Coloring Book Provides Fun Way to Explore Career Options

Sept. 3, 2010 - 11:39 a.m.

Appreciating that you’re never too young to chart a career path – and never too old to take crayons in hand – Penn College recently produced a playful way for children of all ages to find that dream job. The 24-page coloring book – titled “What does the Wildcat want to be when it grows up?” and featuring the institution’s mascot in a variety of career fields represented by Penn College’s “degrees that work” – was developed by the College Information & Community Relations Office.

Things to Do in the Week Ahead

Sept. 3, 2010 - 11:31 a.m.

Check out the schedule of campus and community events from Sept. 6-12, as provided by the Student Activities Office:

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College Crowd Treated to 9-5 Crosscutters Victory

Sept. 3, 2010 - 11:26 a.m.

A total of 1,914 fans, attending the Williamsport Crosscutters' annual Penn College "Pack the Park Night" at Bowman Field on Thursday, saw a 9-5 victory against the visiting Mahoning Valley Scrappers. The game's ceremonial first pitch was thrown by applied health sciences student Leroy Joiner – a two-time, first-team All-American basketball player at Penn College, and a 1,000-point scorer within two seasons. There was plenty of excitement on the field, including a grand-slam homer, and fun activities between innings. After the game, a select group of students participated in the Tuition Toss for a chance at $10,000; no one left a big winner, but consolation prizes were won by Travis Deaver, Samantha Purcell and Emily Vinson.
Photos by Sarah K. Mariano, student photographer

Penn College Tennis Team Appears Strong Again

Sept. 3, 2010 - 10:35 a.m.

Two years at the helm of the Penn College coed tennis team have produced two Penn State University Athletic Conference championships for coach Aimee Plastow, and she has high hopes for this year’s team, too. The Wildcats open their season Wednesday at Penn State Wilkes-Barre.

City's Mayor Interviewed for WPTC's 'Wilpo Weekly'

Sept. 2, 2010 - 5:14 p.m.

Students in Brad Nason's Radio Programming and Management class interviewed Williamsport Mayor Gabriel Campana in the WPTC  studios Thursday for a program they are producing (and which will air next week). From left are Natasha Gorham, Chelsi Welch, Mayor Campana, Elle Bateman and Brad Foster. The four students produce WPTC's "Wilpo Weekly" show about college and community events and issues.  Bateman and Foster interviewed the mayor about the Kohl’s project and downtown development for the show, which airs Thursdays at 5 p.m.
Photo by Jordan Miller, mass media communication student

Automotive Maintenance Services Offered

Sept. 2, 2010 - 4:12 p.m.

The Honda PACT program, part of Penn College's Automotive Department, offers automotive maintenance services to the college community as a part of its course. A new Automotive Fundamentals class has begun, focusing on preventive maintenance and offering a free multi-point inspection and oil-and-filter change. (Patrons must provide the oil and filter, as well as any other necessary parts.) A limited number of vehicles – of any make – will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis for Sept. 8-9. Appointments can be scheduled by calling ext. 4109 or stopping by the service counter in ATC, Room 132, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. This service is offered to current Penn College faculty, staff and students, who should be prepared to present college identification when dropping off their vehicles. Questions should be directed to Joe Tavani, Honda PACT coordinator .

Foundation Awards Grants to Support Nursing Students

Sept. 2, 2010 - 2:53 p.m.

Penn College received grants totaling more than $70,000 to award need-based scholarships to students enrolled in its nursing majors. The Pennsylvania Higher Education Foundation awarded two Nursing Education Grants for 2010-11. A $59,455 grant was awarded to aid students pursuing degrees in nursing on the college’s main campus in Williamsport and a $10,849 grant was awarded to aid students enrolled in the noncredit practical nursing program at the college’s North Campus near Wellsboro.

Early Childhood Education Major Earns National Accreditation

Sept. 2, 2010 - 12:00 p.m.

Penn College’s early childhood education degree recently earned accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children. “This accreditation recognizes the outstanding curriculum that the faculty ... have developed for the associate degree and the support given to our program by our community stakeholders, such as the local Head Start program and various early care and education programs in the area,” said Barbara J. Albert, program specialist for early childhood education at the college.

