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A trio of Pennsylvania College of Technology students captured medals in the 36th annual SkillsUSA-VICA national championships held recently in Kansas City, Mo. Two Penn College students finished second in their events and another finished third.
(EDITOR'S NOTE: The following news release was issued to Williamsport media due to the artist's local ties.
Michael V. Knorr, an incoming freshman enrolled for the fall semester at Pennsylvania College of Technology, has been awarded a $1,000 scholarship from the Society of Manufacturing Engineers. Knorr, of Gilberton, is enrolled in the Computer-Aided Drafting Technology associate-degree program.
Christopher O. Juden, a student in the Physician Assistant program at Pennsylvania College of Technology, has been appointed Northeast Regional Communications Representative for the Student Association of the American Academy of Physician Assistants.
Eight incoming freshmen at Pennsylvania College of Technology have been chosen to receive Presidential Scholarships, an honor awarded for academic excellence and service to school and community. The Presidential Scholars, who were among the top students at their respective high schools, each will receive a $2,500 scholarship for the 2000-01 academic year.
Pennsylvania College of Technology's North Campus near Wellsboro recently served as one of 10 host locations for a statewide videoconference entitled, "Consulting Small Business on Pennsylvania Regulations and Resources." The videoconference, held June 22, was jointly sponsored by the state Department of Community and Economic Development's Small Business Resource Center, state and local employer
Pennsylvania College of Technology's Board of Directors has approved a $53.6 million operating budget for 2000-01 that includes an additional state appropriation of $2 million to enhance the College's workforce-development initiatives. The operating budget includes a total state appropriation of $14,672,000 − up $2,306,000 (18.6 percent) from 1999-2000.
Construction of a College Services Center near the Maynard Street entrance of Pennsylvania College of Technology's Main Campus in Williamsport is expected to take place within the next five years, according to the Facilities and Site Master Plan 2000-05 presented to the College's Board of Directors.
A direct-injection turbocharged diesel engine valued at $5,500 has been donated to Pennsylvania College of Technology by VFIS Claims Management Inc. of York. The 7.3-liter 1999 engine will be used for instructional purposes in the Automotive Technology/Ford ASSET program, according to Colin W. Williamson, dean of the School of Transportation Technology at Penn College.
Matthew W. Sharpless, a Forest Technology student who received his associate of applied science degree from Pennsylvania College of Technology in May, has won the Bailey/Brunton Award for Outstanding Achievement. For winning the honor, Sharpless, of Huntingdon, receives a Brunton Pocket Transit (with a retail value of $289) and a commemorative plaque.