Students narrowing their occupational choices gained some real-world focus on Friday, as the Outreach for K-12 Office again hosted Career Day on Penn College campuses.
'Career Day' Whets Students' Appetite for Vocational Success Published 10.17.2014 News Events Faculty & Staff The Gallery at Penn College Home Page contents Students narrowing their occupational choices gained some real-world focus on Friday, as the Outreach for K-12 Office again hosted Career Day on Penn College campuses. Held in the spring for seventh- to ninth-graders and in the fall for high school freshmen through seniors, the event gives regional school districts the opportunity to brings groups of …
Students in Pennsylvania College of Technology’s hospitality majors will cook and serve free samples to patrons of the Williamsport Growers Market on Saturday, Oct. 25. The students will demonstrate their dishes – all made with ingredients donated by vendors at the market – and serve samples beginning at 8 a.m.
Penn College Catering Students Return to Growers Market Oct. 25 Published 10.17.2014 News Student News Business, Arts & Sciences Baking & Culinary Home Page contents Students in Pennsylvania College of Technology’s hospitality majors will cook and serve free samples to patrons of the Williamsport Growers Market on Saturday, Oct. 25. The students will demonstrate their dishes – all made with ingredients donated by vendors at the market – and serve samples beginning at 8 a.m. Students in the college’s …
Larry Allison Jr., a member of the Pennsylvania College of Technology Foundation Board of Directors and president of Allison Crane & Rigging, has created a scholarship fund at the college in honor of his father, Larry Allison Sr., who died earlier this year, as well as his grandfather and great-grandfather.
Allison Scholarship at Penn College Honors Three Generations Published 10.17.2014 News Construction Management Corporate Relations Scholarships President News Civil Engineering Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation Construction & Architecture School of Transportation & Natural Resources Technologies News Home Page contents Larry Allison Jr., a member of the Pennsylvania College of Technology Foundation Board of Directors and president of Allison Crane & Rigging, has created a scholarship fund at …
Members and guests of the Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce visited main campus in the midst of Penn College’s yearlong 100th-birthday celebration, encouraged to take a leisurely autumn stroll among the institution's three new outdoor art installations: the Centennial Mosaic, "These Trees" and "Student Bodies." The Chamber's latest PM Exchange, providing the area business community with an
Chamber Holds Timely 'PM Exchange' Amid Centennial Excitement Published 10.16.2014 News Events The Gallery at Penn College Home Page contents Members and guests of the Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce visited main campus in the midst of Penn College’s yearlong 100th-birthday celebration, encouraged to take a leisurely autumn stroll among the institution's three new outdoor art installations: the Centennial Mosaic , " These Trees " and " Student Bodies ." The Chamber's latest PM Exchange, providing …
Colby M. Tuff joins his former Penn College Honda PACT instructors, Joseph A. Tavani (left) and Charles F. Probst, who assisted corporate representatives with judging at the Acura Top Tech competition. Colby M. Tuff, a 2011 graduate of Penn College's Honda PACT program, was among the top regional finalists in last weekend's Acura Top Tech competition.
Honda PACT Alumnus Competes Among Region's Top Technicians Published 10.16.2014 News Alumni News School of Transportation & Natural Resources Technologies News Home Page contents Colby M. Tuff, a 2011 graduate of Penn College's Honda PACT program, was among the top regional finalists in last weekend's Acura Top Tech competition. The first step in the competition was for technicians to take an online exam; those with the 10 highest scores advanced to the hands-on phase at Honda's eastern training facility …
Research conducted by plastics and polymer engineering technology majors at Pennsylvania College of Technology has been recognized by the Rotational Molding Division of the Society of Plastics Engineers. Larry Schneider, representing the board of directors of the SPE Rotational Molding Division, recently commemorated the students’ work by traveling to campus and presenting plaques to Julia I.
Penn College Plastics Students Recognized for Research Published 10.15.2014 News Student News Polymer Engineering PIRC Industrial, Computing & Engineering Technologies News Home Page contents Research conducted by plastics and polymer engineering technology majors at Pennsylvania College of Technology has been recognized by the Rotational Molding Division of the Society of Plastics Engineers. Larry Schneider, representing the board of directors of the SPE Rotational Molding Division, recently commemorated …
Clinical supervisors Lauren E. Reed (far left, back row) and Karen L. Plankenhorn (far right, back row) join the senior class of radiographers in a "Pink Out." Honoring a traditional October observance that is closely aligned with their chosen career path, radiography seniors observed a "Pink Out" on Wednesday. "I encouraged my class to dress in pink ...
Radiography Seniors Hold 'Pink Out' Published 10.15.2014 News Nursing & Health Sciences Radiography Student News Faculty & Staff Home Page contents Honoring a traditional October observance that is closely aligned with their chosen career path, radiography seniors observed a "Pink Out" on Wednesday. "I encouraged my class to dress in pink ... in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month," said Karen L. Plankenhorn, clinical supervisor for radiography. "I worked as a mammographer prior to coming to the …
Goodwill ambassadors share hospitality in area benefit. Who wouldn't give a student-prepared dessert a thumbs-up?!?!? Tickled pink to help raise money and breast-cancer awareness are, from left, Rachel C. Bryant, Wellsboro; Autumn E. MacInnis, Trout Run; Marci L. Cohen, Clarks Summit; and Jonathan T. Hall, Williamsport. Aglow at helping a good cause is Kelsey L.
Students Prepare Desserts for Area Hospital's 'Cookin' Men' Fundraiser Published 10.15.2014 News Business, Arts & Sciences Baking & Culinary Home Page contents Students in the Classical and Special Dessert Presentation course, taught by Todd M. Keeley, instructor of baking and pastry arts/culinary arts, and Callie L. Proctor (’08), part-time instructor of baking and pastry arts, attended and prepared desserts for last week's Evangelical Community Hospital’s Fourth Annual “Cookin’ Men” event. The benefit is …
Nearly 200 employers were on campus this week, looking to fill more than 2,000 positions from among Penn College's "degrees that work." At three sessions over two days, including breakout offerings for specific majors, employers (including a number of Fortune 500 companies and other industry heavyweights) sought interns and new graduates who are technically skilled and prepared to enter today’s wo
More Than 2,000 Jobs, Internships Offered at This Week's Career Fairs Published 10.15.2014 News Alumni News Events Student News The Gallery at Penn College Home Page contents Nearly 200 employers were on campus this week, looking to fill more than 2,000 positions from among Penn College's "degrees that work." At three sessions over two days, including breakout offerings for specific majors, employers (including a number of Fortune 500 companies and other industry heavyweights) sought interns and new …
The Gallery at Penn College announced the winners of “100 Works! – The Centennial Exhibit” at the show’s opening reception on Oct. 10, during Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Homecoming festivities. With the theme “Past, Present, Future,” the special juried showcase celebrates the college’s Centennial.
Gallery at Penn College Announces ‘100 Works!’ Winners Published 10.14.2014 News Home Page contents The Gallery at Penn College announced the winners of “100 Works! – The Centennial Exhibit” at the show’s opening reception on Oct. 10, during Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Homecoming festivities. With the theme “Past, Present, Future,” the special juried showcase celebrates the college’s Centennial. Original two- and three-dimensional artworks in any medium were accepted from Penn College students, …