Alumni Articles

When the Susquehanna Valley Quilters suggested that members follow a historical theme at this year's show, Christine E. Atkins thought a lot about how she would construct her entry. But she didn't have to think twice about her subject.

Samantha L. Liedtka (in pink), the alumna who lends her name and artistry to Samantha's Kitchen in Lock Haven, opened her doors to a Penn College tour Saturday. Hospitality Living-Learning Community students visited Samantha’s Kitchen's in Lock Haven on Saturday afternoon. The bakery is owned by 2010 Penn College baking and pastry arts graduate Samantha L.

The call to battle fire in Alaska was the first out-of-state assignment for Samuel J. Raisch, ’10, a Tiadaghton State Forest specialist. Angela M. Poleto, ’11, and Raisch are among six Tiadaghton State Forest specialists who helped contain the Stuart Creek 2 wildfire. Firefighters work to tame the blaze on steep Alaskan terrain.

Career Fairs this week gave Penn College students and alumni invaluable access to more than 180 employers representing nearly 2,100 job and internship opportunities. This semester’s Career Services-sponsored events were from 9 a.m.-noon Monday in the ATHS lobby for health sciences majors; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday in Bardo Gym for all majors; and 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

One College Avenue Spring 2014 cover The Spring 2014 edition of One College Avenue, the college’s official magazine, is on its way to employee mailboxes and building lobbies.

Nick A. Hetrick A 2005 graduate in information technology: data communications and networking concentration will return to Penn College later this month to talk with students about their employment prospects in the field. Nick A. Hetrick, manager of IS security operations for WellSpan Health, will present, "Want to Know What It Takes to Be Successful in IT?" from 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Pennsylvania College of Technology alumnus George E. Logue III  – a successful entrepreneur, award-winning chef, Army combat veteran, philanthropist and community volunteer  – was one of the honorees at Thursday’s 13th annual Education Celebration at The Genetti Hotel.

Pennsylvania College of Technology has appointed Tammy M. Rich as director of alumni relations. Rich, who had been employed as executive director of alumni relations and special events at Lock Haven University, began her duties at Penn College on March 3. “We are pleased to have Tammy join the Institutional Advancement team,” said Barry R. Stiger, vice president for institutional advancement.

Pennsylvania College of Technology’s career-awareness series, “degrees that work.tv,” has been honored again with a Telly Award. The latest episode focusing on management careers is a bronze winner for informational programming in the 35th annual international video competition.

Dancers Madeline A. Lusk (left) and Kelsey J. Maneval get a morale boost from their Penn College Benefiting THON colleague Eric S. Ross, a physical fitness specialist major from Orwigsburg. Pre-nursing major Emily D. Perry, of Hanover, emblazons "FTK" – honoring THON's "For the Kids" focus – on Dustin C.