Nearly 300 personnel from the New York and Pennsylvania Wings of the Civil Air Patrol gathered for a cadet conference earlier this month at Pennsylvania College of Technology. Ages 12 to 18, the CAP cadets were given the opportunity to explore the following tracks: Emergency Services, Aerospace Mechanics, Aerospace Education, Leadership and Medical Services.
Hundreds attend CAP Cadet Conference at college Published 09.25.2023 News Faculty & Staff Emergency Management & Homeland Security New Students Home Page contents Nearly 300 personnel from the New York and Pennsylvania Wings of the Civil Air Patrol gathered for a cadet conference earlier this month at Pennsylvania College of Technology. Ages 12 to 18, the C AP cadets were given the opportunity to explore the following tracks: Emergency Services, Aerospace Mechanics, Aerospace Education, Leadership and …
Tom Speicher, writer/video producer at Penn College, recently discussed the “A Week With Waffles,” his award-winning children's book, with Fiona Powell for WVIA Radio's "Art Scene" with Erika Funke. The pair also talk about Waffles' second appearance in print: "A Day With Waffles and Alexis," to be published in October. Following the same interactive, creative-thinking format as its predecessor, the book was inspired by the May death of Alexis Weisser, the elder daughter of Speicher's partner, Maria.
Second 'Waffles' book previewed in WVIA broadcast Published 09.25.2023 News Faculty & Staff Home Page contents A second guinea pig adventure, "A Day With Waffles and Alexis," is set to be published in October. Tom Speicher, writer/video producer at Penn College, recently discussed the “ A Week With Waffles ,” his award-winning children's book, with Fiona Powell for WVIA Radio's "Art Scene" with Erika Funke. "Waffles the guinea pig will take your children on an exciting but recognizable journey through her …
A Halloween Horror Spectacular is coming to the Community Arts Center on Oct. 30, a one-night-only event that marks the return of movies to the downtown theater's screen. Tickets, priced at $12 and $15, are available through the CAC website.
Here comes 'the Bride!' Published 09.25.2023 News Events Home Page contents A Halloween Horror Spectacular is coming to the Community Arts Center on Oct. 30, a one-night-only event that marks the return of movies to the downtown theater's big screen. A screening of James Whale’s 1935 classic, "The Bride of Frankenstein," will feature an appearance and presentation by Sara Karloff, daughter of "The Monster" himself: the late, great Boris Karloff. Loyalsock Township resident Tom Woodruff Jr., an Academy …
The Dunham Children's Learning Center honored grandparents on a recent Friday, celebrating a cornerstone of encouragement in youngsters' daily lives. "We offered a snack, activity and outside play event for the children and their grandparents to thank and honor them for the love and attention they give our children and the support they give to Moms and Dads each day," said Linda A. Reichert, the center's director.
Grandparents get their due in CLC celebration Published 09.25.2023 Photos provided by Linda A. Reichert, CLC director News Faculty & Staff For Current Penn College Students Home Page contents The Dunham Children's Learning Center honored grandparents on a recent Friday, celebrating a cornerstone of encouragement in youngsters' daily lives. "We offered a snack, activity and outside play event for the children and their grandparents to thank and honor them for the love and attention they give our children …
While the forecast delivered on its soggy promise, Wildcat Weekend proved as indestructible as any rock-solid tradition. So a couple of events were moved and a few feet got wet; no big deal. What IS consequential is that students and their families, alumni and employees enjoyed three days (and nights) of exciting events steeped in Penn College Pride.
