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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»

Library Grant to Provide Eight Weeks of ‘ComiXnite’ Activities

September 28, 2011

The business, art and storytelling of comics and graphic novels – from anime to zombies – will be discussed during a range of ComiXnite programs at Penn College's Madigan Library in October and November. Partially funded with a $3,500 Library Services and Technology Act grant from the U.S. more»

Entries Sought for Student-Sponsored Homecoming Car Show

September 26, 2011

SGA to hold benefit car show

Penn College students, employees and alumni – as well as members of the general public – are welcome to enter their vehicles in the annual Homecoming Car Show sponsored by the Student Government Association. more»

Most Penn College Teams Have Rough Week

September 25, 2011

Other than a women’s volleyball win and second-place finish by the golf team, it was a tough week for Penn College fall sports teams as the men’s and women’s soccer squads each went 0-2 and the coed tennis team 0-1.

College’s Madigan Library Honored for Outstanding Design

September 21, 2011

Penn College's Madigan Library

The Madigan Library at Penn College has been recognized as an “Outstanding Design” in American School & University magazine's 2011 Architectural Portfolio – a premier showcase celebrating the best in educational design. more»

Penn College to Offer Microsoft Office Classes

September 21, 2011

Workforce Development & Continuing Education at Penn College is offering a full array of Microsoft Office 2007 and 2010 classes beginning in October. The classes – which include Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Microsoft Office 2010: Transition from Office 2003.– will be held in the Center for Business & Workforce Development on the college's main campus.

Penn College to Offer Basic Computer Class

September 20, 2011

Workforce Development & Continuing Education at Penn College is offering a Getting a Grip on Computers class in October. For those new to computers and the Internet, the noncredit class helps participants become more comfortable with computers, teaching them to create, save, retrieve, modify and resave files utilizing Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel. The class will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. more»

Penn College Education Association Establishes Scholarship Fund

September 20, 2011

Partnering for student success

The organization representing full-time faculty, librarians and counselors at Penn College is further supporting students by establishing an endowed scholarship fund. more»

Students Learn About America’s Culinary Influences

September 19, 2011

Regional American Cuisine menus, prepared by students in the School of Hospitality at Penn College, have returned for the fall semester at Le Jeune Chef Restaurant. Served Wednesday and Friday evenings this semester, the dinners feature signature dishes from across the continent, prepared by students in a course taught by Chef Michael J. more»

Paramedic Director Receives State Educator Award

September 19, 2011

Mark A. Trueman

Penn College’s paramedic program director, Mark A. Trueman, was named the recipient of the 2011 Emergency Medical Services Educator Award by the Pennsylvania State EMS Awards Selection Committee. more»

Penn College Welcomes New Employee

September 19, 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 Teams Coming Off Good Week

September 18, 2011

All six Penn College fall sports teams saw action last week, and they combined for six wins, suffered two losses and ended with three ties.

Students to Help Prepare 'Mister Rogers' Benefit Dinner

September 16, 2011

Six students from Penn College's School of Hospitality will assist regionally and nationally acclaimed chefs in preparing the “Ewe Are Special” dinner, to benefit the Fred Rogers Center for Early Learning and Children’s Media, at the Jamison Farm on Sept. 24. The farm, in Latrobe, provides free-range lamb to the finest restaurants in the country – including the college’s Le Jeune Chef Restaurant. more»

Penn College to Host Influential Graphic Designer

September 15, 2011

David Carson

Penn College will host a lecture by American graphic designer David Carson, one of the most influential graphic designers of the 1990s, at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 4 in the Klump Academic Center Auditorium. more»

Le Jeune Chef Receives 'Wine Spectator' Honor

September 15, 2011

For the 12th consecutive year, Wine Spectator magazine has granted its "Best of Award of Excellence" to Penn College's Le Jeune Chef Restaurant. The restaurant is one of 833 worldwide to earn the magazine’s second-tier “Best of” award. more»

Management Consultant to Speak at North Campus

September 14, 2011

Two management seminars – “Social Networking for Business” and “Managing Multiple Priorities, Projects and Deadlines” – will be held Tuesday, Oct. 18, at Penn College’s North Campus near Wellsboro. Dennis E. Gilbert, organization development consultant and president of Appreciative Strategies LLC, will be the featured speaker.

