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Penn College ‘Sweethearts’ Win Alumni Contest

Feb. 3, 2012 - 9:15 a.m.

More than 17 years after they first met on campus, a Penn College alumni couple will return to celebrate Valentine’s weekend, Feb. 11-12. Jodie and Michael McVan, of Bensalem, have been selected as winners of the Alumni Relations Office’s “Sweethearts’ Contest.” The McVans, married for nearly 10 years, will be treated to dinner and brunch in the college’s Le Jeune Chef Restaurant and an overnight stay at the Victorian House on campus. The Alumni Relations Office recently invited alumni couples to share their love stories as part of its “Sweethearts’ Contest.” The McVans’ essay was selected as the winning story and is available for viewing, complete with photos, on the Alumni Relations website .

On-Campus Basketball Rivalry Returns to Bardo Gym

Feb. 2, 2012 - 11:41 p.m.

The traditional basketball game between Penn College employees and students will be played at 7 p.m. Monday in Bardo Gymnasium. The staff/faculty team of Wyatt Decker, Michael S. DiPalma, Michael J. Hersh, Jami L. Hughes, Scott E. Kennell, Chester E. Rogers, Matthew A. Strayer, Angel Stroud and Rick D. Wyland will face a student team consisting of Larz J. Fernandez, Mohamed O. Idries, William C. Montague, Kyle M. Parkins, Allen Regan, Emanuel T. Small and Blake E. Smith. During halftime, four students will get a chance to play "Let's Make a Deal" ... and one lucky student will win a Blu-ray player! "Come out and support your friends," said intramural assistant Jeremy R. Bottorf, "as this promises to be a great game."

Gallery's Featured Artist Interviewed on Public Radio

Feb. 2, 2012 - 3:01 p.m.

Fiona Powell's interview with artist Anila Quayyum Agha, whose "Rights of Passage" exhibit continues in The Gallery at Penn College through Feb. 22, will be rebroadcast at 11 a.m. Monday during Erika Funke's "ArtScene" on WVIA FM. (The piece originally aired Thursday afternoon.) Hours for the gallery, on the third floor of Madigan Library, are 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays, 2-7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays (closed Saturdays and Mondays).

Valentine's Bake Sale to Be Held Feb. 10

Feb. 2, 2012 - 7:48 a.m.

Students in the Advanced Patisserie Operations class will present a Valentine's bake sale from 10 a.m.-noon Friday, Feb. 10, at Le Jeune Patissier (BTC, just past the Information Desk). Student managers, pictured from left, are Alisha M. Howell, Megan R. Larkin, Sabrina R. Strassner and Nina M. Liguori. More information, including a product list, follows:

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Basketball Teams, Fans Mark 'Red Out' for Heart Health

Feb. 1, 2012 - 5:15 p.m.

The men's and women's basketball teams kicked off Healthy Heart Month with a "Red Out" in Bardo Gymnasium on Tuesday night. Both teams wore red shoelaces and other apparel to support the cause, and members of the dance team wore red ribbons in their hair. At halftime of the women’s game, intramural assistant Jeremy R. Bottorf emceed a "Let’s Make a Deal" game in which students won cash, rally towels and T-shirts. At halftime of the men’s game, a "reddest" contest was held. Brianna M. Savini won, taking home a $50 Sheetz gift card. The game was sponsored by the Off Campus Housing Organization, College Health Services and the Athletics department.
Photos by Whitnie-rae Mays, student photographer

Autographed Ripken Jersey Raffled in Baseball Fundraiser

Jan. 31, 2012 - 4:03 p.m.

The Penn College baseball team is raffling a signed Cal Ripken jersey to raise money for its Spring Break trip to a tournament in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Tickets, priced at $5 each, will be sold from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 1-3 and 6-8 in the Keystone Dining Room. The drawing will take place at halftime of the men’s basketball game on Feb. 8.

Myers Named PSUAC 'Wrestler of the Week'

Jan. 31, 2012 - 3:07 p.m.

Penn College sophomore Tyler C. Myers (Centre Hall) was named the Penn State University Athletic Conference "Wrestler of the Week" for the period ending Jan. 29.  Myers competed at the Jamestown Open in Jamestown, N.Y., on Saturday, placing third in the 157 weight class and going 4-1 at the tournament. Myers is 10-7 on the year with four pins. At Jamestown, he recorded two pins against wrestlers from Gannon and Niagara Community College. Next up, the Wildcats host Penn State New Kensington at 7 p.m. Thursday.

