A faculty member in the School of Business and Computer Technologies at Pennsylvania College of Technology was elected recently to the board of directors of the International Society of Travel & Tourism Educators. Paul W. Howe, assistant professor of business administration/travel and tourism, will serve a two-year term on the ISTTE board.
Faculty Member Named to Board of International Travel Organization Published 12.18.2001 News Faculty & Staff Home Page contents A faculty member in the School of Business and Computer Technologies at Pennsylvania College of Technology was elected recently to the board of directors of the International Society of Travel & Tourism Educators. Paul W. Howe, assistant professor of business administration/travel and tourism, will serve a two-year term on the ISTTE board. The ISTTE is an international …

For those whose primary form of exercise this time of year is hoisting plates of food at holiday feasts, the January program at the Pennsylvania College of Technology Library offers a chance for redemption. On Tuesday, Jan. 29, Paul A.
Fitness is Focus for January Program at Penn College Library Published 12.17.2001 News Home Page contents For those whose primary form of exercise this time of year is hoisting plates of food at holiday feasts, the January program at the Pennsylvania College of Technology Library offers a chance for redemption. On Tuesday, Jan. 29, Paul A. "Babe" Mayer, associate professor of fitness and lifetime sports in the College's School of Health Sciences, will present, "Exercise in the New Millennium; Beginning the …

The Pennsylvania College of Technology Board of Directors has authorized the College administration to prepare a plan exploring the feasibility of and financing options for constructing additional student housing of up to 350 beds and renovating at least five buildings on the main campus. On Thursday, the Board directed Penn College President Dr.
Administration to Consider Expanding Stage VIII Building Program Published 12.15.2001 News Home Page contents The Pennsylvania College of Technology Board of Directors has authorized the College administration to prepare a plan exploring the feasibility of and financing options for constructing additional student housing of up to 350 beds and renovating at least five buildings on the main campus. On Thursday, the Board directed Penn College President Dr. Davie Jane Gilmour to begin preparing the financial …

Dr. Lawrence J. Fryda has been named dean of the School of Industrial and Engineering Technologies at Pennsylvania College of Technology. Fryda, who will begin his duties at Penn College in January, was selected after a nationwide search.
Dean Chosen for School of Industrial and Engineering Technologies Published 12.13.2001 News Faculty & Staff Home Page contents Dr. Lawrence J. Fryda has been named dean of the School of Industrial and Engineering Technologies at Pennsylvania College of Technology. Fryda, who will begin his duties at Penn College in January, was selected after a nationwide search. He comes to Penn College after eight years at Central Michigan University, where he was chairperson and a professor in the Department of …

After nine years as an office worker at a Lycoming County manufacturing firm, Annette Kilgus sensed it was time for a change. "It didn't look like I was going anywhere," said Kilgus, a single mother of two young sons who will be the student speaker at Pennsylvania College of Technology's winter commencement ceremonies Dec. 20.
Student Speaker Traded Job Security for Nontraditional Career Path Published 12.10.2001 News Student News Home Page contents After nine years as an office worker at a Lycoming County manufacturing firm, Annette Kilgus sensed it was time for a change. "It didn't look like I was going anywhere," said Kilgus, a single mother of two young sons who will be the student speaker at Pennsylvania College of Technology's winter commencement ceremonies Dec. 20. "Sitting behind a desk wasn't what I wanted to do …

More than 300 Pennsylvania College of Technology students have petitioned to receive their degrees or certificates in commencement ceremonies scheduled to take place Thursday, Dec. 20, at the Community Arts Center in Williamsport. Chef Paul E. Mach, assistant professor of food and hospitality management/culinary arts, will deliver the commencement address.
Winter Commencement Ceremonies Set for Dec. 20 Published 12.07.2001 News Student News Home Page contents More than 300 Pennsylvania College of Technology students have petitioned to receive their degrees or certificates in commencement ceremonies scheduled to take place Thursday, Dec. 20, at the Community Arts Center in Williamsport. Chef Paul E. Mach, assistant professor of food and hospitality management/culinary arts, will deliver the commencement address. Mach is co-host of "You're the Chef," the …

Faculty and students from Pennsylvania College of Technology's School of Hospitality will return to the Pennsylvania Farm Show in January to exhibit their culinary expertise in cooking demonstrations to be presented over three days. The five faculty and 10 students will present 19 demonstrations and tasting sessions Jan. 5-7 for the 86th Pennsylvania Farm Show event.
Students, Faculty Chefs to Cook at 86th Pennsylvania Farm Show Published 12.05.2001 News Student News Home Page contents Faculty and students from Pennsylvania College of Technology's School of Hospitality will return to the Pennsylvania Farm Show in January to exhibit their culinary expertise in cooking demonstrations to be presented over three days. The five faculty and 10 students will present 19 demonstrations and tasting sessions Jan. 5-7 for the 86th Pennsylvania Farm Show event. The cooking …

Pennsylvania College of Technology is trying to locate "lost" graduates of the College and its predecessor institutions, Williamsport Area Community College and Williamsport Technical Institute. "We have over 27,000 alumni in our database, with more added every year," said Barbara A. Danko, Penn College's director of alumni relations.
College Launches Effort to Find 'Lost' Alumni of W.A.C.C., W.T.I. Published 12.04.2001 News Alumni News Home Page contents Pennsylvania College of Technology is trying to locate "lost" graduates of the College and its predecessor institutions, Williamsport Area Community College and Williamsport Technical Institute. "We have over 27,000 alumni in our database, with more added every year," said Barbara A. Danko, Penn College's director of alumni relations. However, Danko says the College has lost contact …

An aircraft propeller valued at $7,000 has been donated to Pennsylvania College of Technology by SCS, Inc., of Warrenton, Va. The Hartzell propeller will be used for instructional purposes on an airplane that's being utilized by the aviation programs in Penn College's School of Transportation Technology.
Aircraft Propeller Donated by Virginia Company Published 12.03.2001 News Home Page contents An aircraft propeller valued at $7,000 has been donated to Pennsylvania College of Technology by SCS, Inc., of Warrenton, Va. The Hartzell propeller will be used for instructional purposes on an airplane that's being utilized by the aviation programs in Penn College's School of Transportation Technology. The aviation programs are taught at the Kathryn Wentzel Lumley Aviation Center at the Williamsport Regional …

Thirteen Pennsylvania College of Technology fall-sports athletes were named all-state by the Pennsylvania Collegiate Athletic Association, it has been announced. In addition, all 13, along with eight other Wildcat athletes, received all-conference accolades from the Eastern Pennsylvania Collegiate Conference.
Wildcat Fall Athletes Earn Postseason Accolades Published 12.03.2001 News Athletics Home Page contents Thirteen Pennsylvania College of Technology fall-sports athletes were named all-state by the Pennsylvania Collegiate Athletic Association, it has been announced. In addition, all 13, along with eight other Wildcat athletes, received all-conference accolades from the Eastern Pennsylvania Collegiate Conference. All-state award recipients were: Baseball Ryan Brelsford (Montoursville) and Damon DeTato …