Events Articles

Just like every rainbow leads to glittering riches, any community event even in its inaugural year holds a Penn College connection. Downtown Williamsport's first St. Patrick's Day Parade clearly was no exception, as students and the college's Wildcat mascot were among those joining in the Gaelic gaiety of a sunny Saturday jaunt.

More than 100 students, family and friends packed Penn's Inn on St. Patrick's Day for a Saturday night of fashion and fun. The Multicultural Society and PCAlliance joined forces to host their annual Fashion Show. Students modeled clothing representing their country, Penn College gear even '80's attire! Student Government Association President Gregory J.

In an unsurprising display of collegial spirit and benevolence, more than 120 members of the Penn College family attended a Thursday fundraiser for a community garden project planned at the Schneebeli Earth Science Center.

Art and science intersect in The Gallery at Penn College, where a Thursday reception officially opened the " Out of This World: Landscapes of Our Solar System" exhibit. Located on the third floor of the Madigan Library, the gallery is open from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, 2-7 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday and Friday (closed Saturday and Monday).

Musical entertainment and civic responsibility intersected Thursday evening in the Field House, where bands and free pizza provided additional incentive for electoral participation. The "Rock the Vote" event organized by nursing student Amanda L. Twigg, of Dallastown, with guidance from Sara R.

Faculty, staff and students (of legal age) joined Chef Paul E. Mach, assistant professor of hospitality management/culinary arts, for the Wine Tasting Short Course held Tuesday evening in Le Jeune Chef Restaurant. "The audience learned about several different wines and how different foods can enhance or diminish the taste of the wines," said Michael J.

From March 3-11, the School of Construction and Design Technologies participated in the Pennsylvania Home Show at the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg. The venue offered a twofold opportunity: to showcase Penn College majors to prospective students and their families, and to network with alumni visitors and contractors.

The Pennsylvania College of Technology community is invited to help kick off the newest "Going Green" initiative – a campus garden – by joining the Penn College Diners Club and Dining Services for a steak dinner to benefit the project. Students, faculty and staff are welcome to stop by the Thompson Professional Development Center from 5-8 p.m. Thursday; reservations are not necessary.

Student organizations at Pennsylvania College of Technology will showcase their creative talent while joining the fight against hunger during Williamsport's first-ever "Canstruction" competition. In an event organized by the college's Student Activities Office, campus groups joined by industry professionals will compete to design and build gigantic objects made from thousands of cans of food.

Preparations continue for the debut of Wildcat Comic Con at Pennsylvania College of Technology, and the list of special guest speakers has grown to include actors, a film producer and an award-winning special effects designer. Actor Walter Koenig, who portrayed Lt.