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Penn College Men Seek Soccer Championship Monday

October 30, 2011

After back-to-back postponements – Saturday because of snow and Sunday due to a wet field – the Penn College second-seeded men’s soccer team is set to host fourth-seeded Penn State Hazleton at 2 p.m. Monday with the Penn State University Athletic Conference champion at stake. When the two teams met Oct. more»

Penn College Welcomes New Employees

October 30, 2011

PCToday continues its regular feature – welcoming new full-time and regular part-time Penn College employees, as reported by the Human Resources Office.

HRI Inc. Establishes Scholarship at Penn College

October 28, 2011

Scholarship established

A State College highway and heavy construction firm has established a scholarship fund to support students in several majors at Penn College. The HRI Inc. more»

Three Receive Pennsylvania Land Surveyors’ Scholarships

October 28, 2011

Scholarships awarded

Three Penn College students received scholarships for 2011-12 from the Pennsylvania Land Surveyors’ Foundation. The foundation presented 10 scholarships totaling $17,000. Melissa D. more»

Wildcats Earn PSUAC Honors

October 26, 2011

Four Penn College women’s volleyball players earned Penn State University Athletic Conference All-Conference honors this season. Senior Lyndsey Smith (Mechanicsburg), junior Tara Powell (Burgettstown), sophomore Lindsay Moyer (Canton) and freshman Kelly Hebert (Wellsboro) all made the cut, with Hebert named "Newcomer of the Year" and Smith "Setter of the Year."

Penn College Welcomes New Employees

October 24, 2011

PCToday continues its regular feature – welcoming new full-time and regular part-time Penn College employees, as reported by the Human Resources Office.

Penn College to Celebrate National Radiologic Technology Week

October 24, 2011

Students studying radiography at Penn College, along with the radiography program faculty and staff and the college’s new Medical Imaging Club, will celebrate National Radiologic Technology Week Nov. 6-12. more»

Fruitful Partnership Continues With $112,000 Caterpillar Donation

October 24, 2011

Caterpillar renews commitment

A corporate partnership that has benefited Penn College students for 17 years will continue with the recent donation of $112,000 from the Caterpillar Foundation and a number of its regional dealerships. more»

Penn College Diesel Instructor Latest ‘Pathfinder’ Honoree

October 24, 2011

'Pathfnder' honored

An instructor in Penn College’s diesel equipment technology department has been honored by the college and Caterpillar Inc. with the annual Pathfinder to Excellence award. Justin W. more»

Fall PSUAC Playoff Season Nearing End for Penn College Teams

October 24, 2011

The fall Penn State University Athletic Conference playoff season will conclude later this week for Penn College athletes when the men’s soccer team steps into action. In competition over the weekend, the college men’s cross-country team claimed a conference championship and the women’s volleyball and tennis teams finished second.

Student-Restored Mustang Takes Top Prize in Competition

October 20, 2011

Award-winner on display

A 1965 Ford Mustang convertible restored by Penn College automotive students – with a little help from their friends – recently won the highest honor possible in its inaugural adjudication: a first-place junior award at the prestigious more»

Supervisory/Team Leader Training Program Offered at Penn College

October 19, 2011

For those ready to take their business to the next level, Penn College is offering a new Supervisory/Team Leader Program for key employees, beginning in November. Sessions for the affordable training program, presented by Workforce Development & Continuing Education at Penn College, will be held at the Center for Business & Workforce Development. more»

Grainger Foundation Supports Scholarships at Penn College

October 19, 2011

Grainger donation supports scholarships

The Grainger Foundation has donated $10,000 to the Penn College Foundation for scholarship awards. more»

Graduating Lady Wildcats in Volleyball, Soccer Honored

October 19, 2011

Penn College honored senior members of the Wildcat women's volleyball and soccer teams this past weekend.

Women's Volleyball Team to Face Penn State Wilkes-Barre in Semifinals

October 19, 2011

The second-seeded Penn College women’s volleyball team will face third-seeded Penn State Wilkes-Barre at 7 p.m. Friday in the Penn State University Athletic Conference semifinals. The match between the Wildcats, 15-1 in the PSUAC and 19-8 overall, and Wilkes-Barre will be played at Penn State University’s Rec Hall.

Women’s Volleyball Team Gets Bye Into PSUAC Semifinals

October 19, 2011

Because the No. 7 seed failed to win half of its conference matches, the second-seeded Penn College women’s volleyball team earned a bye into the Penn State University Athletic Conference semifinals. The Wildcats, 15-1 in the PSUAC and 19-8 overall, will face the winner of a match between No. 3 Penn State Wilkes-Barre and No. 6 Penn State Beaver at 7 p.m. more»

Employers Await at Fall Career Fair

October 18, 2011

More than 120 employers are on Penn College's main campus and more than 40 were at the Schneebeli Earth Science Center, offering nearly 1,900 full-time jobs, part-time positions and internships at Tuesday's Career Fair. The Main Campus Career Fair (all majors) will run until 4 p.m. more»

Career Fair Finally Here!

