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The second annual Retirees Luncheon was held recently in the Thompson Professional Development Center. Pennsylvania College of Technology retirees and their guests enjoyed hearing from three student speakers who shared their exciting engagements with the Kentucky Derby, Wildcat Athletics and Global Experiences.

And so it begins: the Fall 2024 semester at Pennsylvania College of Technology! It was a wild Wildcat Wednesday as first-year students moved into their residence halls with an eager assist from many happy helpers. After all the unpacking, the coming days are packed with fun and informative activities to ring in the new academic year.

WNEP’s Mackenzie Aucker stopped by the college’s Le Jeune Chef Restaurant on Monday to talk with a few of those who are helping to prepare hundreds of pounds of food for the teams participating in this year’s Little League World Series. Watch for Aucker’s report during the local ABC affiliate's 5 p.m. newscast on Tuesday.

WNEP’s Mackenzie Aucker stopped by the college’s Le Jeune Chef Restaurant on Monday to talk with a few of those who are helping to prepare hundreds of pounds of food for the teams participating in this year’s Little League World Series. Watch for Aucker’s report during the local ABC affiliate's 5 p.m. newscast on Tuesday.

Gov. Josh Shapiro ordered U.S. and Commonwealth flags on all Commonwealth facilities, public buildings and grounds across Pennsylvania to fly at half-staff to recognize the tragedy that occurred at a rally for former President Trump in Butler County Saturday evening and in honor of Corey Comperatore, a Butler County husband and father who was killed while attending the event.

"Despite the heat, it was a wonderful day,” enthused Bryce W. Winder, coordinator of admissions events and communications, describing Saturday’s Open House at Pennsylvania College of Technology. “Our guests were amazing and brought the energy to campus." Winder reports that about 400 students and 1,200 guests were in attendance on the ultra-hot summer day. Their reward for braving the heat was the opportunity to view a lot of “cool stuff."

"Despite the heat, it was a wonderful day,” enthused Bryce W. Winder, coordinator of admissions events and communications, describing Saturday’s Open House at Pennsylvania College of Technology. “Our guests were amazing and brought the energy to campus." Winder reports that about 400 students and 1,200 guests were in attendance on the ultra-hot summer day. Their reward for braving the heat was the opportunity to view a lot of “cool stuff."

Rather than disposing of books that have outlived their usefulness, The Gallery at Penn College and The Madigan Library invited students to upcycle old books into unique works of art for the second installation of “Old Books/New Lives: The Art of Upcycling.” The student showcase is being held in conjunction with the national juried exhibition, “Books Undone 2: The Art of Altered Books” in the gallery on the third floor of Penn College's library. The exhibits are on display through July 21.

The youngest members of the Penn College campus were enthusiastically greeted with waves and cheers as they participated in their annual Independence Day Parade on Tuesday. Marching, skipping and rolling along the campus mall, the beloved tradition of the Dunham Children’s Learning Center was enjoyed by participants and onlookers alike. Also boosting the red, white and blue procession was ideal summer weather.

The Dunham Children's Learning Center at Penn College recently celebrated one of its favorite summer days: Mud Day! “Three of the most versatile and accessible play tools with many physical and cognitive benefits are mud, dirt and water,” offered Alicia C. Dobbs, a CLC childcare provider. “These three tools are already common materials in early childhood education and are tools to dive into (literally)."