General Information
College Expands Dual-Enrollment Offerings to Include Plastics
Nov. 18, 2009 - 6:28 p.m.
Penn College continues to expand the variety of its courses available to high school students through the Penn College NOW dual-enrollment program. The college received an $85,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development to offer a selection of its plastics and polymer technology courses in high school classrooms.
Use of Appliance Timers Latest 'Green Tip'
Nov. 18, 2009 - 12:14 p.m.
Many of our appliances are powered around-the-clock, when they don’t need to be. Energy can be saved without loss of convenience if select electrical devices are de-powered when not needed. Appliance timers are small, low-powered, plug-in items available at home improvement and other stores that can control any appliance that has a plug. Good examples of uses include: turn off wireless routers when everyone is asleep, turn off air purifiers when you are at work, turn off devices that use a remote control overnight so they don’t "stay alive" when not needed, turn on and off table lamps (with energy-efficient bulbs) in the evening for security. Everything will come back on automatically according to schedule. PCToday's green/energy-saving tips are provided by the college's Energy Conservation Special Committee; Richard C. Taylor, chair, provided this week's item.
Part-Time Position Open in Student Health Services
Nov. 17, 2009 - 3:12 p.m.
Penn College's Human Resources Office is accepting applications for a Part-Time Secretary/Receptionist for Student Health Services. This person will perform receptionist functions; maintain patient chart/file system; process medical record requests; perform various data-entry and information-retrieval tasks; and provide clerical support to Student Health Services staff. This is a temporary position to start Jan. 4 through May 15, 2010. Schedule will be Monday through Friday from 4 to 8 p.m., for a total of 20 hours per week. (Will work daytime hours Jan. 4-8 for training.) Minimum hiring rate of pay: $11.01 per hour. Minimum qualifications include general office or related experience; familiarity with medical terminology; knowledge of medical record filing; good math skills; functional ability with microcomputers; and CPR and Standard First Aid certification or a willingness to become certified. Applicants must submit a completed College Application for Employment AND a letter of interest and resume to the Human Resources Office (SASC, Room 2011). Application materials must be received by Tuesday, Dec. 1. A detailed job announcement and an application for employment are available online or in the Human Resources Office. (AA/EEO)
Library Shares 'Try Before We Buy' Resources
Nov. 16, 2009 - 10:27 a.m.
With 2010 approaching, the Madigan Library has Database Trials for new resources that members of the Penn College community can "try before we buy." For Health Sciences, there are AccessMedicine, Primal Images (3-D anatomy online) and Evidence-Based Medicine Reviews. For new programs involving sustainability, the library is looking at GREENR and the Avery Index to Architectural Periodicals. And, finally, a digital collection of major U.S. newspapers is available in Proquest Digital Microfilm. The Submit Feedback form on the page is a quick and easy way to let the library know what you think of these resources.
Seasonal Tradition – The Giving Tree – Returns to Penn College
Nov. 13, 2009 - 11:16 a.m.
Although it is hard to believe, the holiday season is upon us. With this wonderful time of year comes a Penn College tradition: The Giving Tree. Sponsored by the Student Activities Office, The Giving Tree is an opportunity for students, faculty, staff, organizations and offices from around the college to give a gift to one or more of 225 local children and youth. Beginning Monday, the tree will be located outside Student Activities (CC, Room 107). Information about children and youth in need is listed on each ornament.
To participate, please select an ornament from the tree and bring it to the CC Information Desk, where you will sign out the ornament for the child you selected. Take the ornament with you when you purchase the gift, place your selection in a gift bag and tape the ornament to the bag. Do not wrap the gift. If you wish, you can write your name, “Penn College” and a message to the child on the back of the ornament. Bring the gift to the desk by 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, to ensure timely delivery.
Please help make this holiday season a special one for a local child and participate in The Giving Tree! If you have any questions, please contact Sara Hillis, assistant director of student activities for student services and involvement, by
e-mail
or at ext. 4763.
Photos by Michael S. Fischer, student photographer
OCA Readers Encouraged to Participate If Chosen for Survey
Nov. 12, 2009 - 1:43 p.m.
One College Avenue, Penn College's quarterly magazine, is participating (at no cost) in a Council for the Advancement and Support of Education readership survey. As part of the survey, a randomly selected group of One College Avenue readers (students, employees, alumni and friends) has received an e-mail inviting participation.
Holiday Books, Movies Available at College Store
Nov. 12, 2009 - 11:03 a.m.
For quick, easy-to-find gifts, go no further than The College Store, where holiday books and movies are among the items available for purchase. Stop by today and check it out!
Year-End Donations May Carry Tax Benefits, Advancement Office Reminds
Nov. 12, 2009 - 9:02 a.m.
As the end of 2009 draws near – an exceptional year of incredible opportunities and changes for Penn College – the Institutional Advancement Office reminds alumni, employees and friends that making a donation to support the college and its students before Dec. 31 may help at income-tax time.
Penn College Family's Military Service Honored on Veterans Day
Nov. 11, 2009 - 12:03 a.m.
On this Veterans Day, PCToday honors the Penn College students, faculty and staff who have served (or continue to serve) the United States. Members of the college community are encouraged to join in paying tribute to these heroic colleagues – along with alumni, as well as the friends and families of students and employees – who are among those we recognize.
Scholarship Established for Heavy-Equipment Students
Nov. 9, 2009 - 2:45 p.m.
A Baltimore-based heavy-equipment industry association has established a new scholarship fund at Penn College. The Mid-Atlantic Equipment Management Association Scholarship Fund will provide an annual award of $1,500 for a full-time student who has completed at least two semesters in Penn College’s heavy construction equipment technology-technician emphasis associate-degree major. "The Mid-Atlantic Equipment Management Association and its members are proud to help an up-and-coming technician obtain his or her goal,” said Rob Ermer, treasurer of MAEMA. “Our industry faces a critical shortage of competent technicians. This scholarship will help fill the need for these skilled positions in the future.”
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