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A new study projects an excellent job market nationwide for college graduates in 2015-16. If Pennsylvania College of Technology’s recent Career Fair is any indication, that study is correct. More than 190 employers offering 2,400-plus job and internship opportunities recruited students from all six of the college’s academic schools during the Fall Career Fair at the main campus.

The rain ceased and the smiles poured forth Sunday as the campus community flung wide its doors to potential students, their families and friends at Fall Open House. A pleasant autumn day on a beautiful campus provided the backdrop for an in-depth look at academic programs, student life and facilities.

President Davie Jane Gilmour is joined at the NACA conference by student attendees Brittany R. Terpstra, Wildcat Events Board president, and Kashiki E. Harrison, the organization's co-events coordinator. Penn College's president spoke Friday morning at the National Association for Campus Activities' Mid-Atlantic Conference underway in Buffalo, New York.

"Stay safe, drive smart!" were among the bywords for Penn College's observance of National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week (Oct. 19-25). Held by College Health Services in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and members of the Driver Safety Task Force, the program highlighted the dangers posed by compromised motorists.

Thomas A. D'Arcy, of Mechanicsburg, enrolled in engineering design technology, explores career options with Alyssa Rogers, a Larson Design Group recruiting coordinator. Joshua T. Alderfer, who majored in heavy construction equipment technology: technician emphasis from 2012-14, helped staff the B. Blair Corp. booth. The Whiting-Turner Contracting Co.'s Jared Hoover (right) talks with Daniel H.

State Sens. Gene Yaw (R-Loyalsock Township) and Mike Folmer (R-Lebanon) share a laugh in the 727 cockpit with aviation maintenance technology seniors Sean J. Cornwell (center), of Collegeville, and James S. Alger, of Campbelltown. Against fall-colored foothills behind the runway, Brett A.

An educator and researcher on the “sociology of the hip-hop generation” will bring his message of civic empowerment to Pennsylvania College of Technology’s main campus on Tuesday, Oct. 27. Ralph E. Godbolt, an adjunct faculty member at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, will present “Building a Legacy – Exploring Manhood, Education and Community Engagement in the Age of Hip-Hop” at 7 p.m.

The new president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia traveled with his team to Pennsylvania College of Technology for a special-invitation Community Development Briefing on Oct. 14. Patrick T.

Penn College was host Thursday to two events that brought hundreds of high school students to its campus. The college’s twice-annual Career Day, facilitated by the College Transitions Office, offered opportunities to learn more about potential careers and Penn College facilities while the visitors interacted with faculty and students.

Dinner attendees choose from a variety of tasty options. Enticing pork tamales Recipe winner Ryan A. Gibson joins colleagues Ally T. Monborne (center), a baking and pastry arts student from Lancaster, and graphic design major Morgan N. Keyser, of Cogan Station. A savory sample Guitarist Juan Alonzo entertains the crowd.