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A member of the physics faculty at Pennsylvania College of Technology recently presented a talk at the 59th Annual Conference of the American Association of Physics Teachers Central Pennsylvania Section. David S.

Alumnus Shawn Sidey, who graduated in 1996 with degrees in food and hospitality management and in culinary arts, returned to campus Monday to present to classes in the School of Hospitality. Sidey, roasting supervisor for the Starbucks plant in York, offered demonstrations and coffee tastings and talked with students about Starbucks, his work there and how his career has progressed.

The Pennsylvania College of Technology chapters for three honor societies held induction ceremonies on March 19, honoring 93 new members for their academic achievement. Phi Theta Kappa Sixty-one students were inducted into the college's Beta Epsilon Upsilon Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, an international honor society for students enrolled in two-year academic majors.

Their chosen arena is more Hospitality than Hogwarts, but a baker's dozen of Penn College students proved themselves wizards all the same in designing cakes inspired by the Harry Potter books and movies.

Pennsylvania College of Technology once again is getting ready for the annual pre-spring break celebration, a "Mardi Gras Happy Hour" that encourages students to make wise and safe decisions during Spring Break. In a party atmosphere in Penn's Inn from 5-6:30 p.m.

Two by-appointment-only opportunities for free tax assistance have been scheduled at Pennsylvania College of Technology's North Campus near Wellsboro. The Internal Revenue Service's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, in which Penn College students help prepare hundreds of income-tax returns each season, will be available from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25, and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Le Jeune Chef Restaurant, a fine-dining laboratory for students in Pennsylvania College of Technology's School of Hospitality, held a pair of events in February to showcase its redecorated dining room. Subtly combining pieces of its recent past with a renewed reflection of nature and light, the restaurant offers an atmosphere every bit as pleasing as its menu.

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance campaign, in which Pennsylvania College of Technology students partner with The Salvation Army and Internal Revenue Service, is helping hundreds of eligible area residents prepare and file their returns this season.

Daniel J. Clarke, who graduated from Penn College with four information technology degrees in May and December 2007, is featured in an Impact in Pennsylvania newsletter from the Cisco Networking Academy. Clarke, a systems engineer, works with the Cisco Public Sector team in meeting the technology needs of education and government.

Chef Paul Mach, assistant professor of hospitality management/culinary arts at Pennsylvania College of Technology, recently earned the Certified Specialist of Wine credential from the Society of Wine Educators. The Society of Wine Educators validates wine knowledge, tasting acumen and teaching ability within its certifications.