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The first Open House of 2023-24, reimagined to provide an unforgettable experience for a new generation of tomorrow makers, brought 407 prospective students (and their families and friends) to Penn College's campuses on Saturday. The college will host a second fall Open House on Nov. 5, two during the Spring 2024 semester (Feb. 24 and April 7) and a summer installment on July 13.
In a "rain or shine" endeavor that had plenty of both, members of Pennsylvania College of Technology's Horticulture Technicians’ Association were among the industrious partners for Saturday's "Reimagine Sustainability" activity in Way's Garden. Conveniently located near main campus, the civic sanctuary at West Fourth and Maynard streets has frequently been improved by college students and faculty – before, during and after its 2013 centennial.
A diesel instructor at Pennsylvania College of Technology has received Caterpillar Inc.'s Pathfinder to Excellence Faculty Award in just his first year of teaching. A plaque was presented to Andy S. King, a member of the diesel equipment technology faculty at the Schneebeli Earth Science Center, during an advisory committee meeting of Caterpillar dealer representatives at the college’s Thompson Professional Development Center.
As job-seekers traveled to and from the Field House for the second day of the Career Fair on Tuesday, two construction students were diligently working behind the building on a new feature for the Athletics Department. Jacob C. Huston, a building construction technology student from Johnstown; and Corbin R. Moore, of Manheim, enrolled in residential construction & management technology, laid several courses of block – the start of a 20-foot-by-10-foot wall that will be used by the lacrosse team and others.
An Emergency Medical Technician course, beginning the week of Jan. 8 and running through early May, will be offered at three locations by Workforce Development at Pennsylvania College of Technology.
Twelve students are serving as Presidential Student Ambassadors for the 2023-24 academic year at Pennsylvania College of Technology. Selected for their demonstration of leadership, campus involvement, academic achievement and college pride, the student ambassadors act as liaisons between Penn College and prospective and current students and their families, guests, alumni, industry partners, and friends of the college.
As part of the celebration of Campus Children's Centers Week (Oct. 2-6), youngsters from the Dunham Children’s Learning Center Birds classroom flew off to visit the two of their biggest supporters on campus: People & Culture and the President’s Office. "The Birds created a 'thank you' card with an owl reflected on it to represent how much we appreciate all the kindness and support we receive throughout the year from our college," said Linda A. Reichert, CLC director.
A coalition of faith-based organizations, led by United Campus Ministry, recently collaborated on a "Rise Up" event that collected $118 on behalf of Penn College's food pantry. "We're all here for the same reason," said UCM President Samir K. Pringle, a business administration student from Philadelphia. "I'm a believer in finding opportunities to serve. If you can do something, you should do something."
Through 2032, an estimated 4.7 million jobs will be added to the U.S. economy. The recent Fall Career Fair at Pennsylvania College of Technology provided ample support for that Bureau of Labor Statistics’ projection. More than 450 companies, offering thousands of jobs and internships in an array of fields, met with 1,900 students throughout the two-day event, split between the college’s Bardo Gymnasium and Field House.
As the health care industry increasingly seeks to elevate clinical professionals to administrative positions, Pennsylvania College of Technology is launching a bachelor’s degree in healthcare leadership & administration. Designed for individuals who seek advanced roles in their health care fields, the degree is available to those who hold associate degrees in health care disciplines and many who are or will soon be U.S. certified, licensed or registered in a health care profession.