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Welding students Daniel J. Peppernick, left, of Spring Run (welding and fabrication engineering technology) and Teague W. Ohl, of Cogan Station (welding technology) help visitors to use a virtual reality welding simulator. Rex E. Moore, ShaleNET U.S. consultant and instructor, talks with a visitor. Joseph P.

Pennsylvania College of Technology faculty member Lisa R. Bock will present a lecture that explores the technology of identity protection and its ramifications on Sept. 16 as part of the college’s Centennial Colloquia Series. Rapid technological advances since the Internet became public have opened many opportunities, but with them come threats to our identities, safety and financial resources.

Art created from reclaimed denim is in the spotlight at the next exhibit at The Gallery at Penn College, on the third floor of Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Madigan Library. “Those of Us Still Living” will run Sept. 2 through Oct. 1. A Meet the Artist Reception is set for 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, featuring a gallery talk at 5:30 p.m.

A sign welcomes guests to the picture-perfect venue at the college's freshly repainted Victorian House. Officers of the Minorities Lending Knowledge student organization greet guests. From left are Kacie L. Weaver, a senior in applied health studies from Harrisburg, president; Chesnya I. Cherelus, a nursing junior from Elmont, N.Y., vice president; and Amanda M.

Students enthusiastically vie for T-shirts and other giveaways, rewards for correctly answering questions from the stage. As they have for several years, Frater (background) and Lastique captivate a Penn College audience with their no-nonsense approach. Taking the evening's message home, with swag and self-awareness.

Penn College students seeking paying jobs and personal enrichment found a varied menu at the ninth annual Fall FIESTA (Friends, Involvement, Employment and Socializing on a Tuesday Afternoon) and the corresponding Part-Time Job Fair, at which employers and nonprofits alike served up a smorgasbord of spare-time opportunities.

The Tinkerbells, representing Lancaster and York halls, topped two of the day's four events (kickball and dodgeball) to amass 40 points and win Penn College's inaugural "Wildcat Wars" competition Saturday. The team managed to hold off the "V Squad Mafia," from The Village at Penn College, which placed second in three events to finish close behind with 37 points.

William F. Stepp III The campus community is invited to a President's Forum presentation at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday by William F. Stepp III, associate professor of aviation, who will highlight his Heli-Expo experience in Anaheim, Calif., and share information on the industry. Andrew L.

Penn College President Davie Jane Gilmour, chair of the Little League International Board of Directors, stands at "home base" for the group that sponsored the catcher statue, joined by Lycoming College President Kent C. Trachte (left foreground); state Sen.

Shelly and Robert C. Karschner Jr., master mechanic for the General Services motorpool, brought along Australian shepherds "Bristol" and "Dover." Career Services secretary Shawnalee E. Miller and "Gus," a Maltese who helped put students at ease "Bear," a Boston bulldog, was one of two dogs accompanying Patrick McCabe, coordinator of admissions/enrollment event services, and his wife, Deserae.