Events Articles

More than 80 Airframe and Powerplant mechanics holding inspection authorization attended a training seminar Saturday coordinated by Penn College and the Federal Aviation Administration Flight Standards District Office in Harrisburg. In addition to the FAA representatives at the Lumley Aviation Center in Montoursville, presenters included Randy Jenson, of Lycoming Engines; Chad R.

On a gorgeous fall Sunday (Oct. 23), Pennsylvania College of Technology welcomed prospective students, their families and friends to Open House.

With memories unfaded by age and a kind smile undimmed by horror, an 85-year-old survivor of a Nazi labor camp shared his experience with the Penn College community Wednesday afternoon. Karl Rom was accompanied by grandson Daniel, who translated a story unknown to him until his class was studying World War II. "I, of course, had no clue what I was asking him to do.

More than 160 employers were on Pennsylvania College of Technology's main campus and at the Schneebeli Earth Science Center on Oct. 18, recruiting for nearly 1,900 full-time jobs, part-time positions and internships at the Career Fair. Greatly adding to the experience was the presence of blue-ribboned alumni, returning to Penn College on behalf of their postgraduate employers.

What does Clint Eastwood's "Pale Rider" have to teach us about living with a clear conscience? What can Humphrey Bogart's "Rick" in the movie "Casablanca" teach us about avoiding cynicism and recapturing idealism thought long lost? What can Chief Dan George in "Little Big Man" teach us about the sacredness of life?

Prospective students, their families and friends will enjoy an opportunity to explore academic programs, student life, and campus facilities and services when Pennsylvania College of Technology holds an Open House on Sunday, Oct. 23. The event will be offered from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Just in time for Halloween, one of the nation's leading demonologists and star of Syfy's "Haunted Collector" will present a free lecture at Pennsylvania College of Technology. John Zaffis, known as "The Godfather of the Paranormal," will speak at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, in the Klump Academic Center Auditorium on West Third Street.

Depression Awareness Week (Oct. 14-21) wishes to bring hope and information about vital resources to those who suffer from depression, anxiety, thoughts of suicide and other mental-health issues. The week's events also are intended to promote healing for those that have been affected in any way by suicide.

Pennsylvania College of Technology held a special Countdown to the Centennial homecoming from Oct. 6-9, a "Were You There?" celebration of the many milestones from its Williamsport Technical Institute roots through its transition into Williamsport Area Community College and its eventual growth into today's exciting home of "degrees that work."

A chili taste-off will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16, in the Little Theater of the Acacia Club on Market Street in Williamsport. Contestants are requested to bring about 2 gallons of chili in a crockpot or other electric device (no cooking facilities are available). Rival chilis will be judged by students from Penn College's School of Hospitality.