Events Articles

Pennsylvania College of Technology students, employees, alumni and their family members are invited to attend presentations on Aug. 26 by NASA scientist Jitendra A. Joshi, chief technologist, Advanced Capabilities Division, Exploration Systems Mission Directorate.

The Pennsylvania College of Technology community opened its arms, hearts and doors to greet new students during Welcome Weekend, lending a helpful hand during move-in, assisting with last-minute preparations before the start of the Fall 2011 semester, orienting first-year enrollees to the location of their classes, and answering any questions to put freshmen (and their parents) at ease.

Students kicked off the first weekend of Pennsylvania College of Technology's Fall 2011 semester with a Wet 'n' Wildcat House Party, thanks to a variety of campus organizations on the Field House lawn Thursday.

Pennsylvania College of Technology again helped welcome visitors to Williamsport for the Little League Baseball World Series. On Aug. 17, the college hosted a third annual cookout for the series teams on the lawn outside the Bush Campus Center, then led players, coaches and umpires to their respective divisions in the Grand Slam Parade down West Fourth Street.

Faculty/staff dog owners brought their pets to Rose Street Commons from 5-7 Tuesday night for the second annual "Hot Dog, You're Here!" program. The well-attended event offered a unique opportunity for employees to welcome and engage first-year students over the common ground of pet ownership, conversation and free food. Photos by Michael S. Fischer, student photographer

Three loosely formed teams did battle during Greek Color Wars, held Tuesday evening on the lawn outside the Thompson Professional Development Center. Tossing sponges soaked in washable children's paint (bought by the gallon and diluted with water), the teams red, blue and green vied for superiority in a contest that ultimately was won by all.

Three groups of faculty/staff volunteers conducted a "Walk Around" of off-campus neighborhoods surrounding Penn College on Tuesday evening introducing themselves to tenants, welcoming new and returning students to the fall semester, distributing information about apartment living and an upcoming Block Party, and answering any questions.

Pennsylvania College of Technology formally dedicated a new main-campus home for masonry instruction Aug. 16. The 17,829-square-foot, single-story Construction Masonry Building, designed by Murray Associates Architects, P.C., of Harrisburg, features a large, open lab area and reflects the latest in "green" technologies.

Photo gallery Pennsylvania College of Technology today formally dedicated a new home on its main campus for masonry instruction. The 17,829-square-foot, single-story Construction Masonry Building, designed by Murray Associates Architects, P.C., of Harrisburg, features a large, open lab area and reflects the latest in "green" technologies.

Pennsylvania College of Technology held its Summer Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 6, at the Community Arts Center in downtown Williamsport. The student speaker was Kenneth B.