Penn College aviation students Alper B. Tan, Marc T. Kaylor, Jacob R. Tuck, Richard M. "Matt" Hause and Daniel A. Starr along with co-department head Thomas D. Inman provided ground support for air-show aircraft at last weekend's Lycoming County Rotary Clubs Festival 2011. The college was a "co-pilot sponsor" for the event, held at the Lycoming County Fairgrounds in Hughesville.
Pennsylvania College of Technology's paramedic program director, Mark A. Trueman, was named the recipient of the 2011 Emergency Medical Services Educator Award by the Pennsylvania State EMS Awards Selection Committee.
A staff member in Pennsylvania College of Technology's Office of Career Services and a part-time faculty member have attained the Global Career Development Facilitator designation from the Center for Credentialing and Education. Erin S. Shultz, coordinator of career development, and Danielle M.
Two administrators in Workforce Development & Continuing Education at Pennsylvania College of Technology have been appointed to assistant vice president positions. Larry L. Michael was named assistant vice president for workforce development and special projects. Tracy L. Brundage was appointed assistant vice president for workforce and economic development.
A Multicultural Student Mixer was held Wednesday in the Thompson Professional Development Center, an opportunity for Penn College employees and students to mingle with individuals from different backgrounds and diverse experiences.
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. Suzanne Rogers, regular part-time Dining Services Worker I, starting Aug. 18 Only new college hires and employees transferring from one internal position to another in certain situations are reported.
Faculty/staff dog owners brought their pets to Rose Street Commons from 5-7 Tuesday night for the second annual "Hot Dog, You're Here!" program. The well-attended event offered a unique opportunity for employees to welcome and engage first-year students over the common ground of pet ownership, conversation and free food. Photos by Michael S. Fischer, student photographer
Three groups of faculty/staff volunteers conducted a "Walk Around" of off-campus neighborhoods surrounding Penn College on Tuesday evening introducing themselves to tenants, welcoming new and returning students to the fall semester, distributing information about apartment living and an upcoming Block Party, and answering any questions.
Penn College's energetic entourage of Resident Assistants, joined by Residence Life staff, paused (briefly) in their busy pre-semester schedule for photos outside Madigan Library on Thursday. Before assuming their 2011-12 responsibilities in Penn College's on-campus housing, the RAs will be among the friendly ambassadors greeting new students and their families during Welcome Weekend move-in.
(The following is drawn from remarks by Davie Jane Gilmour, Pennsylvania College of Technology president, during an Aug. 11 all-college meeting to open the Fall 2011 semester.) Good morning and welcome to the Fall 2011 semester. While I likely say it every year, this summer has flown by faster than many I recall. That could be my recollection or, in fact, reality.
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