School of Hospitality to Host Wine Expert, Pairing Event

September 14, 2011

In a learning opportunity for Penn College students and a benefit for scholarship funds, the college will host a “California Food and Wine Pairing” event, featuring a gourmet “California fusion” menu created by students in the School of Hospitality, paired with selections from the Eberle Winery in Paso Robles, Calif. Gary Eberle, the winery’s founder, will be on hand for the Oct. more»

Communal Candlelight Chases Darkness From 9/11 Remembrance

September 12, 2011

Somber anniversary marked

On the 10th anniversary of one of the darkest days in American history, the Penn College community gathered Sunday in tribute to the lives lost and valor born on that horrific Sept. 11. more»

Penn College Again Designated Military Friendly School

September 12, 2011

Penn College again deemed Military Friendly School

For the third consecutive year, Penn College has been designated a Military Friendly School by G.I. Jobs, a magazine for military personnel transitioning into civilian life. According to G.I. more»

Penn College Coed Tennis Team Starts Wednesday

September 12, 2011

Robert Kemrer

A year ago, Robert Kemrer was helping lead the Penn College coed tennis team to its third straight Penn State University Athletic Conference championship. Now, he is the team’s coach. Kemrer, who captured conference championships at the No. more»

Sigma Nu Goes From Colony to Chapter in Historic Weekend

September 11, 2011

A new chapter begins

Sigma Nu fraternity celebrated the transition from a colony to a chapter during a milestone weekend in its brethren's three-year history at Penn College. more»

Penn College Human Services Majors Achieve Reaccreditation

September 7, 2011

Degree programs in human services at Penn College have earned reaccreditation from the Council for Standards in Human Service Education through May 2016. The college's bachelor-degree major in applied human services and its associate-degree major in human services were reaccredited by the council for the next five years. more»

Famed Blackjack ‘Card-Counter’ to Speak at Penn College

September 7, 2011

Mike Aponte

Mike Aponte, the leader of the M.I.T. more»

Penn College Golf, Women’s Soccer Teams Opening

September 5, 2011

Three Penn College fall sports team already have begun their seasons and, this week, two more step into action. On Wednesday, the golf team opens its season in the Penn State Fayette Invitational at the Mystic Rocks course in Farmington and the women’s soccer team plays at NCAA Division III Albright College.

Penn College Welcomes New Employees

September 5, 2011

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

5K Race to Raise Scholarship Funds for Health Sciences Students

September 2, 2011

Penn College’s School of Health Sciences will host a 5K Walk/Run on Oct. 8 as part of the college’s Homecoming festivities. Net proceeds from the race will support the School of Health Sciences Endowed Scholarship Fund, which benefits the school’s students. Fundraising efforts for the scholarship are coordinated by School of Health Sciences faculty and staff. The race is set to begin at 9 a.m. more»

Three Helicopters Delivered for Long-Term Instructional Benefit

September 1, 2011

Special delivery

Three Sikorsky helicopters have arrived at Penn College's Lumley Aviation Center, where the aircraft will provide students with years of hands-on training opportunities. more»

‘Train the Trainer’ Certificate to Be Offered at North Campus

August 31, 2011

Penn College’s North Campus will offer a “Train the Trainer” certificate program developed for adults who are responsible for training staff in their place of work or for individuals seeking trainer positions. Through the noncredit program, inexperienced trainers and seasoned professionals alike can learn interactive ways to reach adult participants. more»

Student Sings at Saturday Little League Contest

August 29, 2011

A crowd-pleasing performance

A student in Penn College's surveying technology major performed prior to Saturday's U.S. Championship game at the Little League Baseball World Series. "It was an honor to sing for my country. more»

Hospitality Majors Attain Reaccreditation

August 29, 2011

The three associate-degree majors offered by the School of Hospitality at Penn College have been granted reaccreditation through 2016. more»

Penn College Student Awarded $5,000 HVAC Industry Scholarship

August 29, 2011

A Penn College student has been selected from among 100 applicants to receive one of only six $5,000 scholarships to be awarded this year by the National Association of Oil and Energy Service Professionals. Joshua J. more»

Penn College Welcomes New Employees

August 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.

