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Two Penn College Students Awarded HVAC Industry Scholarships

Sept. 8, 2009 - 4:39 p.m.

Two Penn College students have been awarded $2,000 scholarships from the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute. Mark P. Hunsicker, of Lansdale, enrolled in the four-year heating, ventilation and air conditioning design technology major, and Stanley D. Petchulis, of Mar-Lin, in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning technology associate-degree curriculum, are among 16 winners of the Clifford H. "Ted" Rees Jr. Scholarship for the Fall 2009 semester.

HVAC Majors Take Part in ASHRAE Chapter’s ‘Student Night’

May 11, 2009 - 2:14 p.m.

Seven students in Penn College’s four-year heating, ventilation and air conditioning design technology major attended a recent meeting of the Central Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers in Harrisburg. The contingent participated in the chapter’s April 8 “Student Night,” along with architectural engineering majors from The Pennsylvania State University.

Faculty Member Among Presenters at Home-Energy Conference

May 11, 2009 - 2:05 p.m.

A faculty member in Penn College’s School of Construction and Design Technologies gave a presentation during the recent 2009 PA Home Energy Conference at the Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel in State College. Richard C. Taylor, an associate professor of HVAC technology/plumbing, heating and design, presented “Equipment Trends and Recommendation – High-Efficiency Boilers, Furnaces and Geothermal” as part of the conference track devoted to trends and field quality control in heating, ventilation and air conditioning.

ASHRAE Chapter Cleans Up Adopted Section of Highway

April 20, 2009 - 9:11 a.m.

Five student members of Penn College's American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers chapter recently cleaned up the organization's adopted 2-mile portion of Route 15 near Trout Run. Students participating in the cleanup were Nicholas A. Clark, Matthew J. Kinneman, Matthew P. Robinson, George R. Urschel and Michael L. Way. Following the litter pickup, the group explored the Rock Run area.
Photos provided by Thomas E. Ask, chapter adviser and associate professor of HVAC technology/mechanical refrigeration and design

Johnson Controls Chooses Penn College for HVAC Collaboration

Sept. 30, 2008 - 1:31 p.m.

In a time when the heating, ventilating and air conditioning industry is facing a shortage of skilled workers, Penn College and Johnson Controls are teaming up to attract and groom the next generation of HVAC technicians. Through its national program called CareerConnect, Johnson Controls donates resources and equipment to partnering schools to support existing curriculum and simulate the work environment.

Penn College HVAC Students Win National Scholarships

Sept. 17, 2008 - 2:25 p.m.

Three heating, ventilation and air conditioning students at Penn College were awarded $2,000 scholarships at a recent convention of the National Association of Oil Heat Service Managers in Hartford, Conn. The winners – Brandon G. Darrah, of Coudersport; Gregory J. Miller, of Easton; and Joshua D. Saeler, of Fenelton – add to Penn College’s growing list of NAOHSM scholarship awardees from the School of Construction and Design Technologies. The college accounted for one-third of this year’s nine recipients and had two honorees in each of the previous two years.

Winner Announced for Fitness Center’s 'BFit/BWell Challenge'

May 5, 2008 - 1:24 p.m.

Matthew P. Robinson, an HVAC technology major, lost 2.5 pounds of fat and attended eight events offered through Student Activities to accumulate the most points in the BFit/BWell Challenge run by the Fitness Center. For his efforts, Robinson received $25 gift cards to Wegmans, GNC and Dick’s Sporting Goods; Cliff energy products and a Penn College back-sack.

Timely Presentations Planned for Environmental Awareness Week

April 17, 2008 - 10:35 a.m.

The Energy Conservation Subcommittee of the Governance Facilities Committee will host a series of relevant discussions in observance of Environmental Awareness Week (April 21-24). Each day's program will take place between noon and 1 p.m. Monday's presentation will be held in CC, Room 164. On Tuesday through Thursday, the daily events will be held on the CC patio, near the Children’s Learning Center playground.

Project Demonstrated, Scholarship Awarded at Student Conference

April 11, 2008 - 11:18 a.m.

Members of Penn College’s Student Chapter of the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers attended a recent Central Pennsylvania District student conference in Harrisburg. Students offered a well-received presentation, and one of them – Matthew P. Robinson, a junior and chapter treasurer – was awarded a scholarship.

Mark Shaffer Named ‘Student-Athlete of the Week'

Oct. 4, 2007 - 11:21 a.m.

Mark Shaffer of Hanover, a graduate of South Western High School, has been named Penn College’s “Student-Athlete of the Week” for Sept. 25-30. Shaffer, a sophomore majoring in heating, ventilation and air conditioning technology, has compiled a 5-1 pitching record with a 1.20 earned run average in 27 innings of work for the college’s baseball team.