October 17, 2011

More than 120 employers will be on Penn College's main campus and more than 40 at the Schneebeli Earth Science Center, offering nearly 1,900 full-time jobs, part-time positions and internships at Tuesday's Career Fair. The Main Campus Career Fair (all majors) will be from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. more»

Career Fair FInally Here!

October 17, 2011

More than 120 employers will be on Penn College's main campus and more than 40 at the Schneebeli Earth Science Center, offering nearly 1,900 full-time jobs, part-time positions and internships at Tuesday's Career Fair. The Main Campus Career Fair (all majors) will be from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. more»

Wildcat Fall Sports Teams Have Great Week

October 17, 2011

While the Penn College golf team completed its season, the cross-country, tennis and women’s volleyball teams, which are scheduled for Penn State University Athletic Conference playoff action this week, won all of their matches over the past week, as did the men’s and women’s soccer teams.

Single-Stream Approach Simplifies Recycling

October 17, 2011

You can recycle more items on campus than at home due to Penn College's participation in single-stream recycling, the Energy Conservation Subcommittee reminds in this week's "Green Tip."

Three Penn College Teams Seek Conference Championships

October 15, 2011

Within the next week, the Penn College tennis and men’s cross-county teams will seek to defend their Penn State University Athletic Conference championships while the women’s volleyball squad goes for its first title since 2004. more»

Penn College Foundation Approved for EITC Program

October 14, 2011

The Penn College Foundation has been approved as an Educational Improvement Organization under the Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program administered by the state Department of Community and Economic Development. more»

Board OKs Revised Banking Policy, Hears Reports

October 14, 2011

Board meeting summarized

Penn College’s Board of Directors on Thursday approved revisions to a banking-services policy and received updates on enrollment, the college’s investment portfolio, the Middle States Self-Study, new faculty and the Student Government more»

Top RAs, Exemplary Programs Honored by Residence Life

October 13, 2011

Penn College's Residence Life Office has selected its " ... of the Month" honorees for September.

Associate Professor Presents Paper to Sociological Society

October 13, 2011

Vinay Bahl

A faculty member at Penn College recently presented a paper at the annual meeting of the Pennsylvania Sociological Society. more»

Career Fair Almost Here!

October 13, 2011

Nearly 125 employers will be at Penn College – offering more than 1,880 full-time jobs, part-time positions and internships – at Tuesday's Career Fair. The Main Campus Career Fair (all majors) will be from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in Bardo Gym and the Natural Resources Management Fair (for majors in that school) will be from 9 a.m.-noon at the Schneebeli Earth Science Center. more»

Movie Scenes to Illustrate Penn College Professor’s ‘Last Words’

October 12, 2011

William J. Astore

Penn College history professor William J. Astore will continue a campus tradition by giving his “final" lecture, “Last Scenes of a Cinephile,” at the fourth annual David London My Last Words Lecture Series at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. more»

Alumni Exhibit Winners Announced at Gallery at Penn College

October 12, 2011

A pinhole peek

The Gallery at Penn College announced the winners of “Kaleidoscope: The Alumni Exhibit” during an opening reception on Oct. 7. more»

Penn College to Offer Open House on Oct. 23

October 12, 2011

Campus tours an Open House highlight

Prospective students, their families and friends will enjoy an opportunity to explore academic programs, student life, and campus facilities and services when Penn College holds an Open House on Sunday, Oct. 23. more»

‘Godfather of the Paranormal’ Coming to Penn College

October 12, 2011

Just in time for Halloween, one of the nation’s leading demonologists and star of Syfy’s “Haunted Collector” will present a free lecture at Penn College. John Zaffis, known as “The Godfather of the Paranormal,” will speak at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, in the Klump Academic Center Auditorium on West Third Street. more»

Wildcat Golfers End Third in PSUAC, Seventh in USCAA

October 11, 2011

It might not have been the finish he was hoping for, but Penn College golf coach Matt Haile saw some good things from his team on Tuesday’s final day of the Penn State University Athletic Conference/United States Collegiate Athletic Association championships. more»

Seniors in Three Sports Honored During Homecoming

October 11, 2011

Wildcat seniors celebrated

Penn College honored graduating members from the Wildcat tennis, men’s soccer and cross-country teams during Saturday's Homecoming activities.

