: that formidable force that is Finals Week. Fear not, O stressed-out and weary. Penn College offers a range of accommodations designed to keep anxiety and pressure at bay.
Hundreds of soaps, deodorants, shampoos, toothbrushes and other hygiene items were made available to students who need a hand at The Cupboard at Pennsylvania College of Technology, thanks to one of two recent projects by nursing students. The bachelor’s degree students, enrolled in a Community Health Nursing class, endeavored to serve their community while meeting course requirements.
Friends break bread, before breaking ranks for a holiday at home. Dining Services workers Sara B. Bernier (left) and Alanna J. Winner add their trademark smiles to customer service. Laura M. Machak, college transitions specialist, brings along some young muscle to cart the carryout. Among the night's patrons are pre-nursing students Donna M. Rania (left), of Coal Township, and Megan E.
A "thank you" wall provides a forum for gratitude, and a staff-knitted blanket is among the door prizes on display. Chet Beaver (left), an Army veteran and financial aid specialist, shares his experiences with Brandon R. Belack (center), a civil engineering technology major from Halifax, and others during dinner. Patriotic bunting adorns the serving line.
Get Penn College News in your inbox each morning.
Subscribe