Alumni
Employees, Alumni to Perform With Civic Chorus
Nov. 6, 2009 - 9:12 a.m.
Two Penn College employees and several alumni will perform "The Music of Faure" with the Williamsport Civic Chorus at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 142 Market St., Williamsport. Barbara Albert, program specialist for early childhood education, and Debra Buckman, assistant professor of environmental technology, sing with the chorus. Jim Buckman, a 1988 computer science graduate of Williamsport Area Community College, will perform as a soloist in the "Faure Requiem." Other alumni singers are Karen Gair (1997, occupational therapist assistant) and Nicholas Buckman (2002. mass communications). Paula Sager, a former Spanish teacher at Penn College, also sings with the chorus. In addition to the Requiem, the concert will feature three other Faure works: "Messe Basse," "Madrigal" and the "Cantique de Jean Racine." Tickets can be purchased at Otto’s Bookstore, Robert M. Sides Family Music Center or at the door. Tickets are $10 for general admission and $8 for students/senior citizens if purchased before Nov. 15 and $12/10 on the day of the concert. The event is supported, in part, by the college.
Students Dedicate Sale Proceeds in Memory of Alumna
Nov. 4, 2009 - 4:29 p.m.
Students at Penn College will dedicate proceeds from an upcoming bread and pastry sale to a memorial fund for a former classmate. The Baking and Pastry Arts Application class will dedicate its Nov. 13 sale to raising funds for the Akacia Klick Memorial Fund. Klick, who earned a degree in baking and pastry arts in May, died July 28 due to acute intermittent porphyria, a rare genetic enzyme disorder that had gone undetected until after her graduation. She was 21. A product list follows:
Tuesday Session to Focus on Obtaining State Employment
Nov. 4, 2009 - 9:10 a.m.
A representative from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry will be on campus at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday to educate students and alumni on how to navigate the state's complex hiring system. An information session will be held in CC, Room 211. The department is recruiting in several specific majors – especially looking for qualified candidates in accounting, information technology and networking, HVAC and construction.
Credit-by-Exam Applications Due Dec. 7
Oct. 28, 2009 - 7:40 p.m.
The School of Business and Computer Technologies reminds students that they may apply to take any 100- or 200-level course by examination for a $50 fee, provided all prerequisites for the courses are met. Applications are due in the school office (ATHS, Room E257) by Monday, Dec. 7.
Penn College Names Alumni Relations Director
Oct. 22, 2009 - 11:57 a.m.
Penn College has appointed Valerie L. Fessler as director of alumni relations. Fessler, who had been employed as development officer, direct marketing for the Geisinger Foundation, Danville, began her duties at the college on Oct. 19. “We are pleased to have Valerie become a member of the Institutional Advancement team at Penn College,” said Barry R. Stiger, vice president for institutional advancement. “I am looking forward to introducing Valerie to our alumni from the Williamsport Technical Institute, Williamsport Area Community College and Pennsylvania College of Technology.”
Hundreds Attend Kickoff to Collegewide Career Fair
Oct. 14, 2009 - 9:48 a.m.
Coaching from the sidelines of the Campus Center lawn, Career Services staff served more than 200 students at the Pre-Game Tailgate to the Career Fair from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday. The event, which included free food, fun and giveaways, began a series of activities that will culminate at the Oct 20-21 Career Fair. Congratulations to the student winners, who can pick up their prizes at the Career Services Office (CC, Room 202): Joel Hague (grand-prize winner), Briana Walker, Ryan Burton, Nancy Ivie, Ilya Bezugly and Crissy Mitinger. A complete Career Fair-related schedule follows:
Culinary Alumnus to Appear on Episode of Food Network Series
Oct. 12, 2009 - 3:17 p.m.
Dean Yasharian, who earned a bachelor’s degree in culinary arts technology in 2003, will appear on an episode of Food Network series “Chopped” this week. The episode, titled “When Chefs Collide,” will premiere at 10 p.m. Oct. 13 and will be rebroadcast at 1 a.m. Oct. 14 and 8 p.m. Oct. 23.
Past, Present Beautifully Merge in Homecoming Festivities
Oct. 12, 2009 - 2:42 p.m.
From campus royalty to a historical photo exhibit in The Gallery at Penn College, to sporting events and alumni reunions, to a car show and "floats" that didn't move, the college was alive this past weekend with a "Connecting the Pieces: Past and Present Unite" Homecoming celebration. For more, visit the PCToday Photo Gallery.
College Presents Outstanding Varsity Athletic Alumni Awards
Oct. 12, 2009 - 11:20 a.m.
Penn College recently presented Outstanding Varsity Athletic Alumni Awards to Becky J. Shaner, of Hughesville, (cross-country) and Bobby String, of New Cumberland (basketball). The honors were presented by Penn College President Davie Jane Gilmour during Oct. 10 Homecoming festivities at the college. To be eligible for the award, recipients must have been a varsity athlete for two or more years, demonstrate the importance of their education at Penn College, participate in leadership roles and demonstrate a commitment to the community in which they reside, and be a graduate of the college or its immediate predecessor institution, Williamsport Area Community College.
Nominations Encouraged for Alumni Citizenship/Humanitarian Award
Oct. 1, 2009 - 3:29 p.m.
Do you know an alumnus/alumna who provides distinguished community or volunteer service? Nominate them for the Alumni Citizenship/Humanitarian Award! This award, recognizing alumni volunteerism and the contributions made to their community, is presented at December commencement. Nominations are due by Friday, Oct. 16. Please contact Alumni Relations with any questions you may have.
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