A state-sponsored initiative for students in technology-related majors the Pennsylvania New Economy Technology Scholarship Program is helping to fund educational expenses for nearly 50 students at Pennsylvania College of Technology.
PA New Economy Technology Scholarships Address Critical Need Published 03.16.2001 News Home Page contents A state-sponsored initiative for students in technology-related majors the Pennsylvania New Economy Technology Scholarship Program is helping to fund educational expenses for nearly 50 students at Pennsylvania College of Technology. Forty-seven Penn College students in approved majors are expected to receive grants totaling $75,000 by the end of the 2000-01 academic year, according to Benjamin H. …
While women comprise 46 percent of the nation's workforce, they hold just 18 percent of the lucrative science/technology jobs, according to the National Science and Technology Council.
'SMART Girls' Addresses Technology's Widening Gender Divide Published 03.15.2001 News Home Page contents While women comprise 46 percent of the nation's workforce, they hold just 18 percent of the lucrative science/technology jobs, according to the National Science and Technology Council. To counter this disparity, faculty members and administrators at Pennsylvania College of Technology have established "Science, Math Applications in Real-World Technologies for Girls" (SMART Girls), an initiative that will …
Students from more than a dozen schools will test their mettle in a variety of events at the Mid-Atlantic Horticulture/Landscape Field Day, which Pennsylvania College of Technology will host on Saturday, April 7, at its Earth Science Center campus near Allenwood.
Thirteen Schools Scheduled to Compete in 'Field Day' Published 03.12.2001 News Events Home Page contents Students from more than a dozen schools will test their mettle in a variety of events at the Mid-Atlantic Horticulture/Landscape Field Day, which Pennsylvania College of Technology will host on Saturday, April 7, at its Earth Science Center campus near Allenwood. At last year's Field Day, which was held at State University of New York Farmingdale, a team of students in the Landscape/Nursery Technology …
Prepare for a ride around the world as Pennsylvania College of Technology celebrates International Week, March 25-31. Participants will gain a global perspective and an appreciation of other cultures through a variety of events and activities.
International Week Provides 'Passport to the World' Published 03.09.2001 News Home Page contents Prepare for a ride around the world as Pennsylvania College of Technology celebrates International Week, March 25-31. Participants will gain a global perspective and an appreciation of other cultures through a variety of events and activities. The theme for the weeklong celebration, sponsored by the International Programs Office at Penn College, is "Passport to the World." The lineup of events includes …
A team of five Pennsylvania College of Technology students from the College's School of Construction and Design Technologies finished third recently in a residential-construction competition organized by the National Association of Home Builders. The two-day event, which was held in Atlanta, featured competitions for students in secondary schools and two- and four-year college programs.
College Team Places Third in National Home Builders' Competition Published 03.09.2001 News Student News Home Page contents A team of five Pennsylvania College of Technology students from the College's School of Construction and Design Technologies finished third recently in a residential-construction competition organized by the National Association of Home Builders. The two-day event, which was held in Atlanta, featured competitions for students in secondary schools and two- and four-year college …
"Women in the Trades and Technology" will be the topic of a brown-bag lunch presentation being offered at noon Wednesday, March 21, at the Pennsylvania College of Technology Library. Dr. Mary A.
Library Program Focuses on 'Women in Trades and Technology' Published 03.08.2001 News Home Page contents "Women in the Trades and Technology" will be the topic of a brown-bag lunch presentation being offered at noon Wednesday, March 21, at the Pennsylvania College of Technology Library. Dr. Mary A. Sullivan, director of Academic Support Services at Penn College, will discuss various aspects of women in the trades, including the motivating factors for women in nontraditional occupations, the barriers they …
Students at Pennsylvania College of Technology will be able to meet informally with approximately 125 employers participating in "Career Expo" and "Career Fair" events on Thursday, March 22, at the College's main campus in Williamsport and the Earth Science Center near Allenwood. More than 100 firms will have representatives at "Career Expo 2001," scheduled for 1 to 4 p.m.
Career Expo, Fair Connect Students, Employers Published 03.07.2001 News Events Home Page contents Students at Pennsylvania College of Technology will be able to meet informally with approximately 125 employers participating in "Career Expo" and "Career Fair" events on Thursday, March 22, at the College's main campus in Williamsport and the Earth Science Center near Allenwood. More than 100 firms will have representatives at "Career Expo 2001," scheduled for 1 to 4 p.m. at the Field House on the main …
Pennsylvania College of Technology received awards in national competitions recently for a marketing brochure, its quarterly magazine and its television cooking series on PBS. "Admissions Marketing Report," the national newspaper of admissions marketing, honored Penn College with two awards in the 16th Annual Admissions Advertising Awards competition.
Marketing Efforts, Magazine, TV Series Win National Awards Published 03.02.2001 News Faculty & Staff Home Page contents Pennsylvania College of Technology received awards in national competitions recently for a marketing brochure, its quarterly magazine and its television cooking series on PBS. "Admissions Marketing Report," the national newspaper of admissions marketing, honored Penn College with two awards in the 16th Annual Admissions Advertising Awards competition. The College's quarterly publication, …
Pennsylvania College of Technology was named "School of the Year" recently by the Central Atlantic Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls. Penn College prevailed over three other nominees − the University of Delaware, Kutztown University and LaSalle University − for the award.
Residence Hall Association Receives 'School of the Year' Honor Published 02.28.2001 News Student News Home Page contents Pennsylvania College of Technology was named "School of the Year" recently by the Central Atlantic Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls. Penn College prevailed over three other nominees − the University of Delaware, Kutztown University and LaSalle University − for the award. CAACURH represents residence-hall students at more than 60 member schools in Ohio, Pennsylvania, …
Campus tours, helpful information sessions and a variety of fun activities await participants in the annual spring Open House event planned for Sunday, March 25, at Pennsylvania College of Technology. Demonstrations and displays will be open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and general-information sessions for future students will be offered from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
College's March 25 Open House Offers Something for All Published 02.28.2001 News Events Home Page contents Campus tours, helpful information sessions and a variety of fun activities await participants in the annual spring Open House event planned for Sunday, March 25, at Pennsylvania College of Technology. Demonstrations and displays will be open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and general-information sessions for future students will be offered from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Activities are planned at Penn College's main …