"I think what will impact and change Pennsylvania College of Technology is the demand of the workforce, in terms of what kinds of programs and services students will need to go out and obtain gainful employment in the workforce. I think the demands of business and industry are truly going to be the major influences that determine what our future will be." Dr.
College Changes as Workforce Needs Evolve Published 01.15.1998 News Home Page contents "I think what will impact and change Pennsylvania College of Technology is the demand of the workforce, in terms of what kinds of programs and services students will need to go out and obtain gainful employment in the workforce. I think the demands of business and industry are truly going to be the major influences that determine what our future will be." Dr. Davie Jane Gilmour, interim president of Penn College, does …

"You can prepare the finest meal, but, if it isn't presented by the right person, you lose touch with your customer right away. Ambience and atmosphere are good, but what is more important is friendly, comfortable service." Peter Hellermann, the new general manager at Pennsylvania College of Technology's Le Jeune Chef Restaurant, believes hospitality is the key ingredient to restaurant success.
German Native New Manager at Le Jeune Chef Published 01.08.1998 News Faculty & Staff Home Page contents "You can prepare the finest meal, but, if it isn't presented by the right person, you lose touch with your customer right away. Ambience and atmosphere are good, but what is more important is friendly, comfortable service." Peter Hellermann, the new general manager at Pennsylvania College of Technology's Le Jeune Chef Restaurant, believes hospitality is the key ingredient to restaurant success. "When …

Pennsylvania College of Technology honored the following student award winners during winter commencement exercises conducted on Dec. 18. PRESIDENT'S AWARD for leadership and service to the College community: John Roy Hettinger, business administration, Williamsport (formerly of Danville). ACADEMIC VICE PRESIDENT/PROVOST AWARD for scholastic achievement and service to the College: Lora J.
Penn College Honors Students at Winter Commencement Published 12.20.1997 News Student News Home Page contents Pennsylvania College of Technology honored the following student award winners during winter commencement exercises conducted on Dec. 18. PRESIDENT'S AWARD for leadership and service to the College community: John Roy Hettinger, business administration, Williamsport (formerly of Danville). ACADEMIC VICE PRESIDENT/PROVOST AWARD for scholastic achievement and service to the College: Lora J. Dgien, …

In addition to hospitality student Ellen Berry, others mentioned in this article are Kevin LeFever, construction management; Bernard McGahee, electronics technology/biomedical (a grad now working in Arizona thanks to his internship); and Craig Eozzo, manufacturing engineering technology. Work-based learning is a cooperative effort of Counseling & Career Services and faculty coordinators.
Work Experiences Open Doors, Eyes for Penn College Students Published 12.14.1997 News Student News Home Page contents In addition to hospitality student Ellen Berry, others mentioned in this article are Kevin LeFever, construction management; Bernard McGahee, electronics technology/biomedical (a grad now working in Arizona thanks to his internship); and Craig Eozzo, manufacturing engineering technology. Work-based learning is a cooperative effort of Counseling & Career Services and faculty coordinators. …

While natural disasters have oftentimes been hard to predict, it's easy to predict mankind's unwavering fascination with it all. Tapping into this fascination is Dr.
Dr. Ernest Zebrowski Writes Book About Natural Disasters Published 12.04.1997 News Faculty & Staff Home Page contents While natural disasters have oftentimes been hard to predict, it's easy to predict mankind's unwavering fascination with it all. Tapping into this fascination is Dr. Ernest Zebrowski, a physics professor at Pennsylvania College of Technology, who has penned a new book, "Perils of a Restless Planet: Scientific Perspectives on Natural Disasters." Within its 302 pages, Zebrowski compares and …

Visions of chocolate houses are dancing in the heads of Pennsylvania College of Technology students ... and these visions will help dreams come true for needy families. In conjunction with the School of Hospitality's annual food show, the sixth annual "A House for a House" auction will be held Friday, Dec. 5, in Penn's Inn, located in the College's Bush Campus Center.
Chocolate House Visions Help Dreams Come True at Hospitality's Annual Food Show Published 12.01.1997 News Events Business, Arts & Sciences Baking & Culinary Business & Hospitality Home Page contents Visions of chocolate houses are dancing in the heads of Pennsylvania College of Technology students ... and these visions will help dreams come true for needy families. In conjunction with the School of Hospitality's annual food show, the sixth annual "A House for a House" auction will be held Friday, Dec. 5, …

The Pennsylvania Rural Development Council as selected Pennsylvania College of Technology's North Campus as its Northcentral Pennsylvania host site for quarterly meetings to be held during 1997-98. Quarterly Council meetings are held in the videoconferencing ("PicTel") facility at the North Campus.
North Campus Hosts Rural Development Meetings; Selected for PicTel Facility Published 11.30.1997 News Penn College at Wellsboro Home Page contents The Pennsylvania Rural Development Council as selected Pennsylvania College of Technology's North Campus as its Northcentral Pennsylvania host site for quarterly meetings to be held during 1997-98. Quarterly Council meetings are held in the videoconferencing ("PicTel") facility at the North Campus. PicTel allows two-way live audio and visual communication with …

The Board of Directors of Pennsylvania College of Technology met Thursday, Nov. 13, and discussed the process for selecting a new College president to replace Dr. Robert L. Breuder, who announced his retirement, effective Dec. 31. The Board approved a motion to hire a search firm to assist in the process.
Penn College Board Meets; PSU President Spanier Speaks Published 11.25.1997 News Home Page contents The Board of Directors of Pennsylvania College of Technology met Thursday, Nov. 13, and discussed the process for selecting a new College president to replace Dr. Robert L. Breuder, who announced his retirement, effective Dec. 31. The Board approved a motion to hire a search firm to assist in the process. Members suggested that a firm's ability to network with and recruit top quality candidates would add …

The welding department at Pennsylvania College of Technology is now accredited by the American Welding Society as a National Testing Facility for welders. The department has met all of the society's requirements for Accreditation of Test Facilities for a Certified Welder Program. "The tests, of course, are a necessary qualification for almost anyone seeking employment," explained Dr.
Welding Department Certified as National Testing Facility Published 11.07.1997 News Welding & Metal Fabrication Industrial, Computing & Engineering Technologies News Home Page contents The welding department at Pennsylvania College of Technology is now accredited by the American Welding Society as a National Testing Facility for welders. The department has met all of the society's requirements for Accreditation of Test Facilities for a Certified Welder Program. "The tests, of course, are a necessary …

Pennsylvania College of Technology's Act 101 program has received $132,672 in grant funding through the Higher Education Equal Opportunity Program (Act 101) monies. With the College contributing matching funds of $47,886, the total program budget totals $180,558 for the 1997-98 academic year.
ACT 101 Program Receives Grant Published 10.31.1997 News Home Page contents Pennsylvania College of Technology's Act 101 program has received $132,672 in grant funding through the Higher Education Equal Opportunity Program (Act 101) monies. With the College contributing matching funds of $47,886, the total program budget totals $180,558 for the 1997-98 academic year. Act 101 assists economically and educationally disadvantaged Pennsylvania residents and aims to increase the students' likelihood of success …