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Pennsylvania College of Technology recently welcomed new faculty and staff for 2007-08 to its academic schools and offices. The faculty and staff members − and brief biographies for each − follow.

"Identity Theft and Health-Care Compliances," the final event in Penn College's informative observance of National Cyber Security Awareness Month , was held Thursday afternoon in the Madigan Library's second-floor reading loft. Speakers for the event were Monica R.

Steven R. Parker, instructor of environmental technology at Pennsylvania College of Technology, will present a Library Forum program on Oct. 23 describing his experiences helping American Indian tribes nationwide fight "agroterrorism" the intentional attempt to compromise the country's food supply. The session, which will be presented from 4 to 5 p.m.

The second annual International Reception was held Tuesday in Penn's Inn. More than 60 people attended, including students, faculty and staff. The group enjoyed a meal catered by Le Jeune Chef and shared stories of home. Students from Saudi Arabia explained their culture and way of dressing; attendees also heard from Japanese visitors on campus this week from Tsuyama National Technical College.

Pennsylvania College of Technology has entered into a clinical-affiliation agreement with Susquehanna Health for the 2007-08 academic year that provides for use of the hospitals' radiology departments for the clinical practicum of students enrolled in the college's associate-degree radiography major.

Students in Pennsylvania College of Technology's School of Hospitality recently catered the 18th Annual Gourmet Harvest Festival at Hunt Country Vineyards in Branchport, N.Y., and on Oct. 13, they joined the staff of the Penn Stater Hotel at the Penn State-Wisconsin game. The students are enrolled in a catering class taught by Chef Michael J.

In an effort to showcase Penn College student-athletes, the Athletics Department has instituted Senior Day for all 15 varsity sports. Seniors on the women's soccer team were honored Saturday, Oct. 13, at halftime of their game, and women's volleyball seniors were honored Monday, Oct. 15, before the start of their match.

Did you know that, according to the American Psychological Association, almost 50 percent of all college students have trouble functioning at times as a result of depression? Even more astounding, suicide is the second-leading cause of death among college students.

The winners of the "Energize Your Pride" Homecoming Door-Decorating Contest have been announced by the Student Activities Office: First place − and winner of an oversized gourmet cookie cake, donated by Food Services − Madigan Library (Room 222); second place, Admissions; and third, Physician Assistant Program (inside doors of PA Building). From left in library photo are Lisette N.

At Homecoming festivities recently, Pennsylvania College of Technology presented, for the first time, Outstanding Varsity Athletic Alumni Awards. The 2007 recipients are Wayne M. Parfitt, of Newport News, Va., and Sara J. Smith, of Troy.