Believing that students learn best from hands-on experiences, Chrysler Corp. and VanCampen Dodge-Chrysler Plymouth in Williamsport have made a commitment to education by donating a 1996 Chrysler Sebring Convertible JX to Pennsylvania College of Technology. The vehicle will be used to supplement instruction in the College's automotive technology majors.
Chrysler Donates Vehicle to Penn College Published 03.27.1999 News Home Page contents Believing that students learn best from hands-on experiences, Chrysler Corp. and VanCampen Dodge-Chrysler Plymouth in Williamsport have made a commitment to education by donating a 1996 Chrysler Sebring Convertible JX to Pennsylvania College of Technology. The vehicle will be used to supplement instruction in the College's automotive technology majors. In addition to benefiting the instructional experience at the College, …
Pennsylvania College of Technology has again benefited from the Caterpillar Excellence Fund, a partnership between the Caterpillar Foundation, participating dealers and schools. For the 1998-99 academic year, a total of $118,000 has been awarded to the Williamsport educational institution.
Caterpillar Awards Monies to Penn College Published 03.25.1999 News Home Page contents Pennsylvania College of Technology has again benefited from the Caterpillar Excellence Fund, a partnership between the Caterpillar Foundation, participating dealers and schools. For the 1998-99 academic year, a total of $118,000 has been awarded to the Williamsport educational institution. The Caterpillar Foundation contributed $50,000, with four dealers contributing equal shares of the remaining amount. The …
"The Year 2000 Challenge" will be the topic of discussion at a Pennsylvania College of Technology Professional Development colloquium Thursday, March 25, at 7 p.m., in the College's Klump Academic Center Auditorium. Larry Makin of Concurrent Technology Corp., Johnstown, will give a one-hour awareness briefing and overview of the "Year 2000" problem.
Penn College Colloquia Series: Year 2000: Big Change or Big Chill? Published 03.21.1999 News Home Page contents "The Year 2000 Challenge" will be the topic of discussion at a Pennsylvania College of Technology Professional Development colloquium Thursday, March 25, at 7 p.m., in the College's Klump Academic Center Auditorium. Larry Makin of Concurrent Technology Corp., Johnstown, will give a one-hour awareness briefing and overview of the "Year 2000" problem. The seminar, which is free and open to the …
Russell Bry began his food industry career at the age of 12 as a dishwasher. Today, he is a major force on the Chicago culinary scene. Bry will bring his experience and insights to Pennsylvania College of Technology as part of its Visiting Chef Series.
From Dishwasher to Chicago Sensation: Visiting Chef Series Hosts Russell Bry Published 03.19.1999 News Events Home Page contents Russell Bry began his food industry career at the age of 12 as a dishwasher. Today, he is a major force on the Chicago culinary scene. Bry will bring his experience and insights to Pennsylvania College of Technology as part of its Visiting Chef Series. The chef will arrive on Thursday, March 25, and spend his time mentoring students in the College kitchens as well as lecturing in …
"Looking to the Future through the Past" is the theme for Open House '99 at Pennsylvania College of Technology. On Sunday, March 21, the College will honor its rich history spanning most of the 20th century as well as celebrate the technology moving the campus and its students into the 21st century.
Open House Looks to Future Through Past Published 03.17.1999 News Events Home Page contents "Looking to the Future through the Past" is the theme for Open House '99 at Pennsylvania College of Technology. On Sunday, March 21, the College will honor its rich history spanning most of the 20th century as well as celebrate the technology moving the campus and its students into the 21st century. Open House '99 will run from noon to 4:30 p.m., at Penn College's main campus in Williamsport, the new Advanced …
Welfare reform, hate crimes, and the arts and how they apply to rural Pennsylvania are the topics of the next "Quarterly Forum on Emerging Rural Issues," hosted by the Pennsylvania Rural Development Council. The session, conducted via two-way, interactive videoconferencing technology, is set for Friday, March 19, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Penn College North Campus Again Hosting Rural Forum Published 03.15.1999 News Home Page contents Welfare reform, hate crimes, and the arts and how they apply to rural Pennsylvania are the topics of the next "Quarterly Forum on Emerging Rural Issues," hosted by the Pennsylvania Rural Development Council. The session, conducted via two-way, interactive videoconferencing technology, is set for Friday, March 19, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The North Campus of Pennsylvania College of Technology, located on …
Do you know where your children are on the Internet? This is a question that many parents ask but are unsure how to protect their children from the dangers of "cyberspace." The Internet can be a excellent learning experience but, at the same time, children can encounter pornography, sexual predators, drug and bomb-making recipes, and hate groups.
Internet for Parents: Guiding Your Children's Online Experience Published 03.04.1999 News Home Page contents Do you know where your children are on the Internet? This is a question that many parents ask but are unsure how to protect their children from the dangers of "cyberspace." The Internet can be a excellent learning experience but, at the same time, children can encounter pornography, sexual predators, drug and bomb-making recipes, and hate groups. Pennsylvania College of Technology's North Campus …
"Cultural Diversities in the Practice of Medicine" and "The Emerging Alliance of Religion and Ecology" are the topics of two colloquia being hosted the week of April 19 by Pennsylvania College of Technology. Both will take place in the Professional Development Center on campus, and are free and open to the public.
Culture and Medicine, Religion and Ecology Topics of Discussion Published 02.27.1999 News Home Page contents "Cultural Diversities in the Practice of Medicine" and "The Emerging Alliance of Religion and Ecology" are the topics of two colloquia being hosted the week of April 19 by Pennsylvania College of Technology. Both will take place in the Professional Development Center on campus, and are free and open to the public. On Tuesday, April 20, a panel of area doctors will share their personal experiences in …
"U.S. News and World Report" has declared that technical writing is one of the nation's fastest-growing career fields.
Not All Writers Starve! Fast-Growing Career Field Offers New Opportunities Published 02.27.1999 News Home Page contents "U.S. News and World Report" has declared that technical writing is one of the nation's fastest-growing career fields. This is good news for the parents of sons or daughters who like to write and enjoy a creative challenge parents who might be concerned about a child's future as a "starving writer." In fact, the average salary for a beginning technical writer is $35,500 a year, according …
Pennsylvania College of Technology has teamed with a Williamsport-based Internet service provider to share faculty and staff expertise with residents throughout the commonwealth. Working with UpLink Internet Services, Penn College is extending information presented on its television shows to the online community.
Penn College Extends Resources Through Online Chat Sessions Published 02.25.1999 News Home Page contents Pennsylvania College of Technology has teamed with a Williamsport-based Internet service provider to share faculty and staff expertise with residents throughout the commonwealth. Working with UpLink Internet Services, Penn College is extending information presented on its television shows to the online community. Participants from "Penn College & You" (a public affairs series aired on local cable …