Events Articles

Prospective students and their families, as well as first-time visitors to Pennsylvania College of Technology, can tour the campus, meet with faculty and administrators and learn about academic programs, financial aid, student housing and more at Spring Visitation Day on Sunday, March 23. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Encouraging students to make good decisions and enjoy Spring Break safely is the focus of an event to be offered Tuesday, March 4, at Pennsylvania College of Technology.

Area children between the ages of 6 and 12 can receive free oral-health exams and clear sealants for their permanent back teeth when Pennsylvania College of Technology and the Pennsylvania Dental Hygienists' Association join forces to offer "Sealant Saturday" Feb. 1 at the College.

Todd Downs, award-winning executive chef at the Park Avenue Cafe in Chicago, will prepare the Distinguished Visiting Chef Series Dinner on Saturday, Oct. 12, at Pennsylvania College of Technology.

Prospective students and their families will have an opportunity to learn more about Pennsylvania College of Technology, a special-mission affiliate of The Pennsylvania State University in Williamsport, at Fall Visitation Day, to be held Sunday, Oct. 27. Information sessions, campus tours, career counseling and other activities are scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Pennsylvania College of Technology and student scholarship recipients said "thank you" recently to those who have established Penn College scholarships. The occasion was a reception that, for the first time, combined the scholarship event with a year-end showcase presented by students in the Baking and Pastry Arts major.

Greg Twiggs will be the featured professional at the 16th Annual Spring Golf Classic hosted by the Pennsylvania College of Technology Foundation on May 6 at the Williamsport Country Club. The annual fund-raising event for sponsors supports the Scholarship Aid Program for Penn College students. Since 1990, the Foundation has provided $148,000 in scholarships to Penn College students.

Motorcyclists and car enthusiasts will gather again at Pennsylvania College of Technology on May 5 for the Fourth Annual Motorcycle Scholarship Ride and Car Cruise, an event benefiting student scholarships. Last year's ride raised $4,500 for the Penn College Scholarship Fund and featured participation by 225 motorcycles, 50 cars and more than 500 people.

Russell Bry, executive chef/partner of Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, Inc. and a former Distinguished Visiting Chef at Pennsylvania College of Technology, will return to the College this month to offer a Masters Class for faculty and students in the School of Hospitality.

Approximately 50 exhibitors will display building products and services with a "green" orientation April 22-23 at Pennsylvania College of Technology for the "Penn College Green Building Fair." The event, which is free and open to the public, will run from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, April 22, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, at the Penn College Field House.