It's already midterm and the Occupational Therapy Assistant Club asks: Do your neck, back or shoulders hurt yet? Do you know why? It just might be your backpack! Carrying too much weight or improperly wearing backpacks can cause neck, back and shoulder pain and compromise posture and breathing.
OTA Club Urges, 'Pack It Light, Wear It Right' Published 10.14.2004 News Home Page contents It's already midterm and the Occupational Therapy Assistant Club asks: Do your neck, back or shoulders hurt yet? Do you know why? It just might be your backpack! Carrying too much weight or improperly wearing backpacks can cause neck, back and shoulder pain and compromise posture and breathing. The U.S Consumer Product and Safety Commission estimates that, each year, nearly 5,000 emergency-room visits result from …

The dean of Pennsylvania College of Technology's School of Construction and Design Technologies has been named to a national organization committed to maintaining the quality of technicians in the heating-ventilation-air conditioning/refrigeration industry.
College Dean Joins Certification Effort for Technicians Published 10.13.2004 News Faculty & Staff Home Page contents The dean of Pennsylvania College of Technology's School of Construction and Design Technologies has been named to a national organization committed to maintaining the quality of technicians in the heating-ventilation-air conditioning/refrigeration industry. Tom Gregory recently returned from his first meeting as an education appointee to the board of trustees of North American Technician …

It's one thing to have talent, and another to make that talent work for you. Pennsylvania College of Technology golf coach Chet Schuman did both this season and the reward was not one, but two championships.
Wildcat Golfers Win Two Championships Published 10.13.2004 News Athletics Home Page contents It's one thing to have talent, and another to make that talent work for you. Pennsylvania College of Technology golf coach Chet Schuman did both this season and the reward was not one, but two championships. The Wildcats captured their second consecutive Pennsylvania Collegiate Athletic Association championship Tuesday and also won the Commonwealth Campus Athletic Conference title during their first year in that …

Pennsylvania College of Technology students played a large role in the production of the Williamsport Symphony Orchestra's latest television commercial to promote the symphony's Oct. 12 performance. The 59-second spot aired locally on 21 channels including CNN, TLC, Nickelodeon, MTV and ESPN from Oct. 1-11. Thirteen students helped with its production.
Students Help With Production of WSO Commercial Published 10.13.2004 News Home Page contents Pennsylvania College of Technology students played a large role in the production of the Williamsport Symphony Orchestra's latest television commercial to promote the symphony's Oct. 12 performance. The 59-second spot aired locally on 21 channels including CNN, TLC, Nickelodeon, MTV and ESPN from Oct. 1-11. Thirteen students helped with its production. Their titles included writer, editor, production assistant, …

Penn College Police have issued a Crime Alert for all students, faculty and staff, advising them to lock their vehicles to protect against thefts like those occurring on and around the main campus the past two evenings.
Police Issue Crime Alert for Thefts From Vehicles Published 10.13.2004 News Announcements Home Page contents Penn College Police have issued a Crime Alert for all students, faculty and staff, advising them to lock their vehicles to protect against thefts like those occurring on and around the main campus the past two evenings. Unlocked vehicles were entered in the parking lots of College Avenue Labs, Campus View Apartments, the Breuder Advanced Technology and Health Sciences Center, and the Bush Campus …

Penn College's award-winning, national public television series "You're the Chef" will be the focus of WVIA-TV's " State of Pennsylvania " program from 7-8 p.m. Thursday. "You're the Chef" hosts Chef Paul Mach and Tom Speicher, along with School of Hospitality students Rachel Hall and Christine Faherty, will be on hand to discuss the series' seventh season, which premieres at 12:30 p.m.
'You're the Chef' to Be Focus of Thursday's 'State of Pennsylvania' Program Published 10.13.2004 News Events Home Page contents Penn College's award-winning, national public television series " You're the Chef " will be the focus of WVIA-TV's " State of Pennsylvania " program from 7-8 p.m. Thursday. "You're the Chef" hosts Chef Paul Mach and Tom Speicher, along with School of Hospitality students Rachel Hall and Christine Faherty, will be on hand to discuss the series' seventh season, which premieres at …

An all-College reception was held Tuesday afternoon in the Thompson Professional Development Center for Dr. William H. Feddersen, president of Williamsport Area Community College from 1974-80. Dr. Feddersen will tour the main campus and other College sites and meet with current and former College administrators Wednesday and Thursday. Most recently, Dr.
Reception Held for Former W.A.C.C. President Published 10.13.2004 News Announcements Home Page contents An all-College reception was held Tuesday afternoon in the Thompson Professional Development Center for Dr. William H. Feddersen, president of Williamsport Area Community College from 1974-80. Dr. Feddersen will tour the main campus and other College sites and meet with current and former College administrators Wednesday and Thursday. Most recently, Dr. Feddersen was president of Mount San Antonio …

In response to an overwhelming interest in Professional Development's Leadership Series, the session dates have been changed. The first session will start Nov. 5, with the remainder of the sessions on Nov. 12, Dec. 10, Jan. 28, Feb. 4, April 1, April 29 and May 13.
Leadership Series Dates Changed Published 10.13.2004 News Faculty & Staff Home Page contents In response to an overwhelming interest in Professional Development's Leadership Series, the session dates have been changed. The first session will start Nov. 5, with the remainder of the sessions on Nov. 12, Dec. 10, Jan. 28, Feb. 4, April 1, April 29 and May 13. The Leadership Series is being conducted by Tim Mannello and is open to all full-time employees who have (or aspire to have) supervisory …

A College-record turnout of 300 donors is sought for today's Red Cross Bloodmobile, which willvisit Penn's Inn (CC, second floor) from 9:45 a.m.-3:45 p.m. Many ask, "What good can I do?" Take a look at this personal story of saving a life: Greetings Penn College Community. For all who continue to faithfully donate blood, I thank you. For those that are contemplating, I urge you to help out.
Campus Bloodmobile Visit Aims to Boost Critically Low Supplies Published 10.13.2004 News Events Home Page contents A College-record turnout of 300 donors is sought for today's Red Cross Bloodmobile, which willvisit Penn's Inn (CC, second floor) from 9:45 a.m.-3:45 p.m. Many ask, "What good can I do?" Take a look at this personal story of saving a life: Greetings Penn College Community. For all who continue to faithfully donate blood, I thank you. For those that are contemplating, I urge you to help out. If …

Postseason play continues for six Pennsylvania College of Technology fall sports teams this week. All six are competing in the Commonwealth Campus Athletic Conference playoffs for the first time, while the College's cross country teams also are participating in the Pennsylvania Collegiate Athletic Conference finals.
Postseason Play Continues for Six Fall Wildcat Teams Published 10.12.2004 News Athletics Home Page contents Postseason play continues for six Pennsylvania College of Technology fall sports teams this week. All six are competing in the Commonwealth Campus Athletic Conference playoffs for the first time, while the College's cross country teams also are participating in the Pennsylvania Collegiate Athletic Conference finals. Scheduled to see action Wednesday is the baseball team, in the CCAC East Division …