Faculty & Staff Articles

Penn College hosted a reception Tuesday for students, alumni, faculty and staff who have served in the military, an event highlighted by dedication of a college banner displayed at Forward Operating Base Mehtar Lam in Afghanistan at the request of student Robert A. Miller during his service there.

An academic dean at Pennsylvania College of Technology was called upon recently to share his expertise in Native American history on diverse projects. Clifford P. Coppersmith, dean of integrated studies, wrote an article for the Oklahoma Historical Society detailing the history of what today is known as the Fort Sill Apache tribe.

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. Among the latest additions: · Chad Chervinsky , College Store Clerk/Shipping and Receiving, (Regular Part-Time), effective April 6

A Pennsylvania College of Technology faculty member recently participated in a humanitarian trip to Juarez, Mexico, where she offered occupational therapy to people with disabilities and training to their caregivers. Patricia J. Martin, assistant professor and clinical director of the occupational therapy assistant program, traveled to Juarez from Feb.

Judy Quinti, assistant professor of fitness and lifetime sports at Pennsylvania College of Technology, was an invited speaker at the National Strength and Conditioning Association's Personal Trainers Conference.

An assistant professor of environmental technology at Pennsylvania College of Technology presented two workshops at the annual conference of the Pennsylvania Association of Environmental Educators, held March 19-21 at the Raystown Lake Resort and Conference Center. Debra A.

Pennsylvania College of Technology has scheduled an April 14 reception to honor current and former students, alumni, faculty and staff serving in the armed forces. During the event, which will be held from 3:30 to 5 p.m.

Penn College inducted its fourth group of Awesome Women Exemplars this week, honoring employees and students for their inspirational presence on campus. In accordance with this year's theme, "Women Taking the Lead in Saving the World," all students, faculty and staff were encouraged to nominate any Penn College female they admire.

A feature article in Pennsylvania College of Technology's magazine, One College Avenue, has been honored with a 2009 Bronze "CUPPIE" Award in the annual competition sponsored by CUPRAPThe Association of Communicators in Education. "Hearing the Voice Within," a Spring 2008 cover story by Tom Wilson, writer/editor-PCToday, was recognized in the PR/Media-Feature Article category.

Jeremiah C. Gee, assessment coordinator for Pennsylvania College of Technology's School of Integrated Studies, recently offered a presentation at the Network for Academic Renewal Conference hosted by the Association of American Colleges and Universities in Baltimore. The conference focused on general education and was attended by leaders in higher education from across the nation.