In their most recent outing April 9 at the James Madison Invitational, Penn College archers took a first place in the women's compound competition and Jason Kornbau (Red Lion) won the individual men's recurve championship. "They're on a roll now.
Wildcat Archers Fare Well, Set to Host Eastern Regionals April 23-24 Published 04.15.2005 News Athletics Home Page contents In their most recent outing April 9 at the James Madison Invitational, Penn College archers took a first place in the women's compound competition and Jason Kornbau (Red Lion) won the individual men's recurve championship. "They're on a roll now. They've won everything we've entered this year and hopefully they continue doing it clear to nationals," coach Chad Karstetter said of the …
The Board of Directors of Pennsylvania College of Technology has authorized the college to continue operations after June 30 at budgeted levels approved for fiscal year 2004-05, in the event a state budget is not passed.
College Authorized to Continue Operations Pending State Budget Published 04.15.2005 News Home Page contents The Board of Directors of Pennsylvania College of Technology has authorized the college to continue operations after June 30 at budgeted levels approved for fiscal year 2004-05, in the event a state budget is not passed. The routine action, presented each year to give the administration authority to continue operations if the governor has not signed the commonwealth's budget by the end of the fiscal …
Tiffany L. Joyner of Stewartstown, who will graduate next month with an associate's degree in nursing, has been chosen as April's "Student of the Month" by the Student Government Association. Active with the Student Nurses' Association, she also is a member and past secretary of the Phi Theta Kappa honor society for two-year students.
Tiffany L. Joyner Named 'Student of the Month' Published 04.15.2005 News Student News Home Page contents Tiffany L. Joyner of Stewartstown, who will graduate next month with an associate's degree in nursing, has been chosen as April's "Student of the Month" by the Student Government Association. Active with the Student Nurses' Association, she also is a member and past secretary of the Phi Theta Kappa honor society for two-year students. This past summer, she also participated in York Hospital's Nursing …
A new scholarship at Pennsylvania College of Technology aims to assist students in the college's heavy construction equipment technology-technician major. The Groff Tractor and Equipment Inc./CASE Corporation Scholarship announced this week will provide a $1,500 award to a Penn College student each year, beginning in the Fall 2005 semester. "Groff Tractor and Equipment Inc.
New Scholarship to Aid Heavy-Equipment Students Published 04.14.2005 News Student News Home Page contents A new scholarship at Pennsylvania College of Technology aims to assist students in the college's heavy construction equipment technology-technician major. The Groff Tractor and Equipment Inc./CASE Corporation Scholarship announced this week will provide a $1,500 award to a Penn College student each year, beginning in the Fall 2005 semester. "Groff Tractor and Equipment Inc. is pleased to offer this …
The appointees listed below received College Council approval by a majority e-mail vote on Tuesday. Congratulations to Alfred Thomas, the winner of the tie-breaker election for the open Transportation Technology faculty position on the Curriculum Committee. (A complete roster of all committee members soon will be posted to the Governance Web site .) Thanks to all who participated.
College Council Approves List of Governance Committee Members Published 04.14.2005 News Faculty & Staff Home Page contents The appointees listed below received College Council approval by a majority e-mail vote on Tuesday. Congratulations to Alfred Thomas, the winner of the tie-breaker election for the open Transportation Technology faculty position on the Curriculum Committee. (A complete roster of all committee members soon will be posted to the Governance Web site .) Thanks to all who participated. …
An alumnus whose name is a familiar sight on highways from New York to Illinois to North Carolina made his first visit to the college this week since graduating 42 years ago. Mike Ward, who graduated from Williamsport Technical Institute's Diesel Technician program in 1963, recently retired as executive vice president of the Altoona-based Ward Trucking Corp.
Alumnus With Well-Known Name Pays Visit to Alma Mater Published 04.14.2005 News Alumni News Home Page contents An alumnus whose name is a familiar sight on highways from New York to Illinois to North Carolina made his first visit to the college this week since graduating 42 years ago. Mike Ward, who graduated from Williamsport Technical Institute's Diesel Technician program in 1963, recently retired as executive vice president of the Altoona-based Ward Trucking Corp. Ward Trucking is a family-owned …
Marie G. Smith, assistant professor of dental hygiene (center in photo at left), joined a group of students at their on-campus residence for an evening of making baked nuts using her favorite recipe. The activity was considered a study break for the students as they prepare for today's practical portion of their Dental Hygiene board exam.
Taking a Study Break in Academic Theme Housing Published 04.14.2005 News Student News Home Page contents Marie G. Smith, assistant professor of dental hygiene (center in photo at left), joined a group of students at their on-campus residence for an evening of making baked nuts using her favorite recipe. The activity was considered a study break for the students as they prepare for today's practical portion of their Dental Hygiene board exam. The activity gave students a chance to interact informally with …
Students at the college's Lumley Aviation Center in Montoursville had an opportunity to view a helicopter Wednesday: the Sikorsky S-76 Life Flight helicopter from Keystone Helicopters Inc., based in Danville. Mechanics Richard Beers and Jeffery S.
S-76 Helicopter Visits Lumley Aviation Center Published 04.13.2005 News Home Page contents Students at the college's Lumley Aviation Center in Montoursville had an opportunity to view a helicopter Wednesday: the Sikorsky S-76 Life Flight helicopter from Keystone Helicopters Inc., based in Danville. Mechanics Richard Beers and Jeffery S. Gazey, a 2002 Penn College graduate, spoke with students about the duties and responsibilities of helicopter-maintenance technicians; they also answered questions about …
Wendy Mertzeis, a Resident Assistant at Rose Street Apartments, recently was named Penn College's "Resident Assistant of the Month." A junior from Tionesta, majoring in Web Design, she is in her first year as a Resident Assistant.
Wendy Mertzeis Named 'RA of the Month' Published 04.12.2005 News Student News Home Page contents Wendy Mertzeis, a Resident Assistant at Rose Street Apartments, recently was named Penn College's "Resident Assistant of the Month." A junior from Tionesta, majoring in Web Design, she is in her first year as a Resident Assistant. Mertzeis was selected because of her great attitude, her willingness to get involved with major programming efforts and her solid dedication to all aspects of the position. She says …
The second annual "Monster Hut" competition is scheduled to take place this weekend. Four teams, each consisting of six students anda faculty adviser, will have from Friday afternoon until Sunday afternoon to build a pavilion on the grounds of one of Penn College's Residence Hall complexes. Teams may begin work at 3 p.m. Friday; final judging will occur at 3 p.m. Sunday.
'Monster Hut' Competition Returns to Campus This Weekend Published 04.12.2005 News Events Home Page contents The second annual "Monster Hut" competition is scheduled to take place this weekend. Four teams, each consisting of six students anda faculty adviser, will have from Friday afternoon until Sunday afternoon to build a pavilion on the grounds of one of Penn College's Residence Hall complexes. Teams may begin work at 3 p.m. Friday; final judging will occur at 3 p.m. Sunday. The judging will be followed …