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

Tue, 31 Jan. 2012 09:29:57 EST

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.

New Penn College Video Focuses on Construction Management

Wed, 25 Jan. 2012 17:40:12 EST

The field of construction management is explored in the latest video added to Penn College’s popular YouTube Channel . The nearly five-minute video profiles Corey A. Shank, of Chambersburg, who graduated in May with a bachelor’s degree in construction management. The video follows Shank during his senior project development class, which required students to design a new athletic facility for campus.

Alumni Hirings Pique Company's Interest in Penn College

Wed, 25 Jan. 2012 15:36:06 EST

Five visitors from Erie Insurance, on campus to explore potential partnership opportunities with Penn College, toured laboratories in the schools of Construction and Design Technologies and Transportation Technology on Wednesday. Pleased at their hiring of two construction management graduates of the college, Erie representatives were afforded a closer look by school officials; Debra M. Miller, director of corporate relations; and other members of the campus community.

Students Among Admirable Ambassadors for Construction Management Degree

Thu, 19 Jan. 2012 15:15:39 EST

Construction management seniors Kyle S. Baker and John M. Kriner attended the ACE Mentor Program's College Night on Tuesday at the John Wanamaker Building in Philadelphia, where high school students spoke with numerous colleges about opportunities in architecture, construction and engineering. Baker, of Walkersville, Md., and Kriner, of Lancaster, joined faculty member Brad M. Martin to inform prospective students about the Penn College construction management degree. Many students and professionals in attendance never heard of Penn College or of its prestigious program, so, as part of their senior capstone project, Baker and Kriner are helping recruit students for the four-year construction management major. "Many people do not even know about the degree or understand that construction management is a white-collar job and that there are only 66 accredited programs nationwide," said Kriner, adding that, after speaking with more than 60 prospective students, the group believes many are interested in the program.
Photo by Brad M. Martin, instructor of building construction management

Construction Students Help Children’s Learning Center Prepare for Winter

Thu, 15 Dec. 2011 11:45:00 EST

The Fall 2011 semester saw completion of another on-campus construction project, courtesy of the School of Construction and Design Technologies. Students from Barney A. Kahn’s Framing Principles class, Jason E. Krick’s Building Materials Applications class, and volunteers from the Penn College Construction Association student organization worked together to complete a bicycle/toy storage shed for the Children’s Learning Center. The shed will offer a convenient location for the children’s bicycles and other outdoor toys during the off-season and at other times when they’re not in use.
Photo by Kimberly M. Edwards, secretary, School of Construction and Design Technologies

Hughesville Cub Scouts Visit Penn College Labs

Fri, 04 Nov. 2011 15:37:13 EST

Hughesville Cub Scout Pack 80 recently visited Penn College, addressing various topics – including conservation, art, the environment, crafts and science – as they continue their strides toward becoming Boy Scouts. "It was an incredible night in both the plastics labs and the construction labs," said Carl J. Shaner, college health services director and a member of the troop's Parent Committee. "Several of the Scouts are already thinking this is where they want to attend college."

HRI Inc. Establishes Scholarship at Penn College

Fri, 28 Oct. 2011 11:23:42 EST

A State College highway and heavy construction firm has established a scholarship fund to support students in several majors at Penn College. The HRI Inc. Scholarship Fund will give preference for awards to full-time students who have completed at least two semesters in the construction management or civil engineering bachelor-degree majors or the civil engineering technology, surveying technology, heavy construction equipment technology (operator emphasis or technician emphasis) or diesel technology associate-degree majors at the college.

J&M Construction Specialty Scholarship Established

Wed, 09 Sept. 2009 20:47:55 EST

A local construction company has established a scholarship at Penn College. Williamsport-based J&M Construction Specialty Inc., which will provide an annual award of $2,000 beginning in Spring 2010, has committed to provide the scholarship for three years. The J&M Construction Specialty Scholarship targets students pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree from the School of Construction and Design Technologies. “We’re pleased to be able to provide some financial assistance to students pursuing their education at Penn College,” said Robert Shearer, president of J&M Construction Specialty Inc. “We believe strongly in the quality of education Penn College provides and are happy to partner with them by establishing this scholarship.”

