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A new course in visual literacy was highlighted by two Pennsylvania College of Technology graphic design faculty members – Brian A. Flynn and David M. Moyer – at the 55th Annual Conference of the International Visual Literacy Association, hosted recently online and in person by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Meredith Bigger, a specialist in health promotions for the American Lung Association in Pennsylvania, joined the Pediatric Nursing class on Tuesday to share with the future health care professionals a simple, three-step process to prevent lung disease: Ask, Advise and Connect.

America's evolving cultural makeup and the role that diversity may play in the 2024 presidential election generated insightful discussion as Penn College held its 2023 Technology & Society Colloquia on Wednesday night. The presenter for the program – “Changing Demographics and the 2024 Election: The Politics of Race and Ethnicity” – was Luis Ricardo Fraga, from the University of Notre Dame.

As the automotive industry moves away from the internal combustion engine and toward the era of electric vehicles, Pennsylvania College of Technology has adapted its already-visionary curriculum and empowered faculty members to deliver that instruction.

A renowned printmaker whose multicolor intaglio prints are in museums around the world is sharing his work through Dec. 1 in The Gallery at Penn College. Yuji Hiratsuka’s “Retro Urban Mode” exhibit showcases his whimsical and satirical images, crafted with his unique technique of chine collé with etching. He will also offer an artist’s talk via Zoom at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9. Registration is required and can be made at the gallery website.

A few had never flown or been outside of the United States. For some, not even beyond Pennsylvania or any farther south than Virginia. And if any of their good fortunes ever included travel to the Caribbean, that touristy resort experience offered no hint of how revelatory everyday life can be. When they boarded their flight in Philadelphia in June, not even a 16-week preparatory class on their Penn College campus could have adequately prepared them for their imminent awakening in the Dominican Republic.

Students in Matthew A. Francis' Construction Hand & Power Tools course are in the midst of replacing the circular benches around four Zelkova trees in front of the Klump Academic Center. "The years have taken their toll on the wood seating areas, and safety was a concern," said General Services' Chad L. Karstetter, horticulturist/grounds and motorpool manager. "We reached out to Matt and his BTC103 classes with an idea, and they accepted the challenge to revive that area. They are doing an awesome job."

Pennsylvania College of Technology’s radiography program celebrated Breast Cancer Awareness Month on Oct. 18 with a show of pink – the color designated for bringing attention to breast cancer and early detection of the disease. Earning a degree in radiography is the first step to becoming a mammographer (a mammogram is an X-ray that allows a radiologist to examine the breast tissue for any suspicious areas) – one of several advanced modalities in the medical imaging field.

Pennsylvania College of Technology manufacturing students will benefit from a new machine provided at a discounted rate by a worldwide leader in tool measuring, inspection and management technology. Approximately 100 students per year seeking two- and four-year manufacturing-related degrees will use the ZOLLER smile Pilot 4.0 presetter, provided by ZOLLER Inc. Valued at $44,482.50, the company sold the equipment – including a software upgrade and full options package – to the college for $15,850.

The U.S.-based electrical products business of global industrial manufacturing company Siemens has recognized Pennsylvania College of Technology by donating equipment for student use. Siemens Smart Infrastructure provided 21 125-amperes load centers containing a variety of circuit breakers. The donation benefits students seeking an associate degree in electrical construction or electrical technology.