Events Articles

Pennsylvania College of Technology students from a variety of organizations provided event support April 18 at the Pennsylvania Odyssey of the Mind state finals, which brought more than 3,000 people to the Williamsport area. Students from Phi Theta Kappa (Benjamin Bollinger, Katie E. Buhrman, Timothy E. Funk, Matthew S. Hyde, Andrew T. Koskie, Marc E. Nelson, Amie L. Rinier, Ernest M.

Knowledgeable forest technology students at Penn College's Schneebeli Earth Science Center ensured that Wednesday's annual observance of Earth Day wasn't merely a day out of school or just a chance to tromp through the mud for fifth-graders from Elimsport Elementary School. Professor Dennis F.

This week's Eating Disorder Awareness observance offers many opportunities to learn more about the signs and symptoms of disordered eating patterns, as well as what students can do if they, a roommate, friend or family member is struggling with eating or self-acceptance issues in any way.

Two Pennsylvania College of Technology chapters of honor societies including the charter members of an organization for business administration students held separate induction ceremonies Saturday in the college's Thompson Professional Development Center. Alpha Chi At 1 p.m., 19 new members were welcomed into the Pennsylvania Xi Chapter of Alpha Chi, a national baccalaureate honor society.

Three alternative-fuel vehicles made a road trip from University Park to Penn College on Saturday morning as part of the 21st Century Automotive Challenge hosted by Penn State's Hybrid and Hydrogen Vehicle Research Laboratory.

Industrious business students at Pennsylvania College of Technology have begun one of the largest food drives in local history, hoping to collect 10,000 nonperishable items at various locations by April 30. Spurred by one of its corporate sponsors the Campbell Soup Co.

The seventh annual Computer Fair for regional middle- and high-school students, sponsored by BlaST Intermediate Unit 17, was held Wednesday and Thursday in Penn's Inn (CC, second floor).

The Gallery at Penn College, on the third floor of Pennsylvania College of Technology's Madigan Library, will host artist-in-residence Miguel Tio on campus April 21-24. While on campus, the painter will conduct workshops for children and staff of the college's Children's Learning Center and students in the early childhood education major, as well as free public sessions.

Penn College hosted a reception Tuesday for students, alumni, faculty and staff who have served in the military, an event highlighted by dedication of a college banner displayed at Forward Operating Base Mehtar Lam in Afghanistan at the request of student Robert A. Miller during his service there.

The state Senate Majority Policy Committee held a public hearing Thursday in Penn College's Thompson Professional Development Center on issues surrounding the potential Marcellus Shale gas reserves. Convened shortly after 10 a.m., the hearing included testimony from panels of local government officials, industry representatives and environmental organizations. In welcoming attendees, state Sen.