PCToday

Summer Jazz Format Returns to WPTC

Mon, 16 May 2011 13:14:58 EST

Summer "Jazz 88" programming will continue until early September on WPTC, "the best in college radio," with Penn College employees Mike Hersh, Jim Finkler and Joe Miller all doing shifts. Special weekend programming is listed on the station website, along with two student-produced episodes of Campus Connection that aired at the end of the Spring 2011 semester. Tune to 88.1 FM or listen online.

College Store Announces Student Winners in Textbook-Buyback Drawing

Mon, 13 Dec. 2010 11:37:15 EST

The winner of The College Store's drawing for a 32GB Apple iPad is student Britni Fennell, Drums; student Heather Krepps, McVeytown, won a 3G Amazon Kindle. The College Store congratulates them and thanks all students who sold back their textbooks.

College Store Holds 'Moonlight Madness' Sale

Fri, 03 Dec. 2010 13:33:59 EST

The traditional Moonlight Madness sale was held at The College Store from 7-10 p.m. Thursday. As Penn College counts down to the yearend semester break, shoppers enjoyed 25-percent discounts on clothing and gifts, holiday books, games and toys.
Photos by Sarah K. Mariano, student photographer

New 'Comments' Feature Available on One College Avenue Site

Fri, 19 Feb. 2010 09:41:43 EST

Readers now can comment on the articles in One College Avenue, Penn College's magazine. All are encouraged to share their views on the topics presented. Just visit the magazine’s Web site to use the new “comments” feature, which is found at the end of each article. The editors simply ask that remarks remain civil and stay on-topic.

Students, Employees Reminded of Relocated Online Marketplace

Mon, 11 Jan. 2010 10:46:51 EST

With the new semester comes a reminder for the campus community to get (re)acquainted with E-mporium, a virtual marketplace available only to students and employees. Open for business 24/7 on the myPCT portal, E-mporium offers more security than the former Classifieds listings on PCToday. Like that service, the new system is accessible only to students and employees (not their families, friends and the public); unlike that service, private information such as phone numbers and e-mail addresses no longer will be viewable by external audiences. More information can be found under the E-mporium tab on myPCT.

Classmates Offered Solace Following Student's Death

Thu, 15 Oct. 2009 09:49:47 EST

It is with great sadness that the administration announces the death of student Mark J. Goss, a 20-year-old sophomore in the electronics and computer engineering technology major, from Wall, N.J. His body was discovered in his off-campus apartment overnight. The cause of death is under investigation, according to the Lycoming County coroner. Counseling services are available upon request for any students, faculty or staff. Please contact Counseling Services at 570-327-4765 for any needed support and assistance during this time. College President Davie Jane Gilmour issued the following statement Thursday morning: “We are deeply saddened by Mark’s death and we offer our condolences to his family and friends. There are no words that fully express the grief that follows the death of one so young. We urge Mark’s friends to reach out for support during this difficult time."

Notice to Students, Staff Regarding Construction in Lifelong Education Center

Wed, 04 Feb. 2009 16:33:43 EST

Effective Monday, Feb. 9, the exterior doors behind the gymnasium from the Hager Lifelong Education Center lobby will be closed. Access to the rear doors of the gymnasium from the LEC lobby will be maintained. In addition, demolition in the first-floor area of the former library will commence early next week. Demolition materials will be removed from the LEC to receptacles on the Third Street side of the building. This will cause some congestion on the ramp leading from the LEC lobby to the Third Street entrance, and students and staff are advised to use caution in that area.

Assault Suspect in Custody

Thu, 18 Sept. 2008 08:25:12 EST

A man accused of a Tuesday assault of a Penn College student with whom he was acquainted was taken into custody by Penn College Police and the U.S. Marshal's office around 11 p.m. Wednesday at the Maryland/Pennsylvania border. David Smith was arraigned before a district justice and committed to the Lycoming County Prison. Smith is charged with assault, attempted kidnapping, robbery, motor vehicle theft and receiving stolen property. The student, assaulted on campus at 11 a.m. in the parking lot west of College Avenue Labs, was treated and released from the hospital early in the afternoon. The victim's vehicle, stolen from the scene, was recovered several miles from campus.

College to Host Free Engineering Technologies Summer Camp

Wed, 07 May 2008 11:07:05 EST

The School of Industrial and Engineering Technologies will host a free summer camp from Wednesday, June 11-Friday, June 13. This three-day camp will introduce students entering ninth and 10th grades to a variety of engineering technology careers. Participants will explore civil engineering and surveying technology, drafting and CAD technology, electronics and computer engineering technology, manufacturing engineering technology, plastics and polymer engineering technology, and welding technology. Participants can register until Friday, May 30. For more information, please visit the camp Web site or contact Stacey Hampton.

Facilities Committee Issues Polite Reminder to Smokers

Thu, 21 Feb. 2008 14:04:38 EST

The Facilities Committee of Governance reminds all employees and students who use campus smoking areas to be responsible for keeping their smoke away from building entrances and ventilation ducts. This polite reminder of smoking policy is offered in the best interest of everyone's health and safety. Thank you for your cooperation and concern for others.

