Events Articles

Saudi Arabian students at Pennsylvania College of Technology recently organized a crosscultural presentation to familiarize the campus community with their homeland. One year after their initial program – which won two honors at the 2015 Student Activities Awards banquet – the Saudi Student Organization returned to the college’s Thompson Professional Development Center for a follow-up event.

Like a magician, Richards explains the concept of time dilation with the assistance of Rylee A. Butler, an engineering design technology student from Bellefonte. The first floor of the Klump Academic Center Auditorium fills with "time travelers" from campus and the surrounding community. Nicholas C.

Penn College Police Officer Jen J. Bowers interacts with a costumed campus visitor. Picking their "spots" near the drive-in Guests try their hand at mechanized competition, courtesy of the Students Wildcats of Robotic Design. Members of the Williamsport Bureau of Fire display Engine 14-1 from the Old Lycoming Township Volunteer Fire Department.

Fall Open House, held Sunday at Pennsylvania College of Technology, provided an eye-opening experience for those considering enrollment with a national leader in applied technology education. Held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the day included tours; rewarding interaction with employees, students and inspiring alumni; and unique insight into campus life. – Photos by Tia G. La and Grace F.

Several Wednesday events at Penn College, geared to children and the young at heart – and another certainly to be avoided by the faint-of-heart! – put the campus in the mood for Halloween.  Students living in Residence Life's Village Apartments handed out goodies to youngsters going door-to-door during convenient trick-or-treat hours, followed by a carnival in Rose Street Commons.

A team of Penn College student-athletes, captained by Jackie Klahold, head softball coach/senior woman administrator, gathers near the start of the eighth annual Out of the Darkness Greater Lycoming Walk. Event organizer Mallory L.

Patrons marvel at the creativity and variety of the pieces on display. Meredith Eachus Armstrong, who curated the show and is among the exhibitors, talks with the crowd. Gallery director Penny G. Lutz (with blue nametag) gathers with some of the artists represented in "Connected by Stitch." Bern Yates, another Studio Art Quilt Associates representative, offers her perspective.

Penn College's military family will be represented at the Williamsport Civic Chorus' 73rd-season kickoff: a concert in Klump Academic Center Auditorium at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13.

In the accomplished hands (and feet) of their instructors, students surrender to the liberating and passionate rhythm of salsa music. Hitchye shares her expertise ... ... and an infectious sense of fun. Emboldened by practice, students confidently step out. A Salsa Dancing Workshop, held this past week in Penn's Inn, was among the activities celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at Penn College.

The first Pennsylvania regional juried show by the international Studio Art Quilt Associates will take place Oct. 22 through Dec. 8 at The Gallery at Penn College. Titled “Connected by Stitch,” the exhibit includes fiber-based artwork by 35 artists who are all current Pennsylvania members of SAQA and those that have chosen Pennsylvania as their second region.