Students from Penn College's School of Hospitality joined the world record-breaking effort at the Victoria House in Lewisburg over the weekend, where they helped owner Chef Philip Gajda and his family, along with volunteers from the Boy Scouts, Union-Snyder Habitat for Humanity and the community to build the world's longest sandwich wrap.
Pennsylvania College of Technology's efforts to offer educational support for the commonwealth's growing natural gas industry are receiving a boost with a new scholarship fund. PAGasDirectory.com, an online directory dedicated to connecting gas industry workers with businesses in Pennsylvania, has established the PAGasDirectory Scholarship Fund at Penn College.
A Pennsylvania College of Technology freshman was awarded a scholarship for the 2010-11 academic year from the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation. William R.
Penn College's role in training workers for the natural gas industry within the Marcellus Shale play is included in a report airing on National Public Radio. William J. Martin, the college's senior vice president, was among those interviewed by Scott Detrow of WITF, an NPR affiliate in Hershey.
The Ford Motor Co. helped Pennsylvania College of Technology celebrate the dedication of its newly renovated and expanded Parkes Automotive Technology Center by providing the college with a new Ford Mustang. The 2011 Mustang GT Premium Edition convertible, valued at more than $40,000, was delivered in time for the dedication of the ATC part of the college's Stage X building program on Sept. 10.
Pennsylvania College of Technology fall sports teams posted a combined 13 wins, four losses over the past week and one Wildcat continued his preparations for international competition.
Prepare to pledge what you can do for the environment-water/air/land/energy/waste, by joining the Environmental Protection Agency's "Pick 5 Pledge" for National Public Lands Day this Saturday (Sept. 25). There are many tips to choose from in each category on the EPA website . The Penn College Energy Conservation Subcommittee challenges you to make a pledge today!
The Construction Management Association held its annual Hog Bash on Thursday, serving up a free meal of pulled-pork sandwiches, cole slaw, chips, soda and bottled water to an appreciative Field House assembly. WPTC-FM provided on-air entertainment, and a mechanical bull and ladder golf were among the afternoon's other diversions. Photos by Sarah K. Mariano, student photographer
KYDEX, LLC recently became a Gold Charter Member of Pennsylvania College of Technology's Thermoforming Center of Excellence. With production, research and development, and corporate offices located in Bloomsburg, KYDEX is a worldwide leader in producing specialty thermoplastic sheets.
WPSU Radio recently visited Pennsylvania College of Technology's Le Jeune Chef Restaurant to interview faculty, staff, students and restaurant guests. Emily Wiley, a producer for the University Park-based public radio station and a writer for WPSU's "Local Food Journey" blog, conducted interviews on Sept. 9 with School of Hospitality dean Fred Becker, instructors Monica J. Lanczak and Michael J.
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