Funeral Services Held for Information Technology Student

Tue, 19 Feb. 2008 12:03:15 EST

Ashley A. McClain, 18, of Bush Hollow, a student in the office information technology program in the School of Business and Computer Technologies, died Thursday, Feb. 14, in Snow Shoe Township, Centre County. A memorial brick will be placed in her honor in the Remembrance Garden, and the Penn College flags will be lowered to half-staff. Students who wish to speak with a counselor may call the Counseling Services Office at (570) 327-4765. Services were held today at Brookside Wesleyan Church, Julian. Burial will be at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Union Township. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ashley A. McClain Softball Scholarship Fund, c/o John Gribble, business manager, 751 S. Eagle Valley Road, Wingate, PA. Arrangements are under the direction of the Dean K. Wetzler Funeral Home, Milesburg.

Students to Serve Breakfast Mondays in Le Jeune Chef Beginning Feb. 18

Fri, 15 Feb. 2008 11:39:31 EST

Breakfast service by students in the Breakfast and Brunch course starts Monday, Feb. 18, 7:15 to 8:15 a.m. in Le Jeune Chef Restaurant. The menu is available on the Le Jeune Chef Web site. Reservations are recommended for groups of six or more. Phone 320-2433. This is a practice lab in the college restaurant.

Gallery to Host Digital Stitching Workshop

Mon, 04 Feb. 2008 13:43:51 EST

The Gallery at Penn College will host a digital photo stitching workshop with one of this semester's featured gallery artists, Gary Mesa-Gaido, on Feb. 16. Mesa-Gaido, professor of art at Moorehead (Ky.) State University, will teach participants to digitally stitch a series of photographs together to create a cohesive, panoramic image. See attached file for details:

Student Dies in Vehicle Accident

Tue, 08 Jan. 2008 14:15:09 EST

Carissa M. Waiksnoris, 19, of Shenandoah, Schuylkill County, a student in the human services major at Penn College in the Fall 2007 semester, died Friday, Jan. 4, from injuries suffered in a vehicle accident on Interstate 80 in Copper Township, Clearfield County. Penn College flags were lowered to half-staff, and a memorial brick will be placed in her honor in the Remembrance Garden. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Stephen Church with Monsignor Ronald C. Bocian, pastor, officiating. Interment was in St. Casimir Cemetery, Shenandoah Heights.

Library Hosts Winning 'Mixed Nuts Casino' Night

Tue, 04 Dec. 2007 07:06:44 EST

The Madigan Library announces the results of its first-ever Mixed Nuts Casino event (cosponsored with Student Activities), which kicked off expanded hours for finals preparation and attracted a number of students for a poker tournament and other pre-exam diversions:

Front of Library Now Considered 'No Smoking' Area

Wed, 21 Nov. 2007 11:55:37 EST

The front of the Madigan Library is, from this point forward, to be considered a nonsmoking area, Senior Vice President William J. Martin has announced.

'We Come to You' Available in Madigan Library

Mon, 19 Nov. 2007 13:28:05 EST

In the Madigan Library and need help? "We Come To You" is a new service that lets you stay at your computer in the Reference area of the library’s first floor while you contact the reference desk for assistance. Send an instant message to PCTLibRef with your computer number and help will come to you!

Homecoming Door-Decorating Winners Announced

Tue, 16 Oct. 2007 07:31:10 EST

The winners of the "Energize Your Pride" Homecoming Door-Decorating Contest have been announced by the Student Activities Office: First place − and winner of an oversized gourmet cookie cake, donated by Food Services − Madigan Library (Room 222); second place, Admissions; and third, Physician Assistant Program (inside doors of PA Building). From left in library photo are Lisette N. Ormsbee, Joann L. Eichenlaub, Linda L. Szuhaj, Nicole S. Staron, Patricia A. Beckman, Lynne H. Koskie and Jenny M. Maurer. At center, the Admissions Office shows its allegiance in an expansive display that also included a golfer mannequin; and, at right, the PA Office offers an electrifying double-door dose of Wildcat Power. ( Photos by Jeffrey A. Bower, the library's virtual resources developer; Charlene A. Peter, admissions receptionist-clerk/typist; and Jessica L. Tobias, student photographer)

Donkey Basketball Back on Campus

Tue, 09 Oct. 2007 13:44:24 EST

Due to the great success of last year’s Donkey Basketball event during Homecoming, and thanks to overwhelming response from the Penn College community, Donkey Basketball is coming back. As part of the college's 2007 Homecoming celebration, Donkey Basketball will be held at 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11, in Bardo Gym.

College Wins 'Spirit' Award at National Conference

Mon, 01 Oct. 2007 10:36:11 EST

A Penn College photo won first prize in the 2007 HUG Spirit Awards as showing the "Most Higher One Spirit" Eric D. Ranck, manager of cash investments, and Sue A. Yeagle, student account specialist, attended the Higher One Users Group conference in New Haven, Conn., from Sept. 26-28. (The college partners with Higher One for quicker processing of student refunds.) The award was last on the list and described by Higher One representatives as "the most important award of the event," Ranck noted. The trophy and framed certificate will be on display in the Bursar's Office (SASC, Room 2098). The three-day conference was attended by 38 colleges and universities from throughout the country and was highlighted by keynote speaker John D. Walda, president and CEO of NACUBO (National Association of College and University Business Officers), and an appearance and greeting by John DeStefano Jr., the mayor of New Haven.
( Photo by Larry D. Kauffman, digital publishing specialist)