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As part of the many end-of-academic-year events, the Pennsylvania College of Technology chapters of two honor societies – Alpha Chi and Phi Theta Kappa– held induction ceremonies. President Michael J. Reed and Joanna K. Flynn, vice president for academic affairs and provost, participated in the ceremonies, as did chapter officers and faculty advisers.

Nine Pennsylvania College of Technology students and one faculty member were recently inducted into Upsilon Pi Epsilon, the first and only international honor society for the computing and information disciplines. This mission of UPE is to recognize academic excellence at the undergraduate and graduate levels, promote the computing and information disciplines, and encourage their contribution to the enhancement of knowledge. 

Students in Penn College’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter recently convened to prepare 144 plush monkey toys for children experiencing scary or difficult situations. The monkeys are provided by Aly’s Monkey Movement, a local nonprofit started by the then 10-year-old daughter of nursing student Kristy L. Creasy, who introduced the project to PTK members and provided instruction.

The Penn College Xi Chapter of the Alpha Chi national honor society will hold a 5K run/walk beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, at the Field House. Participation will support academic excellence, as proceeds from "Stride With Alpha Chi" will go toward fees for new inductees.

The Pennsylvania College of Technology chapters of two honor societies held induction ceremonies on April 20, recognizing more than 110 new members for their notable academic achievement.

Twelve Pennsylvania College of Technology students and a faculty member were welcomed into the Williamsport Chapter of Upsilon Pi Epsilon, an international honor society for the computing and information disciplines, during an April 20 ceremony on campus.