PCToday continues its regular feature: welcoming new full-time and regular part-time Pennsylvania College of Technology employees, as reported by the Human Resources Office. James B. McKernan, full-time Faculty, Drafting and Computer-Aided Design, School of Industrial, Computing & Engineering Technologies; effective Sept.
Penn College Welcomes New Employee Published 09.14.2014 News Faculty & Staff Home Page contents PCToday continues its regular feature: welcoming new full-time and regular part-time Pennsylvania College of Technology employees, as reported by the Human Resources Office. James B. McKernan , full-time Faculty, Drafting and Computer-Aided Design, School of Industrial, Computing & Engineering Technologies; effective Sept. 20 Only new college hires and employees transferring from one internal position to another …

Vaughn addresses an attentive group culinary arts, baking and pastry arts and hospitality management students in the SASC Presentation Room. Adding a visual aid to his vivid storytelling, Vaughn “toasts” bread. Many students sought to record their visit with the chef.
Chef Shares Occupational Ups, Downs and All-Around 'Simple' Philosophy Published 09.12.2014 News Events Business, Arts & Sciences Baking & Culinary Home Page contents Award-winning chef, television host and author Ben Vaughn spent the day on campus Wednesday, visiting classes in the School of Business & Hospitality and providing talks to both the public and to students in hospitality-related majors. His afternoon demonstration for students included practical – and frank – lessons from the pitfalls and …

The executive director for assessment, research and planning at Pennsylvania College of Technology recently received a doctorate in educational leadership and management from Drexel University. Brian L.
Executive Director Earns Doctorate From Drexel University Published 09.11.2014 News Faculty & Staff Home Page contents The executive director for assessment, research and planning at Pennsylvania College of Technology recently received a doctorate in educational leadership and management from Drexel University. Brian L. Cygan, of Lock Haven, and originally of Butler, defended his dissertation, “Technical College Choice: An Action Research, Mixed Methods Study of Influences on the Enrollment Decisions of …

"Totemic Figures" beckons further investigation of "Those of Us Still Living," on exhibit through Oct. 1. One of James Arendt's daughters is depicted in a piece titled "Harper (Firecracker)." Penny Griffin Lutz, gallery manager, embroidered the artworks' titles on denim as an ingenious alternative to the gallery's standard printed labels.
Denim Artist Honors Working-Class Perseverance in Material World Published 09.10.2014 News Events The Gallery at Penn College Home Page contents The steadfastness of the human spirit, interpreted through the enduring qualities of denim, is championed in " Those of Us Still Living ," on display in The Gallery at Penn College through Oct. 1.  A reception and remarks by artist James Arendt were held Tuesday evening in the gallery, located on the third floor of Madigan Library. Hours for the free exhibit are …

The dawning of the Fall 2014 semester has been a busy one for Penn College's new off-campus living and commuter services student staff: Commuter Assistants Todd D. Robatin and Morgan N. Keyser and Community Assistants Lauren J. Crouse and Sarah Boyer. The student staff arrived in early August and participated in five days of training, learning the ins and outs of their positions.
Commuter/Off-Campus Student Leaders Off to Strong Start Published 09.10.2014 News Student News Home Page contents The dawning of the Fall 2014 semester has been a busy one for Penn College's new off-campus living and commuter services student staff: Commuter Assistants Todd D. Robatin and Morgan N. Keyser and Community Assistants Lauren J. Crouse and Sarah Boyer. The student staff arrived in early August and participated in five days of training, learning the ins and outs of their positions. Only four …

A lecture at Pennsylvania College of Technology by award-winning chef and television host Ben Vaughn has been rescheduled to Sept. 10 at 6:30 p.m. in the Klump Academic Center auditorium.
Chef Ben Vaughn Lecture Rescheduled to Sept. 10 Published 09.10.2014 News Events Business, Arts & Sciences Baking & Culinary Home Page contents A lecture at Pennsylvania College of Technology by award-winning chef and television host Ben Vaughn has been rescheduled to Sept. 10 at 6:30 p.m. in the Klump Academic Center auditorium. The lecture, which is free and open to the public, is titled “Sustaining Your Career in a Changing Industry: How to Find Your Food Voice.” Vaughn is a popular TV personality best …

Wondering what to do with that ever-growing pile of newspaper inserts and magazines in the recycling bin? Harvest them for "Troopons" – Coupons for Troops – and help a caring campus organization ease the financial burden on military families. Students Making a Contribution is conducting a coupon drive from Thursday through Veterans Day (Sept. 11-Nov.
Student Organization Collecting 'Troopons' to Aid Military Families Published 09.09.2014 News Student News Faculty & Staff Home Page contents Wondering what to do with that ever-growing pile of newspaper inserts and magazines in the recycling bin? Harvest them for "Troopons" – Coupons for Troops – and help a caring campus organization ease the financial burden on military families. Students Making a Contribution is conducting a coupon drive from Thursday through Veterans Day (Sept. 11-Nov. 11), collecting …

Artist and welding lecturer Michael K. Patterson (left) installs a chef creation with the help of Chad L. Karstetter, General Services horticulturist/motorpool lead person (in yellow), and Steve J. Kopera, welding lecturer. The chef sculpture features a bowl of soup and saltine crackers among its appetizing details. Timothy S.
Welding Students Share 'Bodies' of Work in Captivating Art Project Published 09.09.2014 News Welding & Metal Fabrication Student News Faculty & Staff Industrial, Computing & Engineering Technologies News Home Page contents "Student Bodies" – a fanciful procession of abstract, life-size human forms through the pulsing heart of campus – continues to take shape between the Breuder Advanced Technology and Health Sciences Center and West Third Street. Sculptor and Penn College faculty member Michael K. …

Pennsylvania College of Technology has again earned Top 10 status among the best public, four-year colleges in the northern region of the country in the 2015 edition of the Best Colleges rankings published by U.S. News & World Report. Penn College is tied for No.
Penn College Among Region’s Top Public Institutions in U.S. News Rankings Published 09.09.2014 News Home Page contents Pennsylvania College of Technology has again earned Top 10 status among the best public, four-year colleges in the northern region of the country in the 2015 edition of the Best Colleges rankings published by U.S. News & World Report. Penn College is tied for No. 28 in the category of Top Regional Colleges North – along with Farmingdale State College (SUNY) and SUNY College of …

Welding students Daniel J. Peppernick, left, of Spring Run (welding and fabrication engineering technology) and Teague W. Ohl, of Cogan Station (welding technology) help visitors to use a virtual reality welding simulator. Rex E. Moore, ShaleNET U.S. consultant and instructor, talks with a visitor. Joseph P.
Equipment Rodeo, Presentations Showcase State's Energy Producers Published 09.08.2014 News Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation Alumni News Events Student News Faculty & Staff School of Transportation & Natural Resources Technologies News Home Page contents Penn College was among participants in Saturday’s PA Energy Games at the Lycoming County Fairgrounds. The event featured educational exhibits, a heavy equipment rodeo, panel discussions and musical performances. The college was …