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The transformative impact of giving was celebrated at Pennsylvania College of Technology's annual Donor Recognition Reception, held Monday evening in the lobby of the Davie Jane Gilmour Center. The gathering honors the alumni, corporate partners, employees, parents and friends whose contributions empower tomorrow's workforce.

Cloudy skies didn’t dampen campus enthusiasm for the solar eclipse on Monday. Students, faculty and staff paused from their busy schedules to gaze at the rare celestial event. Physics faculty stationed themselves on the campus mall with telescope/projectors to offer a unique way to experience the eclipse.

The efforts of “crafty” Penn College students at a recent Wildcat Wednesday event will support a local social services organization devoted to family. During “Wildcat Wednesday: No-Sew Blankets,” several students crafted cozy, creative no-sew blankets earmarked for Dwell Orphan Care.

Career Services has a comprehensive schedule of networking opportunities for students and alumni throughout the spring semester. The major-specific Recruitment Days connect job-seekers with employers trying to fill part-time, full-time and internship positions in a variety of fields.

Students enjoyed some fabulous treats while learning about valuable resources at Penn College during Tuesday's "Dessert Crawl," sponsored by the Office of Student Engagement and its Wildcat Advisory Committee. Participants began the event at the Bush Campus Center Information Desk and visited a number of stations during their sweet sampling, earning entries to a prize raffle for filling out their passports along the way.

At Pennsylvania College of Technology, you'll hone the hands-on skills to thrive in the rewarding field of physical therapy. Physical therapist assistants help rehabilitate patients and inspire them to move more freely and independently. In this two-and-a-half-minute video, you'll see Penn College graduates in action, explore on-campus lab spaces, and learn more about this engaging and impactful hands-on program.

European research into self-monitoring and self-healing concrete was shared Wednesday evening with Penn College students in civil engineering and a variety of construction-related majors. The hourlong seminar was delivered by Andrzej Cwirzen, head of the Building Materials Research Group at Luleå University of Technology in Sweden.

A new Penn College video provides an introduction to Police Chief David C. Pletz and the many services that he and his team provide. "Our officers are here to protect students, faculty and staff, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year," the chief notes in the 2:30-minute video. "This responsibility is one that the police cannot accomplish alone. Each community member must do his or her part in preventing crime, accidents and hazards from interfering with college life."

Two Army ROTC cadets at Pennsylvania College of Technology were honored Monday for their commitment to education and duty. Cameron A. Reaugh, of Blairsville, and Connor M. Rossman, of Howard, took the Army ROTC contracting oath during a ceremony at the college. The contract provides a monthly stipend from the Army. Reaugh also received a three-year scholarship, covering tuition and fees and providing a book allowance.

The Dunham Children's Learning Center honored grandparents on a recent Friday, celebrating a cornerstone of encouragement in youngsters' daily lives. "We offered a snack, activity and outside play event for the children and their grandparents to thank and honor them for the love and attention they give our children and the support they give to Moms and Dads each day," said Linda A. Reichert, the center's director.