Need a Part-Time Job?

August 29, 2011

The Part-Time Job Fair will be held from 3-6 p.m. Tuesday in Penn's Inn, on the second floor of the Bush Campus Center. Thirty-five employers have registered for the event, with more than 130 part-time jobs or internship positions. Additional job opportunities will be available with employers who cannot attend.

Men's Soccer, Cross-Country Teams Opening

August 28, 2011

A year ago, the Penn College men’s cross-country and men’s soccer teams each captured Penn State University Athletic Conference championships. This year, they are looking to repeat.

North Campus to Offer Computer, Digital-Photography Courses

August 25, 2011

Adults 55 and older who want to learn more about using computers for fun or for digital photography may enroll in noncredit courses being offered at Penn College’s North Campus near Wellsboro. The easy beginners’ classes, offered through Workforce Development & Continuing Education at Penn College, introduce the computer for enjoyment purposes. No computer knowledge is necessary to enroll. more»

‘Animal Instinct’ Comes to The Gallery at Penn College

August 25, 2011

'Sheep With Paratroopers'

The Gallery at Penn College, on the third floor of the Madigan Library, will host recent artwork of Cheryl Agulnick Hochberg from Aug. 26-Sept. more»

Student to Sing at Saturday Little League Contest

August 24, 2011

A student in Penn College's surveying technology major will perform at Saturday's U.S. Championship game at the Little League Baseball World Series. Dylan T. Lackey, of Mountville, serving in the Army National Guard, will don his "dress greens" for a-cappella renditions of "God Bless America" and the national anthem at the 3 p.m. game.

Former Penn College Archer Medals at World Games

August 23, 2011

Having struck “gold” in archery two years ago at the World University Games, Zachary Plannick had hopes of bringing home more medal when he left for China two weeks ago to compete in the 26th Summer Games. This time, he added silver and bronze. more»

NASA Scientist to Speak on Campus Aug. 26

August 22, 2011

Jitendra A. Joshi

Penn College students, employees, alumni and their family members are invited to attend presentations on Aug. 26 by NASA scientist Jitendra A. Joshi, chief technologist, Advanced Capabilities Division, Exploration Systems Mission Directorate. more»

Fall Sports Teams in Training; Openers Set

August 21, 2011

With the start of school a week ago, athletes on seven Penn College fall sports teams are in training as they prepare for their season openers. The women’s volleyball team, in its 12th season under coach Bambi Hawkins, will be the first to get under way as the Wildcats take to the court at 8 p.m. Friday against Rochester College in the Penn State Beaver Classic. more»

Penn College Welcomes New Employee

August 21, 2011

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

College Hosts Electronics Camp for High School Students

August 19, 2011

'Electronics and the Future!'

Ninth- and 10th-grade students explored “Electronics and the Future!” during a recent four-day, three-night camp at Penn College. more»

Penn College Graduates Listed for Summer 2011

August 18, 2011

The Summer 2011 list of Penn College graduates has been released.

Summer 2011 Dean's List Announced

August 18, 2011

Penn College has announced its dean's list for the Summer 2011 semester.

Penn College North Campus Offers Medical Billing Classes

August 17, 2011

Penn College’s North Campus is offering classes for a medical billing and coding specialist certificate. The billing and coding classes are for those interested in obtaining the skills needed to work in the handling of proper insurance claims in a physician’s office or medical insurance company using CPT and ICD-9-CM for coding. more»

New Masonry Building Dedicated at Penn College

August 16, 2011

Construction Masonry Building dedicated

Penn College on Tuesday formally dedicated a new $2 million home on its main campus for masonry instruction. more»

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