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Girls entering ninth and 10th grades this fall are encouraged to attend Pennsylvania College of Technology's July 11-15 residential program intended to cultivate their interest in math and science. The college's Science and Math Applications in Real-World Technologies (SMART Girls) project was developed to offset girls' inclination to avoid those subjects as they enter adolescence.

The Plastics Manufacturing Center at Penn College is host this week to the three-day Extrusion Seminar & Hands-On Workshop. The annual event, which attracts industry members from across the nation, combines the expertise of well-known extrusion consultant Chris Rauwendaal and Penn College's Kirk M.

The WNEP morning team – Mindi Ramsey, Tom Williams, Joe Snedeker and Ryan Leckey – broadcast live from downtown Williamsport on Friday morning. Activities included an on-air interview with Community Arts Center executive director Rob Steele; performances by the Uptown Music Collective, Johnny J.

Montoursville Area High School took home the overall trophy following the recent Plastics Experience, hosted by students and faculty in Penn College's plastics and polymer engineering technology major.

The sounds of power tools, family interaction and civic good will filled Penn College's masonry laboratory Saturday, as drivers and their "pit crews" constructed the 52 cars that will race down Market Street when the Soap Box Derby one of the most-anticipated community events in years returns to Williamsport on July 3.

The Gallery at Penn College held an official opening Thursday for "The Art of Education ," an exhibit of work by art teachers in K-12 schools in northcentral Pennsylvania. Through June 27, 31 teachers will exhibit their work during the Madigan Library gallery's tribute to the talented educators who inspire creativity and instill an appreciation for art in young people.

More than 700 employees, dependents and guests attended Sunday's annual all-college picnic at Knoebels Amusement Resort. The yearend tradition offers a lunch, camaraderie, and a day full of rides and recreation at the popular Elysburg amusement park. Photos by Mike Cunningham, chief information officer, and daughter Meghan

The Community Arts Center was home to three Spring Commencement ceremonies held May 14-15 for more than 900 students graduating from Pennsylvania College of Technology. Friday's 3 p.m. proceedings featured students from the schools of Business and Computer Technologies, Hospitality, and Transportation Technology; Saturday's 10 a.m.

Fourteen Pennsylvania College of Technology students were presented with Penn College Awards during a banquet at Le Jeune Chef Restaurant on Thursday evening. The 14th annual ceremony recognized graduating students who have made outstanding contributions to the college and who have risen above their peers as a result of their leadership.

Penn College'sparticipationinthissummer'sreturn ofthe Soap Box Derby to Williamsport − the event's 52 cars will be assembled in the Carl Building Technologies Center on May 22 − was noted in a WBRE Eyewitness News segment Thursday evening.