Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Keystone Dining Room hosted a grand celebration of scholarship, skill and generosity during the April 30 Grand Pastry Buffet and Scholarship Reception. While baking and pastry arts students displayed some of their final works before graduation, students who have received scholarships met those who established the funds from which they benefited.
The Gallery at Penn College closes its 2015-16 academic exhibit year with “Full Circle,” a showcase of intricate acrylic glass art by Margaret Smithers-Crump, a Canadian artist based in Houston. “Full Circle” opens on Tuesday, May 24, with a Meet the Artist Reception set for 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., featuring a talk by the artist at 5:30 p.m. The exhibit runs through June 30.
Three commencement ceremonies were held May 13-14 for the nearly 1,000 Pennsylvania College of Technology students who petitioned to graduate following the Spring 2016 semester. Friday afternoon's exercises at the Community Arts Center featured students from the School of Industrial, Computing & Engineering Technologies and the School of Sciences, Humanities & Visual Communications.
Fourteen Pennsylvania College of Technology students, chosen from the largest pool of nominations in the program's 20-year history, were presented with Penn College Awards during a banquet at Le Jeune Chef Restaurant on Thursday evening.
On May 10, during National Nurses Week, Pennsylvania College of Technology dedicated its Nursing Education Center. The Nursing Education Center occupies the first floor of the Breuder Advanced Technology and Health Science Center’s west wing. The facility contains 10 dedicated classrooms and seven learning labs serving more than 350 students enrolled in nursing majors at the college.
Smiles meet the welcoming faces of (from left) commuter assistant Morgan N. Keyser and community assistants Ashley N. Irish and Josiah D. Stoltzfus. Arden F. Campbell, a culinary arts and system student from Lebanon – and a member of Students of Musical Development (among the night's entertainment) – tries his luck with the slots. A spinning roulette wheel adds to the "Vegas" ambience.
Penn College’s hospitality department hosted its annual Culinary and Pastry Experience on April 29, showing off the work of students in five classes: Advanced Baking Applications for Culinary Arts, Cakes and Decorations, Classical and Specialty Dessert Presentation, Culinary Competition and Skills Assessment, and Principles of Chocolate Works.
Bidders assess the items on the Madigan Library auction block ... ... including a papier-mache elephant (and two winged pigs elsewhere up for sale) crafted by Dennis R. Dorward, associate professor of construction management/building construction ... ... a table donated by retiree (and accomplished woodworker) Barry R. Stiger ... ... Penn College Pride bags from the President's Office ... ...
Jean Bizup and Troy get acquainted with Anthony J. Pace, assistant director of student activities for student organizations and orientation. Troy looks with hope for the next student in need of a calming hug. Coloring pages, bubble wrap add to the therapeutic bill of fare.
Design: 2016 offers an eye-opening opportunity for students, faculty, staff, family, friends and community members. An avid Marilyn Monroe fan, Alexa A. Januchowski displays a jewelry box collection of five Monroe films on DVD, a biography and filmography. Michael J. Reed, dean of sciences, humanities and visual communications, welcomes the gallery crowd and praises the graphic design seniors.
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