Events Articles

Hundreds of Penn College students reunited with families this past weekend, sharing several days (and nights) of campus activities ... with a healthy dose of "showing off" what they've learned in their new surroundings since last month's start of the fall semester.

John Bavaro talks with the audience near a wall of Roman-era "Fayum Portraits," recreated with 21st-century models. iCatching iPhone portraiture The camera freezes a subject's face, one of many in a rotation of wall-filling images. Realigned gallery walls draw patrons deeper into Bavaro's work.

The Hiawatha, dockside at Susquehanna State Park Enjoying the scenery while safely under roof Students "wing it" during Thursday getaway. Dining Services keeps the food line moving.

About 35 students traded their Sunday best for their Tuesday worst, girding for boisterous battle in the third annual Greek Life/Intra-Fraternity Council "Color Wars" competition.

A total of 1,662 fans were on hand for Thursday's 13th annual Penn College "Pack the Park Night" at historic Bowman Field – sponsored by the President's Office, Alumni Relations and Student Activities.

The Gallery at Penn College, on the third floor of Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Madigan Library, will host “Masterpiece Mobile: Art on a Wireless Canvas” from Aug. 30 to Sept. 30. The exhibit features the work of John Bavaro, who paints mini “masterpieces” on the iPhone and iPad, often using only his finger as a stylus.

Opportunities for Penn College students, whether volunteering in the community or seeking a part-time job with an area business, were abundantly available at Tuesday's outdoor Fall Fiesta and Career Services' overlapping Part-Time Job Fair in the Bush Campus Center.

More than three dozen employers, recruiting for more than 215 positions and 40 internships, will be represented at Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Fall Part-Time Job Fair from 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 28, in the Bush Campus Center.

Making friends at a unique campus mixer Students (and other dogs) get acquainted with Bruiser, a light brown boxer owned by Michael S. DiPalma. Forging a bond Counselor Kathryn A. Lehman and Daisy May spark a connection. Stacy L. Englert, Le Jeune Chef/hospitality accounting assistant, facilitates some canine-kid chemistry.

First-year students and returnees alike said "Goodbye" to summer and "Hello" to the Fall 2012 semester during Penn College's Welcome Weekend festivities. After check-in and move-in for newcomers Saturday, the evening included a presidential welcome, fireworks display and another visit from a traditionally popular hypnotist.