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Congratulations to the Penn College students chosen for the Wildcat Dance Team on the basis of tryouts this month. (Another round of auditions is scheduled for 9 p.m. Monday, Sept. 22, in Bardo Gym.) Those selected are Rebecca M. Boyer, Palmerton; Gabrielle D. Brehm, Williamsport; Erika K. Brunner, Bellefonte; Meredith A. Coleman, Collegeville; Kelsey A. Coppersmith, Kane; Erica Y.

Nathan D. Smyth has been named assistant dean of health sciences at Pennsylvania College of Technology. Smyth joined Penn College in 2006 as coordinator of matriculation and retention for the School of Health Sciences. Previously, he was program director for the U.S.

The Madigan Library and The Gallery at Penn College are pleased to announce the winners of the "Inspired by ... Brad Holland" contest: First place ($100) was awarded to Nathaniel Aldinger, art, and Joel Ifill, writing, for "Brad Wholland?" Second place ($50) went to Timothy Miller, art.

An educational display of American flags, tracing the progression from mere banner to majestic national symbol, is among the Constitution Week events scheduled at Pennsylvania College of Technology from Sept. 15-19. The historical "Hall of Flags" will be presented by members of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Lodge 1057, Jersey Shore, from 4 to 6 p.m.

The School of Health Sciences and Workforce Development & Continuing Education at Pennsylvania College of Technology will sponsor a health literacy workshop on Oct. 3. The workshop, titled "What It Is, Why It Matters, How You Can Help," will be offered from 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. in Penn's Inn on the second floor of the Bush Campus Center.

Alcohol Awareness Week events on campus are driving home the staggering consequences of impairment. "True Stories: After the Crash," held Tuesday night in the SASC, offered personal accounts of alcohol's life-altering effects, a message that was reinforced duringWednesday's Awareness Fair on the PDC lawn.

The Office of Residence Life is pleased to introduce its 2008-09 staff team. The paraprofessionals hired (Senior Resident Assistants and Resident Assistants) go through a rigorous selection and training process. Each is required to have and maintain a minimum 2.5 grade-point average.

Locally owned restaurants brought their wares to Penn College on Tuesday afternoon, tempting students and faculty/staff with "Tastes of Williamsport" from their kitchens. Gathered outside the Susquehanna Room, the eateries distributed menus and low-priced samples to an estimated 225-300 customers. The first-ever event was sponsored by Community Assistants, Student Activities and Food Services.

A Pennsylvania College of Technology student and staff member recently toured Rikers Island the location of 10 New York City Department of Correction facilities to learn about the educational programs on the island. Jeremiah C. Gee, assessment coordinator for the School of Integrated Studies, and Brandon J.

The Cultural Life Committee encourages the Penn College community to observe National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15). In 1968, President Lyndon B. Johnson obtained authorization from Congress to proclaim a week in September as National Hispanic Heritage Week. In 1988, the observance was expanded by President Reagan to a monthlong commemoration, beginning Sept.