A Tuesday artist's talk and reception marked the first week of the "Vessels of Life" exhibit of mixed-media drawings by Kim Banister. The exhibit, in the Gallery at Penn College (Madigan Library, third floor), runs through Dec. 2. Gallery hours are 1-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 2-8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday and Friday. All exhibits are free and open to the public.
Approximately 300 people attended the John Prendergast talk Tuesday night in the ACC Auditorium. Prendergast, a renowned human-rights proponent and author of eight books on Africa, offered an engaging view of the crisis in Darfur, and many insightful questions were posed during the Q&A. The event, sponsored by the International Programs Office, drew attendees from the college and the community.
Two staff members from Pennsylvania College of Technology's Outreach for K-12 Office recently offered a presentation at the 2007 national conference of the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Programs. During the conference held Oct. 27-29 in Salt Lake City Jeannette F. Carter, director of Outreach for K-12, and Beverly A.
Pennsylvania College of Technology's Student Government Association recently hosted its fifth annual Student Leadership Conference, promoting student involvement and leadership to more than 100 on-campus participants. The theme for this year's program, held Nov.
Pennsylvania College of Technology's men's soccer team captured its fourth straight conference championship Sunday, but it didn't come easy. The Wildcats built a 2-0 lead against Penn State York in the Penn State University Athletic Conference finale on goals by Abdullah Al-Bahrani, a junior from Saudi Arabia, in the 10th and 81st minutes.
PCToday continues its regular feature welcoming new full-time and regular part-time Pennsylvania College of Technology employees, as reported by the Human Resources Office. Among the latest additions: Melissa Smith , Secretary to Assistant Dean of Business and Computer Technologies, starting Nov. 12 Kathy Pfaff , Records Clerk/Dispatcher, (182-day calendar), Penn College Police, effective Nov.
The Energy Conservation Subcommittee of the Facilities Governance Committee conducted a very successful contest about smart energy use. A total of 112 faculty, staff and students replied, and the award committee delivered prizes to the top two contestants Wednesday. Bambi A. Hawkins, learning lab coordinator of the paramedic program, won first prize with nine correct answers.
During Saturday's Community Association for Progressive Positive Action annual recognition ceremony, Penn College's Multicultural Society received an award for its community service and financial contributions. Pictured at the CAPPA event, held at the Holiday Inn, are, from left, co-adviser Henriette K. Evans, President Lacy M. Gwynn, Vice President Elonzo R. Stroud and co-adviser Calvetta A.
Students pursuing bachelor's degrees in applied human services at Pennsylvania College of Technology will try to help effect positive change for working poor around the world by hosting a sale of fair-trade handmade crafts on campus Nov. 15-16.
Students enrolled in the School of Health Sciences at Pennsylvania College of Technology will partner with state and local organizations to administer free flu shots throughout Lycoming County in November. Nursing, paramedic and physician assistant students will administer flu and pneumococcal vaccine and will distribute educational materials regarding the immunizations at seven sites.
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