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"Terra Incognita," featuring the astounding contributions of five mosaic artists prospecting through heretofore unknown lands, has officially begun its six-week run at The Gallery at Penn College. A "Meet the Artist" reception and gallery talk were held Thursday on the third floor of Madigan Library, amplifying the public chorus of amazement that has greeted the exhibit since its July 10 opening.

Stephen C. Roberts, industry education coordinator at American Honda Motor Co. Inc., welcomes attendees to the Thompson Professional Development Center and previews the week ahead. Instructor Charles F. Probst (in foreground) conducts a demonstration of fuel and emission training, a springboard for discussion of establishing capstone activities for graduating students.

Instructor Dave R. Cotner opens his guests' eyes to employment opportunities and high earning potential for welders. With some of the college's fleet of construction vehicles as a backdrop, Seth J. Welshans, laboratory assistant for diesel equipment technology, walks the group through the riverside heavy equipment training site. Guided by Carol A.

The Gallery at Penn College, on the third floor of Pennsylvania College of Technology's Madigan Library, will host "Terra Incognita," an exhibit by five award-winning mosaic artists, from July 10 to Aug. 26. The exhibit features the works of JeanAnn Dabb, Karen Kettering Dimit, Cynthia Fisher, Yulia Hanansen and Rachel Sager Lynch.

Shelby M. Fischer, Penn College student and PIRC research assistant, conducts a Differential Scanning Calorimetry demonstration in the Materials Testing Lab. Christopher J. Gagliano, program manager of the Thermoforming Center of Excellence, demonstrates the process for participants. Roger Kipp, vice president of marketing and engineering for McClarin Plastics Inc.

A fistful of feed Glances with wolves That's close enough, thanks Exotic birds provide "local" color Camp ESCAPE took a journey to T&D’s Cats of the World in Penns Creek on Tuesday, getting a rare look at wild animals. "It was so neat to see their reactions when the monkey and bears climbed the fences for their attention," said intramural assistant Jeremy R.

A fairway following Morning drive Out of harm's way Making it look easy Five-time PGA Tour winner D.A. Weibring was the visiting pro at the Penn College Foundation's 26th annual Golf Classic on Monday. During his visit to the Williamsport Country Club, where morning rainclouds lifted to provide a beautiful summer backdrop, Weibring shared some professional pointers during a wide-ranging clinic.

The intensity of "Olympic" competition shows in the faces and body language of cookie-crunching campers. Sweet success! The competition was fierce, the contestants were hungry and, in the end, the campers had a blast! The first Good Eats Olympics took place held at Penn College's Camp ESCAPE on Tuesday.

Thirty high school students took part in the first "'Designing a Digital Future' Career Camp," presented by Pennsylvania College of Technology's School of Business and Computer Technologies on June 19-20.

Pennsylvania College of Technology’s School of Health Sciences hosted 36 high school students June 13-14 to help them learn about a variety of health careers. The Health Careers Camp, open to students entering grades nine to 12, offered hands-on workshops and the ability to network with Penn College students and faculty and working professionals in the health-care industry.