Yellow ribbons, T-shirts and banners provided a vibrant contrast to the wintry landscape – and a vital symbol of support – as the Penn College community raised its collective voice for suicide prevention. In the annual Yell(ow) It Out observance, all were encouraged to wear the appropriate color and post on social media using the #pcthope hashtag to show their solidarity.
Elementary and middle school students and their families are invited to a Science Festival on the Pennsylvania College of Technology campus on Thursday, Feb. 21. The festival is scheduled from 5 to 8 p.m. in the college’s Field House and features hands-on activities designed to spark excitement about science, math, engineering and technology.
“Artemisia” (in foreground) by Carol Brookes stands among a stunning lineup of sculptures. A student makes notes about Sergio Gomez’s inspiring “New Beginnings I.” Gneich and Jefferson (at center) converse with students. Teresa Hofheimer’s “Children Who Don’t Sleep” offers a haunting image. The exhibition’s curator addresses the crowd that spanned the length of the gallery.
Paying tribute to everyday items that are far from ordinary – including the desktop pencil sharpener, ice cream scoop, egg beater, dustpan and fountain pen. Among those viewing the informative installation on Wednesday are Isabelle R.
Free dental care – including screenings, sealants, fluoride varnish treatment and education – is available to children ages 7 to 15 on Saturday, March 2, in the Pennsylvania College of Technology Dental Hygiene Clinic. The event is co-sponsored by the Pennsylvania Dental Hygienists’ Association as part of its Sealant Saturday initiative. Sealant Saturday events are held across the state.
Pennsylvania College of Technology recently held a grand reopening celebration for Nature’s Cove, one of its 10 dining units. Nature’s Cove updated its dining room with new cabinets and countertops, a larger soda fountain and updated merchandising coolers, additional seating with new dining room chairs, and a fresh coat of paint.
The generous support of Pennsylvania College of Technology students by two donor groups – The 1914 Society and The Pillar Society – was readily affirmed in the Community Arts Center’s Capitol Lounge on Saturday evening.
The Blaise Alexander Family Dealerships, with 18 locations that employ a number of Penn College alumni, was honored Wednesday for its inspiring generosity and ongoing dedication to Wildcat Athletics.
The Financial Aid Office at Pennsylvania College of Technology will help current and future college students and their families complete the 2019-20 Free Application for Federal Student Aid. The FAFSA online application is required by colleges and universities to determine student eligibility for federal and state grants, federal loans and some scholarships.
Penn College students and employees are encouraged to participate in "Dream Week" activities centered around the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, beginning with a Peace Walk through downtown Williamsport on Saturday, Jan. 19. The walk will form at First United Methodist Church, 604 Market St., at 10 a.m.; transportation will be provided from the Bush Campus Center Loop at 9:30.
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