President Gilmour welcomes the day's guests. Justin Shelinski (in sunglasses at center), a laboratory assistant at the college's Schneebeli Earth Science Center, mentors arborists-in-training outside the Field House.
Three Pennsylvania College of Technology students received first- and second-place honors in the Cake Decorating Extravaganza, a competition held as part of the Atlantic Bakery Deli Dairy Expo at the Atlantic City Convention Center in New Jersey. Ching Chan, of Milton, placed first in the student Tiered Cake category for a pink cake with delicate lace and bridgework techniques. Lynette F.
Nearly 40 Pennsylvania College of Technology students have been selected to cook for thousands at the Kentucky Derby on the first Saturday of May. The Kentucky Derby, known as “the most exciting two minutes in sports,” is set to celebrate its 140th running this spring. Steeped in tradition, the event attracts more than 150,000 guests, including its fair share of celebrities.
From left, Quenise E. Jones, baking and pastry arts; Jonathan D. RIckards, culinary arts and systems; Resident Assistant Eileen Harrington, hospitality management; Sarah Anne E. Haines, culinary arts technology; Nicholas J. Boudman, culinary arts technology; Emily K. Lutz, hospitality management; and Andrea K. Irvine, hospitality management.
Dental hygiene students made their annual visit Saturday to Williamsport’s Christ Episcopal Church, where they prepared a free dinner for the community.
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.
Pennsylvania College of Technology has named winners in its 2014 cake competition, sponsored by CalJava International. Lynnette F. Stegmaier, of Muncy Valley, was awarded first place in the “Destination Wedding”-themed contest.
Eight Pennsylvania College of Technology students enrolled in an advanced-level cake decorating course showed off their intricate artistry Thursday, displaying with deserved pride their "Destination Wedding" cakes. Following judging and an exhibition in the Thompson Professional Development Center, the cakes were moved to the college's Madigan Library. Participating students are Samantha-Jo M.
Baking and pastry arts student Kristina M. Williams adds chocolate “ribbons” to petit fours, a “gift” for guests following the meal. Chef Brian O’Hea guides culinary arts and systems student Sammera T. Fleming in plating eggplant caponata, the first course.
On March 6, the public is invited to view “Destination Wedding”-themed cakes as part of a cake competition for Pennsylvania College of Technology students. Eight students enrolled in an advanced-level cake decorating course spend about 18 hours of class time on their three-tiered, fondant-covered cakes.
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