Student Dies in Vehicle Accident

Jan. 8, 2008 - 2:15 p.m.

Carissa M. Waiksnoris, 19, of Shenandoah, Schuylkill County, a student in the human services major at Penn College in the Fall 2007 semester, died Friday, Jan. 4, from injuries suffered in a vehicle accident on Interstate 80 in Copper Township, Clearfield County. Penn College flags were lowered to half-staff, and a memorial brick will be placed in her honor in the Remembrance Garden. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Stephen Church with Monsignor Ronald C. Bocian, pastor, officiating. Interment was in St. Casimir Cemetery, Shenandoah Heights.

Library Hosts Winning 'Mixed Nuts Casino' Night

Dec. 4, 2007 - 7:06 a.m.

The Madigan Library announces the results of its first-ever Mixed Nuts Casino event (cosponsored with Student Activities), which kicked off expanded hours for finals preparation and attracted a number of students for a poker tournament and other pre-exam diversions:

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Front of Library Now Considered 'No Smoking' Area

Nov. 21, 2007 - 11:55 a.m.

The front of the Madigan Library is, from this point forward, to be considered a nonsmoking area, Senior Vice President William J. Martin has announced.

'We Come to You' Available in Madigan Library

Nov. 19, 2007 - 1:28 p.m.

In the Madigan Library and need help? "We Come To You" is a new service that lets you stay at your computer in the Reference area of the library’s first floor while you contact the reference desk for assistance. Send an instant message to PCTLibRef with your computer number and help will come to you!

Homecoming Door-Decorating Winners Announced

Oct. 16, 2007 - 7:31 a.m.

The winners of the "Energize Your Pride" Homecoming Door-Decorating Contest have been announced by the Student Activities Office: First place − and winner of an oversized gourmet cookie cake, donated by Food Services − Madigan Library (Room 222); second place, Admissions; and third, Physician Assistant Program (inside doors of PA Building). From left in library photo are Lisette N. Ormsbee, Joann L. Eichenlaub, Linda L. Szuhaj, Nicole S. Staron, Patricia A. Beckman, Lynne H. Koskie and Jenny M. Maurer. At center, the Admissions Office shows its allegiance in an expansive display that also included a golfer mannequin; and, at right, the PA Office offers an electrifying double-door dose of Wildcat Power. For more photos, visit the latest Featured Gallery. ( Photos by Jeffrey A. Bower, the library's virtual resources developer; Charlene A. Peter, admissions receptionist-clerk/typist; and Jessica L. Tobias, student photographer)

Donkey Basketball Back on Campus

Oct. 9, 2007 - 1:44 p.m.

Due to the great success of last year’s Donkey Basketball event during Homecoming, and thanks to overwhelming response from the Penn College community, Donkey Basketball is coming back. As part of the college's 2007 Homecoming celebration, Donkey Basketball will be held at 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11, in Bardo Gym. 

College Wins 'Spirit' Award at National Conference

Oct. 1, 2007 - 10:36 a.m.

A Penn College photo won first prize in the 2007 HUG Spirit Awards as showing the "Most Higher One Spirit" Eric D. Ranck, manager of cash investments, and Sue A. Yeagle, student account specialist, attended the Higher One Users Group conference in New Haven, Conn., from Sept. 26-28. (The college partners with Higher One for quicker processing of student refunds.) The award was last on the list and described by Higher One representatives as "the most important award of the event," Ranck noted. The trophy and framed certificate will be on display in the Bursar's Office (SASC, Room 2098). The three-day conference was attended by 38 colleges and universities from throughout the country and was highlighted by keynote speaker John D. Walda, president and CEO of NACUBO (National Association of College and University Business Officers), and an appearance and greeting by John DeStefano Jr., the mayor of New Haven.
( Photo by Larry D. Kauffman, digital publishing specialist)

Penn College to Host NLNAC Accreditation-Review Visit

Sept. 17, 2007 - 7:10 a.m.

Penn College will host a site review for continuing accreditation of its LPN, RN and baccalaureate nursing majors by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. A meeting will be held at 3:15 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10, in the Tiadaghton Room of the Thompson Professional Development Center. Anyone interested can meet the visiting team and share comments about the program in person. Written comments are also welcome and should be submitted to: Dr. Sharon Tanner, Executive Director, The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, 33 Broadway, 33rd Floor, New York, NY, 10006; or e-mailed .

Godeke Exhibit Opens in College Gallery

Sept. 12, 2007 - 7:42 a.m.

Jason Godeke, spotlighted in the latest exhibit in the Gallery at Penn College (Room 303 of the Madigan Library) spoke about his work during the opening reception Tuesday evening. The artist, whose work will be displayed through Oct. 2, also is featured in a radio interview that will be rebroadcast in the coming weeks on WVIA-FM.
( Photos by Amanda M. Williamson, part-time student photographer)

Invitations to Self-Identify

Sept. 10, 2007 - 3:45 p.m.

In accord with regulations covering federal contractors, Penn College extends an invitation to employees with disabilities, disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam Era to self-identify. If you did not receive copies of the “Invitation to Qualified Individuals with Disabilities to Self-Identify” and “Invitation to Qualified Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era to Self-Identify” at the time you were hired or rehired by the college, you can access the text of the invitations at your convenience at the links above.