Engineering Technologies Articles

An international leader in residential and commercial tree care this week planted a sourwood at the Schneebeli Earth Science Center in honor of the April 16, 2007, shootings at Virginia Tech. Like VT, Penn College is among 28 institutions that participates in the Bartlett Tree Foundation, the educational scholarship arm of the Stamford, Conn.-based F.A. Bartlett Tree Expert Co.

The Energy Conservation Subcommittee of Penn College's Governance system and the School of Natural Resources Management's Horticulture Department are collaborating on a new weekly PCToday feature: Saving Energy and Green Living. This week's tip from the subcommittee: Unplug rechargeable appliances (cellphones, iPods, razors, vacuums, battery chargers, etc.) when not in use.

Penn College alumnus Nathaniel L. Baum, who holds degrees in landscape/nursery technology (2003) and technology management (2005), is featured in a recent article in the (Lancaster) Sunday News. The article touts the energy- and cost-saving benefits of a reflective roof coating at the Lititz headquarters of Susquehanna Bancshares Inc., where Baum is facility supervisor.

A member of Pennsylvania College of Technology's horticulture faculty participated in the PA Green Expo Nursery and Landscape Wholesale Trade Show, recently held in Harrisburg. Carl J. Bower Jr., an instructor in the School of Natural Resources Management, represented the college at the fourth annual showcase, held in the Pennsylvania State Farm Show Complex.

A Tioga County mason and Pennsylvania College of Technology graduate whose dry-stone loop impressively marks the gateway to the Schneebeli Earth Science Center has joined with students to craft another rustic addition to the Allenwood-area campus. James A.

The School of Industrial and Engineering Technologies held a camp for 20 ninth- and 10th-grade students June 11-13. Campers were introduced to a variety of engineering technology careers by providing: information on engineering technology careers, hands-on workshops, tours of engineering facilities and an opportunity to network with current Penn College students and faculty.

Two recent graduates in Pennsylvania College of Technology's landscape/nursery technology major were state-certified as horticulturists after passing a four-part exam administered May 6 at the college. Melissa D. Berrier, of Mifflin, and Scott A.

A regional distributor of Automated Logic's Building Automation Controls equipment recently spearheaded a gift of $82,000 in instructional equipment to benefit students in Pennsylvania College of Technology's increasingly popular building automation technology major.

The legacy of a Pennsylvania College of Technology horticulture professor who inspired thousands of students during more than three decades as a respected and award-winning faculty member continues with the dedication of the arboretum at the college's Schneebeli Earth Science Center. The Richard J.

Volvo Construction Equipment North America has made another generous donation to support students at Pennsylvania College of Technology. The Asheville, N.C.-based company recently donated a 2006 Volvo MC80B skid steer loader to be used by students in Penn College's School of Natural Resources Management.