Alumni Articles

Diesel majors in Pennsylvania College of Technology's School of Natural Resources Management recently were given a close-up look at a hybrid vehicle, courtesy of the Coca-Cola Co. and an alumnus of the college's predecessor institution.

A graduate of Pennsylvania College of Technology's immediate predecessor institution was honored by the Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce at its seventh annual Education Celebration. The Community Arts Center, a subsidiary of the college, waspresented with the Business Partner in Education Award at the same event, held March 6 at the Holiday Inn Downtown. Keith A.

Art and music combine in a fitting arena on Feb. 24 with an afternoon of classical guitar music to kick off "In Perfect Harmony: The Concert Series in The Gallery at Penn College." Alphonse Ciaccio, a 1993 alumnus of Pennsylvania College of Technology, presents the series' inaugural concert in the gallery, on the third floor of the college's Madigan Library, at 2 p.m.

Pennsylvania College of Technology announces its dean's list for the Fall 2007 semester.

An alumnus has established a scholarship fund at Pennsylvania College of Technology to honor the memory of his late parents. Jeffrey L. Erdly, a 1972 graduate of Penn College predecessor institution Williamsport Area Community College, plans to make an annual award of $1,000 through the Carl and Bonnie Erdly Memorial Scholarship, which honors his father and mother.

Pennsylvania College of Technology on Saturday presented Alumni Citizenship/Humanitarian Awards to Diane L. Dorner and Lester J. Loner, both of Williamsport. The Alumni Citizenship/Humanitarian Award recognizes graduates of Penn College (and forerunners Williamsport Area Community College and the Williamsport Technical Institute) who provide distinguished community or volunteer service.

An automotive graduate of Pennsylvania College of Technologyhas received the Technician of the Future award, sponsored by Mitchell 1 and the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence. Colin N. Hoffard, of Willow Street, recognized for having the highest score in North America on the ASE exam, waspresented withthe honor during a Nov.

The December issue of Avionics News features a 2004 Penn College avionics graduate in the "Theory & Practice" column contributed by Thomas D. Inman, associate professor of avionics. In his latest piece, "Can An 'Average' Student Become a Good Employee for the Avionics Industry?" Inman profiles Thomas B. Smith, now "shining brightly" at Landmark Aviation in Leesburg, Va.

Penn College representatives were on hand for the 84th Pennsylvania Dental Hygienists' Association Annual Session and Keystone Dental Health Conference, held Nov. 7-11 in Pittsburgh. At left, Shawn A. Kiser, director of dental hygiene, and Barbara A. Danko, director of alumni relations, visit with prospective students and alumna Kristin Campbell (2005, dental hygiene).

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.