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Eyewitness News’ Kelly Choate attended Thursday's "Dream Week" address by Herman Boone, the motivational former Virginia high school football coach portrayed by Denzel Washington in "Remember the Titans." Boone, who led an integrated team to an undefeated season and a state title in 1971, spoke in Penn College's Klump Academic Center Auditorium. "These young men taught the world how to overcome th

Network affiliates covered the local Martin Luther King Jr. observance, which included a Penn College-hosted Peace Walk and rally, as well as service projects at local nonprofits. The reports, prepared by Newswatch 16's Kristina Papa and Eyewitness News' Morgan Parrish, aired at various times on Monday, calling attention to the civic spirit of the campus community.

The first floor of Madigan Library is overflowing with imaginative creations by Pennsylvania College of Technology students: “Old Books/New Lives: The Art of Upcycling,” an exhibit of “novel” artwork, is on display through Feb. 28. The library and The Gallery at Penn College invited students, faculty and staff to upcycle a selection of old books into creative art objects.

The Financial Aid Office at Pennsylvania College of Technology is offering its resources to help current college students, prospective students and families complete the 2018-19 Free Application for Federal Student Aid. The college is hosting a free FAFSA completion session on its main campus for staff to assist with the online application.

The real-life inspiration for the popular Disney movie “Remember the Titans” will be the featured speaker for this year's observance of the Rev. Martin Luther King's contributions. Herman Boone, the motivational football coach portrayed on screen by Denzel Washington, will address this year's theme – “Community Unity: Moving Forward Together” –  in a free, public appearance at 7 p.m.

Visually stunning reinventions of the printed page will fill the Madigan Library at Pennsylvania College of Technology in two exhibitions in January and February.

Pennsylvania College of Technology held its Fall 2017 graduation ceremony at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, in the Community Arts Center, closing out the calendar year with a seasonal observance of academic achievement. The student speaker was Garrett Davis Corneliussen, of Hickory, North Carolina, who received a Bachelor of Science degree in welding and fabrication engineering technology.

“Praise God the four years are over,” says student speaker Nicole M. Mestach, of Watsontown. Maggie K. Calkins, of Bloomsburg, receives her pin. Haylea D. Estright, of Brisbin, accepts a hug from Samantha M. Weaver, learning laboratory coordinator for nursing. Francesca B. Monse, of Selinsgrove, looks back toward her family while her husband attaches her pin.

Tomorrow's leaders convened at Penn College on Wednesday, acting as delegates from across the country considering amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

Pennsylvania College of Technology hosted about 130 high school students on Dec. 4 as part of the international “Hour of Code” initiative. Hour of Code is a global movement by Computer Science Education Week and Code.org, reaching tens of millions of students in more than 180 countries through a one-hour introduction to computer science and computer programming.