Events Articles

Boy Scouts from several Pennsylvania councils – and some from surrounding states – made their way to campus on Feb. 19 for Merit Badge College, during which they had their choice of 19 merit badge offerings. Expertise for the hands-on sessions – which ranged from two to six hours – was provided by Penn College faculty, who led the learning activities.

The Office of Student Engagement continued its popular "Crafternoon" series this past week, giving participants the opportunity to make dazzling floral arrangements under the expert tutelage of an award-winning alumnus and faculty member. For a few colorful hours on Thursday, "The Art of Floral Design" – which shares its name with Karen R.

President Davie Jane Gilmour opens the daylong event, applauding students' first step at "making a difference on campus and in the lives of others." Grove's "Reflection and Preparation" activity, a work-in-progress for prospective student leaders, encouraged respondents' self-assessment as a tool to make new friends.

The True Black History Museum, a traveling exhibit that uses rare and authentic artifacts to teach African American history, shed its light on visitors to Penn's Inn on Tuesday afternoon.

Graphic design students at Pennsylvania College of Technology have taken inspiration from a Little Golden Books exhibition on campus in creating their own, modern versions of the classic children’s book illustrations. Students enrolled in Illustration (ART340) classes were tasked with illustrating and designing a two-page spread from one of 33 Little Golden Books.

The Financial Aid Office at Pennsylvania College of Technology is offering its resources to help current and future college students and their families complete the 2022-23 Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Colleges and universities require the FAFSA to determine student eligibility for federal and state grants, federal loans, and some scholarships.

Kellor A. Schooley, an event assistant (and network administration and engineering technology student), sets his sights. Reminiscent of "The Hunger Games," although much more fun and far less fatal, Arrow Tag brought a night of survivalist satisfaction to the Field House on Friday.

Admissions director Audriana L. Empet, whose informative presentation covered everything from student organizations to alumni success stories, enthusiastically tells the crowd about opportunities in the expanded welding and manufacturing labs. As the crowd broke into major-specific areas of interest, representatives of the college's three academic schools – including Brian D.

Old Lycoming Township Volunteer Fire Co. personnel stand ready to meet with those willing to pitch in, a perpetual need in the world of emergency response. Among the ever-helpful college employees in attendance, Army ROTC instructor David E. Tice staffs a tableful of information for those interested in Bald Eagle Battalion service.

(EDITOR'S NOTE: It was announced on Jan. 27 that the CAC performance of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," originally scheduled for Feb. 1, was canceled due to "non-COVID-related challenges.") A touring show – "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical" at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 17 – will grace the Community Arts Center stage in the weeks ahead.