Pennsylvania College of Technology's Web site has receiveda Gold Award in the MarCom Creative Awards 2004 competition, an international honor that recognizes outstanding achievement by marketing and communications practitioners. "We're very proud of our efforts and are thrilled to be recognized by MarCom," said Judith A. Fink, manager of Web design.
Team Wins Gold Medal for Penn College's Web Site Published 11.02.2004 News Faculty & Staff Home Page contents Pennsylvania College of Technology's Entries in the MarCom Creative Awards competition are judged by industry professionals who look for companies and individuals whose talent exceeds a high standard of excellence and whose work serves as a benchmark for the industry. There were 3,344 entries from throughout the United States and several foreign countries in the MarCom Creative Awards 2004 …

Two Penn College instructors were among participants in a three-day I-CAR instructor qualification workshop on main campus Oct. 22-24. Eric D. Pruden, instructor of automotive technology; and Roy Klinger, adjunct faculty member in collision repair, attended thetraining in the College Avenue Labs.
Automotive Faculty Members Attend I-CAR Training Published 11.02.2004 News Faculty & Staff Home Page contents Two Penn College instructors were among participants in a three-day I-CAR instructor qualification workshop on main campus Oct. 22-24. Eric D. Pruden, instructor of automotive technology; and Roy Klinger, adjunct faculty member in collision repair, attended thetraining in the College Avenue Labs. Bruce Peters and Mike Schaffer were I-CAR's instructors for the workshop, which included such topics as …

Previous articles from Information Technology Services have alerted the Penn College community to e-mail scams from business imposters such as Citibank, eBay, PayPal, etc. These "phishing" scams try to deceive you into providing account information by replicating familiar corporate logos, trademarks, and Web sites.
College Community Warned Against Nameless, Varied e-Mail Scam Published 11.02.2004 News Home Page contents Previous articles from Information Technology Services have alerted the Penn College community to e-mail scams from business imposters such as Citibank, eBay, PayPal, etc. These "phishing" scams try to deceive you into providing account information by replicating familiar corporate logos, trademarks, and Web sites. Students and employees now are being courted by an even more dangerous type of e-mail …

Janet McMahon, associate professor of nursing at Pennsylvania College of Technology,was selected to evaluate questions for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses. She will travel to Chicago to serve on the Master Pool, reviewing the pool of questions that will be on the 2005 NCLEX-RN exam. "It's a big deal," McMahon said.
Nursing Professor to Review National License Exam Questions Published 11.01.2004 News Faculty & Staff Home Page contents Janet McMahon, associate professor of nursing at Pennsylvania College of Technology,was selected to evaluate questions for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses. She will travel to Chicago to serve on the Master Pool, reviewing the pool of questions that will be on the 2005 NCLEX-RN exam. "It's a big deal," McMahon said. "I get to see the actual questions on …

A faculty member in Pennsylvania College of Technology's School of Business and Computer Technologies has been named to an advisory council formed to foster the development and growth of information-technology professionals. Nicholas A.
Faculty Member Appointed to National Advisory Council Published 11.01.2004 News Faculty & Staff Home Page contents A faculty member in Pennsylvania College of Technology's School of Business and Computer Technologies has been named to an advisory council formed to foster the development and growth of information-technology professionals. Nicholas A. Vonada, an associate professor of computer science at Penn College, recently was appointed to the COMMON Americas Advisory Council of the COMMON Education …

Vol. 4, No. 12 Recent Results/Upcoming Games (Through Sunday, Oct. 31) BaseballFinal overall record: 8-13 Final EPCC regular season record: 7-5 Final CCAC regular-season record: 4-4 Men's SoccerFinal overall record: 19-2 Final EPCC regular-season record: 11-1 Final CCAC regular-season record: 7-1 Wednesday, Oct. 27 EPCC/PCAA playoffs, host Penn State Hazleton, W, 3-2 Saturday, Oct.
'Wildcat Weekly' Previews Upcoming Events, Recaps Season, Published 11.01.2004 News Wildcat Weekly Home Page contents Vol. 4, No. 12 Recent Results/Upcoming Games (Through Sunday, Oct. 31) BaseballFinal overall record: 8-13 Final EPCC regular season record: 7-5 Final CCAC regular-season record: 4-4 Men's SoccerFinal overall record: 19-2 Final EPCC regular-season record: 11-1 Final CCAC regular-season record: 7-1 Wednesday, Oct. 27 EPCC/PCAA playoffs, host Penn State Hazleton, W, 3-2 Saturday, Oct. 30 …

Three league championships, a 19-2 overall record and an eight-match win streak to end the season the Penn College men's soccer team met all of its goals, and then some. "These guys took every prize there was to take this year," coach Andy Richardson said. "It was just a wonderful year all around, and a tribute to the players and their ability. . . .
Men's Soccer Team Completes Winningest Season Ever Published 11.01.2004 News Athletics Home Page contents Three league championships, a 19-2 overall record and an eight-match win streak to end the season the Penn College men's soccer team met all of its goals, and then some. "These guys took every prize there was to take this year," coach Andy Richardson said. "It was just a wonderful year all around, and a tribute to the players and their ability. . . . It was pretty phenomenal." Saturday's 4-3 overtime …

Very few people would leave a phone jack or cable-TV connection outside their homes for strangers to stop by and use. But that is exactly what you do with your Internet connection when wireless is installed and not secured. By not setting up security on your home wireless networks, you allow unauthorized use of your Internet connection and easy access for computers on your home network.
An ITS 'Tech Tip" on Wireless Security Published 11.01.2004 News Home Page contents Very few people would leave a phone jack or cable-TV connection outside their homes for strangers to stop by and use. But that is exactly what you do with your Internet connection when wireless is installed and not secured. By not setting up security on your home wireless networks, you allow unauthorized use of your Internet connection and easy access for computers on your home network. The good news is that you don't have …

The Penn College student chapter of the Society of Plastics Engineers heldits first-ever "World Series of Pool" tournament recently. The16 participants played single-elimination 8-ball in the fund-raising event. Student Elliott Marchioni, the first-place finisher, won $35 for hisefforts.
SPE Student Chapter Holds Fund-Raiser Pool Tournament Published 10.29.2004 News Student News Home Page contents The Penn College student chapter of the Society of Plastics Engineers heldits first-ever "World Series of Pool" tournament recently. The16 participants played single-elimination 8-ball in the fund-raising event. Student Elliott Marchioni, the first-place finisher, won $35 for hisefforts. The second-place finisher, SPE'sfaculty adviser, Timothy Weston, won $20, which he donated back to the …

Adults who are considering a career change can receive free help through the Project Choice program at Pennsylvania College of Technology. The November session will run from Monday, Nov. 8, through Thursday, Nov. 18. The session meeting times are from 5 to 9 p.m., Monday through Thursday (there are no sessions on Fridays).
'Project Choice' to Offer November Session Published 10.29.2004 News Home Page contents Adults who are considering a career change can receive free help through the Project Choice program at Pennsylvania College of Technology. The November session will run from Monday, Nov. 8, through Thursday, Nov. 18. The session meeting times are from 5 to 9 p.m., Monday through Thursday (there are no sessions on Fridays). Offered by the Counseling, Career and Disability Services Center at Penn College, Project Choice …