Five of Penn College's academic schools were represented at this week's Math and Science Festival, sponsored by Technology Futures of North Central PA and held at the college Field House. The festival was geared toward elementary and middle school students, designed to develop their interests in hundreds of potential math- and science-related career fields.
Penn College hosted the annual American Welding Society Welding Competition for secondary and postsecondary welding students Friday morning.
Pennsylvania College of Technology is preparing for a Leap Year event that encourages students to make wise, safe decisions during Spring Break and beyond. In a party atmosphere in Penn's Inn from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb.
"Mark my words," said Debo Powell, Penn College's assistant director of student activities for diversity and cultural life, predicting the Soul Food Dinner will be an annual occasion.
Prospective students seeking hands-on education leading to excellent career opportunities may visit Pennsylvania College of Technology on Saturday, March 24, for Open House. The activity-filled event offers visitors an opportunity to explore diverse academic programs, student life, and campus facilities and services. Open House will be offered from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
About 60 architecture students from The Pennsylvania State University made their annual journey to Penn College on Wednesday, their first since the Construction Masonry Building was dedicated last year.
On March 17, Pennsylvania College of Technology will serve as a host site for the Pennsylvania Dental Hygienists' Association's annual Sealant Saturday initiative.
On March 2, the public is invited to view intricately decorated, multitiered cakes created by Pennsylvania College of Technology's baking and pastry arts students. "Butterflies" is the theme for the cakes, which will be displayed as part of a contest developed for the students by an industry leader in the world of wedding cakes. Students have spent about eight weeks of class time on their cakes.
Tickets are available for this year's Murder Mystery Dinner "Big Lies in the Big Easy" set for 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, in the Mountain Laurel Room of Pennsylvania College of Technology's Thompson Professional Development Center. Prices are $15 for students and $19 for faculty and staff; the event is sponsored by the School of Hospitality's catering class and the Student Activities Office.
Just in time for Valentine's Day, the Wildcat Events Board's Create-a-Gift event returned to the Bush Campus Center lobby Wednesday night and Thursday afternoon. The annual activity gives students the opportunity to stuff plush bears at $6 for one or $10 for two as presents for a "special someone" or other. Photos by Michael S. Fischer, student photographer
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