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Michael J. Reed, president of Pennsylvania College of Technology, addressed the Opening General Session of the 44th annual conference of the Aviation Council of Pennsylvania, held Tuesday at the Holiday Inn Williamsport. Delivering the keynote address at the session was Michael B. Carroll, state secretary of transportation.

On Saturday, Nov. 9, Pennsylvania College of Technology will provide free dental care to children and teens age 7-18. From 9 a.m. to noon in the college’s Dental Hygiene Clinic, volunteer dentists and dental hygienists and Penn College students will provide free oral screenings, sealants and education during an activity dubbed “Sealant Saturday.” Appointments are required and can be made by calling 570-320-8007.

Members of the Williamsport Lions U10 Girls travel soccer teams recently enjoyed connecting with the Penn College women’s soccer players. The college team’s head coach, Ian T. Scheller, and assistant coach, Jakob A. LeMay, held a “Youth Night” and invited the local youngsters to the UPMC Field to watch the pre-game warmups of their “older counterparts” and to join with the Wildcat athletes during player introductions and the national anthem. It was an exciting outing for the little Lions!

Pennsylvania College of Technology joined Greater Lycoming Habitat for Humanity on Sept. 19 to break ground at 508 Fifth Ave., where, over the next two years, Penn College students will build a Habitat home on land donated to the organization by the college. “This is such a win-win project,” said Bob Robinson, executive director of Greater Lycoming Habitat for Humanity.

A $120,000 gift from the AllOne Foundation & Charities will fund two initiatives in Pennsylvania College of Technology’s School of Nursing & Health Sciences: the purchase of a labor and delivery patient simulator and the launch of a pilot summer bridge program for first-year students.

Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming and Union Counties) hosted his second annual Human Services Expo & Speaker Series at Pennsylvania College of Technology on Thursday. The event highlighted a range of resources to help individuals and families live healthy, productive and fulfilling lives.

The Club & Part-Time Job Fair saw perfect September weather and a good turnout of students interested in getting engaged on campus and in the community. The event, formerly called Fall Fusion, showcased part-time job opportunities, student clubs & organizations, campus recreation, college resources and community organizations.

A win-win weekend it was when 647 young cyclists, their families and fans rolled onto Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Schneebeli Earth Science Center for a state competition hosted by the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Cycling League Sept. 7-8. After tackling miles of challenging, mountainside terrain, the youngsters rode off with memories, medals and Penn College swag.

Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming and Union Counties) is hosting his second annual Human Services Expo & Speaker Series at Pennsylvania College of Technology, on Thursday, Sept. 12. Open to the public and college community, the event intends to connect individuals and families with agencies dedicated to improving physical and mental health and overall well-being. Nearly 70 vendors have registered.

The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Cycling League has announced its newest state event venue at Pennsylvania College of Technology's Schneebeli Earth Science Center. Featuring 400-plus acres of scenic surroundings, the site will host PICL's Sept. 7-8 competition that brings together student-athletes from across the state to compete in a dynamic showcase of endurance, skill and sportsmanship.