Events Articles

The past week's "Yell(ow) It Out" basketball games against Wells College gave the Penn College community an opportunity to watch its NCAA Division III Wildcats in action while engaging in discussion of suicide prevention.

​Employees' canine buddies joined Student Affairs on Monday evening in welcoming students back to campus during a "Hot Dog, You're Back!" event in the Field House.

An atmosphere of awe, delight and curiosity filled The Gallery at Penn College on Thursday evening for the opening reception of “Books Undone: The Art of Altered Books,” the gallery’s first-ever national juried exhibition. A large crowd enjoyed perusing the imaginative creations, listening to an artist’s talk, and celebrating the pieces honored with prizes.

Dream Week, in which Penn College and its community collaborators practice the teachings of Martin Luther King Jr., featured a number of events designed to effect positive change on campus and beyond.

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.