Events Articles

Steven R. Parker, an instructor of environmental technology at Penn College, presented a program in the Madigan Library on Tuesday describing his experiences helping American Indian tribes nationwide fight "agroterrorism" the intentional attempt to compromise the country's food supply. Parker, an agroterrorism "master trainer," was contracted by the U.S.

John Prendergast, renowned human-rights proponent and author of eight books on Africa, will speak at Pennsylvania College of Technology on Nov. 13 about the ongoing crisis in the Darfur region of Sudan.

Nearly 1,350 ninth- through 12-graders (and 172 chaperones) from 38 area schools gathered on Penn College's campuses Friday for Career Day, which allows high school students to explore a wide variety of technical careers through hands-on activities, tours of facilities, and discussions with students and faculty.

"Identity Theft and Health-Care Compliances," the final event in Penn College's informative observance of National Cyber Security Awareness Month , was held Thursday afternoon in the Madigan Library's second-floor reading loft. Speakers for the event were Monica R.

The second annual International Reception was held Tuesday in Penn's Inn. More than 60 people attended, including students, faculty and staff. The group enjoyed a meal catered by Le Jeune Chef and shared stories of home. Students from Saudi Arabia explained their culture and way of dressing; attendees also heard from Japanese visitors on campus this week from Tsuyama National Technical College.

Did you know that, according to the American Psychological Association, almost 50 percent of all college students have trouble functioning at times as a result of depression? Even more astounding, suicide is the second-leading cause of death among college students.

Master Baker Didier Rosada, one of the most respected professionals in the field of artisan bread baking, will visit Pennsylvania College of Technology's campus Oct. 24-26 as part of the William C. Butler Lecture Series. During his visit, Rosada will work extensively with students in the college's School of Hospitality in hands-on laboratories. On Oct.

A pair of Student Government Association-sponsored events raised $1,189 for the Student Leader Legacy Scholarship Fund, a scholarship program that encourages student leadership at Penn College. According to a final report from Cassie M.

A section of Penn College's Madigan Library has been named in memory of a veteran faculty member and 1988 recipient of the institution's Master Teacher award.

More than 100 people attended Thursday night's Donkey Basketball game held in Bardo Gym to benefit the Student Leader Legacy Scholarship Fund. Through ticket sales and "donkey reservations," more than $554 was raised for the student-leader scholarship program at Penn College. The fund also will get a boost at Saturday's Homecoming Car Show from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.