Events Articles

Fall Open House, held Sunday at Pennsylvania College of Technology, provided an eye-opening experience for those considering enrollment with a national leader in applied technology education. Held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the day included tours; rewarding interaction with employees, students and inspiring alumni; and unique insight into campus life. – Photos by Tia G. La and Grace F.

Several Wednesday events at Penn College, geared to children and the young at heart – and another certainly to be avoided by the faint-of-heart! – put the campus in the mood for Halloween.  Students living in Residence Life's Village Apartments handed out goodies to youngsters going door-to-door during convenient trick-or-treat hours, followed by a carnival in Rose Street Commons.

A team of Penn College student-athletes, captained by Jackie Klahold, head softball coach/senior woman administrator, gathers near the start of the eighth annual Out of the Darkness Greater Lycoming Walk. Event organizer Mallory L.

Patrons marvel at the creativity and variety of the pieces on display. Meredith Eachus Armstrong, who curated the show and is among the exhibitors, talks with the crowd. Gallery director Penny G. Lutz (with blue nametag) gathers with some of the artists represented in "Connected by Stitch." Bern Yates, another Studio Art Quilt Associates representative, offers her perspective.

Penn College's military family will be represented at the Williamsport Civic Chorus' 73rd-season kickoff: a concert in Klump Academic Center Auditorium at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13.

In the accomplished hands (and feet) of their instructors, students surrender to the liberating and passionate rhythm of salsa music. Hitchye shares her expertise ... ... and an infectious sense of fun. Emboldened by practice, students confidently step out. A Salsa Dancing Workshop, held this past week in Penn's Inn, was among the activities celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at Penn College.

The first Pennsylvania regional juried show by the international Studio Art Quilt Associates will take place Oct. 22 through Dec. 8 at The Gallery at Penn College. Titled “Connected by Stitch,” the exhibit includes fiber-based artwork by 35 artists who are all current Pennsylvania members of SAQA and those that have chosen Pennsylvania as their second region.

Helping students gain a global outlook – from short-term, weeklong experiences to semester-length programs around the world – is the aim of the International Programs Office's Study Abroad programs. Experienced guides for the "Non-European Mathematics in the Mayan World" trip to Guatemala, are Curt Vander Vere (left), assistant professor of mathematics. D.

A beautifully adorned table bids "Willkommen" to CC Commons. Among those raising "A Toast" – and his country's tricolor flag – is Devyn T. Tucker, a web and interactive media student from Heidelberg, Germany. Donning lederhosen, a dirndl and other apt attire are (from left) Dining Services' Christopher R. Grove, manager; Kathleen A. Pfirman, catering attendant; and Jonathan T.

Thursday's Career Day, meticulously arranged by the College Transitions Office, provided a premier opportunity for school districts to visit Penn College and explore a wide variety of careers through hands-on activities, demonstrations, facility tours, and discussions with students and faculty. – Photos by Tia G. La, student photographer; Jennifer A. Cline, writer/magazine editor; and Anna C.