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First Responders Train for Well-Field Emergencies
May 23, 2012 - 3:10 p.m.
First responders from the eastern part of Lycoming County were among the initial trainees at the new Energy Technology Education Center, dedicated Friday near Penn College's Schneebeli Earth Science Center south of Williamsport. On the morning after the dedication, crews assembled for a simulated lightning strike, potential methane leak and multiple injuries at a natural gas well field. Guided by real-time radio transmissions – with authenticity heightened by raging flames, active hoses and frighteningly realistic mock injuries – volunteer firefighters and other emergency personnel prioritized and conquered each of the challenges that greeted their deployment. The training site is a joint venture among the college, the Lycoming County Department of Public Safety and natural gas industry partners. Visit the PCToday photo gallery for more.
Penn College Captures Fourth Straight PSUAC Chancellor’s Cup
May 23, 2012 - 7:41 a.m.
Penn College was named the recipient of the 2011-12 Penn State University Athletic Conference Chancellor’s Cup. This is the fourth straight year the cup has been won by the college, the only PSUAC school to hold it since its inception in 2009. The cup is awarded to a member institution with the most accumulated points for the year. Points are awarded based on finish of each conference team. On the year, the Wildcats had three conference championships and totaled six playoff berths.
Gallery Reception Officially Opens 'Illuminations' Exhibit
May 23, 2012 - 12:20 p.m.
A Meet the Artist Reception was held Tuesday evening at The Gallery at Penn College, which is hosting "Illuminations" – a free, public exhibit of works by Cathy Breslaw – through June 28. The gallery is open 1-4 p.m. Sunday, 2-7 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday and Friday. The gallery will be closed Memorial Day Weekend (May 26-28). Beginning June 1, the gallery will operate its summer schedule: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 1-4 p.m. Sunday. The gallery, on the third floor of Madigan Library, is closed Monday and Saturday.
North Campus to Offer ‘Computer Camp’ for Adults 55-Plus
May 23, 2012 - 10:11 a.m.
Adults age 55 and over who want to learn more about using computers for fun and convenience may enroll in a noncredit course being offered in June at Penn College’s North Campus near Wellsboro. This easy beginners’ class, which is offered through Workforce Development & Continuing Education at Penn College, introduces the computer for enjoyment purposes. The class will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Wednesdays, June 20 and June 27, in the North Campus Computer Lab.
Bedding-Plant Prices Slashed in Half at ESC Greenhouse
May 23, 2012 - 7:55 a.m.
All bedding plants at the Schneebeli Earth Science Center greenhouse sale are 50-percent off through Friday, so stop in now for all your Memorial Day plants. Hours are 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, and 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Friday.
'NEO Guys' Explore Nontraditional Careers
May 22, 2012 - 4:10 p.m.
Outreach for K-12 hosted a group of seventh- and eighth-grade boys on campus Tuesday for “NEO Guys,” giving them a chance to explore nontraditional employment opportunities in four areas. Barbara J. Albert, early childhood education program specialist; Tushanna M. Habalar, learning lab coordinator for nursing; Todd M. Keeley, part-time instructor of baking and pastry arts; and Shawn A. Kiser, director of dental hygiene, as well as several students, provided the boys with fun hands-on activities to demonstrate the appeal of each career.
College Foundation’s Annual Golf Classic to Feature D.A. Weibring
May 22, 2012 - 10:29 a.m.
Five-time PGA Tour winner D.A. Weibring will be the visiting pro at the Penn College Foundation’s 26th Annual Golf Classic on Monday, June 25, at the Williamsport Country Club. Net proceeds from the event will benefit the foundation's Golf Classic Endowed Scholarship Fund, investment income from which generates more than $40,000 in scholarships each year. Since 1990, 383 scholarships have been awarded from the fund, providing more than $441,000 in financial assistance to Penn College students. "We’re thrilled to have D.A. highlight what is consistently one of the finest charity golf outings in the region,” said Robb Dietrich, foundation executive director.
Services Tuesday for Retired Faculty Member
May 21, 2012 - 3:53 p.m.
Andrew Edward Spuler, who retired in 1989 as an assistant professor and librarian at the former Williamsport Area Community College, Penn College's immediate predecessor institution, died Friday, May 18. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Knight-Confer's, 1914 Memorial Ave., with the Rev. John L. Otto officiating. Burial will be in Wildwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. A full obituary was published in Saturday's Williamsport Sun-Gazette.
