Students pondering which college to attend can tour Pennsylvania College of Technology on "Fall Visitation Day," Sunday, Oct. 22, to learn more about the applied-technology majors offered in 100 career fields by The Pennsylvania State University affiliate. Tours, exhibits and information sessions will be offered from 10 a.m.
Tours, Exhibits Among 'Fall Visitation Day' Highlights Published 10.13.2000 News Events Home Page contents Students pondering which college to attend can tour Pennsylvania College of Technology on "Fall Visitation Day," Sunday, Oct. 22, to learn more about the applied-technology majors offered in 100 career fields by The Pennsylvania State University affiliate. Tours, exhibits and information sessions will be offered from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., giving prospective students and their families a chance to explore …

A 30- by 60-foot American flag will be unfurled atop a 120-foot flagpole on Wednesday, Nov. 1, at Pennsylvania College of Technology, the culmination of months of planning and fund raising by a group of local volunteers for the "Flags Across America" campaign.
Huge American Flag to Be Raised Nov. 1 at College Entranceway Published 10.12.2000 News Home Page contents A 30- by 60-foot American flag will be unfurled atop a 120-foot flagpole on Wednesday, Nov. 1, at Pennsylvania College of Technology, the culmination of months of planning and fund raising by a group of local volunteers for the "Flags Across America" campaign. The initiative − sponsored by the nonprofit, Pittsburgh-based National Flag Foundation − has approached the goal of its ongoing fund-raising …

The Pennsylvania College of Technology Board of Directors approved funding Oct. 12 for a building program that includes construction of a College Services Center to house most of the offices on campus that provide student-related services.
Board OKs $25 Million in New Funding for Building Program Published 10.12.2000 News Home Page contents The Pennsylvania College of Technology Board of Directors approved funding Oct. 12 for a building program that includes construction of a College Services Center to house most of the offices on campus that provide student-related services. The Board approved a 30-year bond issue for construction of the College Services Center at the Maynard Street entranceway, extensive renovations to Lions Court and …

A man who served time in prison for a Spring Break 1994 auto accident that took the lives of three fellow students will be a featured speaker during "Alcohol Awareness Week" Oct. 16-22 at Pennsylvania College of Technology.
'Alcohol Awareness Week' Illustrates Perils of Excessive Drinking Published 10.11.2000 News Student News Home Page contents A man who served time in prison for a Spring Break 1994 auto accident that took the lives of three fellow students will be a featured speaker during "Alcohol Awareness Week" Oct. 16-22 at Pennsylvania College of Technology. Mark Sterner received felony convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol in an accident at Sanibel Island, Fla., that resulted in the deaths of three …

A staggering $1.44 trillion worth of business and consumer purchases will be made over the Internet by 2003, according to projections by "eMarketer," a leading provider of Internet statistics, and companies that aren't e-savvy may soon be left behind.
'Internet Business Day II' Designed to Boost e-Commerce Efforts Published 10.05.2000 News Home Page contents A staggering $1.44 trillion worth of business and consumer purchases will be made over the Internet by 2003, according to projections by "eMarketer," a leading provider of Internet statistics, and companies that aren't e-savvy may soon be left behind. Area businesses looking for ways to cope with the changes can learn more about the technology of electronic commerce during "Internet Business Day …

Six Pennsylvania College of Technology students have won scholarship awards totaling $7,786 from the Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation, and one of the six also has received a $1,000 scholarship from the Web Offset Association.
Six Students Win Seven Print-Graphics Scholarships Published 10.04.2000 News Student News Home Page contents Six Pennsylvania College of Technology students have won scholarship awards totaling $7,786 from the Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation, and one of the six also has received a $1,000 scholarship from the Web Offset Association. The Penn College students who received the PGSF scholarship awards were chosen from an applicant pool of 1,000 students at 141 accredited schools throughout the United …

"Wine Spectator" magazine has honored Le Jeune Chef Restaurant at Pennsylvania College of Technology with a prestigious "Best of Award of Excellence" for the depth and breadth of its wine selection. The award places Le Jeune Chef − a 168-seat restaurant that also serves as a practical-laboratory training experience for students in Penn College's School of Hospitality − in select company.
Le Jeune Chef Wins 'Best of' Award from 'Wine Spectator' Published 10.02.2000 News Home Page contents "Wine Spectator" magazine has honored Le Jeune Chef Restaurant at Pennsylvania College of Technology with a prestigious "Best of Award of Excellence" for the depth and breadth of its wine selection. The award places Le Jeune Chef − a 168-seat restaurant that also serves as a practical-laboratory training experience for students in Penn College's School of Hospitality − in select company. "Wine Spectator" …

High school students from around Pennsylvania will find another use for that most primitive of household appliances − the mousetrap −when the annual "Mousetrap Racer Contest" takes place Friday, Oct. 13, at Penn College.
High School Students to Test Mettle in 'Mousetrap Racer Contest' Published 09.28.2000 News Home Page contents High school students from around Pennsylvania will find another use for that most primitive of household appliances − the mousetrap −when the annual "Mousetrap Racer Contest" takes place Friday, Oct. 13, at Penn College. For the contest, which will be held at the College's Field House, more than 190 students from 13 high schools are constructing small race cars that use mousetrap springs as their …

Business representatives can learn more about subsidized and/or free employee-training opportunities offered at Pennsylvania College of Technology's Technology Transfer Center by attending an Open House scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 3, at the relocated facility.
Funding Opportunities Plentiful at Technology Transfer Center Published 09.26.2000 News Home Page contents Business representatives can learn more about subsidized and/or free employee-training opportunities offered at Pennsylvania College of Technology's Technology Transfer Center by attending an Open House scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 3, at the relocated facility. Housed in the Williamsport-Lycoming Chamber of Commerce's Business and Technology Resource Center at 2401 Reach Road, Williamsport, the TTC …

What began as a menu option for cable homes in Williamsport five years ago has developed into a gourmet recipe for public television viewers statewide. The evolution of Pennsylvania College of Technology's "You"re the Chef" continues in October when the cooking series" new season premieres on WVIA-TV.
'You're the Chef' Begins Third Year on Public Television Published 09.26.2000 News Home Page contents What began as a menu option for cable homes in Williamsport five years ago has developed into a gourmet recipe for public television viewers statewide. The evolution of Pennsylvania College of Technology's "You"re the Chef" continues in October when the cooking series" new season premieres on WVIA-TV. "We've come a long way with the show," said Tom Speicher, broadcast media specialist at Penn College and …