Events Articles

Chef Paul Mach and School of Hospitality students RachelM. Emmons (center in photo at left) and Jennifer A. Krystek provided a "Tailgating Into Thanksgiving" cooking demonstration from noon-1 p.m. Tuesdayat the Madigan Library.

From Oct. 6-9, Volvo held its Northeast Master Cup Technician Competition at Penn College's Schneebeli Earth Science Center. Twenty-one technicians in teams of three represented area Volvo dealers from Rudd, Penn Jersey and Highway Equipment. According to David R. Loveland, training manager for Volvo Construction Equipment North America Inc.

Staff members represented Penn College at the 2008 Connecticut Construction Career Days event in Wallingford, Conn, on Oct. 7-8. The unique event provided an opportunity for high school students to explore the diverse careers related to the construction industry and enabled representatives to showcase Penn College in a fun and informative way.

This year's Homecoming door-decorating contest drew entries from 15 offices and departments fromacross campus: Registrar, Student Activities, Food Services, the Physician Assistant and Paramedic departments, Admissions, Academic Support Services, Executive Offices, College Police, the Plastics Manufacturing Center, Residence Life, Financial Aid, Alumni Relations, the School of Industrial and Engi

Wednesday's first-ever Homecoming flag football game was termed a "huge success" by intramural assistant Jeremy R. Bottorf, who coached the gray team and provided this summary: The gray team started the game with a long touchdown pass from Craig Flint to Gavin Mock to take the lead 7-0. The blue team, coached by Brian Walton, started driving the field, but came up short on fourth down.

If given one last chance to speak to students, what would you say? What is something about which you are passionate, something that is dear to you, something so important that you just have to share it with your community?

U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter held a public town meeting in Penn College's Professional Development Center on Tuesday morning, fielding wide-ranging questions from more than a dozen constituents in the crowd. Second in line among Senate Republicans to assume chairmanship of the appropriations committee, Specter is holding a series of town meetings across Pennsylvania during the fall recess.

Sister Joann Marie Aumand, of the Sisters of Christian Charity and an expert on human trafficking, discussed the global tragedy at a multimedia presentation in the PDC on Thursday night. "Not for Sale" was sponsored by the college's Cultural Life Committee, a partnership to promote and recognize diversity and social justice. ( Photo by Jessica L. Tobias, student photographer)

Music, comedy and dance were on display at Thursday's Wildcat Talent Competition, which attracted a nine acts (and more than 115 entertainment fans) to Penn's Inn. Musician Jared Campbell was master of ceremonies for the free event, which was sponsored by the Student Activities Office. Stephen A. Geruschat (in far-left photo) won the $75 grand prize and Kevin M.

An Oct. 20 tea luncheon and auction to benefit the American Rescue Workers Men's Center will feature foods prepared by Pennsylvania College of Technology students. Under the direction of Chef Judith P. Shimp, associate professor of food and hospitality management, and student kitchen supervisor Cassandra M.