Faculty & Staff Articles

The final activities of Penn College's illustrious Centennial observance – the filling, sealing and installation of an institutional snapshot from that 2014 celebration – took place this week in a first-floor corner of Madigan Library. Various historical and commemorative items were loaded into the time capsule on Thursday, and the contents were sealed with argon gas the following day.

The director of Pennsylvania College of Technology’s early childhood education center recently presented a session at the National Coalition for Campus Children’s Centers’ Annual Conference and Professional Institute. Barbara J. Albert, director of the Dunham Children’s Learning Center at Penn College, addressed the topic “Orientation of Student Teachers and Student Employees.” Barbara J.

Movie screenings and informative discussions are among the public events as Pennsylvania College of Technology this month observes its first Pride Week in recognition of students’ sexual diversity.

"Working Class" An ambitious documentary produced by Pennsylvania College of Technology and WVIA Public Media has received a national honor. “Working Class: 100 Years of Hands-On Education” recently garnered a bronze Telly Award for outstanding achievement in the documentary category of the 36th annual competition.

Brian D. Walton, Pennsylvania College of Technology’s assistant dean of business and hospitality, was named Ashford University’s “Outstanding Alum of the Month” for April. Walton, a native of Downingtown, earned a master’s degree in organizational management from the university in 2011. Brian D.

John J. Messer A campus memorial service for John J. Messer, an assistant professor of web and interactive media who died Jan. 5 at age 49, will be held from 1-2 p.m. Saturday, April 18, in the Mountain Laurel Room of the Thompson Professional Development Center.

Glen Forest Getchen Jr., a member of the Williamsport Area Community College and Penn College faculty for 29 years, died Thursday, April 2, at the age of 89. Getchen, who came to campus after 22 years as a tool and die maker at Darling Valve, retired in 1993 as an assistant professor of toolmaking technology.

PCToday continues its regular feature: welcoming new full-time and regular part-time Pennsylvania College of Technology employees, as reported by the Human Resources Office. Cody M.

PCToday continues its regular feature: welcoming new full-time and regular part-time Pennsylvania College of Technology employees, as reported by the Human Resources Office. Blayne R. Allen, regular part-time Dining Services Worker I, effective March 24 Only new college hires and employees transferring from one internal position to another in certain situations are reported.

Saturday's biting breeze and snowy commute confirmed it: It's still March in Pennsylvania! Far more predictable was what campus visitors found all day at Penn College's Spring Open House, as helpful and personable students, employees and alumni encouraged potential enrollees and other visitors to explore a national leader in applied technology education.