Penn College's Energy Conservation Subcommittee, along with The Everyday Environmentalist at home and work, reminds the campus community that today (Monday, Nov. 15) is "America Recycles Day." If everyone inthe office, residence hall, apartment, work, study or creative space would adopt at least one Green Tip, there would be mega-changes for the environment and the college's budget.
The Pennsylvania College of Technology men's and women's basketball teams opened their seasons Thursday at home against Central Penn College with split results: the men lost, 72-63, and the women won, 75-44. FLASHBACK Men Junior Leroy Joiner (Williamsport) scored 23 points and grabbed 15 rebounds and Phil Kaylor (Lebanon) added 11 points. The Wildcats shot just 37 percent from the field.
Students inPenn College'sRadiography Program showed pride for their future profession during National Radiologic Technology Week by wearing T-shirts that tout "10 Reasons I Love Being a Radiologic Technologist!" (10. I'm proud of what I do. 9. I'm an essential part of the team. 8. I make a difference every day. 7. I help save lives. 6. I put my caring to good use. 5. Every day is interesting. 4.
ValleyCrest Landscape Maintenance's Norristown Office, part of the California-based ValleyCrest Landscape Companies, recently made another donation to support Pennsylvania College of Technology's ornamental horticulture program. The $500 check was presented to horticulture instructor Carl J.
Just inside windows that fittingly looked out on foothills hugging a springlike fall day, a Penn College forestry professor urged his audience to examine the connections between their lives and theriches that surround them. "Nature can be a favorite shade tree in your back yard or that little plaza outside this building.
An intramural flag football team traveled to Lycoming College to face its crosstown rival Wednesday and walked away with a 19-12 win. On the opening drive, Lycoming converted two fourth downs to take an early 6-0 lead. Not to be outdone, Penn College responded nicely, as Travis Williams hauled in a long pass from Paul McGinn on fourth down to keep the drive alive.
On this Veterans Day, PCToday honors the Pennsylvania College of Technology students and employees who have served (or continue to serve) in the United States military. "We take this time to recognize those brave men and women in the military who have served our country and the sacrifices they have made for freedom and democracy.
For the fifth straight year, a commemorative Horticulture Club floral sale has resulted in a charitable contribution to Penn College's "Relay for Life" battle against cancer. On Wednesday afternoon, clubtreasurer Jeremy S. Frost, a Williamsport resident majoring in ornamental horticulture: plant production emphasis, delivered a $475.50 check to main campus.
One of Pennsylvania College of Technology's most enduring corporate collaborations continued with a recent donation of $107,000 from the Caterpillar Foundation and its four-member coalition of dealers. "For more than 15 years, Caterpillar Inc. has been a partner with Penn College's School of Natural Resources Management," said Mary A. Sullivan, the school's dean.
The College Store this week hosted a representative of Matco Tools, a lower-priced alternative first offered for sale during the fall semester. Matco Tool kits are available for the diesel equipment technology and Honda PACT majors, with other programs to be introduced for the 2011-12 academic year. Store director Matt P.
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