A faculty member at Pennsylvania College of Technology recently presented a paper at the annual meeting of the Pennsylvania Sociological Society. Vinay Bahl, associate professor of sociology, presented "Islamic Women's Attire and Identity Politics" during a session on Gender and Identity.
What does Clint Eastwood's "Pale Rider" have to teach us about living with a clear conscience? What can Humphrey Bogart's "Rick" in the movie "Casablanca" teach us about avoiding cynicism and recapturing idealism thought long lost? What can Chief Dan George in "Little Big Man" teach us about the sacredness of life?
Despite the uncooperative weather conditions at the start of the semester, heavy construction equipment technology students were not hampered by rain. Students have been able to continue to maintain and improve their operating skill sets with the use of a second-generation Caterpillar Track-Type Tractor Simulator.
Winners have been chosen inStudent Activities'annual Homecoming door-decorating contest, which once again showcased the spirit embodiedin Penn College's academic schools, departments and offices. With the "Were You There?" theme, almost all of the seven entries did some sort of photo montage usually connected to their specific area.
A faculty member in the electronics and computer engineering technology department at Pennsylvania College of Technology is included in the 2011-12 edition of Montclair Publishing's "Who's Who in Collegiate Faculty." Scott D. Neuhard, assistant professor of electronics, will have a biography published in the book's seventh edition.
The director of the dental hygiene program at Pennsylvania College of Technology recently began his tenure on the Northcentral Pennsylvania Area Health Education Center Board of Directors. Shawn A. Kiser was appointed to a three-year term on the board, during which he will also serve on the center's personnel committee.
A Pennsylvania College of Technology instructor recently presented a paper at the annual meeting of the Pennsylvania Sociological Society.
Printing and Document Services is featured in the Oct. 6 edition of Insidedge, the newsletter of the In-Plant Printing and Mailing Association. Headlined " Penn College In-Plant Serves as Training Ground ," the article outlines the department's daily attention to excellence and its unique interaction with graphic communications students and faculty.
An assistant professor in Penn College's physician assistant program observed a somber anniversary with "In remembrance of Ground Hero: Ten years after 9-11," published this week by the Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants.
The organization representing full-time faculty, librarians and counselors at Pennsylvania College of Technology is further supporting students at the college by establishing an endowed scholarship fund. The Penn College Education Association Scholarship Fund will generate at least two awards each year, one each for a male student and a female student.
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