College Represented at Southern Pennsylvania Career Event

Fri, 17 April 2009 11:29:16 EST

Three of Penn College’s academic schools were represented recently at the Central Pennsylvania Construction Career Day in York, where students were invited to participate in a nail-driving contest, learn more about the college's majors and programs, plus pick up application and financial aid information.

College's Construction/Equipment Majors Represented at Career Days

Mon, 08 Oct. 2007 14:22:38 EST

Penn College's Schools of Construction and Design Technologies and Natural Resources Management were well-represented at Connecticut Construction Career Days , held Oct. 2-3 at Mountainridge in Wallingford, Conn. The goal of the program is to heighten student awareness of careers in the construction industry and to help replenish the supply of skilled construction professionals. The Penn College exhibit very likely was the largest and most popular one inside the complex. Misty D. Kennard-Mayer, coordinator of matriculation and retention, natural resources management, gave students the opportunity to use a remote-controlled backhoe, while Steven K. McCoy, her counterpart in construction and design technologies, conducted a nail-driving competition as a fun “ice breaker." Both activities allowed for dialogue about the broad array of careers in the industry and how Penn College can prepare students for those opportunities. The college booth adjoined that of H.O. Penn Machinery Co. Inc, one of Penn College's longtime Caterpillar sponsors, which brought heavy construction equipment that the students could operate outside.
( Photos by Kennard-Mayer and McCoy)

Penn College's Growing Programs Climb in National Rankings

Fri, 22 June 2007 13:47:06 EST

Penn College is ranked in the top 50 associate-degree-producing colleges in the nation and is in the top 20 for several areas of study -- including three top-five rankings -- in a recent survey conducted by a national publication covering community, technical and junior colleges. Community College Week annually reports the nation's Top 100 associate degree, one-year certificate and two-year certificate producers. This year, Penn College tied for the 50th slot with Edison Community College in Florida, having 982 associate-degree and certificate graduates in 2005-06. Community College Week released the list in its June 18 issue.

Alumnus Discusses Global Construction Careers

Tue, 31 Oct. 2006 22:48:00 EST

Air Force Col. Frank Sullivan, an alumnus of Penn College's immediate predecessor, discussed construction opportunities in the U.S. State Department and abroad during an appearance in the PDC Mountain Laurel Room on Tuesday. Since his 1973 graduation from Williamsport Area Community College's architectural technology major, Sullivan earned a master's degree in architecture from Catholic University of America and embarked on a military career that took him to more than 40 countries. His visit, "Worldwide Construction Careers and State Department Construction Opportunities," was coordinated by the School of Construction and Design Technologies.

Students, Woodworking Program Cited by Industry Association

Fri, 27 Oct. 2006 14:10:00 EST

Four Penn College students have received scholarship awards from the Architectural Woodwork Institute, which also has honored the college with its first Presidential Award of Excellence in Woodworking Education.

Student-Constructed Remembrance Garden to Open Sunday

Wed, 25 Oct. 2006 07:16:00 EST

The Remembrance Garden, at the east side of the Carl Building Technologies Center, has been completed by students from Penn College's School of Construction and Design Technologies and will officially open Sunday.

Students Creating 'Remembrance Garden' Outside BTC

Fri, 15 Sept. 2006 10:55:00 EST

Students from the School of Construction and Design Technologies are displaying their knowledge and skill by creating an area of respite to be enjoyed by the Penn College community. A Remembrance Garden, designed in the college's architecture program and brought to life by students – including Friday morning's BCT238 Concrete Construction class taught by Daniel L. Force, owner of E&D Construction Co. in Mill Hall – is taking shape on the east side of the Carl Building Technologies Center. Like the Victorian House, Field House and other campus projects before it, the garden provides a way for students to leave a piece of their education behind.

Dwight E. Stoltzfus Memorial Trade Scholarship Established

Tue, 14 March 2006 15:07:00 EST

A new scholarship fund at Penn College honors the memory of the founder of a Berks County construction and design firm. The agreement to establish the Dwight E. Stoltzfus Memorial Trade Scholarship was recently completed by Stoltzfus' widow, Kay, and their son Nicholas. Dwight Stoltzfus died in December 2004. He was the founder of DESCCO Design and Construction Co., Fleetwood.