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"You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows," a famed troubadour once proclaimed, and you certainly don't need a calendar to know that the Susquehanna Valley has turned the corner toward you-know-what. Mornings dawn a little frostier and evenings descend a tad sooner around Penn College these days, but autumn presented quite an extended and impressive show while it lasted.

Industrial design students explore the colorful creations. Ask (on right) engages Mary B. Herndon, a freshman from Williamsport, in discussion. “Tech talks” range from an on old-school Underwood to current technology. Topics to consider Lutz (far right) shares her insights with the class.

Twenty-two Penn College students who enjoy volunteering their time – including members of student organizations and the Wildcat women’s basketball team – gathered with Shannon L. Skaluba, student organization specialist, in CC Commons on Saturday to write heartfelt messages of gratitude in nearly 450 holiday cards for military personnel. The cards were donated by Sarah R.

The Student Wildcats of Robotic Design sponsored a well-received Fall Robot Competition in Penn College's Field House on Saturday, a daylong return to battle after a COVID-related break in the action.

Penn College's Student Engagement Office partnered with the American Rescue Workers on Friday night for "Box City," held outside the Bush Campus Center to raise awareness of homelessness and hunger. "I organized this event in the hope of showing how members of the homeless community are affected as the winter months begin," said student leader Kellor A.

The 13th Foundation Dinner & Auction at Pennsylvania College of Technology generated commitments totaling $600,700 for student scholarships.

Halloween Week saw a typical mix of fun and fright across the Penn College campus – whether dressing up for co-workers; serving up "eerie entrees, scary sides and hauntingly delicious desserts" at Dining Services' annual "Boofet" in Capitol Eatery; or scaring up a giddily gory time at the American Welding Society chapter's "Arc Asylum."

An array of technology is visible – including in the hands of Adam J. Miller, manager of instructional media production, who captures footage of the exhibit. A group of engaged graphic design students oblige a photographer’s request at the exhibit’s title wall. In front of a color-rich creation, May discusses her process.

Large photographs in a rich color palette evoking classic 17th century Dutch still-life paintings offer an exploration into modern-day obsessions with technological gadgets in “Tech Vanitas,” on display in The Gallery at Penn College Oct. 21 through Nov. 23. The solo exhibition of Jeanette May’s beautifully designed images includes a reception beginning at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct.

Campus friendships again blossomed at the sunbathed scene of their planting, and parents and siblings – some separated from their loved ones since Welcome Weekend ("only" a month ago) – replenished their stockpile of hugs during Penn College's Homecoming and Parent & Family Weekend (Sept. 24-26).