PCToday

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.

Mechanics Attend Training Seminar at Aviation Center

Mon, 24 Oct. 2011 18:25:40 EST

More than 80 Airframe and Powerplant mechanics holding inspection authorization attended a training seminar Saturday coordinated by Penn College and the Federal Aviation Administration Flight Standards District Office in Harrisburg. In addition to the FAA representatives at the Lumley Aviation Center in Montoursville, presenters included Randy Jenson, of Lycoming Engines; Chad R. Wilcox, from the Eagles Mere Air Museum (a former aviation maintenance technology student now enrolled in welding technology); and Thomas D. Inman, associate professor of aviation, who also provided the photos at left.

Student-Restored Mustang Takes Top Prize in Competition

Thu, 20 Oct. 2011 12:30:45 EST

A 1965 Ford Mustang convertible restored by Penn College collision repair students – with a little help from their friends – recently won the highest honor possible in its inaugural adjudication: a first-place junior award at the prestigious Antique Automobile Club of America Eastern Regional Meet in Hershey. The car and its top-prize trophy, the first ever won by a college on the East Coast (and only the second nationwide), will be on display in the Madigan Library during the college's Oct. 23 Open House. "It's a big deal for a school to come in and place first in such a popular category and against some of the top restorers in the country," said Colin W. Williamson, dean of the School of Transportation Technology. "For us to go in there and pull out a trophy at a show that is considered the culmination of the entire judging season is just amazing."

Three Helicopters Delivered for Long-Term Instructional Benefit

Thu, 01 Sept. 2011 11:38:55 EST

Three Sikorsky helicopters have arrived at Penn College's Lumley Aviation Center, where the aircraft will provide students with years of hands-on training opportunities. The aircraft will be used in the aviation maintenance technology bachelor-degree major and in the associate-degree aviation technology major; students in both take a Rotary Wing Systems and Maintenance course. There will be applications in many other classes – dealing with aircraft structures, airframe electrical systems, reciprocating engines, for instance – and all aviation students will work on the helicopters at some point while enrolled at Penn College. Seniors in the bachelor-degree major also may select specific repairs as part of their capstone projects, said Colin W. Williamson, dean of transportation technology.

Collision Repair Students Dominate Scholarship Competition

Wed, 10 Aug. 2011 10:30:37 EST

Three collision repair technology majors at Penn College are among only five students nationally to receive $5,000 scholarships in a fifth annual industry competition. Nabil O. Assad, Philadelphia; Ian J. Hilner, Milton; and Isaac S. Hostetter, Lebanon, were awarded CCC Michael Salvatore Memorial Student Repair Technician Scholarships, presented by the Collision Repair Education Foundation and CCC Information Services to address the collision repair industry’s need for qualified technicians.

Transportation Technology Dean Certified as College Planner

Thu, 24 Jan. 2008 10:34:14 EST

The dean of Penn College’s School of Transportation Technology is among the higher-education professionals recently certified by the Society for College and University Planning. Colin W. Williamson joins about 100 colleagues nationwide – and is one of very few in Pennsylvania – who have completed the three-level SCUP Planning Institute. The institute provides lectures, group exercises and case studies to expose its participants to best practices in higher-education planning and to build knowledge of various academic, financial and facilities-related issues across their respective campuses.

Susquehanna 500 Brings Good Results for Penn College

Mon, 24 Sept. 2007 19:51:03 EST

From Friday through Sunday, Penn College student drivers, mechanics and welders descended upon Williamsport's Brandon Park to participate in the 11th annual Susquehanna 500, a charity go-kart race sponsored by the Northcentral Pennsylvania chapter of the American Red Cross. "The Susquehanna 500 was a great experience for all above who participated and provided support," said Steven Wallace, assistant dean of transportation technology. "The entire team should be congratulated for its accomplishments this weekend and admired for its willingness to give its service to a very important charity civic event."

School Dean – and Navy Veteran – to Discuss Battle Fleet's Formation

Thu, 13 Sept. 2007 15:19:30 EST

Colin W. Williamson, Penn College's dean of transportation technology – and a 20-year Navy commander – will discuss "The Construction of the U.S. Fleet for the Battle of Lake Erie" at 2 p.m. Sept. 16 at the Thomas T. Taber Museum of the Lycoming County Historical Society, 858 W. Fourth St.

Airbrush Artisans Share Talents, Techniques With Campus Audience

Wed, 02 May 2007 11:24:44 EST

Air Affair East, organized to bring together well-known custom painters and airbrush artists to showcase their work and share their eye-catching technique with Penn College students and other participants, was held in College Avenue Labs last week.