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Penn College Welcomes New Employees

Sun, 12 Feb. 2012 15:21:44 EST

PCToday continues its regular feature – welcoming new full-time and regular part-time Penn College employees, as reported by the Human Resources Office.

Industry-Sponsored Wedding Cake Competition Invites Viewers

Fri, 10 Feb. 2012 11:24:43 EST

On March 2, the public is invited to view intricately decorated, multitiered cakes created by Penn College’s baking and pastry arts students. “Butterflies” is the theme for the cakes, which will be displayed as part of a contest developed for the students by an industry leader in the world of wedding cakes. Students have spent about eight weeks of class time on their cakes. The students’ cakes will be displayed for the public from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Mountain Laurel Room of the Thompson Professional Development Center at Penn College. A ceremony to announce the winners is scheduled at 1 p.m.

Job Outlook Remains Steady in Up-and-Down Economy

Thu, 09 Feb. 2012 16:21:56 EST

Why would 21 Fortune 500 companies – including heavyweights General Electric, PepsiCo, Honeywell International, DuPont, John Deere, Corning and Textron – visit a career fair in central Pennsylvania in the midst of economic uncertainty? Because, experts say, even when the economy slows down, skilled, specialized positions can be hard to fill. Employers stay hungry for workforce-ready graduates. That explains the presence of the Fortune 500s at Penn College’s most recent career fair. “Our programs provide skills that are critical regardless of economic conditions,” said Jennifer McLean, Penn College’s director of career services. “It doesn't matter what the Dow Jones is at when you need health care or a working HVAC system for your building. These are not luxury items. … We produce graduates who fill needs that occur without regard for the economy. This makes many of our programs essentially recession-proof.”

College Expands Tutoring Services to Reach More Students

Thu, 09 Feb. 2012 15:40:12 EST

In a continuing effort to make sure students have access to the support services that can help them succeed in their college coursework, Penn College Academic Success Center has expanded its tutoring services to new locations in 2011-12. In addition to services at the Tutoring Center and Writing Center in the Klump Academic Center, tutors are available in a variety of labs on campus, as well as in the Madigan Library and Dauphin Hall, bringing support services to students where they spend their time.

Penn College Wrestlers Set for Postseason Competition

Thu, 09 Feb. 2012 15:32:29 EST

At least 10 Penn College wrestlers will be among those competing Sunday for individual honors when the Penn State University Athletic Conference/United States Collegiate Athletic Association championships are held in Rec Hall on The Pennsylvania State University’s main campus.

'Murder Mystery Dinner' to Be Served With New Orleans Flair

Thu, 09 Feb. 2012 15:14:37 EST

Tickets are available for this year's Murder Mystery Dinner – "Big Lies in the Big Easy" – set for 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, in the Mountain Laurel Room of Penn College's Thompson Professional Development Center. Prices are $15 for students and $19 for faculty and staff; the event is sponsored by the School of Hospitality's catering class and the Student Activities Office.

WEB Event Offers Huggable Gifts at 'Bear' Minimum Prices

Thu, 09 Feb. 2012 14:20:03 EST

Just in time for Valentine's Day, the Wildcat Events Board's Create-a-Gift event returned to the Bush Campus Center lobby Wednesday night and Thursday afternoon. The annual activity gives students the opportunity to stuff plush bears – at $6 for one or $10 for two – as presents for a "special someone" or other.
Photos by Michael S. Fischer, student photographer

Autographed Ripken Jersey Raffled in Baseball Fundraiser

Thu, 09 Feb. 2012 10:44:57 EST

The Penn College baseball team raised $850 by raffling a signed Cal Ripken jersey to help fund its Spring Break trip to a tournament in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Tickets were sold over several days in the Keystone Dining Room, and the drawing took place at halftime of Wednesday night's men’s basketball game. The lucky winner? Daniel R. Pringle, a building construction technology major from Havertown.

'Wildcat Pride' T-Shirts to Be Sold at Lunchtime

Wed, 08 Feb. 2012 16:55:09 EST

"Wildcat Pride" T-shirts will be on sale in the Keystone Dining Room lobby from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays from Feb. 13 to March 1. Buy a T-shirt for $10 and wear it to any home athletic event.

Bison Battalion Facilitates Scouting Programs at Area Malls

Wed, 08 Feb. 2012 16:52:46 EST

The Bison Battalion – the Bucknell University-based ROTC program comprising Bucknell, Bloomsburg and Susquehanna universities, Penn College and Lycoming College – assisted in Saturday's Boy Scout shows at the Lycoming and Susquehanna Valley malls. At each show, students facilitated the registration process, helped in setting up the venue, and gave away ROTC water bottles, bags, footballs and USB hubs to participants who performed a task. Those assignments included push-ups, sit-ups, gymnastics and retrieving an area code for England from the AT&T store.
Photos provided by Bison Batallion