Students to Serve Samples, Carve Pumpkins at Growers Market

October 10, 2011

Students from Penn College will offer a pumpkin-carving demonstration – competition-style – and serve food samples made with fresh, local ingredients during “Customer Appreciation Day” at the Williamsport Outdoor Growers Market on Oct. 22. Students enrolled in the college’s Catering course will offer cooking demonstrations and samples beginning at 8 a.m. more»

Penn College Teams Coming Off 8-4 Week

October 9, 2011

Paced by the women’s volleyball team that won four of its five matches, Penn College fall sports
teams went 8-4 last week, and the golf team, which is entered in the Penn State University Athletic Conference and United
States Collegiate Athletic Association championships Monday an more»

Penn College Welcomes New Employees

October 9, 2011

PCToday continues its regular feature – welcoming new full-time and regular part-time Penn College employees, as reported by the Human Resources Office.

Penn College Golf Team Seeks Conference, National Championships

October 8, 2011

With wins in three of its four regular-season outings this fall, and a second-place finish in the other, the Penn College golf team is poised to regain the supremacy it had when it captured six straight conference championships from 2003 through 2008. more»

Ashley M. Stuck Named 'Student of the Month'

October 6, 2011

Ashley M. Stuck

Ashley M. Stuck, an applied human services major from Lewistown, has been chosen as the Student Government Association's first Student of the Month for the Fall 2011 semester at Penn College. more»

North Campus Offers Computer Classes in October, November

October 6, 2011

For those looking to sharpen their computer skills while learning something new, Penn College’s North Campus near Wellsboro is offering several easy-to-learn computer courses in October and November. The courses are taught by qualified instructors at a comfortable pace for all levels of adult learners. The small, noncredit classes are held from 6 to 9 p.m. more»

Visiting Chef Series to Feature Cuisine of Southern Italy

October 5, 2011

Sabrina LaRosa

Southern Italy native Sabrina LaRosa will lend her expertise to students during the next installment of the Visiting Chef Series at Penn College. more»

Electronics Faculty Member Selected for ‘Who’s Who’

October 5, 2011

Scott D. Neuhard

A faculty member in the electronics and computer engineering technology department at Penn College is included in the 2011-12 edition of Montclair Publishing’s “Who’s Who in Collegiate Faculty.” Scott D. more»

Dental Hygiene Director Serves on AHEC Board of Directors

October 5, 2011

Shawn A. Kiser

The director of the dental hygiene program at Penn College recently began his tenure on the Northcentral Pennsylvania Area Health Education Center Board of Directors. Shawn A. more»

Son of Gay Parents to Discuss ‘What Makes a Family?’

October 4, 2011

Zach Wahls

A University of Iowa engineering student who became a YouTube sensation with a speech defending gay marriage will bring his story to Penn College at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11. more»

Faculty Member Presents Paper to Sociological Society

October 4, 2011

Richard Sahn

A Penn College instructor recently presented a paper at the annual meeting of the Pennsylvania Sociological Society. more»

Homecoming Week Invites Alumni Storytelling

October 4, 2011

Alumni of Penn College and its forerunners, Williamsport Area Community College and Williamsport Technical Institute, are returning for a campus homecoming this weekend and sharing their stories as the college counts down to a milestone anniversary. A 2014 centennial will mark the 100th anniversary of adult-education classes on the site of its campus in Williamsport. more»

Energy-Saving Group Sheds Light on Heated Topic

October 3, 2011

Where is the sun? While you are reminding yourself that it's still up there, think about maximizing the sun's warmth during the heating season. This means opening curtains and shades to allow the sun to shine in during the day (cover objects that might fade in the sunlight). more»

Billionaire Shares 'Pickens Plan' to Wean America Off Oil Imports

October 3, 2011

T. Boone Pickens

Billionaire “oil man” T. Boone Pickens, the founder of one of the largest independent oil companies in the United States and chair of B.P. more»

Weather-Related Postponements Plague Penn College

October 3, 2011

When you postpone nearly as many sporting events as you play, you know the weather probably is not cooperating. That was the case last week for Penn College teams as they posted nine wins and had one loss in events played, but lost seven others to rain. more»

Campus Speaker to Detail Local Stops on ‘Underground Railroad’

September 30, 2011

Dorothy E. King

Williamsport’s role in ferrying 19th-century slaves to freedom will be explored Tuesday, Oct. 25, at Penn College's Klump Academic Center Auditorium. The free 7 p.m. more»

Penn College Welcomes New Employee

September 29, 2011

PCToday continues its regular feature – welcoming new full-time and regular part-time Penn College employees, as reported by the Human Resources Office.

Alumni to Be Showcased in ‘Kaleidoscope’ Group Exhibit

September 29, 2011

The Gallery at Penn College, on the third floor of Madigan Library, will present “Kaleidoscope,” an exhibition that celebrates the many artistic facets of the college’s alumni community, from Oct. 7-Nov. 6. more»

Alumnus Ciaccio to Present Classical Guitar Concert at Gallery

September 29, 2011

The Gallery at Penn College will continue its “In Perfect Harmony” concert series on Oct. 9 with the return of alumnus Alfonse Ciaccio, who will present an afternoon of classical guitar music to close Homecoming Weekend. more»

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