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Students in a human services class at Pennsylvania College of Technology are lending their expertise to an important local cause – the Community Challenge supporting the Salvation Army of Williamsport. This year’s Community Challenge offers two events: the Salvation Army 10K & 20K Trail Race, set for Saturday, Oct.

Gary A. Sojka Former Bucknell University President Gary A. Sojka, whose “Feeding the Future: Can We Nourish 9.7 Billion People in 2050?” kicks off Penn College's 2016-17 Colloquia Series next week, was interviewed on WKOK radio Wednesday morning. Sojka discussed with "On the Mark" co-hosts Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan his campus appearance at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct.

Automotive student Gibreel B. Conteh, of Philadelphia, feeds an appetite as big as his smile. Mary E. Haines (left) and Barbara A. Kohler are among the Dining Services workers ... ... serving up succulent clams ... ... and shrimp and sausage. Awash in camaraderie and clad in lobster bibs are (from left) students Cameron Brown, of Tower City; Taylor Delp, of New Berlin; Maura K.

Meredith places a hard hat on his son, one of seven family members to share in the success of Meredith and his brother. This fall's class (from left): Meredith, Bergquist, Johns, Landi, Hilfiger and Baer. A safety vest and calculator depict the blend of skills acquired by Tuesday's graduates during their combination of classroom and on-site instruction.

General Services' Gary T. Pandolfi, refrigeration, heating and plumbing mechanic, is assisted by Emily K. Helmus, an applied management major from Middletown, and Austin R. Ayars, of Easton, enrolled in business administration: banking and finance concentration. Both are members of the Student Government Association executive board.

A student group at Pennsylvania College of Technology is inviting community members to join the fight by participating in “Fall Brawl 2016” on Oct. 22. The event will feature small robots engaging in big battles for bragging rights.

Carl L. Shaner (left), director of College Health Services, keeps students fed ... with a helping hand from James E. Bies, assistant chief of Penn College Police. A passenger steadies himself against the impaired driving and judgment wrought by "drunk goggles" ... ... which also complicate life for a pedestrian. Counselor Brian J.

Tina M. Evans, an associate professor of applied health studies at Pennsylvania College of Technology, will present this year’s David London My Last Words lecture. Penn College’s My Last Words Lecture Series challenges each year’s selected faculty member to offer thoughts to the community as if they know it was their last opportunity to share insight and offer inspiration.

Renaissance re-enactors displayed authentic costumes and customs. A fencer's friendly face betrays the seriousness at swords' point. Banished to the stocks is Jake C. Forelli, an engineering design technology major from Damascus. A latter-day take on a centuries-old pursuit Signage makes sure patrons aren't at a loss for words.

A cake in honor of The Madigan Library's 10th birthday, complete with the building's distinctive clock-tower motif, awaits the celebration. Tables adorned in signature red and white, with giveaways and other goodies, greet the college community Monday morning. Kicking off the festivities are (from left) Diana L. Worth, library operations/public services assistant; Blair E.