College Finishes 2011-12 With Three Conference Champs, Eight All-Americans
May 21, 2012 - 10:57 a.m.
Three Penn State University Athletic Conference champions, along with two seconds, one third and one fourth, and eight All-Americans in archery and wrestling. Those are the standout numbers for Penn College during the 2011-12 seasons.
Penn College Former Archery Coach Honored
May 21, 2012 - 10:38 a.m.
Chad Karstetter retired as the Penn College archery coach a year ago, but honors continue to come his way as he recently won the 2012 Graham-Ryder Award for significant and extemporary service to the U.S. Collegiate Archery Association. In 11 seasons under Karstetter, Penn College teams finished second in the nation twice and took one third and one fourth-place finish. Also, 16 of his archers earned All-American status 40 times. Last year, he was cited as National Coach of the Year.
Archers Second in Nation; Six Wildcats All-Americans
May 20, 2012 - 11:15 p.m.
For the third straight year, the Penn College archery team is No. 2 in the nation. During competition over the weekend (May 18-20) at the U.S. Intercollegiate Archery Championships in Harrisonburg, Va., the Wildcats of first-year coach Brian Parker had two individual champions and four team champions. In addition, six Wildcats were named All-Americans and four took Best New Archer awards. In all, 43 teams and nearly 300 archers competed. "I am ecstatic with them (individual place winners) and the team in general overall. ... We did very, very, very well. I'm happy and pleased with the team. I think we did better than I could have ever hoped for," Parker said.
Ceremony Marks Opening of Energy Technology Education Center
May 18, 2012 - 2:21 p.m.
The Energy Technology Education Center, a joint venture among Penn College, the Lycoming County Department of Public Safety and natural gas industry partners, was formally dedicated Friday in a ceremony held at the college’s Schneebeli Earth Science Center near Allenwood. The facilities and equipment used at the ETEC will support hands-on training for new and existing workers in the natural gas industry and other energy-related fields, as well as emergency-response personnel. A demonstration and tour was conducted after the dedication ceremony to highlight how first responders will be prepared for handling emergencies unique to gas-field drilling and production sites.
Peggy Madigan Memorial Leadership Scholarships Awarded
May 18, 2012 - 9:22 a.m.
High school students representing two area school districts have been presented with Peggy Madigan Memorial Leadership Scholarships at Pennsylvania College of Technology. Joshua Belzer, from the Montoursville Area School District, and Sara M. Swartz, representing the Montgomery Area School District, both received $1,000 scholarship awards. The scholarships are named in memory of the late wife of former state Sen. Roger A. Madigan. The selections were announced during the annual Student Government Seminar hosted at Penn College by Madigan’s successor, Sen. Gene Yaw.
Campus Life Previewed for Incoming First-Year Students
May 17, 2012 - 4:48 p.m.
About 20 seniors from Williamsport Area High School who plan to attend Penn College in the fall visited the campus. During their four-hour stop, they visited the Tutoring and Writing Centers, explored how to use the Student Information System, took a campus tour (including Dauphin Hall), ate in the Keystone Dining Room, and learned about the many resources available to them.
High Schoolers Gain Insider's View of State Government
May 17, 2012 - 10:35 a.m.
More than 200 high school students from across Pennsylvania's five-county 23rd Senatorial District converged on Penn College's main campus Thursday for Sen. Gene Yaw's annual primer on "How Government Works." The daylong Student Government Seminar – initiated nearly three decades ago by then-Sen. Roger A. Madigan – affords high schoolers an insider's perspective on the state Legislature, thanks to candid participation by political and community leaders. Before breaking into smaller sessions to discuss and debate issues as diverse as school choice and legalizing marijuana, the students were treated to a high-energy, interactive presentation by J. Andrew "Drew" Crompton, chief of staff/counsel for Pennsylvania Senate President Pro-Tempore Joe Scarnati. Combining multiple-choice questions (with cookies to reward favored respondents), role-playing, impromptu audience participation and blazing-fast wit, Crompton facilitated an abbreviated understanding of the "push and pull" of the legislative process. Among the day's other highlights, two future Penn College students in attendance were chosen for Peggy Madigan Memorial Leadership Scholarships.
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