Students
Flower Sale Boosts Horticulture Club's 'Relay' Contributions
Nov. 6, 2009 - 10:37 a.m.
The Horticulture Club has donated another $300 to Penn College's Relay for Life team, the fourth consecutive year in which the student organization has contributed to the fight against cancer. Centered in the School of Natural Resources Management and co-advised by horticulture instructor Carl J. Bower and Dennis Fink, assistant professor of horticulture, the group donated $5 from each floral arrangement sold during October's observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. “We are happy to be able to support such a good cause," Bower said. "Not only does it help the American Cancer Society, it also benefits the horticulture students in their increased volunteerism and knowledge of floral designs." The latest check brings to $1,375 the club's total support of the college's Relay for Life effort, for which Information Technology Services' Kathy A. Kelsey is coordinator.
Students Compete in Radiography ‘Technibowl’
Nov. 5, 2009 - 3:19 p.m.
Five radiography students at Penn College – Tammy M. Bergquist, of Montoursville; Natasha A. Mapes, of Mifflinburg; Lita M. Muthler, of Mill Hall; Justin M. Thornley, of Randolph, N.Y.; and Brittany A. Van Gilder, of Bloomsburg – recently participated in a competition showcasing their curricular and technical knowledge. The students were selected by their classmates to represent the Penn College Radiography Class of 2010 in a “technibowl” quiz competition held at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and hosted by the Penn State Hershey radiology program.
College to Host Information Session for Transitioning Veterans
Nov. 4, 2009 - 10:07 a.m.
A Veterans Transition Services Information Session will be held Nov. 11 for Penn College veterans, veterans returning from deployment, their families and the general public. The program – hosted by Veterans Affairs, Career Services, Counseling Services and Disability Services at the college – will be held from 5-6:30 p.m. in the first-floor Presentation Room at the Student and Administrative Services Center on the main campus. Representatives from the Williamsport Vet Center, the Lycoming County Office of Veterans Affairs, Pennsylvania CareerLink and Penn College will present information about transitioning back to civilian life.
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.
Students to Offer Organizational Assistance for Caregiving
Nov. 3, 2009 - 9:37 a.m.
As part of the Service Learning in Sociology course, taught by Larue R. Reese, assistant professor of human services/social sciences, Penn College students are offering to help organize “Share the Care” groups for Lycoming County residents who, because of illness or injury, need assistance with daily tasks. The students will host an informational meeting for anyone interested in forming such a group. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Nov. 4 in the college’s Student and Administrative Services Center Presentation Room (Room 1056).
Penn College Student/Faculty Cast to Present Musical Revue
Nov. 2, 2009 - 1:44 p.m.
“I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change,” one of Off-Broadway’s longest-running musicals, will be presented this month in Penn College's Klump Academic Center. A comedy that celebrates modern-day relationships – exploring “the joys of dating, romance, marriage, lovers, husbands and wives” – the series of related vignettes will be staged at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 12-14. The production, in conjunction with the college’s Student Activities Office, includes adult content and themes. Admission is free to Penn College students and employees; tickets are $5 each for the general public.
Welding Society's Student Chapter Tours Manufacturing Operation
Oct. 30, 2009 - 1:00 p.m.
The Penn College student chapter of the American Welding Society recently toured the Shady Grove manufacturing facility of Manitowoc Cranes, thanks to company representatives Jacob Sensinger and Sammy Munuswamy. The students were able to see all aspects of the mobile crane manufacturer. The AWS student chapter meets every Tuesday in Room 100 at the Eureka labs, where the college's welding program has been temporarily relocated during construction of new laboratory space on main campus.
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.
RAs, Programs Recognized by Residence Life Office
Oct. 28, 2009 - 1:04 p.m.
Outstanding Resident Assistants and events for October have been announced by Penn College's Residence Life Office.
Master of Artisan Baking Visits Classes, Judges Student Competition
Oct. 27, 2009 - 12:00 p.m.
Baking and pastry arts students at Penn College benefited recently from a visit to campus by a master in the craft of artisan bread baking, who helped to judge students’ original raisin-bread creations. The visit and contest were sponsored by the California Raisin Marketing Board. Dominique Homo, owner of L’Ecole du Pain in Montreal, worked with students in a seven-hour laboratory session to teach artisan baking techniques using four of his recipes for breads, scones and cookies – all containing raisins. Genaro Gonzales, creative services specialist for the marketing board, also spoke with students on campus.
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