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(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.

Pennsylvania College of Technology has presented a Mentorship Award to Emilie E. Faillo, of Narberth, a 2001 culinary graduate who, in the course of her professional life, has coordinated a variety of real-world work experiences and mentoring opportunities for Penn College students.

Pennsylvania College of Technology has presented a College Service Award to faculty member, department head and Penn College Education Association President Jim E. Temple. The award, bestowed in recognition of meritorious service provided to the college, was given to Temple by Penn College President Davie Jane Gilmour during Summer 2011 Commencement ceremonies held Saturday, Aug.

Pennsylvania College of Technology's Board of Directors on Thursday approved parameters for the college's state budget request for 2012-13.The numbers will be submitted to the state along with The Pennsylvania State University's request. "It's always too early, but we have to do it,'' said Board Chairman Robert E. Dunham.

Good job! You did well. You turned the tassel, walked across the stage, and made your family and friends smile. Another page for the scrapbook of your life … You have done a good job! Not only here today, in this ceremony, but also over the last several years. You opened your books. You participated in your labs. You finished your projects … passed your tests … completed your courses.

The state budget signed late Thursday by Gov. Tom Corbett includes more funding than anticipated for Pennsylvania College of Technology. Penn College President Davie Jane Gilmour had said that, if the governor signed the budget as submitted, the bulk of the fundswould help the college reduce the 2011-12 tuition increase for students to 2.99 percent.

(The following is drawn from remarks by Davie Jane Gilmour, Pennsylvania College of Technology president, during a May 12 all-college meeting to close the Spring 2011 semester.) Good morning, If I've said it once, I've said it too many times to count: This is one of my favorite times of the year.

(The following is drawn from remarks by Davie Jane Gilmour, Pennsylvania College of Technology president, during a Jan. 7 all-college meeting to begin the Spring 2011 semester.) Happy New Year and welcome to the Spring 2011 semester. I hope you had a restful and enjoyable holiday.

(The following is drawn from remarks by Davie Jane Gilmour, Pennsylvania College of Technology president, during an Aug. 12 all-college meeting tobegin the 2010-11 academic year.) August 2010. As always, it is difficult to imagine that the summer has concluded and we once again gather to launch a new academic year.

(The following is drawn from remarks by Davie Jane Gilmour, Pennsylvania College of Technology president, during a May 13 all-college meeting to close the 2009-10 academic year.) It is fitting that we end each academic year by honoring students, faculty and staff who have distinguished themselves through their accomplishments.