Industry Coalition Donates Automotive Software to Penn College

Sept. 2, 2010 - 9:36 a.m.

A triumvirate of industry leaders has included Penn College among the institutions to which it will donate collision repair and estimating software. Under the agreement, recently announced by CCC Information Services Inc., MOTOR Information Systems and the I-CAR Education Foundation, the college will receive the CCC ONE Total Repair Platform and MOTOR collision estimating data. The college’s eligibility was determined by an annual survey completed by instructors in the School of Transportation Technology.

Penn College Cross-Country Runners Rebuilding

Sept. 1, 2010 - 1:10 p.m.

After the loss of four of his top seven men runners and still one woman runner shy of fielding a complete team, Penn College cross-country coach Mike Paulhamus has his work cut out in what he says is a rebuilding season. The Wildcats open Saturday at the Delaware Valley Invitational.

New European Study-Abroad Option to Be Discussed Thursday

Sept. 1, 2010 - 10:28 a.m.

An informational meeting will be held from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday for an exciting new study-abroad opportunity: European Sustainable Building, Historical Architecture and Art. The three-credit course, which qualifies as an elective in a number of disciplines, will be open to all Penn College majors in May 2011. The course includes a 17-day trip to Europe to tour sustainable and historical places. The itinerary includes London, Paris, Freiburg and Rome, and tours of buildings (such as BedZed, an infill development of mixed-use buildings in London that is zero net carbon emissions), communities (such as Poundbury, with more than 2,000 dwelling units built to EcoHomes Excellent Standards), cities (Freiburg is called the greenest city in Europe), museums (such as the Louvre), architectural firms and historical places. The session will be held in Room 164 of the Bush Campus Center; questions about the trip will be answered by Dorothy J. Gerring, associate professor of architectural technology, and Shanin L. Dougherty, international programs specialist.

Greek Week 2010 Includes Cookout, 'Color Wars'

Sept. 1, 2010 - 9:29 a.m.

A variety of Greek Week activities, geared toward recreation and recruitment alike, spotlighted the campus and community contributions of Penn College's fraternities and sororities. The annual observance included a "Grillin' With the Greeks" event on Monday, followed the next night by a "Color Wars" turf battle in which participants pelted one another with paint-soaked sponges.
Photos by Erin M. Datteri, assistant director of student activities for Greek life and leadership

Penn College Women's Volleyball Team Optimistic

Sept. 1, 2010 - 7:29 a.m.

Penn College women’s volleyball coach Bambi Hawkins describes her team as young, but one with solid experience and a lot of energy. Her hope is that it is enough not only to produce the squad’s eighth-straight winning season, but also its second championship during her 11-year tenure. After going 1-2 in their season-opening tournament at Penn State Beaver, the Wildcats will compete in a triangular match at Penn State Abington on Saturday that includes Rutgers-Newark, and then take on crosstown rival Lycoming College on Tuesday night before stepping into Penn State University Athletic Conference action the following week.

Students to Be Afforded Unique Creative Opportunities

Aug. 31, 2010 - 2:50 p.m.

Students from any of Penn College's diverse majors are invited to participate in a pair of cultural endeavors in the months ahead: a group that will organize art-related community activities and another challenged to create a piece for permanent display at the institution. The Gallery at Penn College's Student Advisory Group, which will plan programs and social events here and with nearby colleges, will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 20, in the gallery (Madigan Library, third floor). Interested students should e-mail or visit the gallery by Sept. 16. The gallery also will host Antonio Puri, an artist-in-residence, from Oct. 17-22. The Philadelphia-based painter, who will exhibit his work at the gallery from Oct. 7-Nov. 7, will direct students in the collaborative creation of a large-scale work of installation art. An orientation meeting/pizza party will be held from 6-7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 17, in the Mountain Laurel Room of the Thompson Professional Development Center. Students interested in taking part should e-mail or visit the gallery – or call gallery assistant Penny Lutz at ext. 7973 – by Sept. 30. More detailed information follows:

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Penn College Soccer Teams Open Wednesday

Aug. 31, 2010 - 11:32 a.m.

Penn College’s soccer teams open their seasons Wednesday at NCAA Division III Penn State University Abington, the men with nine returnees and high hopes and the women somewhat unsettled.