Wildcat Weekend upbeat despite downpour Published 09.24.2023 News Alumni Events For Current Penn College Students Faculty & Staff Athletics Home Page contents While the forecast delivered on its soggy promise, Wildcat Weekend proved as indestructible as any rock-solid tradition. So a couple of events were moved and a few feet got wet; no big deal. What IS consequential is that students and their families, alumni and employees enjoyed three days (and nights) of exciting events steeped in Penn College Pride. …
According to Pennsylvania College of Technology esports coach Joshua Young, “(This) week will kick off the start of our fourth year in the NACE Starleague Varsity + league for our Rocket League, Overwatch 2, Valorant and CS:GO teams. The regular season will span six weeks and conclude on Nov. 10, with the playoff starting Nov. 13-17 (round of 6), Nov. 27-Dec. 1 (round of 4) and the divisional championship the week of Dec. 4-8.
Wildcats spotlight on five esports Published 09.24.2023 News Athletics Home Page contents According to Pennsylvania College of Technology esports coach Joshua Young, “(This) week will kick off the start of our fourth year in the NACE Starleague Varsity + league for our Rocket League, Overwatch 2, Valorant and CS:GO teams. The regular season will span six weeks and conclude on Nov. 10, with the playoff starting Nov. 13-17 (round of 6), Nov. 27-Dec. 1 (round of 4) and the divisional championship the week of …
A day and a half of mentorship and inspiration, as well as a Thursday night banquet to honor the milestone, commemorated the 30th anniversary of Penn College's first bachelor's-degree major: construction management.
Construction management marks three decades of excellence Published 09.23.2023 Photos by Tom Wilson, writer/editor-Penn College News; and Wayne R. Sheppard, assistant professor of construction management News Alumni Events Construction Management School of Engineering Technologies News For Current Penn College Students Faculty & Staff Home Page contents Construction management faculty and this year's senior class impressively assemble around the podium in the Keystone Dining Room during Thursday's banquet. …
Students from four area schools visited Penn College on Friday to explore their vocational future in a PPL-sponsored Pathways to Energy Management Careers program. The utility granted the college $5,000 last winter to introduce high schoolers to opportunities in building automation and the electrical industries.
Students travel to campus to explore energy careers Published 09.22.2023 News Faculty & Staff Corporate Partnerships Electrical Building Automation Engineering Home Page contents Alex Holbrook, a PPL product manager for asset engineering, design and optimization, talks with students from four area schools during Friday's Pathways to Energy Management Careers event. (Photo provided) Students from four area schools visited Penn College on Friday to explore their vocational future in a PPL-sponsored Pathways …
Prompted by a Penn College News story posted earlier in the week, WNEP's Chris Keating virtually interviewed two alumni dealing with the aftermath of the devastating wildfires on Maui: Kristen (Fortney) Patterson, who earned degrees in business administration: management concentration (2009) and legal assistant-paralegal (2014); and Matthew S. Francis, a 1998 accounting graduate.
Alumni recount Maui fires for WNEP journalist Published 09.22.2023 News Alumni News Accounting & Business Administration Home Page contents Patterson talks with WNEP's Keating over Zoom, one of two Penn College graduates interviewed for a news story that premiered Friday. Prompted by a Penn College News story posted earlier in the week, WNEP's Chris Keating virtually interviewed two alumni dealing with the aftermath of the devastating wildfires on Maui: Kristen (Fortney) Patterson, who earned degrees in …
A Pennsylvania College of Technology student was among only seven selected worldwide to receive a Bill Sanderson Aviation Maintenance Technology Scholarship from Helicopter Association International's Technical Working Group. Alicia Martinez, of Allentown, a senior in the college's four-year aviation maintenance technology major, was awarded a first-place scholarship that provides a tuition waiver for a helicopter manufacturer training school and a stipend to offset expenses.
Aviation student awarded international helicopter scholarship Published 09.22.2023 Photo by Brian Samuel, an IBM mechanic News For Current Penn College Students Aviation School of Engineering Technologies News Scholarships Home Page contents A Pennsylvania College of Technology student was among only seven selected worldwide to receive a Bill Sanderson Aviation Maintenance Technology Scholarship from Helicopter Association International's Technical Working Group. Alicia Martinez, of Allentown, a senior in …