Events Articles

Under the lights of the ACC Auditorium dome (and the glow from the projection screen and students' electronic devices), a sizable crowd gathers for the final Centennial Colloquium. Craig A.

Kyle T. Smithmyer enjoys the spotlight as the second "Penn College Star." Gwendolyn A. Ntim sings for the audience and the panel of judges. James C. Hendrie shares one of his original raps. Caleb G. Schirmer performs a dance piece between acts. Beatboxer Lucas P. Crawford (second from right) was also among the finalists. Kyle T.

A full house in the Field House! The Centennial event invited all campaign donors to an autumn buffet. Attendees including alumni, current and retired employees, and other friends and supporters enjoyed such treats as mashed sweet potatoes, a selection of "sliders" and a choice of desserts from the college's fine-dining restaurant.

– Dennis L. Correll, associate dean for admissions and financial aid, talks with the educators about important deadlines and other considerations of which students must be reminded. Kay E. Dunkleberger, coordinator of disability services, talks with educators. Whit Worman, director of the physician assistant program, leads a tour group.

Tim Keohane, of the Small Business Development Center at Lock Haven University, provides a lesson on “elevator speeches” before giving students a chance to work on theirs. Mark A. Ciavarella, assistant professor of business administration/management at Penn College, coaches one of several groups from Montgomery Area Senior High School. A group from SUN Tech works on its business plan.

Students in a human services class at Pennsylvania College of Technology will host a fair-trade sale Nov. 19-21 in the lobby of the Bush Campus Center. The annual sale, which is open to the public, helps working poor in other countries.

Oil paintings exploring “a colorful spectacle of a ridiculous world” are in the spotlight for the next exhibit at The Gallery at Penn College, on the third floor of Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Madigan Library. “Lotus Eaters,” showcasing works by painter Jennifer R.A.

Bradley M. Webb, director of student affairs administration and one of the evening's servers, talks with colleagues from the Residence Life Office. A seasonal centerpiece helps set the mood. Student leader Emma J. Sutterlin enjoys a pre-holiday meal. Members of the college community mingle over a family-style meal.

A graduation ceremony was held Friday evening for Pennsylvania College of Technology's Leadership Boot Camp, intended to provide students with a set of essential skills that will enable them to step into leadership positions on campus and in their professions. More than 60 students participated in this year's program, which is facilitated by Bradley M.

Pennsylvania College of Technology faculty member Craig A. Miller will present the concluding lecture in the college’s Centennial Colloquia Series on Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. Miller, an assistant professor of history/political science, will offer a talk titled “Technology, Power and Responsibility” in the college’s Klump Academic Center Auditorium. The lecture is free and open to the public.