Events Articles

The vibrant sound of PCT Elvis and the Band captured the 2023 title – and the $100 top prize – at this month's Penn College Star competition in Penn's Inn. PCT Elvis and the Band Musser (left) and Courtright claimed second-place honors ... ... and Taylin Ravenscroft finished third.

Bright lights, empowering city! The CAC marquee beams with the promise of the event and reflects Penn College's proud co-sponsorship. Alison A. Diehl, executive director of the college's Clean Energy Center, networks with Alix Norte (center), a community member who supports the Clean Energy Center's impactful programs, and Shaqira S.

As if a high-profile football game wasn't enough, a pair of free Student Engagement-sponsored diversions – including a fanciful "Halfway to Summer Beach Party" that ushered in real-life 70-degree temps three days later – combined to fill students' weekend social calendars.

BLaST Intermediate Unit 17 has joined with Pennsylvania College of Technology to offer a community documentary screening of “A Shot in the Dark” – a story about Anthony Ferraro, a blind high school wrestler who attempts to defy the odds and win a New Jersey state championship. The screening, at 6 p.m.

... and table tennis. The FOX Sports pregame show is projected on the building's western wall, while students enjoy such games as water pong ... Leedy shows off the day's green winnings. With kickoff hours away, why not enjoy some food with friends? Penn College Campus Recreation held its second "Get Rec’d" event of the spring semester on Sunday.

Singletary's exhibit, a first of its kind for The Gallery at Penn College, runs through March 22. Thursday's scheduled artist talk and reception for John Singletary’s “Through Lines/Fault Lines” exhibit on the third floor of Madigan Library has been postponed to Wednesday, March 22.

A Saturday social was among highlights of the 2023 Wildcat Wrestling Alumni, Friends & Family Day at Penn College. The celebration began with three dual meets in Bardo Gymnasium, followed by a Tex-Mex buffet (and a full menu of recognition and reminiscence) in the Thompson Professional Development Center. – Photos by Tom Wilson, writer/editor-PCToday    

Artists working in all media and living within 100 miles of Williamsport are invited to apply for “100 Miles: The 2023 Regional Juried Exhibition,” to be displayed June 1 through July 20 at The Gallery at Penn College. The “call for entries” application and additional information are available on the gallery’s website. Deadline is Feb. 28.

Nesli Alp (standing at left) enjoys her interaction with students at Wednesday's SGA Town Hall. Penn College's vice president for academic affairs/provost was the special guest for Wednesday night's Student Government Association Town Hall in the Bush Campus Center. Nesli Alp spoke with students during a well-attended Q&A session in Penn's Inn, addressing a number of relevant issues.

In a room warmly enhanced by Wildcat blue uplighting, admissions counselor Michele R. Alexander addresses a full house from the Klump Academic Center Auditorium stage. Presidential Student Ambassador Eryn L. Nichols is among the friendly faces welcoming potential students and their families to campus.