Events Articles

About 40 participants braved Saturday's 25-degree temperatures for the first-ever Russell M. Trapp Memorial/Scholarship Jingle Walk/Run, honoring the founding director of Penn College's Physician Assistant Program and raising money for a scholarship fund in his honor. A summary of the event compiled by students Larissa D. Kryder, Physician Assistant Club vice president, and Nadja M.

Penn College students created and auctioned chocolate houses along with cakes, candies, cookies and more to raise funds for Greater Lycoming Habitat for Humanity during its annual House for a Home event Friday. The event is one part of the School of Hospitality's Food Show, during which final projects from several advanced classes are judged and displayed for the public.

The Russell M. Trapp Memorial 5K Jingle Walk/Run, benefiting the scholarship fund that honors the former director of Pennsylvania College of Technology's physician assistant program, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, on the college's main campus.

More than 35 students gathered Tuesday in the CC TV Lounge for a Winter Open House, at which returning adult students shared their college experiences and successes. They enjoyed the camaraderie and relaxed time together, with pizza, beverages and door prizes supplied by the Student Activities Office, Food Services and The College Store.

The Madigan Library kicked off extended hours Tuesday night with its third Mixed Nuts Casino. The event was sponsored by the library, Student Activities and the Residence Hall Association. The main tournament played was poker (18 players). Mini-tournaments included Scrabble (two players), Monopoly (five players) and Yahtzee (two players). There also was a free raffle (59 participants).

Pennsylvania College of Technology will hold a Winter Commencement ceremony Saturday, Dec. 20, for the nearly 425 students who have petitioned to graduate this month. The ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. in the Community Arts Center, Williamsport. The student speaker will be John T.

The Gallery at Pennsylvania College of Technology has rescheduled a talk by artist Brian Bishop for 3:30 p.m. Dec. 5 in Room 1056 of the college's Student and Administrative Services Center. Bishop originally was scheduled to offer talks during the opening reception for his gallery show titled "" in October, but heavy snow in eastern Pennsylvania prevented his arrival on campus.

Pennsylvania College of Technology's annual "House for a Home" chocolate house auction which benefits Greater Lycoming Habitat for Humanity is scheduled for Dec. 5 during the School of Hospitality's annual Food Show. Students enrolled in the Principles of Chocolate Works course taught by Chef Charles R.

For the first time, Pennsylvania College of Technology's School of Hospitality is offering an opportunity for anyone over the age of 12 to attend the Holiday Pastry Buffet prepared by students enrolled in the college's baking and pastry arts major. A limited number of tickets are available for the Holiday Pastry Buffet, to be held from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Friday, Dec.

Penn College added a welcome touch of holiday warmth to Friday night's blustery cold Holiday Parade through downtown Williamsport. Students carried character balloons in their adopted College Town, the Wildcat Dance Team performed, and adorned golf carts added some seasonal flair.