For those who enjoy the outdoors and want to learn how to backpack or rock-climb, Pennsylvania College of Technology is offering Introduction to Backpacking and Rock Climbing 101 courses this spring at its North Campus near Wellsboro. Introduction to Backpacking is a fun, six-week noncredit course geared toward the novice.
Adults 55 and older who want to learn more about using computers for fun and convenience may enroll in a noncredit course being offered in March at Pennsylvania College of Technology's North Campus near Wellsboro. This easy beginner's class, which is offered through Workforce Development & Continuing Education at Penn College, introduces the computer for enjoyment purposes.
Students and employees at Pennsylvania College of Technology, a partner in Lycoming County Big Read 2007, are taking on projects to support the initiative. The National Endowment for the Arts is funding the The Big Read in communities across the nation, aiming to rejuvenate interest in literary reading. For the program here, facilitated by the Lycoming County Library System/James V.
Information Technology Services has issued announcements and reminders for March. Dates to Note All AS/400 screens and services, including the Employee Information System and Student Information System, will be unavailable from 7-9:30 a.m. Sunday, March 4.
In honor of Black History Month, the Multicultural Society (in collaboration with the Student Activities Office) hosted a Gospel Choir Concert and Step Dance show in the ACC Auditorium on Saturday. The event was open to the public and well-attended. The singing was quite uplifting and the dancing was very energizing.
Information Technology Services announces the rollout of a new communication tool for Penn College employees: Microsoft Office Communicator. Communicator is an instant-messaging program that allows employees to have real-time text conversations with on-campus co-workers.
A second-year forest technology student at Pennsylvania College of Technology is in contention for a spot on the 2008 U.S. Olympic boxing team. Anthony J. Tettis, of Ridgway, defeated Dorset Barnwell on Feb. 11 to win the heavyweight division of the U.S. Eastern Regional Boxing Championship in Pennsauken, N.J.
Two Pennsylvania College of Technology sports teams are headed into playoff action this weekend.
A Pennsylvania College of Technology student is among only 10 national recipients of a Clifford H. "Ted" Rees Jr. Scholarship from the Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute. Shawn A. Wasielewski, of Easton, majoring in building automation technology-HVAC, will receive $2,000 for the Spring 2007 semester.
With spring just around the corner, the Fulbright Scholar Program announces Thursday's opening of its 2008-09 award competition. The application deadline for the traditional Fulbright Scholar program is Aug. 1.
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