Students
Jessica R. Larson Named SGA 'Student of the Month'
Nov. 19, 2009 - 2:46 p.m.
Jessica R. Larson, of Williamsport, scheduled to graduate magna cum laude in December with a bachelor’s degree in business administration: marketing concentration, was chosen as November's Student of the Month by the Student Government Association at Penn College.
2009 SLC 'Breaks Out' in Learning, Laughing
Nov. 20, 2009 - 10:01 a.m.
The Student Government Association thanks all of the students who participated in the Nov. 7 Student Leadership Conference, characterized as a "wonderful day full of information and laughter." Keynote speaker Kevin Prentiss, an Internet entrepreneur who encouraged his audience to view the campus as a "dance floor," spoke to students about using exisiting services to increase group engagement and foster retention in higher education. Sara Hillis, assistant director of student activities for student services and involvement, hosted a session on "Leadership with Personality," and recent Penn College alumni Tom Garrett and Andrew Christoffel (2008-09 SGA Executive Board members) held a brainstorming roundtable on how campus leadership can help in life outside of college. Former SGA President Scott Elicker wrapped up the day with a closing speech. Upcoming graduate Micah Metzel – who provided the photographs above – was awarded a plaque for his dedication and devotion to SGA. The Student Government Association encourages all students to keep an eye out for next year’s conference!
Student Assists Instructor in Introducing Hydraulics at Middle School
Nov. 19, 2009 - 4:01 p.m.
A member of Penn College's Hydraulics Club recently helped one of his instructors with a lesson at Curtin Middle School in Williamsport. Paul A. Zenga, a diesel equipment technology/heavy construction equipment faculty member in the college’s School of Natural Resources Management, had been teaching basic hydraulic lessons to students in grades six through eight for about four weeks as part of the middle school’s Brown Bag Lunch program. He asked Zachary D. Ball, of Coal Center – enrolled in the heavy construction equipment technology: Caterpillar equipment emphasis major at the college – to assist him in teaching the Nov. 9 class because he was going over variable displacement pumps and needed an extra set of watchful eyes so he could allow the youngsters to take apart some pumps.
Physician Assistant Students Win Statewide Competition
Nov. 18, 2009 - 6:18 p.m.
The Penn College physician assistant program won the 10th Annual Student Challenge Bowl, which was held by the Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants during its state conference in Pittsburgh on Nov. 6. The team consisted of members of the Class of 2010: Melissa N. Dobson, of Elysburg; Danielle M. Bennett, of Laceyville; and Ross W. Trent, of Towanda. Daniel J. Parks, of Cogan Station, served as the alternate. Paula D. Holmes, program coordinator for the Penn College physician assistant program, served as the team’s adviser.
Student Organization Donates Books to Correctional Facility
Nov. 13, 2009 - 2:27 p.m.
Members of Penn College’s Collegiate Association for County Correctional Education recently completed a library refurbishing project at the Clinton County Correctional Facility. The students donated 15 boxes of textbooks, with an estimated value of more than $2,000, and a bookshelf to the prison’s library.
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.
Students to Auction Chocolate Houses for Habitat for Humanity
Nov. 12, 2009 - 1:36 p.m.
Students at Penn College will auction their works to benefit Greater Lycoming Habitat for Humanity during the School of Hospitality’s annual Food Show and Chocolate House Auction on Dec. 4.
Credit-by-Exam Applications Due Dec. 7
Nov. 12, 2009 - 8:44 a.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.
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.
Manufacturing Students Report on Fellowship Experience
Nov. 10, 2009 - 5:15 p.m.
Manufacturing engineering technology students David Blumenfeld and Matthew Cox presented the research they performed during a summer fellowship at the National Institute of Standards and Technology in Maryland. Cox, of Selinsgrove, presented his research into 3-D printing, and Blumenfeld, of Lincroft, N.J., presented research into creation and measurement of a five-axis part. The pair were among about 150 students from colleges around the nation who were selected for NIST’s Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship.
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