New 'degrees that work.tv' Episode Available for Online Viewing

Jan. 31, 2012 - 9:29 a.m.

The latest episode   of Penn College’s award-winning, career-awareness television series, " degrees that work.tv , " is available online. The second of two episodes devoted to green careers, this edition explores the energy efficiency and renewable energy job sectors with the help of building science and sustainable design majors at Penn College and national experts. The episode will premiere on WVIA Public Television in April. Please show your Penn College pride today by “liking” and “sharing” the episode in your social media circles.

Senior Day, Halftime Exhibition Add to Lady Wildcats' Victory

Jan. 30, 2012 - 5:03 p.m.

As if scoring a team-high 12 points in a winning cause against University of Pittsburgh-Titusville wasn't enough, senior Casey L. Braun was honored during Saturday's game as the lone 2012 graduating member of the women's basketball team. Joined at midcourt by coach Matt Wilt and parents Tammy and David, the physician assistant major was honored as "every coach's dream" and for her hard work on and off the court. "Casey always provided the team with some good comic relief when needed," said assistant coach Erica L. Logan. "Her positive attitude and bigheartedness will truly be missed." The day was supplemented by a 10-minute game between the Little Lady Lancers' fifth- and sixth-grade teams from Loyalsock Township, who kept the energy level high between halves of the main event.
Photos by Whitnie-rae Mays, student photographer

Campus Community Encouraged to Boost ‘Recyclemania’ Totals

Jan. 30, 2012 - 4:19 p.m.

Penn College once again is taking part in Recyclemania, an annual competition that encourages faculty/staff and students to increase their on-campus recycling rate beyond those of counterparts at other institutions. This is the fifth year for the college’s participation, which once again will be supervised by Kevin W. Johnson, General Services’ environmental specialist.

Club Members Place in Collegiate Karate Tournament

Jan. 30, 2012 - 8:29 a.m.

The Penn College Martial Arts Club competed in its first East Coast Collegiate Karate Union Tournament at West Chester University on Saturday. Club members Morgan A. Olbrich, Cory J. Buckles and Mathew C. Johnson competed in kata (forms) and kumite (sparring) against students representing Drexel, Temple, Rochester, William and Mary, Virginia and Penn State universities, as well as the host institution. Johnson and Buckles placed second and third, respectively, in the beginners division for kumite. Penn College will host the next ECCKU tournament on Feb. 11.

Penn College Basketball Teams Snap Losing Streaks

Jan. 29, 2012 - 6:03 p.m.

Penn College men’s and women’s basketball team both tasted victory last week while the college’s wrestlers saw tournament action in Jamestown, N.Y.

Penn College Welcomes New Employees

Jan. 29, 2012 - 5:56 p.m.

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

Championship Teams Recognized During Basketball Game

Jan. 26, 2012 - 3:53 p.m.

The Student Athletic Advisory Council held a game-day promotion at Wednesday's women's basketball game, honoring the Penn State University Athletic Conference champion cross-country and men's soccer teams. It was the ninth consecutive PSUAC championship for the cross-country runners, four of whom were named to this year's all-conference team. There also were four all-conference honorees on the men's soccer squad, which captured its second conference title in as many years. There also was a halftime game for students who donated a winter hat, gloves or mittens for The Salvation Army: Dining Services offered a $100 declining-balance meal plan to anyone who could sink a half-court shot in one try. (No one did.) The SAAC also gave away hand clappers or mini-throw basketballs to fans.
Photos by Jeremy R. Bottorf, intramural specialist, and Whitnie-rae Mays, student photographer

Grant Funds Support Early Childhood Education at Penn College

Jan. 26, 2012 - 2:30 p.m.

Penn College’s Children’s Learning Center received a Keystone Stars Merit Award and a Keystone Stars Education and Retention Award totaling $46,480 for 2011-12. The center uses the funds for staff development, the purchase of toys and furniture for the children, accreditation-related expenses, special health and nutrition activities, and family events. This year, a large portion of the grant will be used for improvements to the outdoor play area at the center’s new location in the college’s Hager Lifelong Education Center.