On June 20, two Pennsylvania College of Technology students will help to educate the region about healthy eating options as part of the Million Pound Meltdown, an initiative to encourage every overweight person to seize control of his or her health.
Hospitality Students to Lend Talents to 'Meltdown' Published 06.15.2005 News Events Home Page contents On June 20, two Pennsylvania College of Technology students will help to educate the region about healthy eating options as part of the Million Pound Meltdown, an initiative to encourage every overweight person to seize control of his or her health. Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania, WBRE-TV and WYOU-TV launched the 11-month campaign, the first of its kind in the nation, that challenges overweight …
A donation of equipment from the Pennsylvania Air National Guard will enhance educational opportunities for students in Pennsylvania College of Technology's aviation majors. The equipment, an Allison Turboprop T56-7A engine with a Hamilton Standard four-bladed, variable-pitch propeller, arrived earlier this month at Penn College's Lumley Aviation Center in Montoursville.
PA Air National Guard Donates Aircraft Engine, Propeller to College Published 06.14.2005 News Home Page contents A donation of equipment from the Pennsylvania Air National Guard will enhance educational opportunities for students in Pennsylvania College of Technology's aviation majors. The equipment, an Allison Turboprop T56-7A engine with a Hamilton Standard four-bladed, variable-pitch propeller, arrived earlier this month at Penn College's Lumley Aviation Center in Montoursville. The engine and propeller …
Over the years, Pennsylvania College of Technology athletic teams have had their share of success, but nothing has come close to matching the achievements of the recently completed 2004-05 seasons. Last fall, for the first time ever, the college fielded eight sports teams. All of them reached the post-season playoffs, with five claiming 11 championships.
Wildcat Sports Teams Have a Year to Remember Published 06.14.2005 News Athletics Home Page contents Over the years, Pennsylvania College of Technology athletic teams have had their share of success, but nothing has come close to matching the achievements of the recently completed 2004-05 seasons. Last fall, for the first time ever, the college fielded eight sports teams. All of them reached the post-season playoffs, with five claiming 11 championships. For all teams combined, the won-lost-tied record was …
Activity heats up in the summer on the campus of Pennsylvania College of Technology, where the deadline for applications for admission for the fall semester is July 1. Fall-semester classes begin Aug. 22.
Opportunities Exist for Majors With High Employment Potential Published 06.13.2005 News Home Page contents Activity heats up in the summer on the campus of Pennsylvania College of Technology, where the deadline for applications for admission for the fall semester is July 1. Fall-semester classes begin Aug. 22. The college's admissions director noted recently that many of the majors still open for enrollment this fall − including plastics, electronics, manufacturing/machining, culinary, graphic design, …
The Alumni Relations Office announces the online Penn College Alumni Community, open to all alumni of Penn College, Williamsport Area Community College and Williamsport Technical Institute. The community provides a place for alumni to remain in contact with one another, as well as allowing the office to gather information about alumni.
Alumni Relations Announces Online Community Published 06.13.2005 News Alumni News Home Page contents The Alumni Relations Office announces the online Penn College Alumni Community, open to all alumni of Penn College, Williamsport Area Community College and Williamsport Technical Institute. The community provides a place for alumni to remain in contact with one another, as well as allowing the office to gather information about alumni. The information provided is accessible only by registered users of the …
Beginning July 11, Pennsylvania College of Technology's North Campus will offer a remedial summer-school program for students in grades 7-12. The classes, being offered for the 19th year, provide students living in the Northern Tier an opportunity to improve their math and/or English skills.
North Campus to Offer Math and English Summer School Published 06.10.2005 News Home Page contents Beginning July 11, Pennsylvania College of Technology's North Campus will offer a remedial summer-school program for students in grades 7-12. The classes, being offered for the 19th year, provide students living in the Northern Tier an opportunity to improve their math and/or English skills. Taught by certified instructors, the classes are an intense effort to assist students in their individual areas of …
A married couple who teach nursing at Pennsylvania College of Technology presented lectures recently at Drexel University National Education Institute. Janet and Matthew P. McMahon were "Distinguished Faculty" at the conference, held June 3-5 in Atlantic City, N.J. Janet McMahon is an associate professor of nursing at Penn College.
Nursing Faculty Present Lectures at National Conference Published 06.10.2005 News Faculty & Staff Home Page contents A married couple who teach nursing at Pennsylvania College of Technology presented lectures recently at Drexel University National Education Institute. Janet and Matthew P. McMahon were "Distinguished Faculty" at the conference, held June 3-5 in Atlantic City, N.J. Janet McMahon is an associate professor of nursing at Penn College. Her presentations were titled: "Nursing Diagnosis: …
Mark A. Trueman, a faculty member in the paramedic program at Pennsylvania College of Technology, was named "Instructor of the Year" for Lycoming County by the Lycoming County Department of Public Safety. According to the tribute presented by Wendy S.
Paramedic Instructor Receives Honor Published 06.10.2005 News Faculty & Staff Home Page contents Mark A. Trueman, a faculty member in the paramedic program at Pennsylvania College of Technology, was named "Instructor of the Year" for Lycoming County by the Lycoming County Department of Public Safety. According to the tribute presented by Wendy S. Hastings, emergency medical services program manager for the Lycoming, Tioga and Sullivan EMS Council, Trueman "has been described by his students as an excellent …
A record crowd of 35 chimney sweeps from across the country is on campus for "Masonry: A Permanent Improvement," a weeklong class offered through Workforce Development & Continuing Education and the Pennsylvania Guild of Professional Chimney Sweeps. This is the fourth year for the program, which is taught by Glenn R.
Chimney Sweeps Attend Masonry School on Campus Published 06.08.2005 News Events Home Page contents A record crowd of 35 chimney sweeps from across the country is on campus for "Masonry: A Permanent Improvement," a weeklong class offered through Workforce Development & Continuing Education and the Pennsylvania Guild of Professional Chimney Sweeps . This is the fourth year for the program, which is taught by Glenn R. Luse, a building construction instructor at Penn College; and Chris Prior from the …
Eighty-seven Pennsylvania College of Technology athletes have earned Commonwealth Campus Athletic Conference Academic All-Conference honors. Athletes must carry at least a 3.0 grade-point average to qualify.
Wildcat Athletes Earn Academic All-Conference Honors Published 06.08.2005 News Athletics Home Page contents Eighty-seven Pennsylvania College of Technology athletes have earned Commonwealth Campus Athletic Conference Academic All-Conference honors. Athletes must carry at least a 3.0 grade-point average to qualify. Fall semester sports athletes cited include: Baseball Andrew Blauvelt (Horseheads, N.Y.), Matt Comp (Newport), Jason Fulmer (Wyalusing), Tim Holton (Avon Grove), Dave Miller (Pen Argyl), Perry …