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Dental Hygiene Students Visit Avis Elementary School

March 10, 2010 - 11:38 a.m.

Penn College dental hygiene students recently visited Avis Elementary School, where they provided education in each classroom. Among the students involved were Brittney L. Flannery, of Muncy, and Diana L. Geedey, of Mifflintown, whose visit with a kindergarten class is highlighted on the school’s Web site.

Volunteers Serve 55 Children During Sealant Saturday

March 9, 2010 - 3:38 p.m.

Dental hygiene students and faculty from Penn College teamed with volunteer dental hygienists and dentists to provide free oral screenings, sealants, fluoride treatments and education for 55 children as part of the Pennsylvania Dental Hygienists’ Association’s statewide Sealant Saturday program on Feb. 13. At the four-hour event, held in Penn College’s dental hygiene clinic, the children – ages 7 to 15 – received a fluoride varnish treatment, and 320 sealants were placed. All children also received an examination from a licensed dentist.

Famed Cake Decorator Joins Students for Wedding Competition

March 8, 2010 - 4:13 p.m.

Boundless creativity provided the midnight oil for Penn College's School of Hospitality students, who put in late, late hours to prepare their entries for the fifth annual CalJava International Wedding Cake Competition. Judges were Alan Budiman who spent several days last week working with students (and whose father, Daniel, conceived the contest); Tammie Holsinger, owner of Cove Party Supply in Roaring Spring; and Jennifer Eckert, who earned degrees in baking and pastry arts and technology management from the college in 2001 and 2004. Watch PCToday for more about this year's competition and visit the Photo Gallery for more eye-popping treats.

Abbygale J. Willow Named SGA’s ‘Student of the Month’

March 4, 2010 - 10:33 a.m.

Abbygale J. Willow, a nursing major from Thompsontown, is the Student Government Association's latest Student of the Month at Penn College. A full-time student on track to graduate in May from the School of Health Sciences, Willow is a nurse extern in the postoperative orthopedic/neurosurgery unit at Harrisburg Hospital. She has logged more than 200 volunteer hours there, is a campus tutor in several health-related subjects and recently assisted at a community flu-shot clinic in Hughesville. “I can honestly say Abby is a very dedicated student with a very big heart who truly makes a difference in the lives of her patients,” her faculty nominator wrote.

Penn College Students to Volunteer With ‘Habitat’ Over Spring Break

March 3, 2010 - 2:56 p.m.

While many college students might choose to spend their Spring Break in the fun and sun of a tropical paradise, nine Penn College students will volunteer with Habitat for Humanity in Marion, S.C., during the week of March 7. “I think it is amazing that students are taking their break from classes to spend time on such a commendable project,” said Sara R. Hillis, assistant director of student activities for student services and involvement. “We have students that have participated over winter breaks with Habitat and students traveling to Haiti. It speaks volumes about the quality of students at Penn College to see their participation in such worthy causes.”

Sheridan Schoolchildren Celebrate Reading With Wildcat Student-Athletes

March 2, 2010 - 12:55 p.m.

Members of Penn College's Student Athletic Advisory Council celebrated Dr. Seuss’s birthday with Sheridan Elementary School pupils Tuesday. This is the second year in which council members joined in celebrating Read Across America at the school. The student-athletes sang "Happy Birthday" to Dr. Seuss, introduced themselves, participated in the Read Across America Day Macarena, read a poem and performed a Reader’s Theater production of "The True Story of the Three Little Pigs." Before leaving, the students visited each classroom and read books that were chosen by the schoolchildren.
Photos by Jessica L. Tobias, student photographer

Helicopter Association Rewards Penn College Aviation Students

March 2, 2010 - 12:27 a.m.

Two Penn College seniors were among only eight students worldwide recently awarded scholarships from Helicopter Association International’s Technical Committee. Justin A. Eshleman, of Pequea, and Christopher M. Gayman, of Columbia, enrolled in the aviation maintenance technology bachelor-degree major, received Bill Sanderson Aviation Maintenance Technician Scholarships that provide a tuition waiver for manufacturer training schools. Accompanied by William F. Stepp III, associate professor of aviation, the students also attended the Heli-Expo – the world’s largest trade show dedicated to the helicopter industry – and participated in the Technical Committee meeting, manufacturer technical briefings and a job fair.

Residence Life Celebrates Outstanding RAs, Programs

March 1, 2010 - 12:40 p.m.

Standout Resident Assistants and programs for January/February have been announced by Penn College's Residence Life Office.

'Happy Hour' Event Espouses Safe, Smart Decisions During Spring Break

March 1, 2010 - 11:48 a.m.

A number of Penn College offices again are encouraging students to make wise, safe decisions during Spring Break. In a party atmosphere from 5-6:30 p.m. Tuesday in Penn’s Inn (CC, second floor), information will be provided regarding alcohol, safe sex, highway safety, safe sun exposure and other considerations for students traveling over break – and leaving their classes and inhibitions behind. The "Happy Hour" event is cosponsored by Counseling Services, the Student Activities Office, Student Health Services, The School of Hospitality and Dining Services. The event will feature a nonalcoholic "mix-off" competition involving School of Hospitality students.

Scholarship Established in Memory of Former Student

Feb. 24, 2010 - 1:16 p.m.

The family of a former Penn College student who died in a traffic accident in June 2005 has established a scholarship fund in his memory. The Penn College Foundation has received a donation to establish an endowment for the Joshua R. Geary Memorial Scholarship. Geary was a Williamsport Area High School graduate who attended Penn College in 1996-97, majoring in general studies with a focus on business courses. He later transferred to The Pennsylvania State University and graduated in 2001 with a bachelor’s degree in finance and a minor in economics. “Education was a high priority for Joshua,” said Kathy Waltz, Geary's mother. “His family was always proud of his academic achievements and feels a scholarship in his memory is a fitting legacy. I know Joshua would be pleased to know he was helping other students receive a high-quality education.”